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BRIEFS

October 5, 2018

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Iran avoids beaching 4 new 14,500ers by selling to Shanghai's Reach IMO's 2020 sulphur emissions ban to cause major disruption: OPEC Jacksonville Port Authority on track to top last year's record cargo American truckers praise Trump for new Canada and Mexico deal Shipping alliances investigated as Europe reviews block exemption Cosco ships Egyptian pavilion from Port Said to Shanghai Expo Total to charter liquefied natural gas tanker from NYK for 7 years Marine fuel suppliers must change ways to survive in the regulatory age Ecuador's Puerto Bolivar sets sights on courting major ocean liner trade Navios receives 4,563 TEUer for charter at US$11,791 per day Global air freight growth drops 2.3pc in June protectionism rises Cargo-partner celebrates opening of iLogistics Centre near Vienna Airport Oman adopts IATA's electronic air waybill standard, local traders trained

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Allcargo organises major clean-up drive at Juhu beach in Mumbai Asia Maritime Pacific joins forces with Fenwick Shipping Services India must reform maritime training to raise its seafarers supply as part of sustainability goals PIL & IBM step up their electronic Bill of Lading initiative Shippers & freight forwarders wary of IMO's 2020 global emissions regulations BMCT achieves vessel productivity of 155 moves per hour & monthly throughput of 50,000 TEUs Cabinet approves MoU between India & Russia on bilateral cooperation in roads, road transport New requirement for e-way bill Slowdown in global trade due to increasing protectionism will cause temporary setback to Indian exports, says FIEO President India-Singapore CECA enhanced

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Seven major trends Argentina's first-ever LNG trucks to haul LNG Agility building in border triangle New freight car service centre in Russia Turkish Cargo and "Future of Logistics" RFID producer selects new CEO Combilift adds to Gazprom Amur GPP project Battalions of robots going into action Hupac on brink of third expansion phase Paperless in the Sultanate Haropaports - Le Havre trains foreign executives Circle prepares IPO Ceva increases collaboration with Saraiva "Curiosity of the Day" Partial resumption of rail traffic to/from port of Genoa Palau Registry takes a stand against corruption NCA back in Europe again Merger of Swiss air cargo interest groups

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Drydock 'slip' costs growing concern for shipowners Investment ramps up in LNG bunkering and small-scale distribution Shipping CEOs back call to action for decarbonised future Exmar goes to Japan for sale and leasebacks Asia Maritime Pacific grows after Fenwick merger Stolt-Nielsen sees no improvement in chemical tanker market until 2019 Seaspan to invest in offshore and LNG project as it diversifies from box ships Reefer boost ahead for container lines? PIL, IBM launch blockchain trial for electronic bill of lading Samkang M&T to fit scrubbers on DITAS tankers No bidders means Sungdong likely to be wound up SeaLand's path from retirement to rebirth to global reach

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
'Good news' from Whitehall generates anger in logistics sector, yet again Seaspan diversifies as it steps in to take control and save Swiber Rising demand paves the way for new intermodal networks across SE Asia 747F operator loses business and calls for US to ease restriction on bigger cargo Brexit unease and driver shortage saps confidence among UK logistics firms FedEx brings out special bonuses to keep pilots from retiring

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Shell and Sovcomflot complete milestone ship-to-ship LNG bunkering Avondale to have a new life as a global logistics hub Borr to activate four more Wärtsilä and Royal Caribbean extend long term service agreement Tug and Barge Solutions passes 100 vessel milestone Island Tug and Barge christens its newest ATB tug Industry leaders sign call for action on shipping decarbonization

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Malta pays tribute to first women master mariners Transport minister Ian Borg pledges empowerment of more women in maritime industry after hailing first five captains as trail-blazers Scorpio Bulkers secures further funding The loan facility will increase Scorpio's liquidity by $28m after financing up to 60% of six ultramaxes DP World Southampton denies truck slot issues Southampton's productivity problems and high stack levels are due to outside factors, not its vehicle booking systems, DP World says Shipowners confront growing compliance costs Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd's... Slow steaming is 'most realistic' emissions curb, says Prokopiou Greek owner wants answers as to why slow steaming has been left out of the IMO's emissions strategy, while dismissing... Box shipping rebalance slips further into the future Poor economic conditions combined with tariff wars likely to delay carriers' return to profitability as costs escalate from low-sulphur rules Box shipping must look outside the box Container shipping should look to more collaboration to maximise efficiency and should be open to digital tools to facilitate this UK exporters can expect customs intervention if Brexit means Brexit Failure to comply with rules could result in delay, additional costs, legal action, or confiscation or destruction of goods Asia-Europe box numbers maintain downward trend Year-to-date volume growth on the Asia-Europe trade through to the end of August stood at a measly 0.1%, while on... PIL and IBM to develop electronic bill of lading Development is expected to significantly enhance the documentation process in supply chain management LNG bunkering to grow with newbuild orders The conditions required for LNG to be readily adopted as a marine fuel are already in place Newport Shipping orders 100 scrubbers The deal, which includes options for an additional 100 units, will safeguard shipowners against any price hikes or production bottlenecks... Royal Dutch Shell advances Canada's energy agenda Canada is seeking to increase fossil fuel exports while nurturing its environmental credentials, with Royal Dutch Shell helping out on... Industry leaders commit to IMO's greenhouse gas vision Maersk, Euronav, GasLog, Trafigura, Cargill and IRISL are among those who pledge to support the IMO in achieving at least... Viewpoint: Burning questions There seems to be no way of tackling the sheer criminal and wilful ability of shippers, notably in the Far... Daily Briefing Fuel suppliers seek to quell industry concerns \|Singapore prepares for 2020 low-sulphur rules \| Cyber theft and energy costs top...

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
JNPT intermodal rail improves efficiency in August Vancouver rail delays ahead of winter worry shippers Infographic: Chassis Splits - An unnecessary detour ODFL races to keep up LTL growth with facility expansion spree Nepal exporters tap Bangladesh's Mongla port Asia-Europe rail subsidies come with hidden costs to network Shipper suspicions of low-sulfur fuel adjustment costs mount

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Norton: Retrofit costs led OSG to book newbuilding duo Washington studies US-flag tanker programme MarAd mulls MSP-style programme to boost merchant marine and fill military needs. Tidemand and Teigen strike Belships merger Agreement will create 16 vessel company with ambitious sponsors targeting further expansion. Marine paint maker Jotun's growth 'is not satisfactory' Nobu turns to 'vanishing' print medium for first book Unctad is right to warn of oligopoly threat from liner mergers United Nations body shows common cause with developed nations' anti-trust authorities in concern over concentration of market power Shipowners beat bankers again in Hamburg match Sedgwick bulks up to cope with increasingly 'complex' claims Smaller vessels resilient amid big boxship gloom Chartering sentiment has turned negative, but traditional panamaxes are holding up Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks. Nissen orders feeder boxship quartet at Tsuneishi Zhoushan Newbuildings ordered against long-term charters to Taiwanese liner giant Evergreen Boxship market creaks into life but prices stay sluggish Signs of movement after quietest period in two years on the S&P front Flex boss: 'If we are going to do something, we do it big time' New chief executive Oystein Kalleklev says the company is likely to seek a US listing as it gets ready to expand to tap a rising market Flex boss is straight-shooter who likes getting hands on Flex LNG steers into a burgeoning spot market after a year of transition BP Shipping floats DFDE LNG duo for sale Dual-fuel diesel-electric ships offered up to the market with lure of a charterback deal Final three line up for Pavilion-Total LNGBV order Avenir partners eye up 20,000-cbm LNG carriers Yamal Trade orders kits for LNG transshipment Shipowners called up for Arctic LNG 2 newbuildings Final vessel requirement and specs remain blurred but Russian shipbuilding content is added to the mix Lalim exits L&S to join Galbraith's Christen Sveaas takes full control of Norgas Carriers Eddie Steamship boss: 'I will not be next John Koo' CC Hsu says one new ultramax is enough and he will not follow rival's mass move Mjolner fixes suezmax at bargain rate from GNMTC Norient MR period fixtures reflect hope in the market Period rates remain largely stable and higher than spot earnings in recent months as many bet on a recovery in the depressed sector Jo Odfjell to stay in chemicals shipping Nord and Nissen team up to launch N2Tankers German and Japanese shipowners are pooling crude aframax tanker fleets with operations to be run from Amsterdam and Singapore Fears rise that buyer's market for bulkers will hit asset values With an abundance of supramaxes and panamaxes offered for sale, purchasers can be picky Montepio set to deliver ageing cruiseship Porto to Turkish shipbreaker Dalnave sheds last 1990s-built bulker Consolidation and scrapping required to override OSV slump Following the roadmap of consolidation and fleet renewal to emerge from a depressed market, says Horizon chief. Customers must carry cost of IMO 2020, says Niels G Stolt-Nielsen Shipowner says industry will go out of business quickly if additional expense can't be passed on. Troim says small-scale LNG ship sector 'ready to be taken' Golar chairman speaks about his "passion for gas" but calls for somebody to revolutionise the sector. DNB's Bjerke on email password hack list Norwegian PM Erna Solberg also targeted by online activists. Scorpio Bulkers banks $90m loan cheque One existing and one new bank sign fresh loan for New York-listed shipowner. VLCC spot rates on upward curve at start of fourth quarter Rise follows better than expected summer with major owners catching the upturn. Trafigura clinches upsized $1.95bn loan package Trader and shipowner says new Asian credit facilities over-subscribed. Grounded "ghost ship" sinks off Myanmar Ex-Djakarta Lloyd vessel submerged after failing to make it to breakers. Danske Bank faces US criminal probe Investigation linked to Estonian money-laundering scandal. Drewry downs container demand forecast Consultancy blames rising trade tensions and gloomier economic outlook. Palumbo takes control of Viktor Lenac yard Italian group builds stake in Croatian shiprepairer to 82%. GC Rieber finds charter for OCV Polar Queen booked for three months in two separate spells. VIDEO: Elite Marine cargoship sinks off Taiwan Crew saved after tow of listing vessel fails near Penghu islands. More of Marinsa fleet said to be for sale Turkish firm offers four supramaxes to interested buyers, in addition to two LR2s. Coeclerici sells self-unloader duo Shell bunkers first Sovcomflot aframax with LNG First of Sovcomflot's 'Green funnel', LNG-fuelled aframaxes debuts in Rotterdam Clarksons Charity Day scoops record £80,000 Stolt-Nielsen books strong quarter despite Avance Gas writedown Oslo-listed owner pushes out tanker market recovery view after third quarter sums top forecasts. Saverys company Exmar strikes 10-ship leaseback deal Full pressurized fleet sold to Japanese partners against six-year charters. New tanker rules lead to Bosporus blockages Delays increase as Turkey requires ships to have pilot and tug escort. ExxonMobil eyes multi-billion LSFO refinery upgrade Singapore plant will be able to convert other products into 2020-ready fuel. Industry chiefs sign climate change pledge at GMF Bosses of Cargill, Maersk, GasLog and Euronav among those to sign call for action to hit IMO's target to cut CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050. Insolvent NES yard handed cash lifeline German shipbuilder has secured operations for this month, with bosses upbeat over future. US net natural gas exports surge in first half of 2018 LNG chief driver with export capacity set to increase over next 12 months as more facilities come on-line. Candian pension fund takes control at Forth Ports PSP Investments returns for second bite of UK port operator after first investment seven years ago. PSP Investments increases stake in Forth Ports Canadian pension fund returns for second bite of UK company after first investment seven years ago. Adapt or die, warns NYK's Naito Assets to be "liquefied" in most challenging situation company has faced in its 133 years, president says. Carsten Mortensen leaves DHT Holdings board Former chief executive of BW Group resigns from six-member panel as capital markets veteran Anders Onarheim comes aboard. AG Shipping & Energy on tanker hunt Mangish Kakodkar-led tanker player is interested in more vessel acquisition opportunities

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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Argentina's Pan American plans Vaca Muerta oil development Pan American Energy, the second biggest oil producer in Argentina, plans to put into development a block in Vaca Muerta's oil well next year, shifting its near-term focus to crude as demand and infrastructure restrictions threaten to slow the growth of shale gas production, an executive said Thursday. Incoming Mexican administration evaluating continued light crude imports Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's transition team is analyzing whether to continue the light crude oil imports state-run Pemex will begin later this month, according to an economic advisor on the team. Oil market is well supplied, 'some would even say oversupplied': Falih Saudi oil minister Khalid al-Falih Thursday said geopolitical tensions and speculators were behind the recent rise in oil prices to four-year highs, not collusion by OPEC and its allies. FEATURE: Bunker fuel sales on contract basis to rise approaching 2020 One of the factors is suppliers looking for a guaranteed outlet for their product, particularly 3.5%-S oil. Panama's July marine diesel sales increase 39.83% on year Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 32,932 mt in July, up 39.83% from the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Thursday TANKERS: Key PG-China VLCC rate at 2018 high as Iran sanctions loom VLCC demolition is also on an overdrive External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Average Brent oil price set to rise further next year: Platts survey Concerns over OPEC's untested oil supply cushion has been fueling bullish market sentiment. TRADER NOTE: Naphtha trader Roy Kim joins Vitol Singapore Kim was with his former company Trafigura for around three years TANKERS: First Platts-linked Aframax FFA on USGC-UKC route traded The November 2018 futures contract traded at $16.6410/mt for 5,000 mt, and was cleared on Intercontinental Exchange Wednesday

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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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