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BRIEFS

November 26, 2020

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
CMA CGM announces SEAPRIORITY EXPRESS (SEA-X) service connecting Yantian with Los Angeles Long-term contracted container shipping rates on the rise New bulk carrier ventilation guide launched Shipping Ministry allows foreign crew-members to sign-on & sign-off at Indian ports Unjust demurrage fees decried Bangladesh issues tender to import significant quantity of rice Complete ban sought on illegal export of iron ore pellets Edible oil imports seen remaining restricted WCO meet provided update on electronic ATA Carnet pilot project Cyclone threat forces suspension of cargo operations Pre-shipment facilities for storage of export cargo Kuehne+Nagel Group has profitable Q3 UK truckers get more help on safe parking Faster recovery for Indian economy projected India first choice for MNCs as investment destination: Survey Industry should focus on improving quality & productivity; economy showing signs of comeback: Goyal Cabinet approves scheme of amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank e-commerce & logistics enablers among new apps blocked Recovery from the pandemic's impact requires an overdue & opportune shift in the structure of global trade & cooperation, says report

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Melnik re-joins Koper's intermodal network ECS and Qatar Airways Cargo extend partnership RTB Cargo adds four more locomotives Imbleau to take the helm from Vachon New liner service from Singapore AIT takes panther jump ESR's strategy in Asia A good digital response to 'smart ports' Concordia Maritime CFO resigns CDB Aviation to start freighter conversion Curiosity of the Day Hövelmann continues digitalisation programme Survey of energy efficiency in shipping Huge interest in advice on trade with UK Omnitrax CEO transfers to parent company E-trucks for Swiss retail chain Cargolux interested in Triple Seven Air charter division for Logistics Plus

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: 'Safety first' as Volga-Dnepr grounds its AN-124 fleet indefinitely Colombo port congestion: 50,000 teu logjam drives delays and rate hikes Minister Gove 'starry-eyed' on Brexit as Customs trial run sees five-mile truck queue CMA CGM makes bold pitch for premium business on booming transpacific Yang Ming the latest carrier to launch digital booking platform for customers Tony Cole moves up as new head of ocean at Davies Turner Against the odds: DSV Panalpina loses WOW factor Snapshot: Mainfreight marches on (to NZ$100?)

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Port of Houston: "We're number one" The Port of Houston says that newly released government statistics show that the Houston Ship Channel port complex and its public and private terminals now hold the number one place among U.S. BAE Norfolk wins $197.4 million Navy contract BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $197,452,828 contract for the USS Wasp (LHD 1) fiscal 2021 Chief of Naval Operations scheduled docking selected restricted availability that includes GTT to appeal Korea Fair Trade Commission fine Paris, France, headquartered LNG containment specialist GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) says it will appeal a fine of approximately $11.4 million imposed on it by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC). KFTC's decision VIDEO: Golden Ray cutting picks up speed New video released by the St. Simons Sound Response Unified Command shows the technique being used by the twin-gantry heavy lift catamaran VB 10,000 to cut the capsized car carrier Golden Ray Fincantieri to operate giant new repair yard in Mexico A new ship repair yard to be built in the Port of Progreso in Yucatán State, Mexico, will have two dry docks able to take ships up to 400 meters (1,312 feet)

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Call for scrubber phase-out on ships on environmental concerns International Council on Clean Transportation says scrubber technology substantially reduced sulphur dioxide emissions, but carbon dioxide, particulate matter and black... US regulator increases surveillance of alliances Carriers are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators in Asia and the US. Now the Federal Maritime Commission is putting... UK ports 'coping' with unprecedented demand Frontloading ahead of Brexit and volatility in global supply chains have pushed up throughput volumes at UK container terminals. Ports... Bulk carrier industry draws up new guidelines on ventilation The guide is designed to provide a better understanding of how and when to ventilate given the different types of... Carriers unlikely to repeat this year's success in 2021 Even with the switch from services to goods, container volumes have remained down this year. The outlook for next year... Greek-owned aframax damaged in blast off Saudi Arabia An explosion believed to have been caused by a mine has punctured an Economou-owned crude oil tanker berthed at Al... London Club seeks double-digit rate hikes for P&I and FD&D Move puts A Bilbrough-managed club at the upper end of rises so far announced for the 2020-21 policy year Frontline tanker fleet earnings stay below break-even amid oil demand uncertainty Most of the tankers in the fleet of New York-listed Frontline will be earning average rates below the company's break-even... EU to tighten recycling rules amid coronavirus uncertainty The obligation for an Inventory of Hazardous Materials for ships calling at EU ports has been complicated by the coronavirus... Newbuild orders look set to regain pace in 2021 The latest Lloyd's List Intelligence Shipbuilding Outlook shows contracts for 2020 at historical lows, but prospects are much brighter for... Maersk Product Tankers linked to $400m deal for 14 MR vessels Sources says the deal covers 14 Maersk medium range product tankers built between 2016 and 2020 and will see each... Weekly briefing: Stellar quarter for box lines; dry bulk owners optimistic Maersk, CMA CGM and Zim all posted strong earnings in the third quarter to underline the exceptional year that leading... Greek Shipping Awards 2020: Watch online For the first time since its launch in 2004, the drama of the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards will not... Daily Briefing Free to read: Resold China-flagged tankers lift first Venezuelan cargoes in six months \| Starved shipbuilders offered ray of light... Surcharges and diversions as China frozen food checks cause Tianjin reefer congestion Lines had imposed surcharges on reefer containers going into Shanghai and Tianjin in February when a shortage of truck drivers... BIMCO cautious on dry bulk market recovery in 2021 Geopolitical developments in particular around Chinese coal imports are putting the brakes on dry bulk demand, according to BIMCO. However... BioLNG has green fuel advantages over hydrogen or ammonia BioLNG is likely to be commercially competitive relative to other low- and zero-carbon fuels such as green hydrogen and ammonia... Yemeni rebels allow UN access to 'floating bomb' Environmental experts have likened the Safer to a 'massive floating bomb', holding 34 storage tanks of oil that could paralyse...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
CMA CGM launching premium, expedited Asia-US loop FMC intensifies monitoring of shipping alliances US importers must rethink contracting capacity guarantees US truck driver shortfall steeper than expected CP building dual-coast deepwater port network

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Evalend Shipping wins one-year charter for newbuilding VLCC from Trafigura Charterers have shown more interest in period tonnage but rates are still low Thumbs down for LNG as industry innovators thrash out the future of fuels TradeWinds' expert panel plots its way to 2030 while discussing the merits of hydrogen, sail power, ammonia and more Frontline sees Libyan oil production boosting suezmax tanker market Run down of floating storage also likely to combine with better than expected demand in boost for tankers, chief executive forecasts Panamaxes benefit from China's demand for Indonesian coal Capesize rates and the Baltic Dry Index see little movement on Wednesday PL Ferrari defends P&I clubs' free reserves policy Broker says clubs cannot keep calling on plentiful finances to bail out underwriting losses in the face of pressure from ratings agencies Possible mine blast hits Economou tanker in Saudi waters Explosion breaches hull in aframax controlled by TMS Tankers. Floating regasification unit leaves China for Ghana LNG project Joint venture Access LNG is targeting opportunities to commercialise LNG infrastructure across Africa Insurer West of England slams Djibouti after release of 'hostage' crew A sale has succeeded where flag, insurers, and international organisations had failed to fre the last crew on abandoned Probulk ship Norway's Bergshav sells one of its three aframaxes Shipowner confirms that the Bergina was sold to an undisclosed buyer Bulkseas Marine joins Greeks hunting for kamsarmax tonnage Hellenic players have spent about $430m on secondhand kamsarmaxes so far this year, most of the built in Japan Suez Canal cuts VLCC fees in half to keep owners keen Waterway luring big tanker business with rebate starting in December Sustainable shipping is about so much more than just fuel While all eyes are focused on future fuels, Klaveness Combination Carriers has carved out a niche with shipping's version of the circular economy, offering a model for more radical, innovative ideas Sold out: Swire's $100m Cadeler IPO attracts 'significant' investor interest Wind turbine vessel venture priced at NOK 23.50 as time runs out to take part in Oslo sale Bulkers and cruiseships lead the way, but scrapping proves limited in 2020 Clarksons Research says demolition levels are not what would normally be expected in a time of crisis EU, Turkey in war of words over Mediterranean boarding Turkey lodges protest after German forces board vessel Avance Gas says market 'inefficiencies' driving strong VLGC sentiment John Fredriksen-backed owner expects rate rally to last, as delays tie up vessels worldwide Korea Fair Trade Commission fines GTT for non-compliant practices French membrane-type containment system designer plans to appeal against regulatory body's ruling Bimco brings in IMarEST's Bev Mackenzie to run new London outpost Experienced policy expert will become organisation's permanent representative at the IMO Period charterers return to take product tankers in droves as spot rates recover At least three LR2s and six MRs have been fixed on time charters since mid-November Okeanis secures period charters for three tankers amid uncertain outlook Deals for VLCC, suezmax and LR2 can help Greek owner mitigate market risks Hungary's HOLD becomes biggest ADS Crude investor after VLCC sales Private fund continues to buy up stock in company considering its next move in shipping Okeanis secure period charters for three tankers amid uncertain outlook Deals for VLCC, suezmax and LR2 can help Greek owner mitigate market risks Frontline clears away debt maturities until 2023 in $351m deals Refinancing at attractive terms maintains competitive cost structure, tanker owner says The slow-steaming pace of the IMO leaves shipowners stranded Delays at shipping's global regulator could leave regional policymakers in Brussels under pressure to do their own thing Norton Rose Fulbright expands Hong Kong maritime presence Becky Tai joins Norton Rose Fulbright as partner in Hong Kong Zodiac Maritime buys VLCC duo from Xihe Group unit VLCC sale to is the second carried out by the embattled Lim family Cruise-hungry Indian recyclers to feast on elderly Metropolis cruiseship Death-knell of Hong Kong casino-cruise trade reduces the market for second-hand cruiseships Navig8 Chemicals and Vosco feel the wrath of ING Bank with cargo claim arrests Dutch banks seizes two tankers in Singapore that it claims discharged cargoes it held title to Sentosa Ship Brokers expands into Europe with Geneva office Rapidly expanding Singapore tanker brokerage looks to grab a piece of the action in Switzerland's top shipping hub Shell poised to boost LNG newbuilding tally as it sheds older ships But will the energy major stick with favoured shipowners in latest approach to market players? Fresh tender emerges for New Caledonia gas import solution Bids called for floating power unit or gravity-based structures without specifying LNG

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Frontline's disappearing dividend 'speaks volumes' on tanker fears Worries mount for crude tankers: dividend cuts, the pandemic, a stubborn floating-storage hangover ... and now newbuild chatter. Delta Cargo shuts Chicago airport facility for 9 days Delta is having problems processing cargo in Chicago and placed an embargo on new shipments for more than a week. QSL buys out Groupe Robert's stake in heavy-haul carrier Canada-based maritime terminal operator QSL becomes full owner of Transport Watson & Sycamore, a heavy-haul trucking company based in Quebec. Commentary: Is fuel efficiency a bad thing? While each fuel-efficient conveyance may consume less fuel per mile, the cost savings may induce more miles to be driven.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Rosneft to ship up to 602,465 b/d of oil via Northern Sea Route by 2024 Oil will go from Vostok Oil project to Europe or Asia Project contains 44 billion barrels Rosneft sold 10% in project to Trafigura VLSFO tightness heard easing in Europe: sources NWE VLSFO cracks remain highest out of transport fuels Supply heard outweighing demand in Europe: sources Brent swaps flip into backwardation at Asia close on vaccine rally, OPEC+ intervention hopes Analysts cautious on near-term pandemic considerations Market awaits OPEC+ meeting Russia's Gazprom eyes benefit from slowdown in LNG project investment Macroeconomic landscape has affected LNG industry development US LNG cannot be considered basis for regional energy security Russian LNG can penetrate new sales markets: board Saudi Arabia's September oil exports fall by 38.7% on year Oil revenues fall by $5.91 billion Saudi Arabia's breakeven price is $80/b Italy opens hydrogen consultation, targets 5 GW electrolysis by 2030 Plan foresees Eur10 billion investment Heavy transport, refining, chemicals targeted Eni, Enel plan 120 MW green H2 for refineries Bunker One expands bunkering operations in Brazil The tanker will supply VLSFO, LSMGO and is fully equipped for offshore bunkering, it said. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall on 11% slide in heavy distillates Over the week to Nov. 23, middle distillates such as jet fuel and diesel climbed 3% to 6.161 million barrels, a record high. Uneven recovery will see oil demand grow by 6.3 mil b/d in 2021: Platts Analytics Platts Analytics now expects oil demand to fall by 8.7 million b/d in 2020 from its previous assumption of an 8.5 million b/d reduction. Ecomar expands Fujairah refinery capacity to 20,000 b/d, with demand climbing "Now is the time to build, costs are low," Shaddick said. Gulf Coast VLGC freight rates climb to nine-month highs ahead of Thanksgiving Freight on the route from Houston to Japan rose $12 to $127/mt based on market indications of a fixture done at that level. Singapore Dec-Jan 10 ppm sulfur gasoil spread hits 4-month high amid tight supply** S&P Global Platts Analytics said that the supply outlook for gasoil could remain constrained in future.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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