BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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September 8, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31 Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021 Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Repairs to Mumbai Port berth Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24 MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

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"Always on the ball" More hinterland connections for Kiel Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong Fast weekly rail service Helena Melnikov now leads BME Contract for very large gas carrier Panattoni Europe conquers Paris BLR breaks three records in August Field test for e-truck in rough conditions Car carriers set a trend Reopening borders with historic GSA partner Digital CRM customised for logistics business Head of network for Pall-Ex Terminal manager for Hams Hall region Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs Mixed results in Auckland "Curiosity of the Day" Swiss supplies for Ukraine Russia to containerise postal items

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities' Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8, FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track? Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen... Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with... Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster... BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for... CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since... Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they... Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with... Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July... Daily Briefing China is starting to dominate marine insurance \| The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on... Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of... China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020 Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022 Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state. Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online. TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery. Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer 240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins $7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan. Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030 CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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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:
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	-	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

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		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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