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BRIEFS

October 25, 2019

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Growth in global container port volumes under threat: report warns K+N's Q3 turnover dips slightly but EBIT surges 16pc to US$282m DP World sees Q3 box traffic grow 1.1pc globally to 17.7m TEU President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkish officials and ministries following ceasefire Antwerp port's box volume from January to September rises 6.4pc to 8.87m TEU Oakland port's Q1-3 loaded box throughput is up 3.1pc Chittagong port looks to container conveyor system to reduce truck congestion West Africa is a hotspot for maritime piracy, kidnap and armed robbery FedEx partners with Wing Aviation to trial first drone delivery service in the US Saudia Cargo's pharma operations achieve EU accreditation Turkish Cargo to start B777 freighter service from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
"K" Line, MOL & NYK share data with ONE through the common data platform IoS-OP Bahri's net profit surges 81 pc in Q3 Höegh Autoliners' liner service secures transportation of critical break-bulk cargo MSC introduces new app for myMSC Single use plastics prohibited on ships whilst in Indian waters Transnational Shipping Lines LLC launches MBX service India turns refined copper importer after a gap Japan seen having huge export potential for India Plea to stop duty-free import of edible oil via Nepal, Bangladesh PICT handles its first CONCOR container movement Q3 volume growth mainly driven by containers at Rotterdam Port Shipping Ministry observes Swachhta Hi Sewa & Swachhta Pakhwada Cabinet approves railway cooperation with European Commission IMF sees India's GDP rebounding to 7 pc in 2020 India jumps 14 positions in global ease of doing business rankings Minister approves two Open General Export Licences in major push for defence exports Re-export should be made easy

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Building blocks of a digital platform New intermodal service to and from Italy and Norway Fiata World Congress 2022 in Panama Transfrigoroute becomes a member of BGL GVZ Augsburg: New logistic hall inaugurated Avoiding the northern route: MSC joins the club Air France KLM Martinair Cargo adds more services IPO of ESR Starting a new chapter Awards for the air charter industry The Russia Express Service returns VIP visit to Stuttgart "Curiosity of the Day" Vestiaire Collective uses Descartes Customs Info Moving from UK to Singapore Customised hardware for trailer telematics DC-3 ditches in the sea near Nassau Iumi wants more fire resistance

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
Still-bullish charter market being driven by more scrubber fitting No heavy lifting for us, vows DHL eCommerce People still key to success, says CHR, 'we want talent with tec expertise' Analysis: Coming soon - that Halloween moment for 'more together' DSV Panalpina 2M extends suspension of AE2/Swan loop by two weeks Lufthansa Cargo set to phase out MD-11Fs Crane Worldwide appoints Alexandra Kleinschmidt to lead customs brokerage What Ceva's China-Europe trucking service means for freight routes M&A radar: Partial sale of Ceva the only certainty as deal smoke thickens

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
Everett Ship Repair offers new Pacific Northwest ship repair option Ice Cap Holdings, the parent company of Ice Floe, LLC, dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) has expanded its shipyard presence to include a service and repair facility in Everett, Wash. Established Viking Line newbuild is packed with climate smarts Finland's Viking Line says that its newbuild cruise ferry, the 63,000 gt M/S Viking Glory, will be one of the most climate-smart passenger ships in the world. It estimates that the ship, EDBG to provide functional design for hybrid-electric WSF Olympic ferries Seattle, Wash., headquartered Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) reports that Vigor has selected it as the engineering firm that will provide functional design for the new Washington State Ferries (WSF) hybrid-electric Olympic Gas Entec wins cargo handling EPC contract for Asia's largest LNG bunkering vessel Busan, Korea, headquartered Gas Entec Co. Ltd. (Gas Entec) has won a contract from Sembcorp Marine under which it will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the cargo handling system Satcom milestone: KVH ships 10,000th VSAT system Maritime mobile connectivity leader KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has shipped its 10,000th VSAT satellite communications system. This is the latest milestone for a company whose maritime satcom innovation began in 2007

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
Expect general increases from most clubs, Standard chief executive predicts 'Most clubs would need to increase their rates, and I suspect that most clubs will announce a general increase,' says... DHT to postpone scrubber fittings given tanker spot market bull run Company executives say that the highest rate it achieved during the recent market frenzy was $190,000 per day Maersk seeks to create supply for demand In concentrating industry focus on a few viable options, Maersk hopes to build a market for vendors to sell into Fuel price spreads show signs of IMO 2020 impact Heavy fuel oil prices have fallen to the lowest level in three years Wind propulsion cuts Maersk Tankers emissions A year long trial cut down fuel consumption and emissions for the Maersk Pelican by 8.2% Maersk calls for focused development of new fuels Danish carrier to focus on alcohol, biomethane and ammonia in an effort to concentrate industry efforts in developing new fuels... Nippon Foundation chairman leads drive for ocean understanding through seabed mapping Merchant shipping has a role to play in mapping the world's ocean floors. The Chairman of Nippon Foundation told Lloyd's... Stena Line fined £400k following vehicle incident Horrific injuries caused to a port service operative crushed by a van being reversed off the vessel Stena Lagan onto... Viewpoint: Combining aid and training The call to locate a multi-purpose disaster relief vessel in the Caribbean is one the shipping authorities should heed Shipping leads Moore Global move to become more interconnected Moore Stephens has rebranded to underline a more international and collaborative approach and the new Greek-led global shipping group within... CDB offers $629m loans to Nigeria deepsea port Lekki port will become one of the deepest not only in Nigeria but also in sub-Saharan Africa when completed Daily Briefing Free to read: Speculation rife over possible Singapore yard merger \| More large ships in layup for scrubber retrofits \|... Costamare triples profit on back of post-panamax demand Costamare has also completed the refinancing of two 2013-built, 8,827 teu vessels for up to $94m with an unidentified European... SembMarine awards LNG cargo system engineering contract to Korea's Gas Entec The 12,000 cu m LNG bunker tanker will be the largest in Asia when it enters in service in 2021 Cosco restructures LNG shipping business to avoid US sanctions But the move has not perked up CSET's share price on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong bourses New Orleans port director leverages railroad to boost container throughput 'In our business, there is volatility in commodities,' New Orleans port director says. 'So we want to stay diverse in...

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
Protests again disrupt rail service into Lazaro Cardenas ODFL earnings slip underscores US LTL 'softness' Tax credit termination accelerates US wind development No sign of recovery for slumping air cargo market New space won't reverse climb in US warehouse rents: report NY-NJ ports chief warms relations with ILA Top global transport providers grew in tumultuous 2018

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
DHT results forecast fourth quarter for tankers DHT reported a third quarter loss, but $61,500 per day rates for the fourth quarter thus far Safe Bulkers sees less profit, misses estimates Safe Bulkers' earnings have fallen amid higher expenses. The Polys Hajioannou-led owner's adjusted profit for the third quarter came in at $5.87m, down from $8.19m during the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) totalled $0.03, missing analysts' estimates by $0.01. Adjusted EPS attributable to common shareholders was $2.99m versus $5.32m a year ago. Revenue remained flat, e Norden lowers full-year forecast on accounting error Norden has lowered its expectations for 2019 after discovering a mistake in its bookkeeping. The Danish owner and operator of bulkers and tankers lessened its forecast to $10m to $45m from $25m to $60m upon seeing the calculation error while updating estimates for its upcoming third-quarter earnings report. The miscalculation was related to adjustments to the tanker sector's profit but will not Apparent US grace period sends tanker investors scurrying A heavily-legal notice from OFAC pushed tanker shares down Thursday Castor Maritime buys Pavimar panamax amid fleet renewal Another 14-year-old bulk carrier has changed hands Lines pay the price as shippers switch to low-emission services Operators under pressure to cut their carbon footprint or watch customers take their business elsewhere Two shipowners do battle over Total's LNG bunker vessel Contest between membrane-type containment system and type-C cargo tanks kicks off again for major's second large unit Nine ships could hit sales block as POSH winds up joint venture Robert Kuok-backed owner's AHTS partnership hits the buffers after loan defaults Teekay group finally ready to meet with investors Having put its sanctions issues behind it, the Teekay group is ready to meet with investors. The shipowning group will meet with existing and prospective shareholders 14 November, the morning after it plans to release its third quarter earnings. Teekay-China LNG Shipping vessels freed from US sanctions Teekay had initially scheduled its investor day for 2 October, but postponed it indefinitely Eastern Pacific turns to Hyundai Mipo for dual-fuel MR tankers Deal would be for two firm newbuildings with delivery in late 2021, plus two optional units Shipping proves career of choice for Roed family's new generation Norse Group has re-entered bulker and tanker segments with 34-year-old Sebastian Roed at the helm NGO Shipbreaking Platform warns dodgy demo deals are a 'serious crime' Recent fine on Wirana in Norway for attempting to scrap ship in Asia should serve as a warning to owners, says environmental group Maersk, LR back alcohols and ammonia to solve eco-fuel question New study confirms best decarbonising options are new sustainable energy sources Impairments drop at DNB as shipping and offshore improve But Norwegian lender hit by fall-out from Thomas Cook collapse in third quarter Empros scoops up ultramax as Japanese ships go on sale Greek company strikes as more such bulkers become available on the secondhand market Trading house Trafigura gets busy with MR tanker relets Koch Industries takes one ship for a year at more than $19,000 per day V.Group recruits second new CFO in a year Shipmanager brings in Petter Traaholt to replace Alison Henriksen, who only joined in March. Evergas multigas ship shifts to LNG under New Fortress charter Chemical giant Ineos relets Dragon-class vessel to supply gas-hungry Jamaica import projects Dof Subsea wins new contracts in Africa and standstill with bondholders Two vessels owned by Dof Subsea have won contracts in Africa that will employ the pair for over 160 days. Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea Dof Subsea bondholders demand more information on refinancing The 6,000-dwt multipurpose supply vessel (MPSV) Skandi Seven (built 2008) has commenced a new contract, working on subsea infrastructure for an existing unnamed customer in An Big firms tend to go early in shipping decarbonisation, poll finds A TradeWinds Knowledge survey has revealed companies with more than 50 headcounts are more keen in low-carbon shipping Transpetrol secures long-term charter for MR newbuilding Belgian shipowner clinches long-term employment for 50,000-dwt vessel due for delivery next year Union Maritime maintains momentum with ageing MR sales UK-based shipowner Union Maritime continues to be a very active player in the sale-and-purchase market with the sale of two MR tankers just a couple of weeks after buying two aframax tankers from the former fleet of Brightoil Petroleum. European brokers said Union Maritime has sold the STX-built, 51,000-dwt Chase and Lincoln (both built 2004) to an undisclosed buyer for $11m each. Union Maritim Tanker surge sees Gundy's unified broking dream come together Braemar ACM chief reveals the teamwork that helped shipbroker capitalise on recent market turmoil Braemar pulls together three-year plan as it reviews strategy Chairman Ronald Series tells TradeWinds that management must now decide how to resource the business after sale of most of technical division. Norwegian Hull Club offers scrubber cover Shipowners can now insure against breakdown of IMO 2020 exhaust gas cleaning systems Cosco rejigs shareholdings to free LNG carriers from sanctions Six Arc7 vessels for Yamal LNG owned by Teekay and Chinese partner to resume normal operations Anthony Firmin appointed Britannia P&I chairman Former Hapag-Lloyd executive takes over from Nigel Palmer Braemar cuts loss as core shipbroking business improves UK broker says investment is now paying off and company poised to capitalise on better shipping markets Iraq readies itself for fully-loaded 14,000-teu boxships Basra port aims to attract more and bigger ships following investments in new berths, says ICTSI ST Engineering faces $18m dispute payout to Hornbeck Singapore group's VT Halter Marine sees claim from owner reduced by arbitration panel Fearnleys eyes Asia expansion as it marks 150th anniversary Norway's top shipbroking firm is expanding its footprint in Singapore, Astrup Fearnley group chief executive Even Matre Ellingsen has confirmed to TradeWinds. The men sculpting the future of 150-year old Astrup Fearnley The company plans to establish its LNG Advisory Services and grow the activities of Fearnley Offshore in the Lion City. News of the growth came as the top brass from the Oslo-ba Growing China-Brazil ties driving surge in Asia-ECSA trade China's pivot away from US to South America suggest bright future for route, says ClipperData

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
WiseTech defends against second attack by J Capital Global logistics software developer WiseTech (ASX: WTC) has come under renewed attack from investment advisor company J Capital. WiseTech continues to reject all claims of... TFI reveals trucking, logistics acquisitions Canadian firm's earnings report reveals August purchases of Quebec cross-border carrier Craler and Georgia-based logistics provider Debt-burdened HMM to issue $562.4 million convertible bond South Korea-based ocean box shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (KRX: 011200) has revealed plans to issue a 660 billion Korean won (US$562.4 million) convertible bond.... Forward Air steady against easier comps Forward Air management guided for negative EPS growth in the fourth quarter. Alaska Air soars in Q3 Alaska Air Group [NYSE: ALK] has caught an updraft after initial turbulence digesting its 2016 acquisition of Virgin America, reporting third-quarter adjusted pre-tax profit margin... Triple whammy hits Universal Logistics Q3 earnings General Motors strike, a personal injury lawsuit and soft freight market drive across- the-board losses. Werner reports second-best ever 3Q earnings despite softer freight environment Werner Enterprises Inc. reported net income of $39 million, or $0.56 per share, for the third quarter in 2019. TFI powers through flat quarter with resilient truckload businesses Canadian and U.S. trucking units continue to squeeze revenue and profits from uneven freight market as LTL and last-mile deliver uneven performance. Amazon's third-quarter revenue surges, but so do its shipping costs Amazon.com. Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) late Thursday reported third-quarter revenue of $70 billion, a 24% increase over the same period in 2018, as well as a 46%... Load volumes continue to decelerate into the peak holiday shopping season This Week's DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Last Week's DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Three-Month DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing... Flying freight: Delta Cargo Vice President spotlights the airline's freight operations Shawn Cole spotlights Delta's large-scale cargo operations, which is bigger than you might expect. Trinity Industries reports improved year-over-year growth in revenue, operating profit and earnings per share Trinity Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: TRN) reported third-quarter net income of $49 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39, compared to net income of $27.9... Slump persists for North American rail volumes Rail volumes fell yet again and the industry is casting its doubts about the fourth quarter. Cummins presses lawmakers on national emissions standard Truck engine maker testifies on prospects for "net zero" pollution by 2050. Maersk outlines fuel choices for shipping's carbon-free future Ocean carrier says the onus in on marine fuel suppliers to scale up production to meet target dates. NFI finds spotlighting female drivers helps recruit other women Drive My Way CEO also advises attendees at the Women In Trucking conference to use woman-to-woman messaging. Freight Futures daily curve: 10/24 Trucking Freight Futures relatively unchanged in quiet Wednesday trading session. U.S. Commerce Department announces new anti-dumping investigation of Mexican steel rebar The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened an inquiry into whether companies are circumventing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on steel rebar from Mexico by... Triton International says container lessors see continuing weak demand The container leasing company Triton International said it had "solid" financial performance in the third quarter despite weak leasing demand since last fall. Norway's sovereign wealth fund acquires London logistics property Logistics investments are core assets for Norwegian oil fund American Airlines beats Q3 earnings estimates despite operational, cargo difficulties Updated at 3:15 p.m. EST. Earnings call adds. Cargo business fell during a challenging third quarter for American Airlines [NASDAQ: AAL], which faced operational disruptions... Smorgasbord of weather slowing down late-week supply chains Snowstorm causing problems in a once-thriving freight market out west. Fires, wind, rain in other regions of U.S. Today Pickup: Fabric raises $110 million to grow automated retail logistics platform New York startup to jolt U.S. growth with micro-fulfillment centers that aim to give small retailers relevance in the Amazon age. U.S. exporters feel lion's share of pain in U.S.-China trade dispute Lost in the US-China's trade war's impact on imports is the devastating effect on US exports Smaller fleets resist dash cams despite their exoneration of drivers Among the resistant 30%, reasons to avoid dash cams range from protecting driver privacy to the fear of driver turnover. DHT provides inside glimpse of crude-tanker 'frenzy' Top shipping execs reveal the inside story of the recent crude-tanker rate maelstrom. K+N: Forget air cargo peak season this year The world's second-largest 3PL does not expect a rebound in air cargo markets until the second half of 2020. Daimler AG reports improved Q3 results but warns of tough times ahead Daimler AG reported high sales and earnings in the third quarter but is cautioning that tougher times lie ahead for its Mercedes-Benz car and Daimler... SmartDrive Video Insights: what it takes to keep drivers in the fold The latest in a series of collaborative videos and commentary between FreightWaves and SmartDrive. Old Dominion revenue drops for first time in three years as macro weakness bites Old Dominion posts first year-on-year revenue drop in 3 years as macro weakness hits home Driver qualification, detention among DOT 2020 priorities Prioritizing high-risk motor carriers for interventions an added challenge. Market to decide shipper bill for IMO 2020 Shippers will shun container lines that lack transparency or overcharge for low-sulfur fuels. Costamare sees better third-quarter thanks to having more ships Container ship lessor says charter rates on larger vessels is improving as supply falls. China continues seaport consolidation as Dalian offer goes unconditional Broadford Global has made a mandatory unconditional offer for all the H shares in the dual-listed Dalian Port Co. (HKEX: 2880 and SSE: 601880) of...

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OCTOBER 24, 2019
Crude holds strength following Wednesday rally Crude futures settled higher Thursday, following through on Wednesday's rally on a draw in US inventories. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks drop 4.2% on week: Insights Global Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub dipped 4.2% on the week. South Korean Hyundai Oilbank to sell VLSFO from early November "Hyundai Oilbank [already] has some contracts for VLSFO supplies," a company official said. Bunker industry faces $2-4 billion IMO 2020 credit squeeze "We are expecting a 30-40% price increase which automatically leads to a liquidity need of $2-4 billion going forward," Molfetas said. Japan, Saudi Arabia to renew crude oil storage deal in Okinawa "It is significant to renew the joint crude oil storage project," Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Isshu Sugawara said. Lloyds proposes LNG terminal offshore Alaska North Slope to bring cargoes to Asia "We've been trying to market North Slope gas by pipeline for 50 years and nothing has worked," Treadwell said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

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

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

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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