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BRIEFS

September 24, 2019

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OOCL launches box shipping import-export services at King Abdullah port Global Jan-July box volumes rise 1.2pc with extra 1m+ TEU due by 2022 Outlook for container shipping is gloomy as demand softens, capacity expands Fuel prices to increase in wake of attack on Saudi Arabia's oil refinery MPC Capital and Zeaborn join forces to boost containership management Protests and weak economy delay HK's air cargo screening programme Greater vetting is required to stop misdeclared cargo posing fire risk on box ships Amazon's new Dallas, Texas air hub to start operations in October Menzies Aviation implements measures to expand foothold in air cargo market Ethiopian Airlines prevails over crash to see profit grows 18pc

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Allcargo Logistics felicitated for 25 years of committed service to the shipping & logistics trade at MALA 2019 Containerised trade in India recorded slower growth than the global average: Maersk India Trade Report Q2 2019 Hydrogen-powered tug is world first forPort of Antwerp NYK concludes long-term contract forcoal-fired power project in Vietnam ONE advisory on Brexit security filing requirements 'Swachhata Pakhvada' organised at JN Port AIP&DWF writes to Shipping Minister for payment of PLR Coal import in H1 FY20 at Major Ports registers marginal growth Trailer operators call off strike at Chennai Port after agreement RBI notifies to relax priority-sector lending norms to boost exports Maritime and Logistics Awards (Mala) 2019 (10th edition) No need to have trade deal with China before 2020 elections, says US President

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Rwanda's arduous journey Swiss - Indonesian cooperation sealed Digital transformation project in the Caribbean Companytrains Cologne - Trieste now open to all customers First B737-800BCF to operate in South Asia New CPO appointed Circle reaches its financial targets Railways discuss digitalisation agenda Company from Abidjan joins UFO network C.H. Robinson to invest USD 1 billion Bunkering trial in Kobe City Port a success Cargo Claims joins Neutral Air Partner United Cargo chooses Staff Management at Denver airport DKV buys a 25% share of VAT Services West of England picks new claims handler in Greece Felbermayr builds new headquarters MPP vessel delivered to dp carriers

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Governments must ensure compliance with IMO 2020, warns WSC president New owner says it's full steam ahead for rejuvenated GB Railfreight Atlas Air and Amazon facing wrongful death lawsuit after 767 tragedy Kuehne + Nagel goes greener, offering carbon-neutral LCL shipments UK PM Johnson questions if Thomas Cook bosses were 'properly incentivised' Auto industry warns of 'seismic' no-deal Brexit shock Peel Ports JV to develop Liverpool container terminal Analysis: Could OOCL provide the answer to CMA CGM balance sheet woes? M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - Asia MDs announcement imminent

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Kirsi Tikka picks up another directorship Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) has appointed Dr. Kirsi Tikka to its Board of Directors as a Class I director and intends to nominate her to stand for re-election at its 2020 Topaz signs PSV up for extended drydocking scheme Dubai headquartered OSV specialist Topaz Energy and Marine has entered its 2012-built, 79.4 m long platform supply vessel Caspian Voyager into the ABS Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme. The program will extend the VIDEO: Port of Antwerp orders hydrogen-fueled tug Belgium's leading port, the Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of what will be the world's first tug powered by hydrogen, the Hydrotug. While most attention to hydrogen as a marine fuel USCG slaps cuffs on owner of illegal charter boat Maybe the owner of the 45 ft pleasure boat Breaking the Habit will break his habit of getting caught operating the vessel as an illegal charter. The Coast Guard terminated the voyage Powerful coalition pushes for zero carbon shipping at UN Climate Action Summit As heads of state and government meet at today's UN Climate Action Summit in New York City, members of the Getting to Zero Coalition - an alliance of senior leaders in the

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
US Gulf tanker rates rise as Asia heads west to replace cancelled Saudi cargoes US Gulf to China tanker rates are at the highest level for the year Coalition of the willing is another warning for regulators The Get to Zero Coalition should help the shipping industry decarbonise. But it will still need the IMO to do... TEN agrees $35m preferred share placement with investor Greece-based tanker and LNG carrier owner will use cash raised from convertible sale for 'general purposes' Saudi outage changes marine fuel economics as owners move to meet IMO deadline The spread between high-sulphur fuel oils and compliant fuels needs to remain wide for those with scrubbers to quickly recoup... UK Brexit freight and ports contracts start to emerge New framework provides a list of eight freight operators who could transport critical goods such as medicines after October 31... Shipping launches 'moon-shot' initiative to develop zero emission vessels by 2030 Coalition of influential industry heavyweights including Citi, Cargill, Lloyd's Register, Maersk, Shell, Trafigura and Euronav move to focus industry decarbonisation... Shipping needs a holistic view on ship emissions Agreeing on what goes into the lifecycle analysis of future fuels is no less important than debating their green credentials Eastern Pacific eyes further LNG-fuelled opportunities Eastern Pacific's 15-year charter of a sextet of LNG-dual-fuelled containerships to CMA CGM marks a strengthening of ties between Idan... Tropical storm Imelda disrupts shipments from US Gulf Coast Tanker industry players have said they are keeping an eye on the situation Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping's deadly liquefaction casualty crisis continues \| MSC bids to boost Liverpool \| The Middle East bet... MEO prioritises creditor recovery in debt revamp MEO chooses not to accept proposals from potential investors, opting instead to table a debt to equity swap and terming... India's Petronet signs LNG deal with Tellurian Petronet has signed the pact for up to 5m tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas with a targeted timeline... MSC Gayane crew member charged after US cocaine seizure US authorities boarded MSC Gayane when it arrived at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia in June and seized 19.76 tonnes of... Mississippi port has 'no appetite' for the container trade Pascagoula's identity is borne out by recent trade statistics from the US Census Department showing the nearly 100% industrial nature... Saudi drone attack seen boosting tanker earnings With no expected increase in Saudi exports in the fourth quarter, Asian refiners are seen increasing crude imports mainly from... Seaborne trade growth forecasts downgraded amid economic headwinds In tonne terms, this would be the slowest growth environment since 2009

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
US freight drivers weak, but recession not certain: economists Trans-Pacific carriers eye more capacity cuts amid weak peak Ruling allows Montreal port labor action hearing to proceed MSC regains C-TPAT status after suspension ends K+N pledges carbon neutral LCL from 2020 Machine learning to speed Estes' LTL billing US terminal lobby taps MARAD administrator as new head Cross-industry coalition to tackle decarbonizing shipping India's project cargo trade softening: Maersk

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Hoegh Holdings takes more of Hoegh LNG Partners Hoegh LNG Holdings has grown its leading stake in Hoegh LNG Partners after its subordinated units converted into common shares. Hoegh aims to fix all its FSRUs long-term in next 12-18 months According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Hoegh LNG Holdings owns 15.3 million shares in its New York-traded partner, good for 45.9% of the company. When Hoegh LNG Partners went public in 201 Seward & Kissel promote three maritime attorneys Seward & Kissel has elevated three attorneys in its maritime practice to leadership roles. Michael Timpone will lead the firm's maritime and transportation finance group with Edward Horton and Keith Billotti will together run the maritime and transportation capital markets and corporate securities group. Michael Chalos joins Chalos & Co Timpone replaces Larry Rutkowski, while Billotti and Horto Former ABS executive Tikka joins Ardmore Shipping Former senior American Bureau of Shipping executive join Ardmore Shipping's board. The Irish tanker owner announced Monday that Kirsi Tikka had joined its board. Tikka retired from the Houston-based classification society last summer, last serving as its executive vice president, senior maritime advisor. Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping No new ships and no share buybacks, Maersk India boxship trade falls in China, surges in Saudi Arabia Maersk's India boxship business has fallen to and from China yet widened to Saudi Arabia and North America. India exports to the Land of the Red Dragon dropped 20%, driven by less demand for India-made textiles and apparels, according to the Danish liner giant. Imports to China fell 22%. "Amidst increasing global volatility, a slower local economy and the USA's withdrawal of preferential access UAE signs up to the US-led Gulf shipping defence coalition Emirates joins the US, Saudi Arabia, UK, Australia and Bahrain in coalition against Iran, while France and German remain on sidelines. TEN to raise $34m in private share sale US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) said on Monday it plans to raise more than $30m in a private placement of preferred shares to finance "general corporate purposes". Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020 TEN, which earlier this month confirmed placing an order for up to two 174,000-cbm LNG newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries, said it agreed to sell 3.5 million z Scorpio sells two ultramaxes Scorpio Bulkers plans to offload two ultramax vessels for just shy of $38m, having held them for sale for three months. The Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner has entered into agreements with an unaffiliated third party to sell 64,000-dwt SBI Puma (built 2014) and 64,000-dwt SBI Cougar (built 2015) for approximately $37.9m in aggregate. Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL Axxis Geosolutions signs LOI for two-year contract But the ocean-bottom node survey company did not reveal in which region work would take place or for whom. Under the boardwalk: NYK harnesses tidal power in Singapore New project sees electricity generated from turbines fitted by shipowner in Asian city. K Line Offshore promotes CFO Petter Nordby to top job Move comes after K Line-controlled Norwegian offshore vessel company reports deeper loss Shell, Maersk and Trafigura lead zero carbon push as UN meets New industry coalition aims to overcome today's lack of feasible zero-emissions ships by 2030 with wide range of participants Trafigura chips into $1bn loan pot for Chinese refiner Commodities trader and shipowner Trafigura has joined a group of lenders providing a near-$1bn loan to Chinese independent refiner Shandong Qingyuan. The finance is backed by future oil sales. The deal highlights how China is opening up to trading houses, Reuters reported, with Chinese banks scaling down lending in the economic slowdown. Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers Qingyuan operat Russian marine agency plots order for 147 ships Rosmorrechflot wants vessels for Northern Sea Route, ports and inland waterways. DNV GL charts roadmap towards a gas-fuelled, low-carbon future Class society DNV GL says momentum for decarbonised fuels has never been greater in the marine sector Ismar settles in at Exmar: 'I am really a gas man' Former Western Bulk chief executive said the company is looking to streamline the division Shipowner proves to be a Pioneer in championing gender equality With women comprising half of its staff, including in traditionally male departments, Athens-based handysize specialist Pioneer Marine is showing how to nurture female shipping talent POSH Terasea hit by second loan default Lender could call in receiver for two vessels as JV says it owes $7.1m under facility. TUI in pole position as Thomas Cook collapses German tour operator and cruiseship owner set for dominant position in mass-market tourism sector. Borealis reveals fourth boxship buy in a week Deal for Offen Group vessel cost it $10.75m. Slow steaming and scrubbers will not solve shipping's IMO 2020 fuel dilemma The IMO must now work with oil majors to deliver a lower-sulphur alternative at a reasonable cost Stena Impero ready to be released, says Iranian official A government spokesman did not elaborate on the ship's situation or specify when vessel might be allowed to leave Iran. Tufton Oceanic Assets share placing raises $31m London-listed firm said to have attracted host of new investors in second equity raise in 2019 South African LPG facility sets construction landmark Four giant storage bullets arrive in Richards Bay aboard Chinese heavy lift vessel.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Norfolk Southern taps Mongeau for board seat Norfolk Southern announced that Claude Mongeau has been elected as a director. The former Canadian National Railway head may be viewed as an effort to... Weekly DOE/EIA retail diesel price takes one of biggest jumps in last 7 years The weekly average retail diesel price posted Monday by the Department of Energy (DOE) was in the top 20 biggest one-week increases in the history... Keep your eye on containers in global circulation The number of containers is a better bellwether of global trade than the number of container ships. IKEA taps DHL for first outsourced distribution center in Canada Swedish retailer opened a facility near Toronto to accommodate growing volumes of final-mile deliveries to region's fast-growing suburbs. Why Freight Derivatives Are Here To Stay in the Trucking Industry Brian Aoaeh explains why the trucking industry is ready for freight derivatives. Lime reaches 100 million rides, pulls car-sharing from Seattle Lime's shift away from car-sharing allows the company to transition into Seattle's first electric-scooter-share pilot. Tropical Storm Karen prompts warnings for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Flooding, wind damage possible as Tropical Storm Karen moves through Caribbean islands. Eventual U.S. mainland strike possible? UPS is converting ground fleets to renewable natural gas UPS was an early adopter of LNG, now it has its sights set on RNG. Amazon to open seventh fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada Amazon to open its 7th fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada with a 1 million square foot building in Toronto Federal safety agency issues air brake recommendations to freight railroads The recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board relate to a fatal October 2018 accident in which a moving train struck a stationary one. Talking across the fence Team of Rivals? The competing ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are looking at additional ways to cooperate for their mutual benefit. Estes Express partners with DDC FPO for AI-powered freight billing processing DDC FPO announced on Sept. 23 that Estes Express Lines will use its machine-learning, software-as-a-service (SaaS) program, DDC Intelligence, to mitigate its bill of lading... Pricing Demurrage and Detention The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a proposed rule to promote "just and reasonable" demurrage and detention charges. Traditional freight brokers investing millions to stay on top Traditional freight brokerages are ramping up technological spending to keep pace with the industry. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/23 Weakness in East drives National freight futures lower for the week ending 9/20. Today's pickup: Elon and Jeff: The Best of Enemies; India advances national logistics policy Amazon's EV order a shot at Tesla; India advances national logistics policy. Former Arkansas CEO pleads guilty to two counts of tax fraud Donald Tankersley, 76, former chief executive officer of White Dairy Ice Cream and Tankersley Food Service in Van Buren, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to two counts... Flooding, road closures continue in southeastern Texas Interstate-10 bridge remains closed near Houston after last weeks flood damage. Other roads still underwater. 1,160 kg Indian Ocean ketamine seizure The $42.3 million bust is the latest in a string of global maritime drug seizures at sea and in ports. Location intelligence is business intelligence Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial trucking is no exception. No-deal Brexit will have devastating impact, say EU auto trade groups European auto unions and trade groups have come out with a statement that warns of a seismic impact on the auto economies of the EU... Port Report: K + N looks to offset carbon footprint by 2030 Forwarder outlines pathway to carbon neutral future as climate change takes on new urgency. Lawsuit sheds light on aborted Omnitracs deal A Solera board member alleges that in 2017 Vista tried to force it to buy another portfolio company, Omnitracs.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Strong bunker prices help shipowners maintain freight rate gains A recent rise in shipping freight rates looks set to remain amid surging bunker prices. Crude settles higher as market weighs Saudi output prospects Crude futures ended higher Monday as the market continued to weigh up the prospects of returning production from Saudi Arabia. External: Global Risk Management Neste advances renewable product operations in China, Singapore refinery expansion Neste will purchase renewable waste and residue raw materials from local collectors on the east coast of China. REFINERY NEWS: Nigeria plans full upgrade of all 4 plants: NNPC "We will commence actual rehabilitation work in January," Kyari said in an NNPC statement.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

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

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

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

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

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

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

PORTS

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

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

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

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

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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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

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

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

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

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%)

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