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BRIEFS

September 27, 2019

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CMA CGM launches world's largest LNG-powered container ship NYK orders world's largest LNG-fueled PCTC vessel OOCL cancels transpacific sailings due to insufficient demand Abu Dhabi Ports sees H1 box volumes surge 82.4pc to 1.1 million TEU Macgregor obtains orders worth US$22m for projects in Europe and Asia Solvang director to speak at Maritime HR & Crew Management Conf in Oct Atlas Air, Amazon to go to court over the B767 freighter crash that killed 3 pilots SF Airlines makes first cargo flight to Europe Emirates SkyCargo to transport produce for Dubai's Seafood Souq

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ICS East India Branch elects new office bearers at 24th Annual General Meeting SCI observing 'Swachhta Pakhwada' UN Secretary-General lauds progress made by shipping on climate crisis Coal import declines by 3.7 pc in July India will be a net exporter of steel soon, says Minister PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals launches first scheduled block train for HMM to ICD Tughlakabad Gujarat Maritime Horizon 2019 to bring the fraternity together on Oct. 11 in Ahmedabad Rising trade tensions & policy uncertainty seen further weakening global growth

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Well-known partners and new plans Study recommends increasing heavy vehicle widths Russian and Polish operators join forces Kerry Logistics' online tool gives access to AEO status Container throughput index reaches surprising peak GAC opens in Ireland One month left to look into AAL's master plan JV to operate logistic hubs across the USA DHL and Agility remain logistics partners of Messe Frankfurt Silkway makes salmon fly New members for Cargoline's advisory board Port of Long Beach launches incentive strategy Roadside services in the USA expanded GLS Austria raises its prices "Curiosity of the Day" Simpson Spence Young bolsters suezmax team Champ joins the herd Green week in Barcelona coming to an end

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Alert to logistics and shipping as digital detectives unmask new cyber attack US mail services safe after 'historic' agreement with postal union Booming air freight exports to US a logistical headache in Vietnam Customers must play their part to create greener supply chains Slow-steaming: a trade-off between lower fuel bills and offering a full network EU mulls tariffs on US exports to hit back at Trump threat Ernst Schulze takes over at DP World UK as Chris Lewis retires Amazon driving toward an all-electric future

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ClassNK to shipowners: Don't wait to install BWMS Back in September 2018, classification society ClassNK analyzed the retrofitting status of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on its registered ships and found that, for many of them, the installation deadlines set

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage The Trump administration's blacklisting of several Chinese companies including two Cosco units has seen tanker rates surge as charterers rushed... Weak demand forces box carriers to lower rates Against the grain of expectation, the traditional pre-Chinese Golden Week rush proved to be a no show Kathy Metcalf wins Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement Award Kathy Metcalf won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lloyd's List Americas Awards in Houston yesterday. Other awards recognised excellence... Bunker tax exemptions cost EU $26.3bn The Netherlands and Belgium are missing out the most, according to T&E. But the Commission has warned taxation would lead... Maersk Tankers buys seven AET vessels All seven of the vessels acquired by Maersk Tankers will operate in its handy tankers pool IMO urges maritime industry to empower women Grassroots initiatives and practical steps such as Maritime UK's Women in Maritime project to assist companies in recruiting and retaining... New grants handed out for UK ports' post-Brexit preparations As taxpayer cash is handed out to ports, the UK Major Ports Group says the key message to British business... Piraeus Propeller Club elects Frangoulis as president He succeeds George Xiradakis, who has held the post of president since 2013 Viewpoint: Are you feeling vulnerable? If our dependence on sea trade is to continue, we need to think about how maritime supply lines need to... E2Open extends Avantida platform into Asia Avantida claims recent efforts in Europe and North America eliminate one empty container truck ride every 30 seconds Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco sanctioned by the US \| Uncertain green ship rules slow newbuild investments \| CMA CGM stands... Order contract dates pushed back to 2015 distorting supply picture, says MSI Over the course of the next five years, we will see an uplift in contracting increasing by 24% versus the... CSET orders two LR1s at Cosco Dalian for $68m The newbuildings will help the group to capitalise on the improving market with economies of scale as well as an... Cosco unit halts stock trading amid sanctions fallout Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co holds a 50% stake in China LNG Shipping, a level that can make the latter... Second LNG freight swap trades on nascent indices As the LNG market becomes more commoditised, the freight market is now starting to catch up in terms of transparency...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Shipper group: Low-sulfur fuel to boost trans-Pac rates 25% Multi-story warehouse opening near NY-NJ's Red Hook terminal Shippers lean on tech, but maintain human element Nippon Express jumps into India logistics growth race CMA CGM ratings cut highlights industry's high debts Amazon to offer customs brokerage for US import sellers

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Shipowners growing smarter about balance sheets An industry long obsessed with leverage is learning to value cash and conservatism, says Apollo man Art Regan. Big names form Latin American shipbroking venture Ifchor and McQuilling establish new dry cargo chartering operation in Lima Bugbee buys call options on Scorpio Tankers Robert Bugbee is looking to cash in on the tanker rally. The Scorpio Tankers president has purchased a call option to buy 150,000 common shares of the New York-traded tanker owner at $28. The option comes with an expires in January 2020 and has a $492,000 consideration. Trafigura sells another 19 new tankers to Scorpio in $803m deal Scorpio Tankers shares closed Wednesday at $27.30 and rose to Baltic Dry Index slide takes it below 2,000 as rally reverses course The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has dropped below 2,000 points for the first time since mid-August. On Thursday, the BDI fell 90 points to 1964, with capesize, panamax, supramax and handymax indices all seeing red, too. "There's nothing wrong with the underlying markets. We're still at very high levels," said Arctic Securities analyst Jo Ringheim. Baltic and brokers are better together - for now, at Tanker forecast in Miami Beach is looking hot ASBA panelists lay out arguments that IMO 2020 rates stimulus already taking shape months ahead of emissions deadline. Cosco becomes 'shipping's Huawei' as US sanctions over Iran boost tanker rates Charterers rush to find replacement vessels after Washington put Cosco Dalian on sanctions list, with a wider fallout expected in other segments GTT sees use for GBS structures in small-scale LNG As French designer details its scoop on huge job for Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project Carnival sees $200m fuel bill hike from low sulphur fuel rules Cruise behemoth will double its use of marine gas oil next year to comply with new IMO 2020 low sulphur regulations Interunity-linked shipowner fires back against Chembulk in charter row Lawsuit by Lantern Maritime follows Chembulk action over termination of Chem Ranger charter Clarksons Platou says markets are at pivotal point: 'It's go time!' Analysts see sector at "pivotal" point as IMO 2020 effects become clearer. AL Group poaches Lomar's Nick Bailey to boost commercial desk Bunnemann brothers-controlled outfit takes on senior manager for new role working with investors Rosneft starts Far East LSFO bunkering Russia's Rosneft has begun supplying vessels with low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) in the far east of the country. Shell carries out first LSFO physical cargo trade Its RN Bunker is providing RMLS 40, the sulphur content of which is below 0.5% to meet IMO 2020 requirements. The first 200 tons of the new fuel was supplied to a bulk carrier in Nakhodka waters, it said. Low-sulphur fuel is also used b Massoel trims fleet further with sale of handysize bulker Massoel of Switzerland has sold another bulker as it continues to trim its fleet. According to European brokers, it has disposed of the 20,000-dwt Arosa (built 2002), which was constructed at Sekwang Shipbuilding. Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture Massoel bulker crew freed by pirates The vessel has gone to an Egyptian buyer for $4.5m. VesselsValue estimates t New UK research ship receives royal seal of approval Merseyside shipbuilder Cammell Laird welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir David Attenborough to polar ship's naming ceremony. Excelerate Energy gets nod for Philippines FSRU Houston-based regasification specialist will develop, design, permit, construct, finance, and operate new facility WIN GD claims it can cut methane slip by up to 50% Swiss engine manufacturer WIN GD says it can reduce methane slip - the amount of methane that is reduced into the atmosphere during the combustion process - in its next generation of low-speed engines by up to 50%. Rolf Stiefel, vice president of sales and marketing at WIN GD, told a group at Gastech in Houston that the company's upcoming XDF 2.0 low pressure engine would be able to cut methane s Diamond S investors register for potential $187m sale WL Ross and First Reserve Corp put stakes equalling a combined 44.8% on the shelf. Anthony Veder orders small-scale LNG carrier in China Dutch shipowner's hunger for fresh tonnage continues unabated as delivery nears for latest addition Boost for VLCCs as Saudi production rebounds Output restored more quickly than expected following drone attacks. VLGC market still heated as Asia looks beyond Saudi supplies With Saudi exports expected to stay low, market participants are anticipating more long-haul shipments from the US to India and other Asian nations Maersk eyes more as it hoovers up $480m of shares Danish boxship owner completes first phase of buyback. Odfjell's Morch back at Maersk Broker as Ane Uggla retires Odfjell boss and former Maersk man steps in to chair shipbroker after granddaughter of AP Moller-Maersk founder steps down. Baltic and brokers are better together - for now, at least As talks step up between shipbrokers and the Baltic Exchange about the future shape of the dry bulk market, a split would do little to solve challenges ahead for both sides Aframax earnings to heat up on Russia and Norway crude supply Suezmax and VLCC shipments may increase this winter as Asian refineries seek replacement barrels amid low Opec supply Moody's downgrades CMA CGM over weaker liquidity Ratings agency says acquisition of CEVA Logistics has hit boxship giant's profile. DSME tipped to scoop giant FSU quartet for Russian Arctic Up to four floating storage units to be inked for Murmansk and Kamchatka LNG transshipment centres Seacon's four-ship spree in German market hits $100m Singapore owner bags another wide-beam boxship as charter markets keep rising HMM teams with DSME on smart-ship technology South Korean owner working closely with yard on "internet of things" systems. HHI expects order flood, with LNG-fuelling a top choice Yard president Sam Ka said owners must think of LNG-fuelling's payback period as being over the lifetime of the vessel Rotor sail maker Norsepower seals oil major investment Finance from billion-dollar fund backed by 13 oil and gas firms including BP, Shell, Total and Saudi Aramco Restructuring Bourbon takes 18 ships out of layup And French OSV player's fleet shrinks by 23 vessels as court process continues. Japan's Fukujin Kisen orders MR tankers at Hyundai Vinashin Japanese shipowner's product carrier duo will be fitted with scrubbers Work begins on Kogas LNG tank system upgrade dubbed KC-2 KC LNG Tech is working on a new incarnation of its KC-1 cargo containment design, which chief executive Munkeun Ha wants to be named KC-2. Ha, who took the hot seat at the company in June, revealed that Korea Gas Corp (Kogas) is looking at how to improve the KC-1 system as it now has a full understanding of the problems it experienced. First KC-1 LNG carriers primed for redelivery post-repairs First KC-1 small-scale shuttle LNG carrier goes into service Containment system designer KC LNG Tech expects second bunkering-capable vessel to be ready ahead of schedule Chinese panamaxes cash in on sanctioned Iran iron ore trade Chinese panamax bulker owners are faced with a choice as Iranian sanctions split their markets into two tiers Mitsubishi Shipbuilding expands scrubber production capacity Japanese shipbuilder has also begun shipments of units for large tankers and ULCCs. Panamax deliveries reach 100 in first eight months of 2019 Owners receiving bulkers from newbuilding yards at twice the rate of last year, says SSY Solstad returns to South Africa with Total charter deal Norwegian offshore vessel operator to relocate two anchors handlers from North Sea spot market

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Delta takes stake in LATAM Airlines Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] plans to take a 20 percent ownership of LATAM Airlines [NYSE: LTM] with a $1.9 billion investment in the Chilean-based... XPO inching way back into the M&A game, Jacobs tells analysts XPO Logistics may be getting back in the M&A game Lyft's app update de-emphasizes ridesharing Lyft wants to be a one-stop-shop for all urban transit options, which might turn Google Maps into more of a competitor than Uber. Amazon buys tech firm INLT to help online merchants with cross-border trade Amazon.com recently acquired cloud-based startup INLT, a move designed to simplify importing goods into the United States for Amazon's online merchants, according to Reuters. INLT,... DOT ends century-old restriction on highway construction Change could reduce congestion caused by accidents and inferior road design. Momentum behind carriers despite shippers gaining edge in this week's Pricing Power Index Power swings five points in favor of the shippers, but momentum building for carriers leading into holiday season. FMC splits World Shipping Council exemption petition The Federal Maritime Commission approves the ocean container carrier organization's petition to eliminate publication of essential terms but retains the requirement to file the actual... Ancala acquires interest in Liverpool Airport Asset investment manager acquires a 45% stake in Liverpool John Lennon Airport Allcargo planning to acquire Indian firm to expand express logistics footprint Allcargo Logistics is in talks to acquire Indian express logistics firm Gati to increase its share of the Indian warehousing market. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/26 Freight Futures quiet on Wednesday with a focus on PHI. German logistics startup sennder acquires Spanish rival Innroute Digital freight-forwarding platform grows European business - and gains 10,000 connected vehicles - after an aggressive year for fundraising. Hangar A ushers air cargo industry deeper into tech revolution Transparency has become something of a buzzword in the logistics industry, and that is exactly what Hangar A hopes to provide shippers with its new... Carbon policies may ruin the world's first global carbon offset program "Flight shaming" campaigns failed to recognize that airlines only account for 2 percent of global carbon emissions. Universal Logistics reports $36 million settlement for accident involving "marginal driver" Universal Logistics reported that it has agreed to a $36 million settlement for an accident that involved a "marginal driver." Is shipping industry ready for new fuel mandate? It had better be New regulations are expected to affect around 60,000 ships, requiring them to reduce their sulfur emissions by more than 80%. Port Report: Ocean carriers cut as container rates slide Small tariff increase fails to excite demand as rates reach 2-year lows. Are female drivers really detained longer than men? (with video) Perception may not be reality, according to the American Transportation Research Institute, which says "discrimation" is the wrong word to use. Why measuring driver brain waves might be better than cab cameras to prevent accidents Fatigue symptoms can be gathered by measuring the brain waves of truckers, which can be used to sound early warnings before drivers show visible signs... U.S. rail volumes keep falling (with video) Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic down 3.8 percent from the same period in 2018. Today's Pickup: Ryder centralizes customer support with national rollout of RAN Ryder has expanded its Ryder Assist Now customer support center nationally, giving customers a single source to get all their questions answered and service issues... Carrier settles with New Jersey's labor board on driver classification Carriers face prospect of hiring more company drivers should they fail the ABC test. Further container rate weakness forecast for Q4 The start of the box shipping slack season commences next week when Chinese factories close for the Golden Week holiday. Further spot rate losses are... Covenant Transport to close its truck service in Mexico (with video) Covenant Transport has decided to end all service to the interior of Mexico, citing dropping spot market pricing, increasing detention times and an inability to... 3D printing evolves from fad to standard process in truck making Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing is no longer a fad in truck making. Companies are making greater use of the technology to save... European shippers unprepared for no-deal 'Brexit' chaos Trade lanes will come to a halt if the U.K. exits the EU on October. 31, believes the Secretary-General of the European Shippers Council.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Shell moves ahead on Argentina shale project, but keeps tabs on political volatility Shell is pressing ahead on a project in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play with the goal of ramping up production. Crude little changed as traders focus on Trump inquiry, Saudi return Crude futures were little changed Thursday, as traders remained focused on an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump.

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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

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


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		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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