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BRIEFS

January 24, 2020

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THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK) Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019 Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers CMA CGM launches business networking solution GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020 Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

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On your marks! Modern technology for Brazil's rail network Hungarian rail carrier renamed Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO DHL Freight implements new TMS in France Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera Air cargo boom in greater L.A. Mayotte's new port community system in operation ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro "Curiosity of the Day" A special anniversary

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups? Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities' Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020 The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells. Brennan names boat for long-term employee La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

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JANUARY 23, 2020
US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced... Hamburg Süd cuts management post Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020... Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by... Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as... Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere The Interview: Tan Soo Koong Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on... PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors 'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will... US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases... Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of... Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021... Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years... Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants Daily Briefing Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals \| Fafalios urges care over RD fund... ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG... India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax... Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020 As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium Exmar announces two financing deals Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls" Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

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JANUARY 23, 2020
DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects... Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder... US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America. Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist. Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period. Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule." Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits. Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention... Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets. Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers. Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America. Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported... American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving. Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23 National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster. Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market. Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020... US rail volumes still sluggish Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019. Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee... Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than... FMC's newest commissioner dives into role Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping. Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service. Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees. How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies? Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies. Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over... Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper. US Class I rail headcount tumbles Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board. Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10% Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes. C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video) C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator. Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday... Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video) Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production. Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output. China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth. HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US. US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand. Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said. LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said. JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels. China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said. Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi said.

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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

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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