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BRIEFS

September 30, 2019

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Asia-Europe rates plunge 7.2pc to US$593/TEU, USWC stable at $1,328/FEU Container volumes will continue to grow despite trade war threat: Alphaliner Carriers to boost Asia-Europe capacity ahead of early Chinese New Year US seaport heads tell Trump that tariff dispute is damaging economy Savannah Port lifts record monthly box volumes of 437,750 TEU in August Shekou strives to become South China's leading port for fruit imports India's box volume growth is impacted by global volatility: Maersk report Global Ship Lease secures 5-year US$268 million credit facility to refinance debts US tariffs on Chinese exports could increase air cargo volumes SpiceXpress leases B737-800 converted freighter for South Asia cargo moves Airforwarders Association chief is reappointed to serve on TSA Advisory Committee

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd launches two more services connecting India HMM partnering in smart ship development Long-term contracted ocean freight rates for carriers seen in downward trend MOL in cooperation agreement for LNG transhipment projects Scorpio Shipping Agencies bags 'Shipping Agent of the Year - Dry Bulk Operator' award at MALA 2019 in Mumbai Standard gas tanker voyage charter party being developed India, Thailand sign agreements worth ' 2,400 cr. to boost trade ties Plastic exports seen remaining subdued in FY20 DP World plans to make Hyderabad a multimodal distribution hub for domestic cargo First IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel delivered in Port of Fujairah Gujarat's new port policy allows existing captive jetties to handle third-party cargo without restrictions JN Port observing 'Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada' Nippon Express to acquire stake in Future Supply Chain Solutions Standard Operating Procedure issued for acceptance of transport-related information in electronic form Agriculture counsellors in 10 countries to boost India's exports Indian economy seen commencing recovery from late FY20

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100,000 trucks across the seas More non-stop connections to the south Prologis buys logistics real estate in Neu-Ulm Fr. Meyer's Sohn reorganises its management board India is hip again New hub for shipping plastic pellets by rail across the USA MAB Kargo provides halal logistics Fercam expands into the Ukraine Ural Baltic Shuttle launched Managing director Boris Blanche leaves IRU Another flexible air freight container Bremenports awards Danish Terntank for sustainability policy "Curiosity of the Day" Logcoop cooperates with Tred Union State funding for private railways in Germany Stefan Heymann set to become new CFO Pounds for ports One more flower logistics certification

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Container rates plunge to $500 or less from Asia to North Europe Global trade slows again - is air trade to blame? Supply chain players must transform operations to suit a 'circular economy' Swissport unveils self-service check-in kiosks for air freight Yeti's adventures in air space - gives one paws for thought! Why Flexport built a slick Slack SaaS for shipping Mysterious pencil factory sharpens focus on tariff scams Supply chain radar: From Toll to CMA CGM via DBS & DSV - as nerves grow, the spotlight is again on K+N...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Shearer Group to provide construction oversight of new TxDOT ferry The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is to provide construction oversight of the 300 ft hybrid ferry under construction the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.'s Jennings, La., shipyard Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as Samsung Heavy and Bloom Energy plan fuel cell powered Aframax San Jose, Calif., headquartered Bloom Energy, the world's leading provider of stationary fuel cells. has announced a collaboration with shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Heads roll at Tidewater Houston headquartered offshore services specialist Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that it has reached agreements with Jeffrey A. Gorski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bruce D. Lundstrom, Executive Indonesian yard launches first in new Incat Crowther 42 series Indonesia's PT Cahaya Saumdra shipyard has launched the Brilliance of Majestic for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry. The vessel is the first of a new class of Incat Crowther 42 design vessels Stena Bulk says Impero finally released by Iran The Swedish-owned, British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19, has finally been freed from detention and has left Iranian waters. Erik Hanell, President

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The interview: Xu Lirong Turning bloated state-owned businesses into globally competitive players has been at the core of Capt Xu's responsibility. He has delivered... Shipmanagers can expect rapid evolution ahead, but it won't all be smooth sailing The rise of digital shipping, increasing regulatory pressure, and the need to boost crew training all call for dedication to... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's moonshot - zero-emission vessels by 2030 Shipping's first major far-reaching moonshot initiative is here. The Getting to Zero coalition has set its eyes on delivering commercially... 'We must continue to evolve' The maritime administration has been restructured; an intense promotional programme is supporting an overhauled Cyprus maritime brand; and online services... Safe pair of hands, safe pair of offices Among the company's most interesting recent moves was establishment of Safe Bulkers Management in Limassol in 2015 MOL joins Novatek and JBIC on Arctic LNG transhipment project Floating storage units located in Kamchatka and in Murmansk will be used for transhipment of LNG cargoes from Novatek's Yamal... MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL consider latest zero emissions coalition The three majors could join the Getting to Zero coalition that launched earlier this week Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum looks through haze to a brighter future Availability, quality and enforcement remain last-minute concerns for industry experts assessing low-sulphur implementation, but the major problems could yet lie... Dynagas Partners posts lower earnings Partnership sees itself as 'better positioned' for growth after clinching refinancing Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage \| Maersk Tankers buys seven... Stena Impero crew disembark after ten weeks of detention The 16 crew who have been detained in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas since July 19 have finally been... Pengerang's MGO trade volume surges ahead of IMO 2020 The deepwater terminals being developed in phases at Pengerang, are well-positioned to get in to the market for bunkering of... ONE containership in Piraeus collision with Turkish chemical tanker The ONE vessel was bound for the Piraeus container terminals when the incident occurred Farid Salem leaves a lasting legacy as he retires from CMA CGM Rodolphe Saadé describes his uncle as 'the architect of the CMA CGM adventure' whose 'unique expertise, outstanding qualities as a... Limetree Bay refinery re-start will boost low sulphur supply at Caribbean hub The terminal can hold 34m barrels in 167 storage tanks and boasts deepwater access to 11 docks including the offshore...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Storms nudge US truckload spot rates upward Trans-Pac spot rate decline signals further weakness ahead Mexico's modest peak season hints to slower import gains LAX air cargo upgrade delay disappoints stakeholders PSA Terminal lifts intermodal profile at India's JNPT

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Teekay Arc7 LNG carriers caught in US-Cosco sanctions tangle Company says it is working to resolve indirect ownership issue to avoid any disruption to services Globus losses widen, ends second quarter in the red It was a rough second quarter for Globus Maritime, but the bulker owner sees better days on the horizon. For the second three months of 2019, Globus posted a $3m loss, or a $0.74 loss on a per share basis, steeper than the $938,000 loss for the same period last year. "During the second quarter of the year the market was under severe pressure mainly due to the ongoing concerns in the trade war Two more leave Tidewater Two more executives announced their departures from Tidewater this week. Dynagas eliminates common dividends completely As part of its refinancing plan, the gas carrier owner had to stop paying dividends Fredriksen increases lead in Norway rich list Partner-turned-rival Troim loses ground on Kapital list. Silent on fleet details, Cosco faces isolation from international shipping Charterers, brokers and insurers are reviewing business relationships with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation following the sanctions news Samsung develops world's first fuel-cell aframax South Korean yard aims to deliver tanker powered by solid-oxide gas technology. P&I clubs caught in Cosco Dalian sanctions fallout Five protection and indemnity mutuals provide cover to the Chinese company Gestion exits tanker sector with Hafnia deal Monaco owner offloads MR duo, while Singapore buyer also sells older ship. Cargill profit drops 10% despite small revenue rise Trading giant says it is focused on modernising all aspects of operations. Golden Energy Offshore fixes newbuilds for winter work Term deals secure three months of employment just as spot market expected to slow Klaveness wins more time for combination carrier options Klaveness company says decisions on more oil/bulk vessels will be taken between February next year and January 2021 Third Baltic LNG index to go live from next week Exchange's BLNG2 from Sabine Pass in the US to the UK's Isle of Grain has been on public trial since early July Trial opens over Tilbury port 'hijacking' UK court hears harrowing claims of alleged attempt to take control of Grimaldi's Grande Tema Sanctioned Kunlun and director Xu Bin prove hard to find Kunlun Shipping has vacated the premisses named by US authorities in sanctions documents Dynagas Partners earns more as drydock costs fall New York-listed LNG carrier owner builds charter backlog worth $1.31bn. Two hurt as ONE boxship and tanker collide in Greece Turkish tanker develops list after incident in Perama. Stena Impero finally leaves Iran after two months of detention Stena Bulk says tanker heading to Dubai after being seized in July. Hapag-Lloyd launching new India services to 'meet demand' German liner operator teaming up on new routes with ONE, Cosco and Yang Ming Shipbuilder DSME marketing early-delivery VLCC berths for 2021 Effort by South Korean yard group comes amid growing interest in dual-fuel VLCCs Cosco Shipping faces heavy financial hit from US sanctions Cosco Dalian said to have contributed almost 40% of profits in first half of the year, says analyst Rescue mission launched after Lorenzo lashes Bourbon AHTS Anchor handler reportedly taking on water after coming within 60 miles of eye of latest US hurricane Foreguard Shipping poised for growth after LPG carrier sales Alan Hatton-led shipowner now fully concentrating on chemical tankers after Epic Gas deal

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
FreightWaves oil report: tough times out in the oil patch A weekly look at what occurred in the oil markets of the U.S. and the world this past week and what's ahead. The Dallas Federal... Down Under Trucking: worker killed in port yard Australian logistics continues to be dangerous for workers: a man was tragically crushed to death last week. In corporate Australia, companies are winning contracts. Meanwhile,... DHL Express hikes U.S. rates 5.9% for 2020 Air and ground express firm DHL Express announced September 27 a 5.9% general rate increase on shipments moving to and from the U.S., effective January... Michael Welch dies; had co-founded forerunner firm to XPO Logistics (with video) Michael Welch dies. Had co-founded forerunner firm to what is now XPO Logistics Breaking News: Car2go to shutter operations in five cities as mobility landscape changes Ride-hailing and peer-to-peer models cut into traditional car-sharing market. National freight volumes now positive for nine straight weeks as 2018 comparisons ease Volumes up 4% year-over-year this week Hyundai, Cummins plan to make fuel cells for North American commercial trucks Cummins and Hyundai Motor Group will work on fuel cell electric systems for heavy-duty truck makers in North America as well as stationery fuel cells... Italian government begs Delta to upsize Alitalia offer The Italian government is begging U.S. major Delta Air Lines to up the proposed acquisition of a 10% stake in Alitalia for $100 million to... CargoLogic Germany lands AOC Leipzig-Halle-based cargo carrier is allowed to operate FMCSA may face trouble in assessing carrier safety scores Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report. Cool Chain Association calls for data sharing Cool Chain partners are changing their mindsets Freight Futures daily curve: 9/27 A big drop in the East region drives the National freight futures index lower on Thursday. Jefferies warns of consequencies from WTO Airbus ruling Investment bank Jefferies warns of unexpected consequencies to WTO Airbus subsidiary decision Freight brokers see more hot loads as carriers manage yield Truckload carriers are falling off of out-of-network freight; it ends up with brokers. Antonov Airlines makes push for satellite business Antonov Airlines is seeking to build on its already robust business of moving satellites Delta takes aim at American in Latin America with LATAM deal Delta is making a big play for Latin America, a region that is close to its base and where it sees the most growth potential... Dray carrier opts for natural gas to meet California standards As California tightens trucking emissions, natural gas seen as most viable in market currently. Commentary: Is the shipping industry ready for the new fuel mandate? Ben Thrower writes about the coming IMO 2020 regulations and its impact on the shipping industry. Collaborating on lanes can benefit shippers and carriers Ashley Furniture, Kellogg, Republic Plastics and Transport America are reducing empty miles and gaining support for sharing trailer space. Wrestling with demurrage fees from government cargo inspections The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission does not expect easy answers to the question of how to fairly assess demurrage and detention when Customs and Border... US sanctions target Russian jet fuel carrier The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a "sanctions evasion scheme" to deliver jet fuel... New truck orders running below replacement demand should boost carrier profits in 2020 The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for new Class 8 truck orders in 2019 is trending at approximately 150,000. Note that this number includes orders for... Number of women behind the wheel soars year-over-year Women now make up over 10 percent of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, an increase of almost 30 percent. Today's Pickup: Accelerator program pushes Geotab into city building Plus: AV companies mess with Texas; California black market cannabis boom.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Oil falls further on possible Saudi-Yemen peace pact Crude oil futures settled lower Friday after reports that Saudi Arabia announced it agreed to a partial ceasefire with Yemen. EnQuest sees Kraken crude used as 0.5% sulfur bunker component Fujairah heavy distillate stocks fall 11% on steady cargo outflow to the East"[Demand is] not too bad ... there was an immediate reaction to the Saudi incident [initially] but seems roughly normal again now," a bunker supplier said. Charterers releasing sanctions-hit China Cosco Dalian tankers: sources "It is a bull factor for the LR1s," said a chartering source. Petrobras confirms discontinuation of IFO 380 bunkers in Brazil from Oct Brazilian oil major Petrobras confirmed Thursday it will no longer offer IFO 380 bunkers at any Brazilian ports, effective October 1, as it works toward lowering its marine fuel sulfur cap. SHIPPING: Scrubber fitting fails to raise rates as owners offer discounts Plenty of VLCCs retrofitted with scrubbers are being offered at a discount.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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