BRIEFS

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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

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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