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October 19, 2020

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OCTOBER 18, 2020
Baltic index down Discount on cargo movement between India & Iran's Chabahar Port extended for one year G2 Ocean makes promising entry into India MSC carries cargo from the UAE to Israel for the first time New environmental regulations seen as biggest issue facing the shipping sector in the coming years The Alliance announces updated service adjustments for November 2020 Yair Seroussi appointed ZIM's Chairman of the Board of Directors DGFT notifies removal of restrictions on export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers Export increase in Sept. a sign of revival but exporters' issues have to be urgently addressed: FIEO President Faceless Assessment - Creation of Facilitation Helpdesk New market access for agricultural commodities between India & Bhutan APM Terminals Mumbai's container tracking platform receives industry-leading upgrade Dry ports in Maharashtra nearing completion Assam to have India's 1st international multimodal hub: Minister Electronic Cargo Tracking Note mandatory in Guinea Ministry of Railways issues policy on goods shed development through private investment Comprehensive report assessing the current state of blockchain released OMPL Plant at Mangalore Port in maintenance shutdown

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Wilhelmshaven: New tracks for port railway ZIM replaces chairman of the board of directors IRU urges to lower drivers' minimum age New Boeing, damaged Antonov ONE widens Latin American network Good figures in Croatia Gregory Distribution going gas powered DP World Inland restructures Innova Capital sells Pekaes Boluda Lines launches Canary service Allied Air receives its first B737-800SF Rail-served hub close to port and Mexico "Curiosity of the Day" Patrick Mulstay to be GM of Aeronet Denver Svitzer anchors in Emden Another charter service from China to Frankfurt Fedex: ambitious plans in the Philippines

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
Ocean rates still rising alongside 'major problems' for those on the front line Auto logistics braces for triple-whammy of Covid, Brexit and new electric era Delays in new Brexit logistics IT causing staff training frustration Cathay Pacific Cargo: 'we need to be agile and open to change' Geodis expands its 'second home market' with Pekaes takeover Air Atlanta Icelandic launches new airline to boost ACMI presence Petition to name post-Brexit Kent 'lorry park' the Farage Garage Market insight: Toll Group facing the endgame music

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
American Cruise Lines rolls out American Melody American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn., reports that just two months after accepting delivery of the American Jazz, its next new ship is already being readied for launch at its affiliate, Chesapeake Shipbuilding Bouchard Transportation: What went wrong? A filing in the Bouchard Transportation Co. Chapter 11 bankruptcy case paints a sobering picture of how one of America's longest established maritime companies found itself plunged into a liquidity crisis, falling Rethinking the conventional wisdom on scrubbers Saint Sulpice, Switzerland, headquartered Daphne Technology has come up with an all-in-one exhaust gas cleaning solution called SulPure that, it says, removes SOx and NOx pollutants simultaneously from large ocean-going vessels' engines

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
Preparing for life after the transition period Webinar will shine a light on best practice in preparing for European trade after 2020 Soul-searching for Australia at the coalface of China's pandemic politics Souring relations between China and Australia could be behind the decision to shun shipments of coal - if it is, that's... The week in charts: Capesize index nosedives; 'bad bet' on scrubbers After last week's 13-month high, capesize spot rates have dropped sharply, largely because of the news of a ban on... Regional decarbonisation proposal facing high-profile opposition The classification society and the flag registry that account for significant share of the global fleet are opposed to the... UN struggles to gain access to dangerous wreck off Yemen A deal between the warring sides could take another seven weeks. But the Houthi rebels who control Safer have struck... Tanker supply side bodes well for rate recovery The big downside risk factor is multiple peaks of coronavirus that will leave oil demand hanging in the balance. Oil... Prolonged peak season keeps box spot rates steady Golden Week failed to derail spot market sentiment, with rates on both east-west major routes showing sustained resilience. Port calls... Boxship tonnage providers benefit from carrier bonanza Container lines were quick to return unwanted chartered in vessels to owners during the start of the pandemic. But as... Pandemic will be a turning point for shipping, predicts Synergy chief The industry requires the vision and leadership to talk with a more unified voice that can reach the decision makers... Scorpio Bulkers continues to reduce fleet The company will sell the 2016-built ultramax SBI Hera for $18.5m, bringing the total number of vessel disposals to six... Shipping's scrubber gamble 'looks like yesterday's solution' The industry's $6bn investment in scrubbers was based on an assumed price spread between high-priced low-sulphur fuels and low-priced high-sulphur... Daily Briefing Free to read: Industry mavericks' proposals challenge shipping status quo \| Crew change crisis: 'Nothing is happening', conference hears \|... Australia's coal exports to China may be hit hard amid tensions Should volumes reduce from Australia, China will have to look farther afield for its coal supplies. The US, Russia and... Eastern Pacific joins biofuel bunker trial with GoodFuels Eastern Pacific said it will test and analyse the residual-fuel equivalent biofuel on the ship, as well as on other Eastern... Australia ships less LNG as prices fall Australia exports, which are mainly backed by term offtake, have not been spared the brunt of lower LNG prices. Amid...

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
Q3 intermodal results hurt by congestion, poor velocity: J.B. Hunt Drewry upgrades '20 carrier profit guidance to $11 billion China-Europe air cargo rates climb as new products hit the market Forwarders turn to visibility for customer leverage New breakbulk terminal opens in New Orleans Canadian, US East Coast ports redrawing rail routing for imports

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
Capesize rates fall through week amid higher vessel supply The futures market is also on a downward trend Singaporean charterer suggests disappearing act in legal fight The lights were on but nobody was in a Praxis Energy Agents Houston office, Platina Bulk Carriers alleges Liberian Registry opposes EU's emissions-trading scheme The proposal would result in taxes being placed on countries halfway round the globe, Liberia says Golden Ocean's Semino resigns as chief commercial officer New York-listed bulker owner has not said why he is leaving. P&O expedites Pacific Aria's exit amid Carnival sales spree Parent Carnival Corp 'needs cash' while massive fleet remains at anchor, analyst says Klaveness Combination Carriers buys back bonds ahead of maturity Bond issue matures next year and currently has a carrying amount of $14.6m Question Time with Editor Julian Bray: Hitting the heights He was there for the very first issue, and he's still guiding TradeWinds' fortunes. There have been plenty of peaks - literal and journalistic - along the way Greens warn IMO carbon deal will not stop rise in emissions NGOs call for governments to reject compromise deal which they say is a setback for shipping's carbon reduction targets Havyard reopening after 91 staffers tested positive for Covid-19 Norwegian shipbuilder says it is working on how it can make up for lost production time US election should not impact dry bulk shipping, Hamish Norton says US does not import much in the way of dry bulk goods, Star Bulk Carriers president notes Suezmax and aframax owners advised to cut speed as earnings tank Analysts at Clarksons Platou Securities say ultra-slow steaming could add $1,000 to daily earnings Environmental over-regulation is shipping's biggest challenge - Platsidakis Straight-talking former Intercargo president slams the green lobby for thinking shipping 'doesn't respect the environment' - but he is all for 'practical' guidelines Coral Shipping lowers fleet age in flurry of S&P deals Greek tanker player concludes fifth vessel transaction in 12 months, clinching some notable asset plays along the way Nordic American finances new suezmaxes in $88m deal with Ocean Yield Herbjorn Hansson-led owner sells Samsung newbildingws to Norwegian company with leasebacks over 10 years George Papadakis: a ship repair broker for all seasons From Poland in the 1980s to Vietnam in the 2020s, ship repair broker Gregory Papadakis has a knack for cracking new markets open Bimco warns tanker owners to act now on new rules for toxic cargoes Senior marine technical officer Peter Lundahl Rasmussen has a timely reminder about 1 January deadline Siem Offshore asks bondholders for more time to seal $1bn refinancing Kristian Siem-backed owner says it is unlikely to agree long-term debt restructuring by 30 October Zim taps banking veteran Yair Seroussi as new chairman Changing of the guard as Aharon Fogel steps down from liner operator Viking Line wins state backing for $50m lifeline loans Private lenders also stepping in to help Finnish ropax owner through Covid-19 doldrums ICBC tries again after former Bourbon PSVs fail to sell Chinese lender cuts price again as it tries to shift ships that were a legacy of French company's struggles Crew rescued after converted research ship sinks in South Atlantic Former Sartor and Eidesvik vessel wrecked on rocks off Tristan da Cunha 'Once in shipping, always in shipping' - Platsidakis knows next career path In his first interview since leaving the Angelicoussis Shipping Group after 31 years of service, John Platsidakis says he is determined to stay in the industry The TW+ 30-year anniversary quiz Have you been paying attention over the past 30 years? Gary Dixon remembers a few highlights from three glorious decades of TradeWinds Bulkseas buys bulker from Pacific Carriers fleet in renewal move Stavros Meimetis makes first bulker purchase in two years as Greeks prowl the S&P market for Japanese-owned kamsarmaxes CH Offshore offloads two vessels but won't say which ones Company says two disposals will result in a $1.9m loss Evangelos Marinakis sheds another manager at Nottingham Forest Nottingham's 'glory days' remain out of reach for Greek shipowner CMA CGM boxship refloated but cause of grounding still unknown Tugs free vessel that became stuck on Wednesday morning Six questions that could stop you being the next cyber-attack victim CMA CGM raid has emphasised shipping's vulnerability to hackers. Here's how companies can shore up their defences Peter Lee quits Singapore offshore player Ezion Holdings Company says deputy CEO resigned to devote more time to other matters Genting Cruise Lines launches big Singapore recruitment drive Asian cruise major says it is offering employment prospects and partnerships to support more jobs for Singaporeans. Converted VLOCs make up nearly half of bulker tonnage scrapped in 2020 Safety concerns and high fuel costs said to be key drivers behind the figures, while SSY also reveals dry bulk newbuilding orders have shrunk to levels last seen in 2016

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
Port of Oakland sets imports record, sees exports climb "Several months into this pandemic, we are now seeing positive signs by these cargo volume totals." 'Exit Strategy': Clock is ticking for swashbuckling shipowners Sequel to "The Shipping Man" asks whether ESG will kill the old-school style of traditional shipowners. Rovinescu to retire as Air Canada CEO in February Air Canada is losing its CEO, Calin Rovinescu. He will retire early next year with a reputation for bold leadership. FreightWaves Flashback: ACL Railroad obtains versatile whopper hopper 1964: The Whopper Hopper is the most advanced design of any freight car fabricated from USS Tenelon stainless steel. In a single trip it can... ONE addition equals eight new South American destinations for JAXPORT "This service further connects northeast Florida exporters, including the area's robust forest products sector, to an important and growing segment of the global economy." Information fog hinders air cargo readiness for COVID vaccine How do you prepare for the Super Bowl if you don't know who your opponent is? That's how airlines and freight managers feel about preparations...

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OCTOBER 16, 2020
China becomes big LSFO supplier as cleaner fuel demand soars: Sinopec exec In the first nine months of the year, Chinese refineries have produced over 5 million mt of LSFO. ARA fuel oil stocks down 9.3% on week to 1.212 mil mt: Insights Global Support for fuel oil cracks has come from reduced refinery runs, which has led to difficulty in sourcing product. Avenir takes delivery of small-scale LNG vessel to service Malaysian market Vessel has 7,500 cu m capacity, ability to run on LNG, diesel. Crude edges lower as market searches for direction amid COVID-19 surge Libyan crude exports poised to rise sharply.

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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:
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	-	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

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		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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