BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

November 4, 2020

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty exemption on DMAC imported from China, Turkey Merchandise exports at $ 24.82 billion in Oct. Air cargo seen at its best shape since April Allcargo Logistics rolls out ECU360 in India; redefines automation & digitalisation in the Indian logistics space Call for air cargo industry to adopt dynamic load factor methodology as industry standard for measuring capacity utilisation Etihad Cargo approves CSafe RAP container for flight Railways finalises major upgrade plan including improved freight loading India's economic growth to be in positive territory in 2nd half of this fiscal: NITI Aayog VC Blue Dart Express posts significant gain in profit after tax for July-Sept. quarter China approves international copper futures contract for launch on Nov. 19 Govt extends Air India EoI submission deadline to Dec. 14 Gujarat Maritime University organises orientation programme welcoming 2nd batch of LLM & PGD students

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Netherlands weather things well Switzerland issues safety certificate Nana Lin as Geodis' managing director Lineas and EWS double fumigation capacity Freja partners with SDK ONE improves results significantly Double-stitched is better? VTG places green bonds To Russia with love Skyteam Cargo elects chairman Pilot project in Algeciras Camair in trouble Siberian barley delivered to China by rail and ship "Curiosity of the Day" Europa Showfreight's new contract Edwards to lead VPA A pallet scanner for Southern England airport Steady course in Jacksonville

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Shippers hit lack of port workers and containers as lines add congestion surcharges New UK lockdown adds to pressure on transport firms training for post-Brexit Covid crisis steering more carriers toward air cargo booking platforms Forwarders digitally reinventing through Covid are ahead of the game Coupa Software buys supply chain specialist LLamasoft for $1.5bn Human traffickers exploit crew change crisis to trick agents Amazon exec Rotem Hershko appointed SVP at APMM Ocean & Logistics Budapest Airport cargo head Kam Jandu quits Saudia chief Omar Hariri appointed new chair of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Hellmann builds an ex-Panalpina-powered 'spider network'

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Aker Arctic to design next generation Swedish and Finnish Baltic escort icebreakers Finland's Aker Arctic Technology Inc. has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) to develop new icebreakers for demanding Baltic Sea escort operations. Are "atomic batteries" the path to shipping decarbonization? Nuclear power could be in commercial maritime's future, not its past. Even as MARAD continues the long-running decommissioning of the world's first nuclear merchant ship, the NS Savannah, London-based Core Power (UK) Royal Arctic Line saves fuel with intelligent IoT technology Greenland's Royal Arctic Line is seeing fuel savings of 10% to 15% on its containership Malik Arctica following installation of the Frugal Propulsion intelligent engine management system developed by Aalborg, Denmark, based

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Capital eyes trio of panamax boxships Greek owner is in discussions for multi-year charters that could make the ships eligible for dropdown to Nasdaq-listed affiliate Capital... From the News Desk: Shipping back on front line of migrant crisis A dramatic incident off the UK coastline involving stowaways and the British special forces once again highlighted how commercial shipping... Piracy headlines don't tell full Gulf of Guinea story, says analyst Concerns about the increasing threat of Gulf of Guinea piracy must be viewed in context, says Risk Intelligence senior analyst... English insolvency law seen as 'real alternative' to Chapter 11 'As an English insolvency lawyer, it's probably one of the more exciting times at the moment ... Basically, if the... Analysis raises doubts over IMO's emissions measures New report finds that proposed energy efficiency requirements for existing ships being considered by the IMO would not cut CO2... Navios Containers expects surge in rates to 'moderate' US-listed owner locks in strong one-year rates for five boxships Greece gets nine bids for Igoumenitsa port Thessaloniki Port Authority eyes expansion with interest in three Greek port privatisations currently under way Maersk-backed decarbonisation research group names board The Maersk chief executive Søren Skou is officially the chairman of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping... New orders for general cargo carriers at record low Orders for new general cargoships will hit an all-time low in 2020 and deliveries over the next five years will... Box demand picture clouded as economics enters uncharted waters Box carriers are riding a wave of strong demand and high freight rates on the transpacific. But the bounce back... UK holds stowaways amid ongoing investigation Home Office says investigations continue, but it would be 'inappropriate' to comment further US Gulf crude exports defy poor post-pandemic prognosis Monthly tonne-mile demand is tracked at its second-highest level in September as European and Asian refineries keep buying Box shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal Despite the precarious nature of the global economy, container lines are more confident that demand has stabilised. Now they are... Shipping on thin ice: Russia's northern sea route Melting Arctic ice has long tempted shipping with its potential to slash travel times, costs and emissions between Europe and... Daily Briefing Free to read: Floating storage economics fail to lift tankers for pandemic's second wave \| More work to be done... Panama Canal congestion adds to LNG tonnage crunch Shipping rates may well advance but not for long as overcapacity will weigh down the market when newbuildings enter soon... Intercargo calls out charterers preventing crew changes Charterers are not only ignoring relevant provisions and charterparty clauses that could provide for crew changes to take place, but... Petredec orders up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs The three firm 93,000 cu m LPG carriers are scheduled to be delivered in January, March and May 2023. If Petredec... Shipping 'behind the curve' on diversity and inclusion The report revealed that just 7.5% of total seafarers were female even though 30% of companies employ women in board-level...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
US truckload carriers pushing for double-digit 2021 rate hikes CMA CGM expands intermodal surcharge to LA-LB haulage Container shortage threatens Bangladeshi export recovery Pandemic-disrupted markets put spotlight on forwarder value Maersk's Twill targets small shippers via digital sales channel

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Major shareholder drops Kirby entirely, despite optimism Baillie Gifford & Co once owned more than 10% of the tug and barge owner Cruise majors delay return to sailing past 2020 amid CDC guide Cruise Line International Association's 50 owner members are also holding off until next year Braemar drives digital shift with launch of dry freight derivatives screen Shipbroker raises stake in tech oufit Zuma and pledges not to repeat the mistakes of past screens. Foremost bulker tangled in $6.6m charter row over China coal import quota The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security Foremost missing out on bulker after Australian coal import snafu The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security Knutsen scoops PGNiG charters to back LNG newbuilding duo Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US Sweden, Finland and Aker Arctic team up on next generation ice-breakers Design will need to consider fossil-free propulsion options due to long life of working vessels Chunky boxship fixtures boost rates to highest level in 12 years Owners begin to secure long periods as rates hit levels not seen since the financial crisis Concordia says lowest orderbook for 25 years 'really exciting' After tougher third quarter, tanker owner is optimistic for 2021 European Parliament votes to phase out open-loop scrubbers Environment Committee decides against outright ban in consideration of investment and ongoing studies Crew on UK-flagged ships to receive full pay if held captive by pirates UK is one of the first countries to adopt the new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention into national law Scrubber-fitted VLCCs fixed at lower period rates amid depressed tanker market mood DHT and Global Energy Maritime vessels have been put on short charters, brokers report How to avoid becoming a drugs dope: use smart charter terms CJC lawyers Ian Short and Sam Jones warn new trafficking methods could leave owners and charterers vulnerable to claims Norway sues DNV GL for $1.6bn over frigate sunk in tanker clash Class society rejects claim relating to certificate for naval vessel that went down in 2018 Altera wins $12m claim over FPSO contractual dispute as it cuts net losses Former Teekay shuttle tanker company reduces loss mainly through unrealised derivative value increases Cloudy waters: Green group claims IMO emissions cut figures do not add up Technical analysis suggests that proposed efficiency standards for existing ships need to be tightened further Isle of Man is first flag to join Getting to Zero Coalition Ship registry believes flags have important role to play in decarbonisation Portugal's Portline continues to sell off older bulk carriers Confirms sale of two vintage supramaxes Stena Bulk renews period charters for two Wisby-Gotland MRs Swedish operator has been one of the few active charterers in the tanker market Holed and listing livestock carrier brought into Australia Authorities had concerns for integrity of Barkly Pearl Scorpio Bulkers sells ships while its investors send shares into downwind spiral After big drop in stock price, Scorpio insiders' group steps up to expand interest in transitioning company Wisdom Marine makes move into LPG with Japanese order Taiwanese bulker specialist orders small gas carrier at Murakami Hide Ocean Yield brings in Danske Bank's shipping head after falling to loss Third quarter result turns red due to write offs of OSV and FPSO's book value S'Hail Shipping adds biggest ship as bulkers regain ground Qatar owner says it has bought a Japanese-built kamsarmax, its eighth ship Case for marine loss prevention based around AI comes of age The time is right for marine insurance to partner key shipowners and AI providers Knutsen OAS linked to newbuild order for PGNiG LNG carrier duo Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US Berge Bulk recruits industry veteran as new technical director Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state Singapore looks to renew confidence in commodities in wake of scandals Minister says the 'isolated cases of mismanagement' had 'reduced confidence amongst banks' to provide financing Berge Bulk recruit industry veteran as new technical director Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state Trio of Xihe product tankers find buyers as sell-off continues Product carriers among vessels that Xihe Holdings' judicial manager has put up for sale Six more Xihe Holdings tankers are put up for sale Second tranche of vessels for sale but more to come Petredec inks deal at Jiangnan for up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs Gas carrier owner turns to favoured Chinese yard for a pioneering size in very large LPG carriers Shipping firms employ too few female seafarers, says ICS Trade group has called for more female representation at sea in its first diversity report Matson's China service boosts earnings amid Covid downturn CLX and CLX+ offerings account for 125% jump on China boxship revenue

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Space companies could join US Civil Reserve Air Fleet The U.S. military relies on its own cargo aircraft and commercial operators to move personnel and equipment around the world. Rockets could do that in... COVID supply chain disruptions reinforce 'China+1' strategy China still holds the title of the world's manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries. Matson offers inside glimpse of trans-Pacific pandemonium U.S.-listed carrier reveals the latest on trans-Pacific holiday rush, restocking, e-commerce spike and port congestion. How truckers can avoid a bad dray day A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool. Overnight deliveries, contract carriage propel Cargojet's Q3 growth Cargojet's record airfreight volume helped adjusted earnings double in the third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020
ENDER DATA: Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov. Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S futures traded on ICE hits a high in Oct Open interest for the Singapore low sulfur fuel oil forward curve contract on the Intercontinental Exchange hit a monthly high in October, data from the exchange showed Nov. 3. OPEC+ may consider deeper oil cuts if coronavirus lockdowns squeeze global economy: sources Cloudy global economic prospects, along with a recent slide in oil prices, could prompt OPEC and its allies to ratchet back their production cuts to historic levels, sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 3, as the market's recovery stalls. Iraq to alter crude export grades in 2021 with launch of Basrah Medium Iraq is planning an overhaul to its key crude export grades next year with the introduction of a new medium sour crude known as Basrah Medium. Singapore 180 CST HSFO differential slumps on heavy selling after Pakistan cancels prompt tender The FOB Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential recorded its largest day-on-day fall of $5.05/mt on Nov. 2, the largest daily decline in six months, on heavy selling, after Pakistan cancelled its buy tender for a prompt 180 CST HSFO cargo. Singapore-delivered IFO 380 CST bunker premium hikes to three-month high on rising inquiries The delivered Singapore IFO 380 CST 3.5% sulfur bunker premium against the Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo values rose to a three-month high on Nov. 2, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid a surge in inquiries. USGC Nov middle distillate flows to Europe at 40,000 mt so far, amid strong US market: cFlow US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments expected to arrive into Europe in November are scheduled at around just 40,000 mt so far, after October saw the lowest volumes in five months, S&P Global Platts data showed Nov. 3. RUSSIA DATA: Oct refining throughput down 11.2% on year at 21.42 mil mt Russian refineries processed 21.420 million mt (about 5.04 million b/d) of crude in October, down 11.2% year on year and down 1.4% from September, according to energy ministry data released Nov. 3. BRAZIL DATA: Crude exports fall on year in September Brazilian crude oil exports fell 2.9% year on year in September, marking the first decline in eight months amid signs of a recovery in domestic demand and higher refinery capacity utilization rates by state-led oil company Petrobras, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. BRAZIL DATA: Sep refined-product sales up 3% on month, but down 1% on year Brazil's refined-product sales posted an eighth-consecutive month of year-on-year decline in September amid an ongoing battle to contain the coronavirus outbreak, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends as market eyes US election, OPEC+ supply extension Oil futures settled higher Nov. 3 as US dollar strength flagged amid market expectations of a fiscal stimulus package after the US presidential election. European fuel oil paper volumes in October MOC down 47% on month Med-North trades fall on month Uncertainty hangs over market France's Engie pulls out of talks for US LNG import deal with NextDecade: company Engie came under pressure not to import US shale gas NextDecade seeking buyers for Rio Grande LNG project Environmentalists say US LNG not aligned with climate goals October fuel oil barge volumes traded in Platts London MOC rise 25% on month Bunker demand resilient Reduced refinery runs Russia's Tuapse Nov. VGO loadings flat on month at 120,000 mt Lower refinery output supports values Risk of future downstream bearishness Newbuild ships must accommodate future emissions goals Emerging regulation risks to affect ship valuations Ships must be built with future adaptions in mind October CPC loadings up 8% on month to 1.23 mil b/d Shipments down 12.5% on year Kazakh shipments up 15% on month Australia's maritime union urges government to nationalize BP's Kwinana refinery Australia likely to become more import reliant after refinery closure Risky to rely solely on foreign vessels for shipments Proposes for local seafarers to be crew of Australian-flagged tankers

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

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:
	-	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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