BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 25, 2019

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UK-flagged ship assisted by Royal Navy through troubled waters UK-flagged ships consider switching registration to avoid seizure in Gulf IMF cuts global growth forecast amid trade tensions and no-deal Brexit Box volumes on China's Yangtze River rise 5.3pc in H1 to 9.4m TEU Chinese companies pour US$1.7b in Khalifa industrial zone DP World in Chile automates reefer monitoring, energy consumption King Abdullah port's new 28 cranes to boost capacity to 5m TEU Incidents of piracy, armed robbery in Asia plunge 32pc in H1 2019 National Air Cargo buys three former Cathay freighters Air China renews cargo handling deal with Menzies at San Francisco Virgin Atlantic Cargo awarded Cargo iQ certificate

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JULY 24, 2019
Bahri registers growth in revenues & operating income in H1 2019 China maintains prime position in global shipbuilding in H1 Egyptian govt announces Suez Canal incentives IMO Council urges flag States & shipowners, operators to review maritime security plans India to have greater voice at forums like IMO: Mansukh Mandaviya Smart devices seen having potential to transform utility & value of shipping container equipment assets Sixteen projects identified for modernisation of VOC Port GST invoice not required if goods taken abroad for export promotion events are brought back in 6 months Support measures for the sugar sector do not have any trade-distorting effect, India tells WTO

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Fewer car parts, more lavatory paper

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JULY 24, 2019
CMA CGM pulls another Asia-North Europe sailing as demand weakens further Spades finally get dirty as Elbe deepening gets under way after 13 years As the game changes, FIATA pledges to step up to lead forwarders into a new age Opposition to EU-Mercosur trade deal sees logistics plans stay on drawing boards Railroads north of the border steam ahead of US counterparts UPS forms drone delivery subsidiary for commercial flights Maersk Honam renamed and ready to sail again On the wires: Kuehne + Nagel beats DSV (down $1bn in value in a week) to the punch, but... Market Insight: Q&A with Eternity's Nicolas Portenza - 'it is a natural race for survival' On the wires: With all eyes on FedEx's troubles, UPS gets away with it Tusks from 300 elephants and stash of pangolin scales found in container at Singapore

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JULY 24, 2019
River cleanup group reaches new milestone Illinois-based environmental organization Living Lands & Waters has nearly doubled the amount of garbage removed from U.S. inland rivers compared to this time last year. So far in 2019, the group, established Marie Curie joins Baleària LNG fueled fleet Spanish ferry operator Baleària reports that the Marie Curie, its fourth LNG fueled smart ship will enter service on its Valencia-Ibiza-Palma route from Friday, July 26. The ship is a twin of Sea Machines and MARAD to trial autonomous tech on MSRC skimming vessel Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has entered into a cooperative agreement with MARAD to demonstrate the ability of Sea Machines' autonomous technology in increasing the safety, response time and productivity of marine oil-spill Seaspan again picks Schottel for newbuild LNG hybrid ferry duo Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has been chosen as propulsion supplier for the two newbuild Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)- battery hybrid ferries on order at Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Romania for Canada's Canadian Seaspan Stena Bulk in direct contact with crew of Stena Impero Stena Bulk said today that it has had direct communication with the crew of the Stena Impero since late yesterday. The Master advised that everyone was safe with good cooperation with the

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JULY 24, 2019
GasLog halts Hormuz passages on UK and Bermudan advice Changing flag could be 'one option' for owner's large liquefied natural gas carrier fleet, which is overwhelmingly flagged in Bermuda Correction - UK Chamber of Shipping OUR story 'Royal Navy 'shadows' UK-flagged ship through Hormuz as transits continue' (Lloyd's List, July 23) said the UK Chamber... British flag tankers facing six-figure extra hit on war risk premiums One UK flag owner is said to have been quoted as much as 0.8% of hull value for a single... Teaching change for an era of transformation IAMU, the maritime universities' association, is anticipating transformation in shipping and creating a syllabus for leaders of an industry that... TechnipFMC wins Arctic LNG 2 contract worth $7.6bn Project majority owner Novatek locks down stake sales to Chinese, Japanese and French interests HPH volumes little changed as Hong Kong terminals slide HPH Trust warned of a challenging global external environment ahead, with heightened Sino-US trade tensions in recent months and a... Two British-flagged tankers tracked through Hormuz Strait Since Iran captured the UK-flagged product tanker Stena Impero on July 19, British-flagged vessels have been advised by the UK government to... Seafarers should not be used as 'pawns' in geopolitical conflicts With restricted or no access to communications and without really knowing the extent and consequences of their detention by military... Vale resumes partial operations at Vargem Grande The resumption in activities will see about 5m tonnes of additional iron ore production this year, Vale said Universities' association launches Global Maritime Professional initiative In an effort to get maritime universities to respond more rapidly to the changing maritime world, the IAMU has launched... Autonomous shipping boost for Zhuhai The duo will apply the technology on ships serving the domestic trade on the Xijiang River in southern China Ministry confirms Indian crew on board Grace 1 and Stena Impero are safe Officials from the Indian High Commission in London will meet the crew of Iranian tanker Grace 1 on Wednesday Stena Bulk says seized crew are safe after Iran allows contact 'We do of course appreciate this step of development and that this is a first sign that we will soon... ICTSI Manila terminal completes post-panamax quay crane upgrade Capacity upgrades are also ongoing with the construction of Berths 7 and 8, and back-up areas for the future Berths 9... Daily Briefing UK-flagged ship makes first Hormuz transit since tanker seizure \| When can a state seize a vessel? \| Beijing accuses... China issues plan for 2020 sulphur cap implementation China Maritime Safety Administration is also to establish an integrated ship fuel reporting system across the country APM Terminals steps up LA automation effort after quarantine flag alert Six straddle carriers were eventually unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles to enable APMT to start its automation of...

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JULY 24, 2019
US truckload carriers still short drivers: ATA NY to launch Northeast barge viability study UPS targets low-cost, e-commerce shippers with deferred delivery LA port advances cyber resilience project Freight coalition calls for US freight grant reform Elbe dredging serves notice to Hamburg rivals Forest products carriers dominate global breakbulk fleet Norfolk Southern bullish on second half intermodal 1847 Holdings acquires Chicago-based trucker 2M keeps Asia-Europe sailings while rivals cut Yilport vision for Gulfport gaining momentum

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JULY 24, 2019
Fincantieri's profit falls amid asbestos lawsuits Fincantieri saw a fall in earnings have after paying for litigation related to asbestos claims and a hefty tax bill. The Italian shipbuilder posted €12m in net profit for the year's first half versus €15m during the same period last year. Adjusted net profit came in at €34m, down from $39m. Lines splash out billions on mega-makeovers for cruiseship giants The company paid $18m to settle lawsui Eagle nosedives on convertible debt offer for ultramax swoop Shares of Gary Vogel-led bulker player plummet during morning trading. Order-starved Mitsubishi to build Navios VLCC contracted at Imabari Imabari subcontracts compatriot to build one of four VLCCs ordered by Greek owner Susesea Holdings plots growth in handysize bulker sector Shipowner also fixes first vessel and plans a few more China Navigation pays $13.8m for Leonhardt & Blumberg boxship Singapore-based shipowner takes feeder-sized vessel from the Leonhardt & Blumberg stable SailCargo carves out fresh future in Costa Rica with sailing ship On Watch: TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping news John Fredriksen ups his stake in debt buyer Axactor John Fredriksen has raised his stake in a company that isn't directly related to the maritime world but specialises in one of its core issues: debt. Tanker king Fredriksen injecting $100m into Norwegian Air Shuttle Geveran Trading, which is indirectly controlled by Fredriksen family trusts, has bought an additional NOK 15.6m ($1.8m) stake in Axactor, a multinational debt buyer. The company acq Middle East tension and falling oil demand in tanker 'tug-of-war' Evercore ISI weighs up the negative headlines and their contrasting impact on tanker rates at a time investors have already claimed the 'easy money' for this cycle China hints at tighter restriction on open-loop scrubbers Transport ministry seeking industry opinions on whether to extend the current restriction beyond the coastline from next year Fire-ravaged Maersk boxship ready to return Renamed Maersk Honam back with new bow section from Hyundai Heavy. HHI seeks Chinese okay for mega-merger South Korean shipbuilder takes another step towards tie-up with DSME. Capesize rates take a big hit as dry bulk market takes a break Is this the start of a sustained bearish trend or just a market correction? UK's top court fills shipping gap with new trio Supreme Court appoints maritime expert Lord Hamblen and two other judges with strong commercial experience Eagle Bulk Shipping in six-strong ultramax swoop backed by notes issue New York-listed shipowner raises up to $115m in latest multi-ship transaction Seafarers caught in crossfire in hostile Strait of Hormuz Forget trade disruption and rising insurance premiums it's seafarers, not shipowners, that are really feeling the heat of the Gulf crisis Court launches auction of $160m cancelled dredger Former Jan de Nul newbuilding could be sold by the end of September. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up Firm oil prices, increasing E&P and an expanding client base are all reasons to be bullish GEV could lease $1bn-plus gas carrier fleet Australian group considering financing options as big CNG vessel order takes shape Uljanik Plovidba turns red as it eyes ship sales Croatian owner posts second quarter loss, but cash on hand rises. Palmali director faces tax evasion case Executive at tanker owner's Russian unit accused of undervaluing profit. British Strait of Hormuz protection plan wins initial backing despite Brexit European nations are setting aside Brexit rivalries with initial support for a British-inspired mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign minister Jeremy Hunt proposed the plan this week after Iran's seizure of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) in retaliation to the detention of a VLCC in Gibraltar. BW LPG gas carrier completes Strait of Hormuz transit Iran keeps Stena ReCAAP in the dark over China's Malacca Strait warning Asian piracy watchdog says no explanation has been offered by China despite incidents across Asia being at a record low HFW strikes $25m litigation funding deal Legal firm seals agreement with Augusta Ventures to support clients. NGM Energy buys capesize following VLCC asset play Secondhand buyers' attention shifts to large bulkers as dry bulk activity rises German shipping 'royalty' rallies to back digital start-up ShipStock Oetker, Oldendorff, Offen, Rickmers and Hinneberg family members involved in 'first purely online maritime network' Subsea 7 banking up to $150m from Orsted deal Kristian Siem-backed company to install 420km of cables for UK wind farm. TechnipFMC scoops $7.6bn Arctic LNG 2 contract French offshore engineering group lands major deal to help construct Novatek's new gas platforms. BW LPG gas carrier completes Strait of Hormuz transit Singapore shipowner's VLGC reportedly sails through disputed waterway without incident China to surpass Japan as top LNG importer by 2022 Decline in Japanese imports will be driven by competition from coal, nuclear and renewables. West of England recruits Tobin to drive offshore expansion Insurer taps fellow International Group Club to recruit someone who brings a "wealth of experience"

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JULY 24, 2019
CBP grappling with 'unprecedented crisis' The deployment of Customs and Border Protection officers to the U.S. southern border with Mexico has caused "real resource challenges," says Acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan. E-commerce pilot 'not a data grab' Nine participants from the e-commerce sector will provide Customs and Border Protection certain data elements in advance of shipments arriving in the U.S. during the yearlong pilot. McAleenan welcomes advice on migrant influx Trade advisory committee tasked with proposing ways to improve economic conditions in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador will submit report at Aug. 21 meeting. House shows support for Israel A nonbinding resolution opposing the global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel passed the lower chamber by a landslide. Port of Virginia finishes terminal expansion BIS issues first decision on Section 232 exclusion requests in new portal Lowenthal to lead harbor commission DP World building terminal in Indonesia

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JULY 24, 2019
Iran rebuffs UK plan for European force to police the Strait of Hormuz Iran has rejected UK plans to coordinate a European force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil price calm amid Gulf tanker storm seen as overly cautious Despite escalating tanker threats in the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have remained stubbornly stable in recent weeks. Crude stocks crater as exports pick up post-Barry US crude stocks fell sharply last week as US Gulf Coast operations began to normalize in the wake of Hurricane Barry. FUTURES 5: Oil pulls back as demand growth concerns come into focus Oil settled lower Wednesday as demand growth concerns overshadowed a large US crude draw and simmering tensions in the Middle East. Uneconomical long-haul voyages dampen appetite for HSFO ahead of 2020 HSFO prices in Singapore are rising against European prices, making the arbitrage window look good on paper. External: Global Risk Management FEATURE: Bunker market looks for extended credit lines as IMO 2020 nears Shipowners are under pressure to evaluate existing credit lines and or even expand their supplier network. China likely to allot 6 mil mt product export quotas to four oil majors: source "Those [state-owned] oil companies have been finalizing the volumes for each product and are going to submit the application," a source said. FUJAIRAH DATA: Light distillates stockpiles fall for first time in 4 weeks Stockpiles of middle distillates, such as gasoil, diesel, marine gasoil, jet fuel and kerosene, slipped 9% to 2.101 million barrels, a three-week low. FUTURES: Crude higher on US stock draw, US-China trade talks "Optimism from a restart in US-China talks also lifted energy prices," OCBC analysts said in a note. Oil-product barges start to shortload on falling Rhine levels This shortloading of barges, combined with demand for barges to take product inland before logistical issues worsen has driven barge freight rates upwards.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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

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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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