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BRIEFS

October 30, 2020

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Contship Italia's intermodal targets till 2024 Five locomotives delivered - despite corona Trade body elects chair and Asian representative India: 20 years without docking Norwegian railways upgrades signalling system CBRE: Logistics in Catalonia resilient Berlin airport about to open - really! Hackathon in Valencia New owner changes FSG CEO Funding for fuel cell drives More automotive in Argentina Brexit a benefit for air freight? Flying from Cameroon to Senegal "Curiosity of the Day" Hamburg and Tanger to cooperate Big win for new P2F programme ISO certification for UK pallet network TT Club launches Brexit website

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
Still no return on the horizon after carriers' billion-dollar scrubber investment Exec joined logistics group 'to steal expertise and data to set up his own firm', claim Mid-sized freighters ready to surge, with A321 conversions flying high VBS nightmare at Felixstowe... or just misinformation? Mercedes joins Climate Pledge with EV deliveries to Amazon Why freight brokers must stay the course on digital transformation On the wires: DSV focusing on organic growth? Shurely shome mishtake! Against the odds: 'Better, not bigger' at UPS, just not yet

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
Thrustmaster auxiliary propulsion units selected for Navy's new guided missile frigate Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) for the design, development and manufacture of the auxiliary propulsion unit (APU) on the Shipowners and P&I clubs turn to predictive intelligence to ensure sanctions compliance While sanctions-busting countries continue to find new way to cloak their maritime activities, the shipping industry faces increasing sanctions compliance requirements from agencies such as the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Israel Shipyards orders MAN propulsion packages for OPV duo MAN Energy Solutions has won a contract to supply complete propulsion packages for two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels currently under construction at Israel Shipyards in Haifa. The contract covers two identical shipsets, J.F. Brennan gains ISO certificates in three key areas La Crosse, Wis., headquartered J.F. Brennan Company Inc. has received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification to three separate international standards: ISO 45001-Occupational Health and Safety ManagementISO 9001-Quality ManagementISO 14001-Environmental Management Accreditation Cargill in wind propulsion initiative Agribusiness giant Cargill, one of the world's top charterers of ships, is continuing to put its considerable weight behind efforts to decarbonize shipping. In its latest move in this direction it has Kirby earnings hit by COVID-19 and hurricanes America's largest tank barge operator, Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX), today reported third quarter net earnings of $27.5 million, or $0.46 per share, compared with net earnings of $48.0 million or $0.80

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
Britannia warns on higher pricing, but sweetens pill with cashback Britannia says it will not set a general increase in rates but will instead raise more premium income on a... Eleven stowaways found on ro-ro at Southampton A group of 11 Albanian stowaways were found in the hold of a Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier at Southampton days... Pandemic second wave and LNG supply glut imperil winter rates strength A winter demand spike has lifted daily spot earnings for LNG carriers to above $100,000 on routes from the US... Take BIMCO sale and leaseback template as roadmap, experts argue The new standardised term sheet published by BIMCO will provide some useful guidance about how to put a term sheet... Carrier behaviour more important than credit ratings As container lines prepare to publish what will likely be stellar third-quarter results, and bask in the glow of ratings... Felixstowe congestion spreading to London Gateway and Southampton Congestion at the port of Felixstowe has spread to nearby box hubs London Gateway and the Port of Southampton, adding... DSV Panalpina posts strong quarterly performance Conditions for the freight forwarder have been better than expected, but the assumptions behind its forecasts are more uncertain than... Lloyd's Register launches decarbonisation centre Lloyd's Register's new Maritime Decarbonisation Hub will seek to accelerate decarbonisation, help reduce carbon intensity and deploy zero-emissions ships by... LNG marine fuel gains traction as France's Total orders four tankers French energy company Total has ordered four new LNG-powered aframax tankers to be delivered in 2023 from two Norwegian companies... Hunter sells VLCCs it bought back from Ship Finance International Oslo-based Hunter Group sold the 2019-built 300,000 dwt Hunter Saga and Hunter Laga for an en-bloc price of $168.4m. The... Greek Shipping Awards: The show must go on! Boldly embracing and perhaps even expanding the possibilities of digital, this year's Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards are still being... Major lines eye scrubbers or LNG for next mega ship orders Hundreds more container vessels may go on order in the next two years, with a focus on 23,000 teu and... Greek ferries feel the full brunt of pandemic A vital contributor to the economy as well as a lifeline to the country's island population, Greece's ferries face a... IR Class expects Indian tonnage to grow on domestic demand Indian shipowners have been augmenting their fleet with new and existing vessels, said executive chairman of Indian Register of Shipping... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek shipping activity grows \| West of England defends rate hike \| MEP report pushes for EU... South Australia ramps up hydrogen export ambitions The per kilogram cost of producing hydrogen in Australia needs to come down first before it can compete internationally. South... Why shipping's real leaders don't join coalitions Nailing down a definition of leadership in shipping has always proved hard. That's because the industry is fragmented, which is... No let-up on China tariffs by Biden or Trump The chief effect of Mr Biden's approach on tariffs and sanctions will likely be calmer seas ahead, while that of... Gulf of Guinea pirates becoming 'more professional' Countering the Gulf of Guinea's piracy threat to shipping demands co-ordinated approaches between companies and states as well as improving...

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
'Near-record' import volumes slow BC port flow Georgia Ports wants to expand inland port as volumes soar 'Encouraging' air, ocean demand for Q4: DSV Indian cold chain players gear up for COVID-19 vaccine challenges IMO controversy distracts from long-term decarbonization goal

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
A second term for Trump could be good for tankers, research says Meanwhile, bulker and boxship owners might prefer a Biden presidency Royal Caribbean posts negative revenue amid accounting error New York-listed cruise major posts third consecutive quarter of losses amid pandemic US stocks rocked by tough week, but shipping shares are twice as bad Markets stabilise Thursday after suffering worst single day since June on virus fears, election GTT diversifies research efforts into hydrogen and ammonia French LNG cargo containment system designer says results of Korean Fair Trade Commission hearing are 'pending' Capesize market 'loses confidence' as supply swamps Atlantic Falling rates also follow cascade in oil prices amid Europe's Covid-19 lockdown renewals, brokers say DNV GL names former Telenor CEO as new chair The Norway-based classification society has focused on industry digitalisation during the coronavirus pandemic Kirby pitches turnaround as Covid-19 drags on earnings The Houston company is posting profits, just smaller ones as the pandemic continues to rage Hafnia to adopt bunker fuel derived from coal waste Oslo-listed tanker operator in further decarbonisation drive with Arq Ostensjo eyes expansion as Simon Mokster invests in crewing business Norwegian offshore owners teaming to build up Mercator Crewing after 2019 takeover New Fortress buys offshore vessel for new LNG import solution Company make key shipping hire and opens US Gulf office to handle barge-based ISO container shipments Maersk Tankers' ZeroNorth expands board as Cargill buys in Chartering giant's investment approved as two new faces join board of digital start-up Barcelona seeks financing for cruise projects amid Covid-19 Europe's largest haven for passengerships has €72m in infrastructure improvements on tap for 2020 NYK Line chopping Nagoya listing as streamlining continues Big Japanese shipowner wants to cut costs by ending dual listing Scorpio Bulkers was serious about selling - but now what as it waits for wind shift? Executives expect a new group of analysts and investors, but can they go two years without a revenue-generating business? LNG carrier spot rates inch higher as tonnage pool slims Tri- and dual-fuel diesel-electric vessels join six-figure party but charterers hold back Siem Offshore calls for mergers as rivals take 'unsustainable' rates Norwegian offshore vessel owner says consolidation is vital for sector with no recovery in sight Dramatic Navios product tanker rescue adds to security fears in Gulf of Guinea Experts say incident shows citizens are becoming increasingly desperate to flee the troubled region Irene Lan takes helm of bulker owner Shih Wei Navigation A maritime graduate, Lan rose through the ranks in Shih Wei Pareto auctioning OSV duo as banks seek to recover $267m Construction ships linked to Singapore's Coastline Maritime to be sold in the US in December Pareto Bank's shipping book reduced but loan losses also down Niche Norwegian shipping lender hunting for new business as it remains unscathed by pandemic Essar Shipping tests buyer appetite for its six mini-capes Indian shipowner says it is open to selling vessels, but is not in any rush to say goodbye to them Hunter Group plans shareholder payout as it confirms VLCC sales Norwegian shipowner says it has agreed to offload two tankers for a combined $168.4m Novatek poaches Sovcomflot's Evgeniy Ambrosov for top maritime job Northern Sea Route operations likely to be a key focus for well-known Russian shipping name The shipping dollar called - and it was ringing from an Oslo number While nobody was paying attention, the foreign exchange has made Norway a bargain for global shipping businesses Odfjell chairman slams autonomous ships as a low priority for shipping Laurence Odfjell claims shipping has far more important issues to tackle than autonomous ships. Denmark's Esbjerg eyes more dry bulk after new terminal's first discharge Port chief executive says he is confident the new facility will attract more business to the port Bassoe: Shipyards face $15.2bn loss on orphaned rig newbuildings Norwegian broker says yards may finally have to bite the bullet on rigs with 'nowhere to go' Synergy Marine celebrates workers on FSU conversion project in Singapore Despite work difficulties and pandemic outbreak, company applauds work without incident or Covid-19 infections Unisea Shipping makes suezmax debut with $110m order Unisea previously only contracted Samsung Heavy Industries to build aframax tankers Cido Shipping linked to first newbuilding order in five years Hong Kong shipowner said to capitalise on special relationship with HHI to order two VLCCs

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
UPS pilots ask for more precautions to slow COVID cases UPS pilots say the company isn't holding up its end of the bargain to keep them safe while flying cargo during a pandemic. UPS denies... ATSG sees Q3 earnings rise on cargo aircraft leases Air Transport Services Group's freighter leases offset financial losses from its grounded passenger planes. Amazon sees surge in Q3 earnings The e-commerce retail and logistics giant's bottom line is healthier than ever. South Carolina Ports on brink of 'truly historic' 2021 'Significant accomplishments' in 2020 will be followed by game changers next year. CIEM chassis begin rollout at new Virginia plant Chassis manufacturer anticipates chassis shortage as COVID-19 subsides as well as desire among pool operators to replace aging units. Search ends for Port of Savannah longshoreman Coast Guard utilized helicopter, response boat and local agencies in the effort to find longshoreman Joe Williams. Demand for Kirby's inland tank barges sank in Q3 Kirby tops earnings expectations on lower costs despite COVID and hurricane hits to demand. DSV Panalpina CEO: Q3 results beat odds during pandemic Danish third-party logistics services provider's bottom-line benefits from easing COVID-19 during summer months. DOD planning 'every logistical detail' of COVID vaccine distribution The Defense Department, the biggest logistics organization in the world, is putting its expertise to work developing a strategic plan for efficiently delivering a COVID...

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OCTOBER 29, 2020
TENDER DATA: India's HPCL sells HSFO for Nov 5-7 from Visakhapatnam The company last sold 27,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO with 3.5% maximum sulfur for loading over Oct. 16-18 from Visakhapatnam to an unknown buyer, at a discount of $20-$25/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments, market sources said. HPCL is an occasional seller of HSFO via spot tenders, according to market sources. Bangladesh to maintain HSFO imports in Nov despite shoulder season on high LNG prices Bangladesh's import of high sulfur fuel oil in November is expected to be steady from October as the country's plan to import LNG from spot market for the month thwarted due to higher than expected price, industry sources said Oct. 29. GIBRALTAR DATA: September bunker calls fall 2% on month There were 412 bunkering operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar in September, 2% less than in August, data from the Gibraltar government showed. Fujairah MF market may garner further support on tight availability: traders Fujairah marine fuel 0.5%S bunker market may firm up further going into November due to thin product availability, traders said Oct. 29. OIL FUTURES: Crude weakest since June amid coronavirus-dimmed demand outlooks Oil prices settled at the lowest level since early June on Oct. 29 as demand outlooks dimmed in the face of rising coronavirus cases that have sparked broad lockdowns in Europe. Rotterdam Q3 bunker fuel sales rise 8% on year Fuel oil sales rise, MGO sales fall HSFO sees its share creep up from Q2 India's BPCL looks to increase Mumbai bunker sales BPCL revives operations at Mumbai Oil Terminal Supply chain made more efficient to ensure prompt deliveries Company to tap outer port limit arrangements for bunkering Aframax Med market reaps benefits from Libyan crude export surge Libyan output supports Aframax freight rates European refineries buying Libyan crude Other European grades to be pulled East Rotterdam Q3 LNG bunker sales double on year Year-to-date sales greater than annual volume for 2019 LNG cargo throughput at Rotterdam falls in Q1-Q3 Rotterdam HSFO crack hits record high on tight supply* Tight availability drives multi-month record for margin Coronavirus continues depresses production levels IMO, S. Korea partner to help less-developed nations meet shipping climate goals Partners recognize barriers to poorer nations meeting targets Geopolitics may cause regional approaches

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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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