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October 9, 2018

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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore joins SEALNG to boost LNG use APL: Massive global bunkering infrastructure needed to make LNG viable Drewry: Trade not as good as first thought and now in steep decline Difficult times ahead for container carriers, says BlueWater Reporting Seaspan now into energy, buys 'beleaguered' Swiber for US$20 million Buenos Aires needs more capacity, but OECD critical of state's approach SSA Containers boss DeNike, who loves 'waterfront life', wins Connie Senate Democrats: USMCA ratification hinges on deal's social teeth Kenya's ports handled 30,495 TEU in the week ending September 19 Ballast Water Management Conference in Rotterdam on November 7-8 Air Partner moves airport gear aboard Antonov An-26 to war-torn Libya Boeing invests more on freighters as e-commerce demands rise worldwide Ontario International Airport cargo up 17pc, passengers up 18pc

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
COSCO Shipping Ports reports high volumes in Aug. Emergency Port Congestion Surcharge at Lagos, Nigeria Green Corridor JIP delivers innovative bulk carrier designs for a low emissions future Milaha achieves five-star grading in British Safety Council's Occupational Health & Safety Audit New mega investment in port of Antwerp Parekh Group organises successful blood donation camp in Mumbai South Korea's SK Shipping likely to be sold: Reports JNPT concludes Swachh Bharat Pakhawada with great support InterRail opens new branch office in New Delhi Maharashtra seen as a potential logistics hub of the country Russian investment in India to be fast tracked Pune to host first-ever shipping & logistics conference on Oct. 13

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New branch on CDG airport India and Russia to develop freight terminals The global benefits of aviation TBS Logistics increases warehouse space Shuttle connects Maasvlakte II and Venlo Hainan Airlines selects ECS Group in Zurich C.H. Robinson names new director Turkish Cargo carries horde of predators "Curiosity of the Day" China traffic continues to surge Stepping up infrastructure for up to 500 t HHLA, MAN and VW test autonomous trucks Helpline to reduce seafarer suicides Interrail opens branch office in New Delhi FPSO secured by GAC South Africa "Toru's getting cleverer" Volvo hands over one millionth truck Amware acquires Iron Mountain fulfilment unit ALC welcomes Inland Rail PPP announcement Latam Cargo goes "pharma passive" in London Mukran catches Blue Water eye Antonov snaps up "Charter Airlines of the Year" award New service from Northern Ireland Short line railroad starts hauling in Illinois Bottle filling machine from "O" capital to Uganda DP World Southampton enhances equipment Corbel chosen as new Ceva CFO Double celebration for BLG American Airlines opens doors of new Milan facility Rotterdam to Hungary in 30 hours

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd adopts new fuel recovery pricing France and Italy tackle Mediterranean oil slick SK Group cedes controlling stake in SK Shipping to Hahn & Co Insurers creating unmanned vessel products says IUA Belships agrees Lighthouse merger in further dry bulk consolidation ECSA and SEA Europe call out South Korea over "unfair" trade practices Grimaldi: IMO 2020 akin to being sent to the betting shop HMM lays out roadmap for success BoComm Leasing signs for additional Kamsarmaxes at Chengxi Stolt-Nielsen Gas exercises options for LNG carriers at Keppel Nissen Kaiun buys two Maersk box ships in leaseback deal Polaris, SK Shipping, and Korea Line get loans for newbuildings

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd attempts to avoid a 'messy' IMO 2020, unveiling its 'fairer' MRF Silk Way fights back against claims of 'secret illegal flights carrying weapons' Ports need to think outside the box to make their terminals more cost-effective New moves to identify global markets for faked goods being sold online Jota Cargo on the runway for a revival, with BAe 146-300s to 'bridge the gap' The right strategic relationships are key to optimising successful supply chains Digitisation and autonomous driving to halve logistics costs by 2030 Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints new head of digital and distribution

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Wärtsilä to equip U.K.'s largest marine simulation training center How Hapag-Lloyd will handle $1 billion in added low sulfur fuel costs Spurned, BW LPG sends Dorian LPG "Dear John" letter Silversea Cruises to build three new cruise ships at European shipyards

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Hurricane heads for Florida's west coast Rough surf, gusty winds and heavy rain expected along the US Gulf coast from Tuesday Older, smaller chemical tankers face premature scrap The impending arrival of the global sulphur cap in 2020 could force the hand of some shipowners to scrap vessels... Congestion in Lagos adding costs and delays The French line is implementing an emergency congestion surcharge on Lagos import cargo of $400 per 20 ft dry and... North hires McLoughlin from Marsh New man set to work across mutual's regional teams in first instance, while Eccleston switches to Greece and Hustler heads... Global box growth comes to a standstill Despite August's disappointing numbers, year-to-date volume growth on the world's container trades still stood at 3.5% come the end of... BW LPG withdraws offer for Dorian Update: Dorian LPG responds to BW LPG saying it had "extensively engaged" with the company but that its proposal did... Navios tanker duo merger gets green light Navios Midstream unit holders to take Navios Acquisition stock at a 9.2% premium based on last week's prices, say companies Rising fuel costs set to push up container freight rates Shippers are warned that freight rates could increase by 13%-20% in 2019 as carriers seek to recoup bunker fuel costs Who are the leading global maritime influencers? The Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping is the world's first and only independent annual ranking of... Putting people first in a digital world The key to shipmanagement is not size, it's service ICTSI granted approval for Manila expansion ICTSI has purchased 16 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and two ship-to-shore cranes to support its Manila expansion project Hapag-Lloyd spells out low-sulphur charging mechanism German line will also conduct small-scale trials of LNG and scrubbers as it seeks to meet IMO 2020 sulphur limits Hunter Maritime plans merger with NCF Wealth Hunter Maritime Acquisition will buy almost $150m worth of equity in its own company to ensure the merger, expected to... Vessel collision leads to fuel spill in Mediterranean There have been no reported injuries or deaths from the collision of a 5,018 teu containership and 5, 250 dwt... Daily Briefing Grimaldi eyes next generation of ship orders \| Blockchain could be a boon for bunker industry \| Court of Appeal... Keppel obtains two additional LNG carrier orders from Stolt-Nielsen Gas The two LNG carriers will each have a capacity of 7,500cbm and will be equipped with engines that can run... International Maritime Bureau founder Eric Ellen dies at 88 Eric Ellen recognised the need for a co-ordinated global effort in order to tackle crimes against shipping

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
ILA raises automation concerns anew with conference boycott Transplace acquisition of Yusen extends its US intermodal reach Q&A: Collaboration, consensus key to supply chain transformation Transshipment at Indian ports accelerates APL expands guaranteed trans-Pac services amid peak season Analysis: Deficit rating is a 'habit' US LTL carriers should break

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Pyxis Tankers given Nasdaq notice New York exchange tells Greek tanker owner to get its shares up to $1. Hahn & Co confirms SK Shipping takeover Private equity firm has secured a majority stake in major South Korean shipowner. Strong market 'rebooting' Golar LNG carrier spin-off Plans for separate listing moving back into view as market fizzes, Wells Fargo believes. Yemen claims Houthis detain 10 ships Tankers and cargo vessels among those held by rebels in Hodeidah, Saudi TV reports. Evergreen says CMA CGM takeover talk just "rumours" Taiwanese line denies report of impending deal with French rival. Ernst Russ expands property fund interests German shipowner takes over Engel & Volkers Capital funds. Hapag-Lloyd reveals its 2020 fuel recovery hand German line explains formula for recouping $1bn of low-sulphur costs. Resolve Marine wins tender for Raysut II wreck removal US salvage company is preferred bidder to retrieve bulker grounded off Oman Frangou merging VLCC vehicle into Navios Acquisition Greek group calling time on tanker MLP four years after spin-off. Global Maritime lands $9.5m Equinor contract Contractor to use Island Offshore newbuilding for field operations until 2020. BoCom FL's Chengxi order grows to 10 kamsarmaxes Chinese lessor said to have contracted quartet at state-owned yard several months ago Silversea teams with Royal Caribbean for new orders US owners see first fruits of buy-out with contracts for three cruiseships. Collision sinks Chinese cargo vessel All 11 crew rescued after incident involving trawler off Zhoushan. Shipping industry donates more than $500,000 to Mercy Ships Cargo Day Charterers, brokers, traders and owners have turned the spotlight on the caring side of shipping by raising more than $500,000 so far for this year's Mercy Ships Cargo Day. That total is set to rise over the next few weeks as more companies get involved and the amount of money from contributed brokerage commissions becomes clear. The money raised to help fund the world's largest civilian hospita Tug of war as Harley Marine and Macquarie trade lawsuits Seattle tug and barge owner swaps accusations with giant bank in court battle over future of company BW LPG drops $1.1bn pursuit of Dorian LPG Oslo-listed owner ends hostile takeover attempt which would have combined the world's two largest VLGC owners. IMO 2020 to speed chemical tanker scrapping Eastport report says up to six years could be knocked off trading life after sulphur cap comes in. Iranian switch powers surge in VLCC rates Navios ship latest to catch the upward curve as VLCC market "turns on a dime". Dof PSV veteran wins more time in Brazil Ship built in 1983 will work for Petrobras until at least next June. PIL and IBM team up on blockchain Singapore owner trials solution for electronic bills of lading. Navigator eyes bonds to fund ethylene JV US-listed LPGC owner looks to Oslo for export terminal funds. Four dead in ship-cleaning accident Oman authorities say Asian workers unable to be saved. Tintrade fixes Palmali tanker for two years European trader emerges as charterer behind arrested ship's release in Denmark. Greek owners busy amid global slip in S&P activity this year Clarksons says 2018 has seen an overall drop in capacity changing hands from the record set in 2017. Transpetrol and Petredec take VLGC cover in rising market Time charters come as owners note positive momentum in the sector. Sveaas' Viking Supply fined for late report Swedish OSV owner missed deadline for results while it was restructuring. Fuel leak under control after boxship hit by ro-pax No injuries reported following collision that opened hull of CSL Virginia 30km off Corsica. Iran reveals it is building aframax trio Order is part of state plan to construct 100 vessels at state-owned yards. US may grant waivers on Iran crude sanctions India has nothing to gain and a lot to lose from implementing US actions against Iran, says Banchero Costa. Serge Corbel switches from APL to CEVA Logistics CMA CGM veteran to take the financial reigns at firm French liner giant bought into earlier this year. Keppel confirms two more LNG carriers for Stolt-Nielsen Gas However, Singapore yard group confirms that earlier option was allowed to lapse. Cosco Shipping Holdings downgraded over trade fears Hong Kong-listed liner giant to suffer double whammy of tariffs and high bunker prices, says analyst. Hunter Maritime plots merger with Chinese fintech company Saverys family-backed Hunter Maritime Acquisition announces proposed deal with NCF Wealth Holdings in a $2bn all-stock transaction.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Transplace acquires Yusen Logistics' intermodal and freight brokerage Hapag-Lloyd outlines new bunker surcharge formula Commentary: Don't use drayage carriers on labor website JPMorgan Chase fined for sanctions violations Number of U.S. exporters down in 2017 ITC investigating U.S. manufacturing competitiveness Executive Moves: Nautilus International, Virgin Atlantic

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OCTOBER 8, 2018
Fire reported at Canada's Saint John refinery; owner confirms 'major incident' Irving Oil reported a "major incident" at its 300,000 b/d Saint John, New Brunswick, refinery Monday, following reports of a fire and explosion. ExxonMobil, BP evacuate crews from Gulf of Mexico platforms in advance of Hurricane Michael BP and ExxonMobil are evacuating personnel from key Gulf of Mexico producing platforms that may be at risk due to Hurricane Michael, the companies said Monday. Product futures rally short-lived as market weighs impact of refinery explosion An explosion at Irving Oil's Saint John refinery in New Brunswick failed to buoy markets, and last week's price correction extended into midmorning trading on Monday. Iran's oil minister reiterates Saudi Arabia will not be able to fill looming oil supply gap Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh on Monday dismissed claims by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Saudi Arabia was prepared to make up for any oil market shortfall caused by US sanctions on geopolitical rival Iran. French industrial action Tue likely to affect ports: sources REFINERY NEWS: Russia Omsk starts installing coker upgrade equipment Asian middle distillates gaining strength in October as fundamentals firm In the paper market, the backwardation in the front month November/December timespread narrowed over the week. More needs to be done for long term LNG bunkering: SIBCON Price uncertainty also remains another concern to LNG bunkering adoption. Malaysia's Hengyuan Refining Co. offers naphtha after almost one year The deal was done at a discount of around $15/mt to the Mean of Platts Japan naphtha assessments, on an FOB basis.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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


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		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

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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

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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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