BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 3, 2018

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BCOs liable to pay costs incurred by truckers as LA-LB drayage strike looms Trump clinches NAFTA talks with Canada ending its virtual ban on US dairy US Navy sails past disputed Spratlys as Sino-American tensions rise October slot stampede starts as blanked sailings mount and rates sink Hapag-Lloyd adds quick quote and online booking to its business portal China's economy shows signs of slowing growth in September: Bloomberg CMA CGM readies for low-sulphur day, but it will cost US$160/TEU extra Stronger, lighter Polish steel containers carry a tonne more per box OOCL announces upgrade of Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service Kuehne + Nagel opens in Baku and Almaty to service region's rising GDP Cathay Pacific continues test latest Bluetooth track and trace ULDs Airlines stand fast against demand to resume transport of lab animals Etihad Cargo focuses on key trade lanes in new network reorganisation

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Allcargo Logistics to sponsor Vedanta Vision, a Bhagavad Gita discourse by Jaya Row HMM signs formal contracts for its twenty mega containerships Maersk successfully concludes trial passage of Northern Sea Route MSC highlights range of cargo declaration issues at conference OOCL announces improvements to Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service APM Terminals launches Global Core Competency Centre Prime Minister inaugurates Mundra LNG terminal BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' award Commerce Ministry constitutes high-level advisory group on foreign trade Govt constitutes committee to review Competition Act Govt takes over IL&FS Indian exporters seen benefiting from vigorous US economic growth

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Cars in flow in Ecuador LNG tractor for fuel deliveries to service stations Launch customer upsizes A350 order Amazon homes in on Duisburg Nazzari takes charge of Emeia region for Crane Accolade for efficient and reliable transport Ceva implements 100th Matrix WMS Driverless HGVs soon in Altenwerder Schweighofer for Schenker Drewry sees Asia-Middle East demand shrinking Dako snaps up Fairnet Air Charter Service flies to the aid of Hawaii again Wascosa grows fleet to over 14,000 wagons Fiege tackling logistics for Karstadt HMM adding to mega overcapacity France commences work as Asco CEO "Curiosity of the Day" Turkish Cargo starts scheduled services to Mexico City

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
El Faro safety legislation awaits Trump sign-off Geography and timing right for planned NAO-Horizon merger Timor buys out ConocoPhillips in bid to kickstart Greater Sunrise LNG project NYK Line leader emphasises compliance in anniversary message South Korea tops Mexico as largest buyer of US LNG Singapore-registered tanker arrested in Malaysia for illegal STS Lim Sim Keat moves on to Asia Pulp & Paper Ships, ports hit by typhoon Trami GLDD wins USD74 million worth of Tampa harbour dredging

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges Goodbye NAFTA: replacement trade deal lowers e-commerce threshold Kuehne + Nagel expands Indonesia footprint with Wira Logistics acquisition Analysis: supply chain players go head to head in a fight for pricing power Mexican shippers eye new markets to the south after new trade deals Jan Skovgaard is new chief operating officer at Ligentia US carmakers won't win in Trump's trade war

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Damen to build LNG bunkering tanker for the Baltic Consolidated Ship Repair names Brent Sappington Marine Manager Quebec shipyard completes VIMS research vessel VIDEO: Giant Ocean Energy Buoy takes shape at Vigor Textron awarded $98 million mod to LCAC award Two KVH satcom antenna systems win NMEA awards EPA and Hawaii shipyard reach agreement on stormwater discharge Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $97 million for NSC long lead materials Sea Machines autonomous technology completes sea trials Global Maritime Forum announces new Advisory Council

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Seanergy goes all-in on capesize vessels Seanergy says it plans to grow its presence in the capesize market, which it believes has the best fundamentals in... Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency, shipper survey reveals New industry legislation will require lines to burn fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content from 1 January 2020 Russia demands release of sanctioned ship held in Busan Moscow summons South Korean ambassador to demand release of vessel blacklisted by the US Treasury Department over sanctions on North... Shell greenlights Canadian LNG export project The Anglo-Dutch energy major, which has a 40% stake in the Canada LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, said construction... International Group names new chief executive as Bardot steps down Nick Shaw, global industry group leader at the International law firm Reed Smith, will take up the position of group... Thome raises concerns about compliant fuel compatibility Switching to compliant fuels seen as primary solution as time runs out for scrubber installations More contracts factoring in bunker adjustments There is an increasing demand for so-called bunker adjustment factor clauses in contracts now, says law firm Rajah & Tann VLCC earnings improve with further upside expected VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions, supported by high activity in advance of China's Golden Week holidays Asia-Middle East ocean freight 'in steep decline' Container trade from Asia to South Asia and from Asia to the Middle East fell steeply in the second quarter Shippers must foot sulphur fuel bill, says SeaIntel SeaIntel estimates that the container shipping industry will be faced with an additional $11.2bn fuel bill from 2020, when the... Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel Shipping is an industry of regulatory laggards, where first-mover advantage is routinely proved to be a costly and naïve myth... Kuehne + Nagel acquires Indonesian logistics company Wira K+N acquires a distribution centre in Cibitung together with satellite locations in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali adding to its warehouse... Daily Briefing Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020 \| Sinopec said to be cutting Iranian crude intake \| Gas sector seeks...

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Teamsters' LA-LB protest continues without cargo impact Port NY-NJ looks at staging space to boost rail fluidity CSX tries to drive Ohio hub volume with BNSF interline service LA-LB struggles with chassis shortages, container returns Amazon pay hike raises stakes in battle for truck drivers Air cargo slowdown worries build on US-China tariffs TMS deals accelerate fusing of solutions into suites of services Europe freight rail works to avoid another Rastatt disaster

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
South Korea releases detained Russian ship US-blacklisted Sevastopol was held in Busan due to to alleged trade links with North Korea. Sleaze party disrupts Royal Caribbean cruise More than 1,000 Indian tobacco company men on a wild work bender took over family cruise in Australia. Eagle Bulk to ask bondholders for scrubber amendment Gary Vogel-led bulker owner is seeking approval to put proceeds from the sale of 'security vessels' toward the cost of four scrubbers. Damen Shipyards to build bunkering vessel Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas will use the LNG bunker ship in the Baltic Sea, may order more such vessels from Damen Shipyards. Bouchard sues for $21.5m over ATB blast New York-based tug and barge owner is suing insurer Travelers for allegedly not paying for repairs and value of destroyed ATB Cleaves Securities buys Gersemi Research Move sees Norwegian company strengthen its research and capital management activities. Second cooldown cargo logs in at Ichthys LNG Soon-to-start up floating LNG plant ships first condensate exports Erria secures new funds through share and bond offerings Danish operator and manager offsets loss thanks to new investor. Seanergy Maritime shifts focus purely to capesize space US-listed owner buys a single cape and sells a brace of supramaxes in deals which supports its bullish market read. Japan's MOL poised to shed more product tanker tonnage MOL is on track to sell a 14-year-old MR tanker as the Tokyo-listed shipping giant continues to reduce its exposure to the product sector. According to brokers, the 45,700-dwt Pearl Express (build 2004) is going to Middle Eastern interests for $9.5m. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds A source close to the matter told New CEO to oversee next generation of Shoreline solutions Bermuda-based regulation specialist appoints niche insurance innovator as it rings the changes Poompuhar sends final bulker for scrap Indian owner sends vessel for demolition in Pakistan. Uljanik loses another vital newbuild contract Canada's Algoma cancels bulker order at troubled Croatian yard. Bad weather boosts AHTS earnings Utilisation rising as jobs stack up and rates hit $31,000. Paul Jennings to head International Group P&I organisation appoints new chairman and chief executive. Vitol takes 50% stake in Brazil's Rodoil Trader and owner buys slice of oil terminal and distribution business. NYK and Total behind $180m Samsung LNGC Japanese owner orders newbuilding backed by seven-year charter to major. Panama Canal hails new LNGC transit milestone Waterway handles four gas carrier voyages in one day for the first time. Stifel's Nolan sounds cautious note on LNG carrier oversupply Market running hot but record year for orders may be planting over capacity seeds for 2021. Samskip launches new shortsea run Icelandic line to link Antwerp and Hull. Bondholder buying former Rongsheng shipyard China Huarong Energy exiting debt-burdened shipbuilding business. Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks. Hyundai Heavy linked to $500m offshore lifeline Korean owner said to be closing in on floating production deal with LLOG of the US. Fredriksen VLCC veteran tipped for offshore conversion Ship Finance tanker leaving to spot market but not for the breakers, sources say. Iran says European crude export deal close Sanctions-hit country trying to avoid dollar deals to get oil out. Lomar heading for 110% profit on boxship sale Former ER vessel going for more than double acquisition price; another veteran sold for hefty profit. Greek tanker spending tops $1bn in 2018 Diamantis Diamantidis and Philip Embiricos among the four Greek owners to have spent over $100m on tankers this year. Korean owner eyes Vinalines stake Vietnamese group offering investors a second chance to grab stock after weak IPO. Subsea 7 alliance wins field deal Sizeable US Gulf contract worth up to $150m for Schlumberger JV. Farstad name disappears as Solstad Offshore born OSV giant renames itself following last year's mega-merger. Conversion of LNG-ready vessels may stimulate bunkering Doubling of deepsea fleet could build demand for gas as marine fuel above European levels, says Poten & Partners. New Zealand fines Compagnie du Ponant over grounding Captain failed to inform local authorities of incident, with details only emerging after PSC inspection. Ship Finance offloads oldest VLCC in fleet John Fredriksen-backed leasing company now down to just four large tankers following disposal. Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore It proved a night of milestones for Wallem as it celebrated 60 years since it first set up shop in Singapore. "We also have staff at Wallem Singapore who have worked with us for about 50 years each." Nitin Mathur Shipowners, cargo interests, charterers and bankers joined in the celebrations at LeVeL33, which claims to be the world's highest craft brewery. Located in the Marina Bay F Maersk picks up $45m worth of work from US military Contract extensions cover Jones Act tanker and operation and maintenance of ro-ro vessels.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO New York alliance pushing for regional barge network Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

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OCTOBER 2, 2018
Crude settles lower as market consolidates previous gains Crude and products futures settled just below opening levels, despite early gains on Tuesday. Iraq's new President-elect bodes well for oil export rift Iraq Parliament has chosen Barhan Saleh, as its next president in a move which could help break the country's long-running stalemate between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports via the breakaway northern region. Japan tells US corporate activity should not be impacted by Iran sanctions Japanese delegates told US counterparts during a meeting in Washington Monday that Japanese corporate activities should not be impacted by looming sanctions against Iran, and the both sides agreed to continue discussions, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday. As oil prices rise, US locks in on Iran sanctions Rising global oil prices will not deter the Trump administration from pushing sanctions forward on Iranian crude exports in November, several analysts told S&P Global Platts Tuesday. Q3 wrap: Asia residual fuels strengthen on tight supply, spec concerns The Asian residual fuels market was stronger in the third quarter due to a slump in fuel oil stocks and concerns over off-spec US origin fuel. CYE Petrol likely to halt bunker sales at Istanbul for Oct: source Turkish fuel supplier CYE Petrol is unlikely to be supplying intermediate fuel oil at the Turkish port of Istanbul for the duration of October as the company carries out shoreline preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organization's new lower sulfur regulations in 2020, a source close to the matter said Tuesday. Singapore 180 CST swap crosses $500/mt amid rising crude, strong fundamentals The Singapore balance-month 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil swap rose above $500/mt on Tuesday for the first time in four years, finding support from increasing crude prices and strong market fundamentals. Congestion in Malta, Piraeus eases after spell of bad weather: sources Congestion at the Mediterranean ports of Malta and Piraeus has begun to ease after bad weather caused disruption to the delivery schedule over the weekend, sources said Tuesday. Strong fuel oil market could open arbitrage from NWE to Singapore A workable arbitrage for 3.5% fuel oil cargoes moving from Northwest Europe to Singapore could open up if the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges widens further, market participants said Tuesday. External: Global Risk Management Iran's oil tankers opt for Houdini tricks as US sanctions loom Iran's oil tankers are switching their transponders off in a bid to appear oblivious to global satellite tracking systems Iraq's AISSOT completes maiden bunker supply in Suez Canal MT Andros supplied 1,500 mt of 380 CST fuel oil and 300 mt of LSMGO to the LPG/c Gas Beauty I on September 29. FUTURES: Crude hovers around 4-year high on supply concerns Investors continue to keep an eye on potential supply shocks, OCBC Commodity economist Barnabas Gan said. TANKERS: Americas VLCC freight jumps $1 mil in two days on demand, tight tonnage "All of the Japanese and Korean charterers are stepping up," one shipbroker said.

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SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

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

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

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

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