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BRIEFS

December 20, 2019

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Hong Kong exports expected to slide 2pc in 2020: HKTDC forecast CMA CGM, Shell team up to power box ships with marine biofuel Maersk names Vincent Clerc as new CEO of ocean, logistics division OOCL wins accolade in 2019 Lloyd's List Europe Awards S Carolina ports is recognised for productivity of Wando Welch Terminal Johor port's throughput swells to one million TEU BIFA appoints David Stroud as adviser for airfreight security, sustainable logistics IATA forecast 2020 air cargo growth of 2pc on profit of US$29 billion Stiffer penalties to tackle mis-labelling of lithium ion batteries Celebi appoints Christopher Licht as COO at Frankfurt branch

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
H. K. Joshi assumes charge as C&MD, SCI First woman to be at the helm of affairs Indian Register of Shipping among top 10 classification societies SAL adds three heavy lift vessels to fleet Vessels advised to be vigilant while transiting Gulf of Guinea region Anti-dumping duty on cheap plastic imports sought Palm oil imports drop in Nov. Restrictions imposed on import of gold Navigation service charge hike at Australia's Port of Newcastle postponed Port of Antwerp targeting break-bulk Railways aims at 45 pc of total freight movement in country Road users' difficulties after FASTag implementation will be sorted out soon, says Minister GST Council's decisions regarding law- & procedure-related changes Piyush Goyal asks industry to reduce dependence on imported goods Tripura gets its first SEZ

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Hutchison to acquire APMT's Maasvlakte box terminal, and promises no redundancies IATA's 'ONE Record' rushing through development, but is it worth it? Mixed fortunes for box ship owners as the year ends and a greener era looms Titan Aviation and Bain Capital aircraft leasing joint-venture ready for take-off Cosco preparing for a $1.8bn boxship spending spree?

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Davie to become Canada's third National Shipbuilding Strategy strategic partner The Government of Canada today announced that Quebec shipbuilder Davie has pre-qualified to become the third strategic partner under the country's National Shipbuilding Strategy. The NSS's third yard will build six program VIDEO: Hull coating inspired by tuna skin wins global warming prevention award Nippon Paint Marine Coatings reports that its low-friction hull coating system LF-Sea has won a 2020 Japanese Government Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity. LF-Sea incorporates a specially formulated hydrogel that mimics LR certification validates Wärtsilä cyber security measures Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Wärtsilä system-level cyber certification for network architecture relating to Wärtsilä's integrated main and auxiliary machinery. The LR ShipRight SAFE AL2 certification, which has been awarded to Wärtsilä's VIDEO: Metal Shark set for full-rate production of Navy's next-gen patrol boats Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark and the U.S. Navy are nearing the end of the operational test and evaluation (OT&E) trial period for the Navy's incoming standardized 40 PB patrol boat Marine Highways and COB will be in focus at TTB Speakers at Marine Log's upcoming TTB (Tugs, Towboats, Barges) event will include Tim Pickering of MARAD's Office of Ports & Waterways and Rich Teubner, Vice President of SEACOR AMH, who will look NTSB reports on costly barge contact with grain terminal The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on an October 2018 incident in which a barge pushed by an ARTCO towboat slammed into a grain terminal causing extensive damage, According

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Pressure on dry bulk rates in 2020? Despite the larger ship sizes facing pressures, Danish Ship Finance lead analyst Christopher Rex believes the smaller ship sizes will... Cargill and Trafigura offer mixed reaction to $5bn clean fuel research fund Leading charterers have acknowledged the shipping industry is making an effort, but there are doubts about the impact of the... IMO transition charges boost ocean freight spot rates Too early to tell if price rises based on fuel surcharges will stick, says Drewry The Erika heavy fuel oil spill - 20 years on The Clean Arctic Alliance's Lead Adviser argues that on the 20th anniversary of the Erika tanker oil spill, governments need... Cosco denies order rumours Chinese liner giant denies claims it is to return to the yards for boxship order Greek owners back R&D fund with call for 'paradigm shift' Union of Greek Shipowners president Theodore Veniamis says that true decarbonisation impossible without fuel innovation and calls for technology challenge... Lights dim on alternative sourcing Do carriers know it's Christmas time at all? Rightship extends ratings profile to reward good business practice Martin Crawford-Brunt has started to reposition Rightship away from its focus on GHG rating on bulk carriers to a more... Viewpoint: Is trade bad for shipping? The shrieking voices of impatient climate activism need to pipe down and become better educated on maritime matters. The industry... Daily Briefing Free to read: LNG seaborne trade soars as crude tonne miles set to plunge 30% by 2050 \| South Korea... Hyundai Heavy bags more than $1bn in LNG carrier orders The latest shipbuilding contracts have pushed HHI's total new orders this year to $11.3bn, hitting 71% of its annual target Maersk offices in Brazil searched over Petrobras bribe inquiry Maersk confirmed in a note that its offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have been searched by the...

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Forwarders embracing digital quotes: Freightos survey Special report: The shipper's view of breakbulk chartering Truck data gives carriers glimmer of hope Smaller truck fleets ramp up hiring: ATA Asia-US carriers to blank record post-CNY sailings Union protections at forefront of Hutchison deal to buy Rotterdam terminal CEO Birkeland wraps up tenure at G2 Ocean

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Growing confidence as shipping's prospects brighten up Shipowners and managers are particularly bullish on the industry outlook Alphatanker sees $400 fuel price spread in IMO 2020 switch Slow pace of scrubber fitting and low production of 0.5%-sulphur fuel will lead to wider fuel price spread in January Shell ups LNG ship charter tally to eight with JP Morgan duo Energy major confirms deals with Knutsen OAS Shipping and Korea Line on earlier reported sextet Navigator Europa to lift first cargo from new US ethylene terminal Navigator's 50:50 JV terminal with Enterprise Products Partners is being commissioned on schedule Evercore drops Capital Product, Diana Shipping and Safe Bulkers Eight banks in total have either cut or reduced their coverage of shipping stocks during 2019. Euronav's IMO 2020 fuel storage bet pays off with $52m profit Value of compliant fuel on Belgian owner's ULCC growing while off Malaysia Shipping Corp of India appoints first ever female boss Harjeet Kaur Joshi steps up from finance director role to replace Anoop Sharma on a permanent basis Former Golden Ocean CEO Ringstad Vartdal breezes in at renewables group Former John Fredriksen bulker lieutenant becomes EVP of Statkraft in Oslo Letter: Industry bunker proposal a sincere, well thought out measure on carbon The proposal from all of the major international shipowner associations for a mandatory research-and-development contribution that will generate around $5bn of funding, might appear at first glance to be 'bureaucratic' or 'too little, too late' - as suggested by Tradewinds (in a 18 December comment entitled Bunker fund must not act as a smokescreen from a carbon tax). Bunker fund must not act as Anger in Scotland as ropax price doubles to $260m Government accused of mismanagement of contract at Ferguson Marine Engineering Pirate mothership spotted off Nigeria near d'Amico tanker Suspicious activity reported 194 km south-west of Agbami oil terminal in piracy hot spot Flex LNG locks in fresh year-plus charter deal for trading vessel Spanish company will take on ship in direct continuation as existing deal with parent concludes Niels Stolberg loses appeal against jail term End of road for former Beluga boss as Germany's highest criminal court upholds three-and-a-half-year prison sentence V.Group takes full control of Dania Ship Management from MOL Directors leaving as Japanese owner sells 60% stake to UK group Glencore adds to LNG volumes by buying Orsted's loss-making arm Deal includes regas capacity in Rotterdam and five supply contracts for charterer of LNG tonnage Hyundai Heavy nets order for six Shell-chartered LNG carriers in year-end order sprint Two surprise owner names linked to newbuildings backed by time charters with another pair of orders expected Green group claims bunker levy would raise 'peanuts' compared with ETS scheme The European Union claims funds raised by industry's global fuel levy will fall short of its own proposal Capital Liberty makes $700,000 profit from sale of box feedership Greek-German joint venture sells first ship for healthy return AlixPartners says action needed as rising OSV tide will see some owners sink Analysts at AlixPartners call for action on debt and vessel oversupply if the sector is to make money again Russia to build dry bulk port in Tartus, Syria New port will serve as gateway for Russian grain heading to the Middle East Cross Ocean Partners behind Greek shipping loan swoop London-based fund picks up $292m of National Bank of Greece's non-performing maritime loan portfolio Foroohari grows fleet with second sub-panamax boxship German owner splashes less than $8m to buy the Johannes-S Global Energy Ventures to extend deadline for $1.2bn CNG order Australian group needs to secure Brazilian business before committing to CNG newbuildings in China Tanker master jailed over 'unprecedented' Shell fuel theft Vietnamese captain is second to be charged in sweeping case over scam in Singapore Chinese reefer burns in the Northern Pacific Sea Mark crew safe after abandoning ship when blaze broke out off Iwo Jima Tristar plunges into LNG with BP deal Dubai-based shipowner buys first LNG carrier in sale and charter-back deal

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
California to approve autonomous delivery vehicles - with or without a safety driver The rules are expected to trigger a rush on new commercial delivery pilot projects. APM Terminals selling Rotterdam terminal to Hutchison Ports APM Terminals is selling one of its two large terminals in Rotterdam, but will retain ownership of Maasvlakte II. US House passes new North American trade pact The Senate is not expected to vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement until early 2020. Canada's Groupe Morneau grows reefer division with Beacon acquisition Quebec-based Morneau Eskimo nearly doubles fleet with purchase of long-standing Toronto partner Beacon Transit Lines, strengthening coverage of food industry customers. Knight-Swift cuts earnings outlook again The biggest truckload carrier in the U.S. Knight-Swift cuts its fourth quarter 2019 earnings outlook again. The company plans to "revise" its first quarter 2020... TIACA opens its doors to more air cargo players The International Air Cargo Association is trying to unify the air cargo industry on common issues and practices through a new membership approach. Canadian National back to normal following strike Canadian National reports operations have returned to "normalized" levels after an eight-day work stoppage. Kingsgate Logistics capitalizes on Cincinnati's 'Silicon Valley' freight scene The 33-year-old company continues its charge at the technological forefront. Trump to sign off on 2020 transportation spending bill Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/19 Trucking Freight Futures were higher Wednesday on a broad market rally. Trucks carried 72% of all US-Mexico freight in October Trucks continue to carry the majority of cross-border imports and exports during the month of October, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of... Vigorous storm slamming Pacific Northwest less than a week before Christmas (with forecast video) Up to three feet of mountain snowfall in Cascades next two to three days. Ice, flooding rains below. Lufthansa Cargo offers dynamic spot pricing Upgrade expands carrier's fast-pricing ability beyond contract rates Constructive disruption: Brokers focus on carrier experience in digital age The face of the freight brokerage industry has evolved over the past several years, and veteran brokerages have been forced to rethink their technology strategies... Forwarders make huge leap in online freight procurement sales But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders. US rail volumes maintain downward trend The continued dip in rail volumes comes as North American freight rail groups press for trade pact. Today's Pickup: Stricter USMCA regulations might increase auto prices in the U.S. USMCA will cost automakers $3 billion in added tariffs; Chinese EV sales plunge; U.S. holiday season will see over $1 trillion in sales. Ring the carrier bells: Four straight weeks of pricing power gains (with video) Tender rejections above 10 for the first time in 2019, volumes are holding and holiday rates are cheery. US drops sanctions against Latvian port authority Aivars Lembergs resigned as chairman of Vetspils Freeport Authority on Dec. 10, the day after the U.S. sanctioned the port authority for its connection to... Fleet management tips for the holidays: 5 best practices Kayla Matthews writes about best practices to manage fleets during the holidays. Carriers running old telematics devices risk fines on the highway Any carrier still running AOBRDs is running the risk of hefty fines and being placed out of service during highway inspections. Understanding cyberattacks and fireproofing operations can save logistics stakeholders from needless ruin The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation... Commentary: Is intermodal over as a growth story? Market Expert Michael Baudendistel writes about rail intermodal volume is lower for the long-term, or can it be more competitive with trucking. Falling global trade-to-GDP ratio worries shipping industry A falling trade-to-GDP ratio is a worrying trend for the shipping industry.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019
Storm limits bunkering at Russian port of Novorossiisk: sources A storm has curtailed bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, sources said Thursday. Americas tanker rates rising as IMO 2020 deadline nears Americas clean and dirty freight rates have risen so far in December and are expected to climb into the first quarter of 2020, reflecting the costs of new low-sulfur bunker fuel regulations due to take effect January 1 Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical doubles VLSFO output in Dec amid record high margins Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical has doubled output of very low sulfur bunker fuel oil output to 20,000 mt in December from the month before as production margins for clean marine fuel hit record highs against gasoil and gasoline, a company source with close knowledge of the matter said Thursday. FUTURES 4: Crude resumes rise on US-China trade deal optimism The oil complex edged higher in Thursday morning trading as the market evaluated supply and demand outlooks amid positive developments on the US-China trade dispute and a US crude inventory draw. External: Global Risk Management

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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

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

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

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

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

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