BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 5, 2021

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
New clause on the anvil to curb AIS abuse Surge in container shipping rates seen bogging down post-Covid recovery Wan Hai Lines announces launch of 4 independent weekly services from Asia to USWC Yang Ming to take delivery of 4th of fourteen 11,000 TEU vessels ICES Advisory on Budget 2021 related changes in EDI System Import duty cut on steel products seen opening doors for inward shipments Key export & import commodities in January 2021 Textiles industry urges govt to withdraw import duty on cotton CEVA Logistics completes full charter project of RoRo vessel to deliver thousands of cars Global logistics industry seen bouncing back Higher logistics cost & less space on ships raise concerns on losing export orders Railways implementing tariff & non-tariff measures to attract more freight India's GDP seen rebounding strongly in 2021-22 due to reforms DB Schenker collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate its global digital logistics aims G20 business body chooses ICS as official partner

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At the gates of London RCH starts testing e-hybrid mainline locomotive Qatar Airways Cargo to begin Webcargo rollout Next integration step for Hamburg Süd Weeding rail tracks the green way ONE's great leap Kenyans and Canadians plan first "Dreamfreighter" Dubai vaccine alliance ready for take off Fund supports US rail environmental project Another victim of the pandemic Karin Rådström welcomed on board New terminal in Alexandria Once upon a time in Mexico "Curiosity of the Day" Carrier reliability hits rock bottom Port Nola gains VP and CCO Special trains during pandemic Greiwing enlarges footprint in Hamburg Strategic partnership at Milan MXP

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Load factors in air cargo still flying, but a 'slight softening' may be in sight European road freight rates, driven down by pandemic, may be recovering More automation needed as demand for warehousing outpaces supply Australia calls on carriers for sweeper vessels to clear empty-box logjam Call for review of 'vexatious' NI Protocol after problems with customs checks Yang Ming takes early delivery of new box ship for transpacific service Poul Hestbaek to be Hamburg Süd CEO as Arnt Vespermann steps down Supply chain radar: Mind the (credit rating) gap

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping's James Tyrrell as chair Global marine mutual insurer North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as the new chair of its board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, while Ioanna Procopiou has become the club's first female vice-chair. Titan LNG charters LNG bunkering vessel Amsterdam-headquartered independent LNG supplier Titan LNG has reached an agreement to charter in NYK Line's LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge. Previously known as the Engie Zeebrugge, NYK renamed the vessel after becoming Callan awarded long-term Corpus Christi dredging contract Callan Marine has been awarded the long-term contract for maintenance and new work dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi. "The Port of Corpus Christi is a vital piece of our waterway Stena Line plans to operate fossil-free RoPax vessels by 2030 North European passenger and cargo ferry specialist Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery powered vessels on the route between Gothenburg, Sweden, and Frederikshavn, Denmark, by no later than 2030. New BOEM Director hits ground running with offshore wind announcement The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management has a new Director: Amanada Lefton. She most recently served as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's First Assistant Secretary for Energy Iran Sanctions: U.S. seeks forfeiture of oil on Maranakis tanker The United States has filed a forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that all oil aboard a Liberian-flagged vessel, the M/T Achilleas (IMO No. 9398072),

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Extreme weather in the Pacific 'needs more research', say scientists The phenomenon, which is described as 'plume of precipitable water vapour', extended from Hawaii to California, also prompting 17 of 38... US files lawsuit to seize Iranian oil on board Greek tanker The 2010-built, 298,763 dwt Achilleas (IMO 9398072) last reported position was off the coast of Guyana in South America. The Port of New... Euronav 'future-proofing' with ammonia suezmaxes Much of the company's fourth-quarter presentation revolved around the prospects of environmental technology and shipping's emissions-reduction predicament, showcasing their ever-increasing... Abandoned bulker crew on hunger strike over unpaid wages Repeated attempts to resolve the situation have fallen on deaf ears, and the handysize bulker remains at Shuaiba port in... From the News Desk: Virus spurs shipping's digitalisation Coronavirus may be the cultural push shipping has long needed to spur its digitalisation. How well operators manage this transition... 'Fraudulent' website targets North Group 'If you receive any unusual or unsolicited emails for which you are unsure of their origin, please contact your normal... Weekly Briefing: Box bonanza beckons \| Tanker troubles continue \| Seasonal bulker lull This week: All eyes are on container line results to gauge the full extent of the surge in demand and... Can freeports boost the UK's post-Brexit trade? The scale and ambition of some of the bids made by ports in combination with local businesses shows that the... Caribbean refinery restart to boost compliant fuel supply The refinery is well-situated to process a mix of feedstocks - including a growing supply of Latin American sour crudes... Hamburg Süd chief executive Vespermann steps down Arnt Vespermann spent more than 20 years at the German carrier. He will be replaced by chief commercial officer Poul... Boxship owners fix for longer periods to lock in gains Tonnage providers are benefiting from higher rates in a buoyant market. Now is a good time to look for longer... Castor Maritime buys first kamsarmaxes Purchases underline a turn towards larger bulkers Euronav says freight rate pressure to last through 2021 The company suffered losses in the fourth quarter as crude oil demand did not pick up and supply cuts continued... Daily Briefing Free to read: Revealed: The subterfuge tanker fleet keeping Venezuelan and Iranian crude flowing \| Disagreement on ship prices stalls... Ammonia retrofits for LNG-fuelled ships to pick up in 2030s Ships currently running on liquefied natural gas are forecast to switch to ammonia rather than hydrogen as a next-generation fuel, DNV... Samsung Heavy wins orders for another 13,000 teu pair Deal comes as major South Korean shipbuilders have revealed their order targets for 2021, showing optimism about a market recovery Seasonal lull hits bulkers but agri-commodities provide support The shortage of available containers in many export ports, especially in China, could see increasing demand for dry bulk tonnage... EIA: US energy use will take years to reach pre-pandemic levels The EIA reference case sees US crude production rising above 13m bpd by 2025, peaking at 13.88m bpd in 2034... Singapore arbitration body and Baltic Exchange sign collaboration deal The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration and Baltic Exchange Asia see many areas in which they can complement each other and... Westports volumes drop slightly on lockdown impact The above-average container yard utilisation and yard congestion in the fourth quarter of 2020 affected Westports as well as many...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Soaring visibility demand a sign of heightened B2B delivery expectations Outlook 2021: Software providers say data quality at the heart of cargo visibility challenge US importers still dependent on China sourcing in a pinch Shippers pushing back on steep Asia-Europe contract rate hikes US high and heavy imports see rebound as 2021 opens Investors arm Slync.io with more cash to grow logistics automation platform

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Wind shift: Scorpio Bulkers makes official its name change to Eneti Company's massive bet on dry bulk from 2013 never quite panned out Stifel bullish on dry bulk shipping despite falling capesize rates Investment bank raises ratings on two bulker owners Nasdaq-listed shipping player enters Bitcoin mining amid crypto fever Sino-Global Shipping America wants to enhance logistics platform with 'innovative technologies' Zim breaks through IPO price after week of recovery Israeli liner player makes it back from 23% loss on initial trading day New boss takes the helm at Hamburg Sud as Vespermann steps down Maersk opts for 'continuity' in appointing shipping veteran Poul Hestbaek to top of German liner company Vroon crewman wins $2,500 safety award for quick thinking on livestock ship Sherwin Montano nominated by colleagues after spotting dangers of horizontal ladder mounted from bunker barge Total and Alfa Laval join AP Moller's decarbonisation lab Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping forms partnership with two major players VLGC spot rates crash $80,000 in a month as tonnage list swells Brokers report that no cargoes are left unfixed for February as US exports fall Raft of boxships needed to restore balance as Los Angeles congestion spikes Charter costs of replacements would hit $1.4m per day, Alphaliner calculates In the modern shipping world, the new watchword is 'seller beware' An owner's responsibility these days does not stop when it has disposed of a vessel Suez Canal wins over Panama on January LNG carrier transits Seasonal congestion is likely to continue during US export spikes, Kpler says MX Bulk sells two kamsarmax newbuildings Isle of Man shipowner offloads pair of newbuildings under construction in China US issues licence permitting payments to Venezuelan maritime agency Sanctions against INEA prevented any goods from getting into the South American country Maran UK to appeal court ruling on Bangladesh recycling death Tanker owner appealing against earlier ruling to allow a claim against it to proceed to trial Stolt Tankers brings in Shell man Hoekstra to speed IPO Chemical tanker owner appoints experienced oil and gas executive as chief financial officer Two decades of pain stopping yards from coming up with decarbonisation designs Reinhard Luken defends the cash-burning sector from charges of silence on eco matters EU puts 'cold ironing' for ships in ports back on agenda and Yara Marine jumps in The European Parliament's aim to ban emissions in ports can create huge demand, says Norwegian group expanding into green technology Quick thinking needed as clock ticks down on EEXI compliance Incoming efficiency standards mean up to 80% of the trading fleet will have to upgrade Pareto Shipbrokers recruiting as Tom Sunderland takes over in Aberdeen Offshore and renewables specialist wants to expand operations despite impact of pandemic Titan LNG builds fleet with long-term charter from NYK LNG bunker supplier remains in the market for opportunistic long-term vessel charters as it holds off on final newbuilding decision Charity MENAS making progress on persuading owners to pay their navigation dues Organisation that runs Middle East navigational infrastructure formalises payment deal with agency Inchcape Altera eyes tanker sales and partnerships after $73m loss Tanker and FPSO group calls in financial advisers to promote growth From $80bn to zero: where do European yards go after collapse of cruiseships? TradeWinds panellists debate the future of shipbuilding as the passenger sector falls away in the Covid-19 pandemic Book club turns a new page in race and ethnicity conversation Inspired by Black Lives Matter, co-founders want to create a channel for education and dialogue Just the job: 'Positive disruptors' help add diversity to interviews Pool of volunteers can aid companies in forming inclusive panels to select recruits Wallenius Wilhelmsen fined $18m for cartel collusion in Australia Owner says court ruling marks 'closure' in long-running car carrier probe Euronav adds another $50m to share buyback target Owner believes stock is heavily discounted compared to the price of a new VLCC Euronav speeds up 27-ship docking programme after fourth quarter loss Belgian tanker owner says final three months were among most challenging in recent memory MX Bulk sells off two kamsarmax newbuildings Isle of Man shipowner offloads pair of newbuildings under construction in China Fredriksen vehicle Aeternum 'no retreat from shipping' New team of advisors is said not to be a sign that the tycoon is pulling back from his usual hands-on investment style as he plans succession Remoy Shipping secures charters for half of former Hermitage PSV fleet Norwegian manager has now fixed six vessels on term deals after Nordic banks took control Pratap Shirke: 'My father-in-law was right - I lost my shirt on that first ship' The shipping veteran reflects on a career in the industry and the P&I business LNG shipowners could fall victim to fresh US Myanmar sanctions Wood Mackenzie says any such moves could make it difficult for gas carrier owners to import cargoes Maran Tankers discusses dual-fuel VLCCs with Samsung Heavy Industries Greek owner switches yards and embraces new fuelling choice for next generation of vessels Zhonggu inks $350m order for 10 panamax boxships at Yangzijiang Newbuildings will drive fleet efficiency and strengthen its position in domestic market Castor Maritime snaps up second kamsarmax in as many days Growing Cyprus-based shipowner takes recent spending in the secondhand market to close to $50m Sinokor presses pause on three LNG newbuildings Hull numbers show ships ordered at SHI two years ago were due to deliver in 2021 and 2022

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Ocean container losses topple annual average in 2 months The discharging of damaged containers continues nearly two months after the storm-battered ONE Apus arrived in Japan. Port of Long Beach's 2020 grew from bad to best Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero delivers a melodious annual report.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Fuel oil arbitrage to Asia draws support from weakening freight The arbitrage to send fuel oil to Asia from the North Sea on Suezmaxes is open and drawing support from weakening freight rates, market participants said, with cold weather boosting Asian demand. TENDER DATA: Taiwan's CPC sells 40,000 mt low sulfur fuel oil combo cargo for Feb 8-19 loading CPC has also issued a buy tender seeking 40,000 mt of 0.3% sulfur fuel oil for delivery at Keelung over March, a company source said. The company imports LSFO on behalf of Taiwan Power Co., which consumes LSFO at its power plants. Brazil's Petrobras registers increase in Jan ULSD sales, sees exports flat in 2021 Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras registered record sales and output of ultra low sulfur diesel in 2020 despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with 2021 getting off to a strong start that underscores growing signs of recovery in domestic demand, according to the company's director for sales and logistics. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 3.4% on week as high Rhine levels hinder navigation Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 3.4% week on week to 2.662 million mt in the week to Feb. 3, Insights Global data released Feb. 4 showed. REFINERY NEWS: S Korea's Hyundai Oilbank raises Q1 crude throughput by 12% South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank has raised its crude throughput by 12% in the first quarter on expectations that refining margins will recover in 2021 due to the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, a company official said Feb. 4. OIL FUTURES: Crude pushes to 1-year highs as OPEC+ cuts tighten supply outlooks Crude oil futures pushed to fresh one-year highs Feb. 4 as the market eyed a tightening global supply picture. Brazil's Petrobras 2020 refinery output up 2.8% despite pandemic Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras raised refinery output 2.8% year on year in 2020 as global demand for ULSD and low sulfur bunker fuel offset pandemic-related declines in domestic markets, the company said Feb. 2. Peninsula adds LNG to bunkering business Strategy part of efforts to focus on energy transition Growing interest in duel-fueled vessels from customers Tough conditions in store for tankers till at least H2 2021: Euronav Too many ships chasing too few cargoes, says CEO Hopeful that high scrapping rates will help reduce tonnage LNG BUNKER WEEKLY: Avenir launches largest LNG bunker vessel Avenir launched the world's largest LNG bunker ship Avenir Allegiance on Jan. 28, with a capacity of 20,000 cu m. The ship, launched Jan. 27 at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, will be delivered from CIMC in the third quarter, according to Avenir. Total joins Maersk Mc-Kinney R&D center for zero carbon shipping Alternative shipping fuels in early development Maersk aims for zero CO2 emissions by 2050 Total looking for 'carbon neutrality solutions' Kuwait HSFO cargo imports likely to continue till 2022: FGE Kuwait Petroleum Corp. bought two 80,000-mt cargoes of high sulfur fuel oil in January and will likely buy more this year as its Clean Fuel Project (CFP) gains momentum, said Facts Global Energy this week. Ammonia could help address decarbonization challenge in shipping: CNC Industry collaboration, support from financiers warranted Companies should start vetting ammonia as an option Middle East and North Africa economy contracted 3.8% in 2020: IMF Expects recovery to prepandemic levels in 2022 Developing green infrastructure to accelerate recovery COVID-19 vaccines critical for economic growth Shell to 'accelerate' transformation as upstream oil and gas weighs on Q4 results Forecasts Q1 recovery in upstream output, refinery throughput LNG division, chemicals provide resilience through downturn Strategy update due to be published Feb 11 CHINA DATA: Independent refineries' Jan crude imports jump 35% from Dec to 18.16 mil mt Volume surges on new quota allocation for 2021 Imports to ebb in coming months on weak demand Hengli, ZPC contribute to Jan increment TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 180 CST HSFO for Mar 11-12 delivery Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation. The company last purchased 30,000 mt of 180 CST HSFO for delivery Feb. 26-27 from Vitol, S&P Global Platts reported earlier. Panama Canal sets new monthly record in January for LNG transits: operator Fifty-eight LNG vessels transited through the Neopanamax Locks last month, the Authority said. MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Outright prices rebound on tight supply; retail bunker market demand below normal Singapore is expected to receive about 2.5 million mt of low sulfur fuel oil from the West in February, traders said. Bio-LNG a prime pathway to carbon neutrality in shipping: SEA-LNG "Bio-LNG is a credible zero-carbon pathway with massive, unrealized potential," SEA-LNG said.

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SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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