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BRIEFS

September 20, 2019

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OOIL names Cosco's Wang Haimin as new CEO in major reshuffle China's port of Nansha gains 2M alliance's US east coast service US DOT head probed for alleged abuse of power to benefit relatives US proposes a rule to address future demurrage and detention disputes Cases of scrubber corrosion surface less than six months after installation CMA CGM Rhone is largest boxship to call at Chennai Port DHL moves all equipment for Rugby World Cup tournament in Japan Hong Kong maintains ranking as top world's busiest cargo airport WFS opens new pharma centre at Copenhagen Airport Turkish Cargo's IATA CEIV Pharma certificate renewed for three years

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Hughes India launches maritime mobility services Hyundai Heavy Industries receives AIP for new LPG carrier design IMO member states urged to fully implement new global marine fuel sulphur cap IRClass makes a mark in London International Shipping Week Mundra Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-22 NYK selected for world's leading ESG index for 17th consecutive year Saudi Aramco ports open despite drone attacks National Logistics Policy to reduce trade costs, says Goyal NHAI bid to revive Public-Private Partnership for National Highway projects Govt constitutes committee to review Companies, LLP Acts The future of India lies in MSME sector: Piyush Goyal All roads lead to Sahara Star for the Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2019 in Mumbai today JBS Academy celebrates Teachers' Day with teachers & industry veterans

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Fuelling powerful alternatives Maghreb trade on the rise Ifco chooses Julian zu Putlitz as CFO P&O Ferrymasters opens new warehouse in Rotterdam CMA CGM's new short sea service Renewed recognition for sustainability efforts Qatar Airways to serve Luanda Clark expands its sales activities in Spain DHL brings the Rugby World Cup 2019 to Japan Short-line railroad to serve cat litter producer Airbus predicts 50% more freighters by 2038 Hamburg Sud goes even more digital Macron names Jean-Pierre Farandou as new head of SNCF "Curiosity of the Day" Greenhouse in the desert Investing in GPS receivers for precision positioning Additional equipment for Le Havre and Marseille Swiss Worldcargo highlights "success stories"

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Hauliers trapped in ports, 150 km queues, and a Catch 22 for business - UK government Brexit 'plan' laid bare CH Robinson to invest $1bn in technology - or just 1.2% of gross revenues Evergreen ULCV order will leave THE Alliance far behind rivals in terms of big ship capacity Shippers and insurers renew calls for transnational coordination to tackle cargo theft FedEx axes older freighter fleet as tough air freight market starts to bite Management shake-up at Cosco Shipping Qatar Airways sees cargo revenues rise as the overall group reports a loss Airbus hikes forecast for future freighter demand

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Kongsberg provides "full picture" solution for SeaDream mega yacht Kongsberg has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of a fully integrated Kongsberg Maritime solution for the 155 m mega yacht Innovation on order at the Damen Mangalia shipyard ABS announces LNG Cargo Ready notation for ethane carriers A lot of focus at this week's Gastech event was on ethane and Very Large Ethane Carriers. As we report elsewhere, Houston headquartered American Ethane Company is planning to build a fleet Ørsted awards Van Oord major Taiwan wind farm cable contract Here's a reminder that there's more to offshore wind farms than wind turbines. Rotterdam headquartered Van Oord has been awarded a contract by Ørsted for the cable installation works at the Greater USACE sets date for Bonneville lock reopening The Bonneville navigation lock will return to service, allowing vessels to pass through it, beginning 10 a.m. Sept. 30, according to officials at the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Bonneville American Ethane to build fleet of giant ethane carriers Houston-based American Ethane Company has announced plans to order 17 very large ethane carriers at Chinese shipyards Hudong-Zhonghua and Jiangnan. The 150,000 cu.m VLECs will transport 7.2 million tonnes per year of Aurelius Finance backs Ardent buyout Aurelius Finance Company is providing finance to support the buyout of Ardent, the company formed in 2015 by the merger of Crowley's Titan Salvage with Svitzer Salvage. The deal will see Ardent's Fincantieri Bay opts for Wärtsilä solution for LNG bunkering barge The 5,400 cu.m LNG bunkering barge on order at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (see earlier story) will have a W'rtsil' LNG Cargo Handling System. Wärtsilä says the order endorses its leading position in Eastern launches first of two Z-drive tugs for Bisso Offshore Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., reports that its Allanton facility has recently launched the C.D. White, the first of two 5,100 HP Z-drive ship handling tugs under construction for Bisso Vard to build advanced trawler for Luntos Russian deepwater fishing company Luntos Co. Ltd. has ordered a state-of-the-art stern trawler from Fincantieri Group member Vard. To be built to Vard 8 02 design, the 80.4 m x 16.7 m

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
TMS Cardiff Gas confirms seven-year Total deal The charter appears to relate to the sole unit previously without a charter out of a total of 11 on... Dynagas agrees 'transformative' refinancing Dynagas did not immediately identify the banks in the consortium, but said that the refinancing was 'transformative' for the partnership DP World considers offshore expansion with a bid for MEO EXCLUSIVE: Cash-rich DP World is potentially following its $1bn Topaz buy-out by entering the bidding for embattled Singaporean offshore supply... Patrick Walters leaves Peel Ports role Peel Ports chief commercial officer is moving on after five years at the port and terminal owner New ISO consultation on 0.5% fuels unveiled International Organisation for Standardisation releases new PAS for incoming fuels Saudi oil supply disruption will benefit VLCC market Very large crude carriers owners would benefit from congestion at Saudi ports and buyers securing shipments from other distant sources Frontline opts not to buy four more suezmaxes from Trafigura The tanker owner decides to stay with 10 suezmaxes as it looks for more tonnage in the very large crude... NYK wins long-term coal freight contract with Vietnam-based power plant NYK has a new strategy of seeking to control exposure to volatile market conditions by maintaining and expanding long-term dry... Cosco Shipping Ports trims portfolio in Yangtze Delta In what appears to be a revamp of its Yangtze River Delta portfolio, Cosco Shipping Ports is also looking to... Ships reap huge savings from burning LNG at today's prices High-sulphur fuel oil prices surge after the crude oil outage at two plants in Saudi Arabia. This situation has has... Viewpoint: Stability before speed It remains the legal responsibility of the master to keep a ship safe, but the tools which the master requires... Daily Briefing Free to read: Insurers investigate scrubber risk and expect 2020 engine damage claims\| Owners want a level playing field come... Reefer industry braces for equipment shortage With reefer fleet growth flat this year and reefer production in the second half of 2019 seen unlikely to meet... Port of Oakland's Chris Lytle wins 'Connie' Lifetime Achievement award Connie Awards are presented annually to maritime industry leaders who have had substantial impact on container shipping. Lifetime Achievement awards... Container oligopoly's capacity management will shape rates, not demand The industry has gained the required agility to mitigate unfavourable macroeconomic events such as the US-China trade spat, says Seaintelligence Industry must raise its game on boxship fires, salvor tells IUMI 'Large casualties need assistance, they cannot be out at sea for a long time, and we've all seen that,' said... Shell and Qatar Petroleum set up LNG bunkering venture The two companies will take equal ownership in the new venture, which aims to facilitate the sale of liquefied natural...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Low single-digit growth forecast for ocean, intermodal sectors No 'one size fits all' for smart container use Best supply chains look inward: speakers Indian freight groups press government on surcharges Shippers find value going digital on LTL Mongla port targets Chittagong apparel exports

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Cape rates should 'remain tight' despite downward trend They should stay above $25,000 per day, Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans says Ardent management tap alternative finance to buy stake from Svitzer and Crowley Ardent's management buy-out will allow Svitzer and Crowley to focus less on the salvage segment. The history boys: Jacq Pierot & Sons celebrates 125 years Founded in Rotterdam, transplanted to New York, Jacq Pierot & Sons is learning new tricks as it navigates its third century It hasn't been plane sailing for this city at sea A dream to build a vessel four times longer than the world's largest cruiseship, complete with airfield, has been on the drawing board for decades. The visionaries behind it are confident they can get the ship (and that airfield) on to the water soon Secrets of the deep: the Red Sea mystery The loss of a bulker turned into a bitter insurance dispute. But the case never quite made it to court, leaving the market no clearer on the conflicting claims. Schepers finds new homes for two more boxships in $18m deals But German manager retains management of other vessels with new structures Union Maritime tanker asset play pays dividends UK shipowner Union Maritime appears to be logging a substantial profit on the sale of a 16-year-old aframax tanker. The 104,900-dwt Anavatos (built 2003) has gone to an Indonesian buyer for between $13.5m and $14m, European shipbrokers said. It has an attractive dry-docking status, as it passed special survey in April last year. Union Maritime linked to eight-ship deal with BP Shipping Union Ma Evangelos Marinakis cape flip yields $2m profit, brokers report Capital Maritime & Trading has made a quick $2m profit by flipping a capesize it acquired less than three months ago, according to market sources. Several brokers in Greece, London and the US report the Evan'gelos Marinakis-led owner as selling the 177,500-dwt Aristofanis I (built 2005) to unidentified South Korean buyers for between $16.5m and $16.7m. The Mitsui-built vessel used to trade in th VLCC queue shortens as Saudi exports resume after attack The Maran Arete became the first ship to lift from the world's largest oil export terminal on Tuesday following last weekend's drone attacks Ex-Clarksons man Zeuthen opens up in Denmark for Synergy Experienced executive to spearhead Singapore group's shipmanagement operations in Copenhagen. Global Ship Lease revamps capital structure with fresh debt Global Ship Lease (GSL) has attained hundreds of millions of dollars in new debt, essentially resetting its capital framework. The Ian Webber-led boxship owner has scored a new syndicated $268m senior secured credit facility comprised of two tranches with several lenders, including Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and ABN AMRO Bank. CIT Bank, Hellenic Bank Public Company and Siemens Dynagas LNG strikes deal for 'transformative' $675m loan Dynagas LNG Partners is using a fresh loan to help eliminate its existing debt. The New York-traded gas carrier owner announced Thursday a new $675m senior secured loan that will be used, alongside cash on hand, to pay down a $470m loan and a $250m in bonds, totalling $720m. The company has $112m in cash and equivalents, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Investors fight f Former Aegean Marine directors sued over alleged 'fraud scheme' Peter Georgiopoulos named among the defendants as creditors launch lawsuit in New York over alleged $300m fraud BNP Paribas forces auction of last Brightoil VLCC Chinese court orders sale of Bright Gem as arrest period expires. Borealis tastes victory as dragon boat race brings LISW to a close Christoph Toepfer joins the winning team as Spinnaker Global's annual charity competition raises more than $190,000 for the OSCAR Campaign POSH facing $42m impairment as JV defaults Singapore owner could not reach agreement with Terasea over new financing. Samos Steamship buys open-hatch bulker from Gearbulk Samos Steamship is increasing its position in the open-hatch bulker market by taking a 10-year-old ship that has been operating in the Gearbulk fleet. US sources said the Greek bulker and tanker owner has purchased the Santoku Shipping-owned 54,200-dwt Kashi Arrow (built 2009) for a fairly low $10.7m. Kassian continues clear out with sale of ageing panamax bulker Gearbulk and Samos did not res Seaspan eyes buys with $500m financing deal Boxship owner says facility now gives it access to $1.5bn. Fincantieri injecting equity in Vard after deep loss for 2018 Italy's Fincantieri is injecting fresh equity into Vard Group after the Norwegian shipbuilder suffered heavy losses. Vard has logged a loss after taxes of NOK 1.88bn ($220m) last year, against a NOK 99m loss in 2017, Norwegian daily Finansavisen reported. Norwegian shipyards and equipment makers diversify from offshore shipbuilding Fincantieri firms up first of six Viking ships Vard has had ac TMS Cardiff Gas confirms newbuilding interest Christos Economou-controlled owner says latest new vessel fixed for seven years, with more to come. Lauritzen Bulkers cull of owned ships continues Danish operator Lauritzen Bulkers has sold another ship as it pares down its owned fleet, but is so far holding on to its newest vessels. European and US brokers said the outfit has disposed of the 31,800-dwt Elvira Bulker (built 2011) - its seventh bulker sale since June. Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio The Hakodate Shipyard-built vessel has gone to an undisc SeaBird Exploration lines up survey work in Africa and Asia SeaBird Exploration has won new deals to conduct offshore surveys in Africa and in the Asia-Pacific region. Equipment delays to hit SeaBird Exploration's bottom line The Oslo-listed company said it has signed a contract to acquire a 2D seismic survey for an unnamed "international" oil and gas company in the Africa region. The three-week-long contract will employ Seabird's 81-metre seismic surv ISO releases IMO 2020 fuel specifications Standardisation body aims to end lack of clarity over low-sulphur bunkers' viscosity and stability. CMA CGM strikes long-term deal with Eastern Pacific for dual-fuel sextet First company to invest in LNG-fuelled units adds another six ships to chartered fleet Glencore joins Cargill's chartering revolution Trader becomes sixth member of group aiming to digitalise transactions. Zodiac Maritime takes advantage of low prices to grab capesize Diversified owner buys another Japanese-controlled unit MOL Chemical Tankers toasts Nordic takeover with London fest CEO Tsuneo Watanabe toasted 12 months of ambitious expansion with a special cocktail event Avenir lines up charter with Petronas for first small-scale LNG newbuilding Start-up looks set to lock in first of six vessels it has on order at Chinese yards to Petronas Transal Denizcilik eyes acquisitions of small tankers Turkish owner wants to focus on ships of 10,000 dwt or smaller after reportedly selling three vessels for nearly $25m NYK linked to VLCC sale as prices fall Brokers say 2005-built Toyo fetched $28m in Greece. Spanish bust drugs ring run by 'Messi of hashish' Spanish police have broken up a drugs ring involving specially built speedboats. The illegal operation was run by Abdellah El Haj, a Moroccan citizen dubbed the "Messi of hashish", AFP reported. Mexico seizes fentanyl on Maersk boxship It cited a spokesman for Spain's Guardia Civil force as saying police seized five boats, 17 vehicles, several weapons and more than €500,000 ($551,000). A shipy NYK signs 25-year bulker contract in Vietnam Japanese owner to carry coal for Van Phong Power Company. Saudi Arabia joins US-led Middle East Gulf flotilla Nation signs up to International Maritime Security Construct in wake of refinery attacks Panama Canal need not be a bottleneck for LNG carriers But transits slots must be increased to design capacity and more gas carriers be allowed through as trade volumes rise New wave of VLEC orders awaits starter's gun Class society ABS sees potential for 40 newbuildings as it tracks projects Trump opts for more sanctions over military response to Saudi attacks US president claims failure to attack Iran in the summer was a 'sign of strength' not weakness Van Oord bags Taiwan offshore wind farm contract Dutch contractor latest to benefit from Asian nation's investment in renewable energy Azure takes control of handies managed by Taylor Maritime Investor AFO expands own vessel vehicle by taking commercial role for four ships from Taylor Maritime Logger trade helps China win Solomon Islands tug of war Private owners of veteran tonnage influence island nation's decision to turn its back on Taiwan

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Typhoon Tapah to menace southern Japan and Korea After several days of dithering in the Philippine Sea, tropical storm Tapah (also called Nimfa) has transformed into a typhoon. It has also started accelerating... GM strike brings layoffs to truckers in Canada U.S.-based Martin Transportation Systems temporarily lays off drivers at Windsor, Ontario, branch as strike hits cross-border routes between GM plants. Amazon announces purchase of 100,000 EV delivery vehicles from Rivian - the largest order ever The deal coincides with an ambitious new initiative aimed at making Amazon carbon neutral by 2040. Pricing Power Index: Shippers still have the advantage as long-term momentum builds for carriers Critical events caused more panic than actual disruption to supply and demand. Navistar will build Industry 4.0-ready truck plant Navistar is building a new Industry 4.0-ready plant near San Antonio, Texas that will help raise earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Former US agriculture chiefs push USMCA ratification Pressure applied as some Democrats remain concerned about labor provisions. Hyundai to pay $47 million fine for illegal diesel engine imports Manufacturer installed diesel engines in construction equipment that failed to meet emissions standards under the Clean Air Act when imported into the U.S. from 2012... House Democrats seek to slow White House plan for LNG rail shipments Two lawmakers want more extensive review of the risks and practice of using tank cars to haul liquefied natural gas. Fallout from the Saudi attack: American drillers are more than capable of covering the shortfall As the world's top producer of oil, the United States is more than capable of withstanding the global effects of the Saudi Arabian refinery attack. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/19 Increased freight volumes out of Texas due to Imelda drive DAL to LAX futures on Wednesday. Where's my container? Ports, terminal operators and shipping lines are striving to improve the flow of information. Texas swamped with major flooding (forecast video) More than 20 inches of flooding rains have shut down roads in southeastern Texas. Threat continues today. Toyota, key supplier to invest nearly $800 million in San Antonio manufacturing facilities Toyota recently announced a $391 million investment at its Tacoma and Tundra assembly plant in San Antonio. In addition, Aisin AW, a Japanese auto supplier... Today's Pickup: German auto parts suppliers' stare at insolvency over market downturn German auto industry is going through an economic crisis; Waymo carriers 6,000 passengers in its first month of autonomous taxi service; e-scooter market witnesses a... FreightWaves pledges to offset carbon footprint for event series At FreightWaves, we are trying to do our part by bringing transparency and commentary to market issues, including climate footprints, sustainability, and innovation. $60 million AV grant package includes automated fleet testing $7.5 million going to Virginia Techs will also help set industry guidelines. PSR changes largely done, railroads make intermodal pitch Executives at North America's major railroads are making the case that intermodal service will be more reliable and consistent after a year of major service... World's foremost blockchain experts and groundbreaking projects part of the upcoming BiTA Symposium Blockchain experts will present innovative projects and discuss the latest in the development of the technology for logistics operations at the upcoming BiTA Symposium Chicago,... U.S. rail volumes remain soft in September Trade uncertainty and loose truck capacity continue to weigh on rail traffic. Drivers as assemblers: a closer look at last-mile freight delivery Last-mile freight delivery might involve drivers to act as assemblers, helping set up products like furniture and home appliances. These driver-assemblers have specific skill sets... Getting Inside the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Hilcorp makes headway in Alaska buying out BP's Alaska assets. UPS drivers don a uniform upgrade after 100 years While still mostly brown, the shirt is now made with breathable, micro-pique fabric that ensures comfort in hotter temperatures. How brokers manage working capital in a challenging freight environment In partnership with Carggo... the next few quarters will squeeze brokerage cash flows. Technology can help. German mobility startup Wunder Mobility enters U.S. market Wunder Mobility has raised $29 million in an extended Series B round and is channeling it towards expanding its geographic footprint and suite of mobility... IRU Exclusive: Driver shortages a 'real and growing threat' Boris Blanche, managing director of the International Road Transport Union, believes upskilling, better recruitment practices and semi-autonomous trucking can help address the shortfall of drivers. Port report: What peak season? Key box trade hardly bumped According to an MSI analyst, a key mainline container trade hardly bumped this summer - and the forward outlook for carriers is less than upbeat.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Saudi disruptions expose Asia's deficient emergency oil reserves While organizations like the International Energy Agency have coordinated strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) in member countries, most Asian countries are not IEA members and are unable to fund expensive long-term storage programs. Attacks on Saudi oil units affecting major Asian crude buyers differently FUTURES 5: Refined products rally as storm disrupts USGC refinery operations NYMEX refined products futures jumped Thursday as Tropical Depression Imelda disrupted refinery operations in Texas. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Saras ready to produce 950,000 mt of VLSFO by 2020 Specification body ISO sets out 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel challenge The PAS "defines general requirements that apply to all 0.50 mass % sulfur fuels and confirms the applicability of ISO 8217 for those fuels." ISO releases much-anticipated IMO 2020 compliant fuel specification The ISO/PAS 23263:2019 document "Petroleum products -- Fuels (class F) --Considerations for fuel suppliers and users regarding marine fuel quality in view of the implementation of maximum 0.5% sulfur in 2020" is now available.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

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	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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