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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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PORTS

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

Leghorn

The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

The purpose is to detect, avoid, deter, delay and report attacks and incidents on ships.

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

PORTS

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

Paris

Le Aziende informano

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

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%

SHIPPING

In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%

Hamburg

New historical record of containers transported by the fleet

The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port

SHIPPING

The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port

Brussels

The ferry companies remind us of this by highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity.

SHIPPING

The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not brought about significant changes in the shipping market

Brussels

This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or avoidance of the law

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%

Barcelona

Containers down -4.2% due to -18.8% reduction in transhipped boxes

NEWS

Complaint filed for fraud and corruption against Bolloré Group

Paris

Allegations relating to activities carried out in the context of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022

SHIPPING

US FMC surveys seven major global maritime corridors

Washington

Federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from US ports

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports began to grow again (+2.3%)

Wiesbaden

It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as is container traffic alone which amounted to 13.3 million TEU (+4.9%)

TRADE

BIMCO: The application of specific port charges to Chinese ships calling at the US will prove a disaster for the American economy

London

The impact of the proposed measures on China's dominance in shipbuilding is highly uncertain

FINANCE

Federagenti hopes for greater involvement of global financial groups in logistics, ports and infrastructure

Rome

Pessina: necessary to make the leap in quality

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

SAILING LIST

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ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

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 assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

INDUSTRY

Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Baden

Net profit up +63.1%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line

Trieste

It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.

PORTS

The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started

The Spice

Intervention worth 36.9 million euros

SHIPPING

In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues

Luxembourg

-7.6% decline on the previous record year

PORTS

Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic in 2024

Istanbul

The company's revenue increased by +21%

PORTS

In the first two months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

TRADE

The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good

Geneva

TRUCKING

Trasportounito will propose a national haulage ban from March 31st

Rome

Longo: from the Ministry evanescent and contentless answers

COMPANIES

The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies

Rome

SHIPPING

Attica Reports Record Revenue and Operating Performance in 2024

Athens

Profits down due to costs of merger with Anek and purchase of emission allowances

ACCIDENTS

Man arrested in investigation into collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate

Southampton

The charge is manslaughter due to gross negligence

SHIPYARDS

Beijing: Measures to revive US shipbuilding industry won't work

Beijing

New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful for both parties

SHIPPING

Messina Gets $50M Funding to Support Full Container Investment

Genoa

Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio

MARITIME SERVICES

The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea has passed through the Suez Canal

Ismailia

ACCIDENTS

Collision between two ships near the port of Hull

Southampton / Jacksonville / Rotterdam

Fires broke out on both units

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