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BRIEFS

November 21, 2019

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Soren Toft is MSC's new chief executive officer: shipping line confirms Yang Ming sees Q3 loss swell to US$42m on operating revenue of $1.22b Chinese shipping line starts direct Wuhan to Japan box service Long Beach port sees box volume drop 2.4pc YoY in October to 688,425 TEU ONE drives home 'marine navigation safety practices' message Wartsila, PSA Marine trial autonomous harbour tug in Singapore ICTSI Matadi wins award for best infrastructure project Singapore Airlines Cargo October volumes fall 6.8pc yoy to 107,900 tonnes EVA Airways Q3 profit dives to US$41m on back of weak cargo demand UPS speeds up delivery times in Asia Pacific with service improvements

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
MOL Group to build Japan's 1st LNG-fuelled ferries Skyways Bangladesh rebranded Time for higher BAF charges seen Duty exemption schemes ensure competitiveness of Indian exports, says Goyal GST administration to hold special filing demo session for new return forms on Dec. 7 India appeals against WTO ruling on export incentives Kamarajar Port & Dredging Corporation of India among 28 CPSEs recommended for strategic disinvestment Energy & metal commodity prices seen further falling in 2020

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The joint way forward E-trucks for hinterland logistics provider Hamburg's comeback? Logistics support for bobsleigh pilots Upgrading the DUSS terminal in Hamburg-Billwerder PTV Group merges transport and logistics expertise in France Second Luxembourg-Jakarta service Canadian rail's environmental leadership recognised Pro Glove strengthens presence in the USA Key topics discussed in Dubai Reusable packaging for Airbus Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic enhanced "Curiosity of the Day" Bolloré Logistics signs contract with CFM New gondola type speeds up freight car turnover time New chairman for German transport alliance Rotor wind sails in the Baltic Sea Jettainer and Trilatec expand partnership

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
'Bitter taste' in 2M as MSC poaches star exec and noses toward top liner ranking Kuehne + Nagel to acquire Rotra's overland and logistics business SM Lines brings scheduled container shipping services back to Portland Gefco boxes clever to aid Airbus sustainability, but postpones its IPO Zim reports 'improved' results in Q3 as VSA with 2M continues to pay dividends Indonesia's Kertajati Airport has lofty cargo ambitions: 'bringing in the big boys' On the wires: K+N's latest bolt-on - something for DSV Panalpina to worry about? Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk cuts senior Latam staff as it preps to deal M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - shareholder value above all Market Insight: AP Møller-Mærsk + MSC - things you cannot buy...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Proman Stena Bulk orders methanol-ready duo Proman Stena Bulk Ltd has finalized an agreement with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China to build two state of the art IMOIIMeMAX methanol-fuel ready 49,900 DWT vessels, with the first vessel Hyundai Heavy gets AIP for new containership power system South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries aims to maximize the efficiency of Very Large Containerships (VLCSs) by simplifying the power system. HHI and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) have been awarded Approval AMSC sees Jones Act tanker market getting tighter "We are encouraged to see significant chartering activity in the Jones Act tanker market during the last few months leaving very limited shipping capacity available until the end of 2020," said Pål Eastern launches first of three new Staten Island Ferry double-enders Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla reports that its Allanton shipyard last week launched the SSG Michael H. Ollis, the first of three 320 ft Ollis Class ferries for the Staten

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Europe is destination of choice for LNG volumes Forward gas prices are incentivising a build-up in inventory on land-based facilities as well as floating storage on LNG carriers... Carriers eye strong year-end for fraught freight rate market Setting a positive tone ahead of Asia-Europe contract negotiations will be even more vital this year with the added pressure... Zim returns to profit despite trade uncertainty 'In spite of the challenging market conditions, Zim continued to record improved results in the third quarter, as it did... American Shipping sees 'stable and improving' market conditions 'We are encouraged to see significant chartering activity in the Jones Act tanker market during the last few months, leaving... Improved visibility a key driver for smart port development The complexity of port ecosystems requires collaboration and data sharing to accelerate logistics chains Competition fears delay moves to prevent cargo misdeclarations Carriers need to be alerted quickly to rogue shippers, but they fear breaching competition rules if they share information with... Queensland LNG exports feel impact of softer demand Buyers are said to be seeking lower cost alternatives to contracted LNG volumes with projects in the Australia's north-eastern state Ports should focus on value over throughput Ports that create value in the supply chain will make their customer base more productive, leading to improved performance for... Daily Briefing Free to read: EU shipping emissions regulations: A sweet spot or a bureaucratic monster? \| VLGC spot rates rise to... FSL sells two LR2 product tankers Following the disposal, FSL's fleet will consist of 16 vessels MOL to order Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferries These newbuild ferries that are designated to serve the Japanese market spell MOL's first announced LNG dual fuel newbuild orders... Eastern Pacific Shipping unveils tech accelerator start-ups The accelerator will culminate in February 2020 with a demo day Yinson seals $800m refinancing deal for Ghana FPSO project The fact that the deal was oversubscribed showed the banking market's confidence in Yinson's ability to maintain high uptime and... Houthi-held tugs and drilling rig freed The vessels and crew were released once it was confirmed they were not related to 'countries of aggression'

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Shippers warn of CN strike disruption CP to install tracking devices on domestic chassis US truckload rates forecast to rise in 2020 Zim rides 2M pact to Q3 profit Forwarders set to ramp up market share: FIATA European Commission proposes extending carrier block exemption

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Tanker rate spike a mixed blessing for South Sudan exports Tonne miles down as China took less crude last month as cargoes headed to markets closer to home Star Bulk posts first dividend in seven years New York-listed owner said it plans to give such a perk every quarter Kunlun legal woes plague new owner of collision-related VLGC Cepheus Ltd, the new owner of a former Kunlun Holdings VLGC, has become embroiled in a legal dispute arising from a collision that took place in the Middle East in April. The 78,500-cbm LPG carrier Echo Star (built 2000), which Liberian-registered single-ship entity Cepheus took ownership of in August, was arrested in Singapore last week at the request of Blue Fleet Group. Nord/LB seizes Kunlun Ningbo Zrich Shipping fronts $100m Minsheng Financial Leasing buying spree Beijing-based leasing giant Minsheng behind a string of secondhand purchases attributed to other owners Synergy Holdings takes 10% stake in Euroseas Synergy Holdings has become one of Euroseas' top shareholders after its Synergy Marine sold almost its entire fleet to the New York-listed owner. Synergy Marine, a ship management firm controlled by Synergy Holdings chairman Andreas Papathomas, offloaded four boxhips for $40m, leaving it with one such vessel. Synergy Holdings has acquired 4.22 million Euroseas shares at $0.71 each for a 10.4% st Polaris inks SWS newcastlemax duo against Vale charter deal South Korean outfit returns to China for newbuildings in under-the-radar deal Eagle Bulk circulates older supramax in buyer's market Eagle Bulk Shipping is offering an older bulker for sale after withdrawing another from the market, dry bulk sources said. Connecticut-based Eagle Bulk is looking for offers on the 53,350-dwt supramax Skua (built 2003). But it has decided to hold onto the 52,400-dwt Jaeger (built 2004) after prices in recent weeks were not to its liking, the sources added. In a third-quarter earnings call, Eagle Team Tankers sells another older ship from Laurin Maritime deal Team Tankers has sold a pair of 15-year-old, MR product tankers as it clears out the older vessels acquired in a deal to takeover Sweden's Laurin Maritime last year. The Oslo-listed tanker owner has sold the 44,000-dwt Team Tosca and Team Toccata (both built 2004) to Turkish interests, brokers said. Tina Revsbech switches from tankers to bulkers with job at Fednav Broker Frachtcontor seeks new Performance Shipping confirms third tanker buy Performance Shipping has confirmed market rumours that it plans to buy a third aframax tanker for about $26m. TradeWinds reported Friday that the Simeon Palios-led owner committed to buying 115,600-dwt Virgo Sun (built 2007) at that price, according to Athens-based sources. The Sasebo Heavy Industries-built ship is currently owned by UK-based Zodiac Maritime, according to Performance strategy ch Scorpio Services Holding discloses Hermitage Offshore buy Scorpio Services Holding has disclosed the trade that sent Hermitage Offshore shares skyward late last week. The holding company, which also has stakes in Scorpio Tankers and Scorpio Bulkers, bought 332,073 shares in Hermitage for $1.49 each. Insiders said to trigger Hermitage Offshore price surge Hermitage Offshore shares, short interest make huge jumps The holding company already owned 9.3 m Flex LNG to ramp up term coverage as newbuildings deliver CEO Oystein Kalleklev says he is willing to fix all five 2020 newbuilds on long-term charters China Merchants emerges as seller in $380m Seaspan deal Deal for six neo-panamaxes sees Chinese lessor scale down fleet Klaus-Michael Kuehne becomes Hapag-Lloyd's biggest shareholder Companies controlled by Kuehne have bought a 29.2% stake, leapfrogging the Luksic family of Chile to be lead stakeholder US shipyards look to Washington to revive their fortunes New legislation could energise an industry that has been in the doldrums since the early 1980s Proman Stena Bulk finalises GSI methanol tanker contract Chinese newbuilding deal will initially involve two vessels Rhenus-Arkon moves into shipowning with debut eco-order German alliance between Arkon Shipping and logistics player Rhenus inks deal for four cargoships in China Violent stowaways convicted after rampage on Grimaldi con-ro Four African men guilty of affray after faeces-throwing stand-off on Italian vessel in the Thames Estuary ESL Shipping hints at expansion after profit rise Finnish bulker owner aiming to build market share in the Baltic Sea Top Ship shares back below $1 three months after one-for-20 split Company says it can't explain loss of 88% in shares value as competitors have logged gains in 30% range American Club, Gourdomichalis duo sued again as bulker battle rages Claims from the Adamastos' detention would add up to several years' worth of insurers' payouts Zim makes it back into black as revenue rises Israeli container line has benefited from slightly higher rates in the third quarter Kleven Verft logs more losses, but touts stronger balance sheet Norwegian shipyard is confident restructuring will make it attractive for investors Ponant orders eco-cruiseship double for $332m Fincantieri scoops deal from French line for new South Seas expedition vessels Lacking consensus, IMO's CO2 talks enter a difficult phase But the United Nation body's initiatives in national plans and life-cycle assessments of alternative fuels draw some praise Houthi rebels release 16 seafarers after 'hijackings' South Korea says two of its citizens among those freed by Yemeni group AMSC: Jones Act tanker market tightens as activity rises Norwegian-listed owner says significant business being done in the US sector Greece issues $55m tender for Sea Diamond wreck removal Greek port authority invites bids to lift cruiseship from its underwater Santorini graveyard Six buyers circle Sungdong Shipbuilding Bidder for restructuring South Korean yard about to be chosen Flex LNG seals $629m financing and pays first dividend Norwegian LNG carrier owner seals deal with 11 banks and Kexim for five newbuildings coming next year Bimco aims to avoid 'protracted' talks with new COA contract Shipowners' organisation says lack of widely used standard form is leading to delays as shipments rise FSL Trust confirms sale of LR2 product tanker duo Singapore-listed owner believed to have achieved $20m per vessel from Indonesian interests MOL to order Japan's first LNG-powered ferries Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to build the first two LNG-fueled ferries in Japan in a move that will cut CO2 emissions on the route that they will serve by 20%. MOL completes Kobe LNG bunkering trial The two ships are set to be ordered at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in December. Financial terms were not disclosed. On delivery in late 2022 and early 2023 the ships will be chartered by MOL New Cosco Croatia calls to boost access to central Europe Long-term plans call for Rijeka terminal to be able to handle 20,000-teu boxships Eastern Pacific reveals tech accelerator line-up Shipping giant's technology drive powers ahead with international group of participants Clarksons: Shipping's carbon footprint down 20% in a decade Broker's figures show that industry is the most 'carbon efficient' against road, rail and air Fleet Management celebrates 25 years at home in Hong Kong Managing director Kishore Rajvanshy hosts his fourth silver jubilee celebration in 2019 in Hong Kong

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Box pendulum swings even more toward East Coast Freight data confirms that container lines are increasing their flows to the U.S. East Coast at the expense of California ports. Truck safety advocates blast FCC spectrum carve-out plan Proposal could undercut "hundreds of millions" spent on connected-vehicle infrastructure CBRE sees tolerable 2020 slowing in U.S. industrial real estate CBRE sees slowing but still-strong U.S. industrial real estate market Yang would anoint 'trucking czar' if elected president Democratic candidate Andrew Yang also proposes a $1,000-a-month "universal basic income" for workers displaced by automation. U.S. rail volumes slump in flat peak season U.S. rail volumes continue to slip as rail executives see muted peak season. When big data means big risk to brokers - FreightWaves Insiders with Cassandra Gaines [podcast] "Getting your carriers' speed and HOS data comes with major risks to your brokerage," according to Cassandra Gaines. Lufthansa, Etihad leverage digital interface to capture more cargo reservations API, or application programming interface, may soon become a common three-letter word in the air cargo space by making the booking experience similar to shopping... Chinese cargo airline ceases operations Uni-Top expected to restructure Logistics providers leverage blockchain as 'digital passport for suppliers' Chainyard's blockchain solution responds to a common pain point: qualifying hundreds of carriers is a convoluted and inefficient process. Freight Futures daily curve: 11/20 Los Angeles sparks a fire in the Trucking Freight Futures markets on Tuesday. Multipurpose apps can protect against digital overload Drivers often suffer from so-called app overload. This leads to a cluttered phone screen and an irritated driver. Canadian industry groups seek swift resolution to Canadian National strike The strike, coupled with and trade uncertainty, could hit businesses hard, groups say. ZIM reports profit, higher revenue in third quarter ZIM reported a $5 million profit in the third quarter of 2019, saying it benefited from its cooperation with Maersk and MSC. Double whammy of heavy snow, flooding rain in western U.S. (forecast video) Two feet of snow or more coming to the Mountain West. Desert Southwest gets drenched, possibly flooded. Luxury yacht maker Sunseeker plans to transfer 80 jobs to DHL Supply Chain U.K.-based yacht builder Sunseeker is in advanced negotiations with DHL Supply Chain to help with its logistics operations. Commentary: What does the future look like for energy supply chains? Brian Aoaeh writes about changes in the energy/fuel mix over the next 30 years in developed and developing economies. Potential investor bails out of Alitalia rescue Atlantia charges that conditions for investment not met Target's stock surges after third quarter earnings beat Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) saw its stock surge after the retailer reported sales growth and traffic surges for both its physical stores and its digital... Why we built a trucking rate predictor Our rate predictor builds rates from actual freight market conditions, using historically reported data only as a frame of reference. Shippers greet EC liner block exemption ruling with disbelief Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency. Today's Pickup: Hyperloop route between Chicago to Pittsburgh can create 900,000 jobs over a 25-year period HyperloopTT does feasibility study on Chicago-Pittsburgh route; Nikola develops the most energy-dense battery; Virgin Atlantic is opening new routes in summer 2020. Catapult integrates Maersk Line rate data Cargo rate platform adds "deep link" to Maersk's booking portal. US importer pays CBP $3.3 million for entry violations U.S. Customs and Border Protection said optical lenses manufacturer Satisloh used false descriptions, tariff classifications and duty rates on its import entries for certain machinery... Lowe's announces plans to close more stores Lowe's announces plans to make leadership changes and close 34 stores in Canada. The home improvement retailer increased earnings guidance for fiscal 2019. EU Commission to extend container line block exemption regulation The European Commission believes that container shipping lines need consortia to make "operations more financially viable and efficient." Is the rebirth of shipping share offerings finally nigh? Higher freight rates are piquing investor interest, bringing ship owners back to the capital markets. Truck hijackings become part of cartel violence in Mexico border city Drug cartel members in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, across from Laredo, Texas, recently hijacked trucks to form blockades on major avenues... The numbers don't lie: size of legal awards vs. trucking companies is soaring The survey covers just the states of the Southeast but the numbers are still sobering,.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
External: Global Risk Management aAsian middle distillate cash differentials plunge over 80% amid ample supply, weak demand This has also translated to a weakening gasoil swaps market structure, and the December/January spread was assessed at plus 9 cents/b Tuesday.

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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

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DATABASE

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		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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