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BRIEFS

June 21, 2019

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OOCL cancels sailings as demand slows and peak season approaches Banks set new lending criteria for shipping industry to cut CO2 emissions US Chamber of Commerce presses Congress to ratify USMCA before recess Trade war causes China box exports to US to slump 6.5pc from January-May Port of Tanjung Pelepas sets world record having loaded 19,000 TEU MarineTraffic joins exactEarth to deliver better vessel tracking Biggest ever drug bust - 15 tonnes of coke seized in MSC ship in Philadelphia Doctor sentenced for falsifying trucker's medical licensing tests PSA Singapore - 'Best container terminal - Asia over 4 million TEU' Inside job becomes thieves No 1 MO in cargo theft, says insurance study IAG commits to buy 200 new 737 MAXes for US$24 billion May sees cargo traffic declines for LATAM and Delta Cargo

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JUNE 20, 2019
Bahri expands internship programme to UAE Daily VLCC earnings in the spot market seen rising sharply Maersk to offer customers carbon-neutral transport MOL & GAIL sign charter contract for LNG carrier New NYK President highlights three important points for the Group Panama Canal issues proposal to modify tolls structure India imposes anti-dumping duty on jute sack making materials from Bangladesh Canada's first propane export terminal becomes operational Hapag-Lloyd commences container operations at Kakinada Container Terminal Mumbai Port Trust to celebrate International Yoga Day by organising a slew of programmes today GatewayRail starts weekly dedicated train service for CMA CGM from Pipavav Port to ICDs Gurugram, Faridabad & Ludhiana Ministry of Road Transport & Highways issues draft notification exempting battery-operated vehicles from paying registration fees Genuine exporters will continue to get their IGST refunds in a timely manner in a fully automated environment: CBIC Senator urges US to reinstate India into GSP regime

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50,000 trackers at sea Stainless tank cars improve molasses transport Raben completes expansion of its hub in Eisenach Ceva appoints new executive VP global automotive sector Improving access to truck-to-rail transload in Illinois Five new B777F on three new routes More dividends for HHLA's shareholders Geodis opens new logistics centre in Northern France Jordi Barreiros to head Riege Sofware's Swiss office Trolley truck cuts diesel fuel consumption New service launched by BG Freight Line Amazon targets fleet of 70 aircraft by 2021 "Curiosity of the Day" Qatar's free trade zones prepare their next move Phillip Brown joins SAL Heavy Lift in USA Field trials for e-trucks in Switzerland Emirates Skycargo's support sounds good Muted growth for Spanish ports in first quarter of 2019

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JUNE 20, 2019
First common digital standards for container shipping on the starting blocks Volga-Dnepr leaseback deal brings three new 777Fs, despite market turbulence Impact of IMO 2020 will cause 'supply chain ripples for more than a year' Dachser reinforces commitment to the UK with investment in new facilities Portsmouth is a port looking to diversify as Brexit approaches H&M first to try Maersk's carbon-neutral transport for size Jet lenders face new headwinds in India Online grocery shopping around the world predicted to 'go through the roof' Supply chain radar: DSV's new record high - a red herring? On the wires: Believe it or not, DB Schenker is not on the block - but Arriva will be sold

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JUNE 20, 2019
Resolve receives USCG AMVER Award Resolve Marine Group has received the prestigious AMVER (Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System) Award for work done by privately funded Emergency Response Salvage Tug the Resolve Pioneer. The award was presented Port of Little Rock: "May was a hard month" The Port of Little Rock, Ark, reports that May was a hard month due to the weather. Barge traffic at the port came to a halt on May 2 due to the Alaska fuel barge gets stuck in mud The Coast Guard was responding yesterday to a fuel barge that settled in the mud and began to show signs of structural stress while offloading petroleum product on the Naknek River in Upper River Services takes delivery of triple-screw towboat Recently delivered by Belle Chasse, La., based C&C Marine and Repair, the 2,013 hp triple-screw towboat M/V Mendota is the first new construction vessel ever to join the fleet of Upper River Wight Shipyard launches Wind Farm Support Vessel series Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. Ltd (WSC) is breaking into the Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV) market with the launch of its new Vortisea brand, designed in collaboration with Incat Crowther. According to ABS to class Harvey Gulf battery hybrid OSVs ABS has been selected to class two Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) being retrofitted with battery/converter systems by Harvey Gulf International Marine. The Harvey Energy will become the first ABS-classed dual fuel and Multi-stage evaporator produces big fuel savings Wärtsilä has successfully completed the first commercial installation of its Serck Como Horizontal Tube Evaporator (HiTE) fresh water production system. The system was retrofitted in the Allseas pipe-laying vessel Lorelay, to produce

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JUNE 20, 2019
Iranian cargoes push global floating storage to highest since mid-2017 Some 71.4m barrels is deployed on 57 vessels, the most since June 7, 2017, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows Middle East crude shipping costs surge on higher freight rates and insurance premiums Freight rates for modern tanker tonnage have soared almost 40% in the first market test for modern, very large crude... UK port starts rail freight service The twice-daily rail service removes 120 daily road movements and adds reliability to the supply chain Carriers becoming oligopolies with dwindling pricing power An unconventional business model emerges as supply control tightens but shippers gain even more pricing power Maersk pilots carbon-neutral shipping Sweden's H&M Group teams up with Maersk for bio-fuel pilot project Sulphur cap will leave maritime 'shaken' for at least a year Shipping companies will offload the $10-15bn cost of compliance with the IMO sulphur cap onto shippers, online freight forwarder iContainers... Frontline adds to fleet The VLCC is due to be delivered next May, while a pair of LR2 tankers will arrive in the first... Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings plan action in support of pay claim 'It is disgraceful that our Royal Fleet Auxiliary members have had a derisory pay increase imposed on them which doesn't... Containerships takes delivery of second LNG vessel Ice-class dual-fuel boxship will connect northern Europe with Baltic states and Russia MSC loses 'low-risk' carrier status after US drugs raid MSC's 2M partner Maersk says it is too early to speculate on US Customs response to MSC vessels and any impact... Pavilion Energy buys Iberdrola's LNG assets This latest deal marks Pavilion Energy's first major asset acquisition in Europe following an earlier deal with Germany's Uniper that... Viewpoint: Virtuous lending There is something fishy about bankers who lend to the shipping industry attempting to restrict their services to shipping operators... Daily Briefing UK flag abandons growth targets as Brexit wipes out 30% of tonnage \| Cyprus shipping community grows steadily amid EU... Los Angeles port director warns on Trump's tariffs President Trump has yet to decide on whether to impose duties on the remaining $300bn of imports from China nor has... Nixon says ONE yet to take on terminal assets Terminal stakes still remain on the balance sheets of ONE's parent companies Ocean Network Express pins hopes on peak season revival After a sluggish start to the year, transpacific volumes are looking up again and blankings are being reduced

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JUNE 20, 2019
US economy nears crossroads as shipping costs, volumes drop LA terminal automation proceeds after permit vote Canal competition for US East Coast cargo heats up New inspection facility to speed Vancouver cargo Disconnects hamper drayage digitalization Concor-Cogoport pact advances India's supply chain digitization Maersk trials biofuel in drive to decarbonize MSC temporarily suspended from C-TPAT after drug bust

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JUNE 20, 2019
Court denies appeal of Carnival dumping decision Bahamas resident, three Alaskans asked 11th Court of Appeals to reconsider federal judge's ruling for $20m fine against cruise major. LNG carrier prototype Saga Dawn is waiting at the altar The first of a new type of LNG carrier is ready to trade but still needs ink on the bottom line Shoei Kisen sells ultramax with time charter back Shoei Kisen is said to have sold a three-year-old ultramax in a deal including a time charter back to the Japanese company. Several brokers in the UK and the US report that Shoei Kisen sold the 61,200-dwt Ultra Innovation (built 2016) to Greek interests for a firm $24m, in a deal that includes a one-year charter back at an index-linked rate. The ship is operated by Denmark-headquartered Ultrabul Vale's Brucutu mine set to reopen Eduardo Bartolomeo-led iron-ore giant on Wednesday received court permission to recommence operations at the iron-ore mine within 72 hours. LNG carrier operators review their security options Owners and operators of LNG carriers transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been looking at what additional security measures could be taken if the situation in the region deteriorates. More US troops head to Gulf after attacks Brokers pointed out that aside from the oil exports, around 25% of LNG cargoes move through the area where last week's double tanker attacks took place. The bulk of that tr Awilco goes for scrubbers on modern tanker quartet The Awilhelmsen Group of Norway is to install scrubbers on its four modern VLCCs. The work will be carried out at Keppel Shipyard in Singapore at a cost of about $4m each. Awilco LNG fixes carrier for eight months Awilco Eco Tankers inks profitable charter "This is not an environmental move but a result of the new rules that the politicians are setting on the agenda for 2020," said Awilco Eco Matson CEO Matt Cox sells shares Matson chief executive Matt Cox has sold 30,000 shares of his company for $1.14m. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Cox sold the first block of 15,000 shares Tuesday for $38.05 and the second Wednesday for $37.82. Shares of the Hawaiian Jones Act player closed Tuesday at $38.29 and Wednesday at $37.59. Cox still owns more than 250,000 shares in the company. The move comes Carnival earns less profit on higher costs Arnold Donald-led cruise major beats estimates but lowers outlook on Cuba ban, causing shares to fall. Shipping walks US tariff tightrope, say London Greeks American trade policies and spreading radicalism in Europe threaten the industry, London-based Greek owners warn Anthony Veder boosts gas carrier fleet with GATX quintet Dutch owner continues expansion streak, building its small and mid-scale fleet to 38 vessels. Shipping does not predict another round of 'Tanker Wars' The last month has seen more ships attacked than in all of 1981 - when the Iran-Iraq War first spilled over into the nearby Middle East Gulf, kicking off the so-called "Tanker Wars" that raged alongside the conflict for most of the decade. Frontline and Schulte tankers attacked off Fujairah Paulo d'Amico: western crude supply could be at risk But shipping is not having flashbacks to the 1980s j Two secondhand VLCCs and MR tankers attracting interest There is a whiff of action on tanker S&P as market moves into 6-month run up to IMO 2020 deadline Shandong Shipping unveils $15m share issue Expansion-minded Chinese owner is seeking a strategic investor to take a 2.94% stake, having been delisted from a Chinese OTC market. New NYK boss Hitoshi Nagasawa gets tough on ethics New NYK president Hitoshi Nagasawa has stressed the need for employees to comply with the law and serve society in a useful way. In his inaugural speech to staff in Tokyo, he said: "In the words of the famous Japanese entrepreneur Konosuke Matsushita, 'companies are a public entity of society.' LNG man set to take over the reins at NYK "This means that companies perform the work required by soc GriegMaas expands fleet with ultramax buy GriegMaas, the new bulker owning venture of Norway's Grieg Star, is set to expand its fleet with a third Chinese-built ultramax. Grieg Star and Maas Capital form bulker joint venture Grieg Star remains in the red despite improvements European shipbrokers said company has bought the 63,000-dwt GH Frankel (built 2012) for $16.9m from Celsius Shipping of Denmark. Renewal strategy Sveinung Tved Middle East Gulf tensions keep tanker owners on their toes but not out of the region Operators tighten safety measures but continue to trade in one of the world's most important shipping lanes Seastar settles for less with sale of 17-year-old supramax Seastar Chartering has settled for a lower price than it was aiming for on the sale of a 17-year-old supramax. US brokers said the 52,000-dwt Hector (built 2002) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $6m. Sale indicates supramax values uncertainty Only a few weeks ago, the Greek bulker owner and operator was hoping to get $7m for the Kanasashi Heavy Industries-built vessel, the brokers added. Th Viken reports strong numbers buoyed by time charters Shipowner Viken Shipping is benefiting from the time charter-focused employment strategy for its vessels. The Bergen-based company, which is controlled by shipowner Tom Chr Steckmest, has reported a pre-tax profit of $22.7m for 2018, up from $19.3m a year earlier. Operating revenues increased from $167m to $175m. Viken has focused on term charters for its fleet of 22 tankers from 12,800 dwt to Bunker Holding revenue tops $10bn Denmark's Bunker Holding has hailed a strong result as it prepares for the IMO 2020 switch. The fuel supplier said revenue was up 31% to $10.64bn in its 2018/19 financial year. Pre-tax earnings almost doubled to $77.3m. It called the figures "impressive, especially considering the challenging market conditions." CEO Keld Demant said the results were due to its solid business model and focused Thenamaris tanker stuck in limbo while traders squabble over contaminated crude Aframax lies idle in the Aegean as Socar Trading and Glencore Energy UK slug it out over damages of more than $52.9m Noble offloads bulker as shipping exit continues Restructured Singapore group seals $13.2m deal for 2010-built vessel. Spain's Naturgy taps up shipowners for LNG tonnage Energy company invites charter offers from owners with uncommitted vessels MPC boxship CTL will fund new scrubber retrofits Oslo-listed owner reveals loss of feeder vessel after grounding, while drawing up new IMO 2020 plans. Nautilus denied appeal in Toisa OSV legal row Supreme Court rejects union's bid to overturn ruling over consultation following OSV lay-offs. MOL seals first LNG charter contract with Gail (India) Japanese owner secures breakthrough short-term deal with Indian buyer Hapag-Lloyd ship hits crane after grounding A Hapag-Lloyd container vessel has damaged a gantry crane in Vietnam after briefly grounding. The 8,600-teu Nagoya Express (built 2010) hit the structure in a storm at Hai Phong port, VNExpress reported. Hapag-Lloyd seeks six supersize boxships in bid to stay competitive The ship was leaving Hai Phong International Container Terminal on 7 June when the accident happened, according to Vu Tu Nam, Pavilion expands into Europe with Iberdrola LNG portfolio acquisition Singapore company also concludes deal to supply gas to Iberdrola Generacion Espana. Jacques de Chateauvieux goes up against Bourbon's banks OSV owner's main shareholder comes up with alternative refinancing plan to stop creditors taking over in $1.6bn equity swap. Mozambique LNG tender to be floated in third quarter Anadarko plans to send out its 'tender for 16 LNG carrier newbuildings to selected owners in the third quarter after taking a 'final investment decision on its Mozambique LNG project this week. Mozambique LNG reassesses yards and shipowners The company has already done due diligence on five shipyards 'selected to build the vessels required to lift the project's planned 12.88 million tonnes per a Change is off the menu at Swedish Club AGM The Swedish Club likes to consider itself a forward-thinking marine insurance company - that is, until it comes to its annual general meeting (AGM). At the Gothenburg gathering, the balance sheet figures and executive board might change but, rest assured, the menu at the gala dinner will remain the same as it has through the club's history. For decades, the 147-year-old club has served up a salm Victor Restis targets MR tanker newbuildings at STX Greek shipowner's Golden Energy Management signs letter of intent for up to four ships, while peer Capital Maritime goes hunting South Korea's KMTC returns to Hyundai Mipo for more containership newbuildings Contract set to become the company's second deal for this year Offshore order recovery and asset plays to boost Keppel Group's "impeccable track record" in FPSO conversions will enable it to grab market share. Mystery LNG newbuilding enquiry emerges for up to 15 ships Clarksons back in the market with hush-hush business code-named 'Project Helen' Samsung Heavy teams up with Zvezda for next generation of Arctic LNG carriers South Korean and Russian yards to pursue fresh design of vessel for next generation of projects Hapag-Lloyd seeks six supersize boxships in bid to stay competitive German liner operator is looking to order sextet of 23,000-teu containerships Frontline grabs VLCC resale and orders LR2s John Fredriksen-backed tanker giant takes recent spending on new tanker tonnage to over $250m.

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JUNE 20, 2019
Port of Los Angeles commission upholds APM Terminal permit The commission voted 3-2 Thursday to deny an ILWU appeal of a permit that allows APM Terminals to test automated terminal equipment at Pier 400. Several House Dems say they'll work in good faith on USMCA "We should work collaboratively for the best possible outcome - passage of a trade agreement that creates jobs, protects workers and consumers in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America," said Rep. Mike Thompson of California. Northwest Seaport Alliance encouraging extended hours The port agency for Seattle and Tacoma is encouraging terminals to use extended hours, "peel-off" piles and street turns to ease congestion. Former WWL CEO picked to lead AAPA Chris Connor will succeed Kurt Nagle, the American Association of Port Authorities' president and CEO since 1995. Analyst: Freight rates would skyrocket without alliances An end to alliances also could result in fewer services calling only a limited number of ports. Proposed HOS changes 'in the final stages of review' The Senate Commerce Committee pressed witnesses on a variety of issues Wednesday during a hearing about surface transportation reauthorization. Presidential order tests validity of advisory committees President Trump wants the federal government to weed out hundreds of no longer needed or inactive advisory committees from its roster. United first US carrier to lease SkyCell containers Thieves thwarted by Dachser container security JAXPORT approves two leases with Amport Executive Moves: Port authority, Pelican, Stertil-Koni Maersk to offer carbon neutral transportation service

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JUNE 20, 2019
US seeing 'historic' compliance with Iran oil sanctions: State Department official "We have now zeroed out Iran's exports of ... crude oil and we're confident nations will comply with that," Hook said. Panalpina publishes new bunker tariffs as IMO 2020 looms "Expect choppy waves in the months leading up to and stretching beyond the IMO 2020 sulfur cap," it said. Singapore 380 CST HSFO front-month timespread hits 7-month high as supply tightens Expectations that the inflow of cargoes into Singapore will fall to as low as half the usual level in June has buoyed market sentiment in recent weeks, sources said. Spread between WTI MEH and Mars crude inverts for first time since April "[The weakening of WTI] MEH is more a function of [pipeline] allocations coming out yesterday." INTERVIEW: Inpex plans 'countermeasures' to ensure Middle East oil shipments -- CEO "We are watching very carefully the progress in the Strait of Hormuz area," Ueda said.

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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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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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