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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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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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

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
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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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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