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BRIEFS

August 30, 2019

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Cosco consortium to buy 40pc stake in world's largest dredging company ZPH starts 3rd development phase of its port on Gaolan island, Zhuhai NWSA's January-July international box volumes reach all-time high Irish port prepares for Brexit by boosting customs facilities TSP could help the flow of goods in the event of no-deal Brexit PIL's fleet is awarded Environmental Ship Index certification Agility spends US$18m to boost 'green' logistics supply chains Asia Pacific air cargo demand slips 7.7pc amid worsening trade tensions Atlas Air's pilots ordered by court to accept arbitrated contract process Kansas City's July air freight volumes rise 2.7pc YoY to 17.5m pounds

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AUGUST 29, 2019
Business Reorganisation of Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd DNV GL awards thyssenkrupp first manufacturer approval certificate for 3D printing of spare parts for maritime applications India launches world's first-ever facial biometric data-based seafarer identity document Summit calls for balanced & sustainable shipping activities in Arctic waters High security alert at DPT after reports of likely underwater attack by trained commandos from Pakistan Cabinet approves sugar export policy for evacuation of surplus stocks during sugar season 2019-20 MSMEs need to focus on exports, says Nitin Gadkari

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US short-line railroad changes ownership Elisabeth Castro Gomez to manage Logcoop's office in Spain Tiaca appoints Celine Hourcade DB Schenker automates logistics for Media Markt Sweden RZD: China - Madrid route needs an additional freight base JAL's first full freighter flights for nine years H1/2019 marks a turnaround for OOIL New heads in London and Hong Kong Heavy-duty truck producer celebrates milestone vehicle Gebrüder Weiss acquires forwarder KK+M in Tyrol CCPO opts for smart software to measure engine performance Switzerland adopts EU rules on drones and Brexit Carrier and forwarder integrate e-bookings Stiff competition for Basel Gateway Nord? German forwarder invests in new truck What options does the sulphur cap leave? "Curiosity of the Day"

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AUGUST 29, 2019
Carriers ditch constant chase for market share in a quest for profits US trucking casualties mount as driver shortage and rising costs bite Carriers' gamble with scrubbers 'vindicated', says Alphaliner Agility eyes greener supply chain tech to slash greenhouse gas emissions Comment: container spot rates and bunker cost summer trends

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AUGUST 29, 2019
Conrad Shipyard starts production on second MiNO design towboat Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., has started production on a second 6,000 HP inland towboat designed by MiNO Marine of New Orleans. The Subchapter M compliant vessel measures 166' x 49' x UPM Logistics to charter seven LNG fueled newbuilds Helsinki, Finland, headquartered UPM Logistics says that it has entered into a long-term charter agreement with Finland's Bore Ltd and Defzijl, Netherlands, based Wijnne Barends that will see the design and building USDA study says U.S. Agriculture needs waterways upgrades The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) have commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for releasing a significant new study that quantifies the cost-savings and competitive New ethanol facility inaugurated Tidewater Transportation and Terminals continues to build and grow its services and storage capacities along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. It recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate celebration a new Auto gasification solution will provide sustainable waste disposal for Princess Cruises vessel Wärtsilä is to supply and install an auto gasification solution for Princess Cruises vessel Regal Princess. The technology will enable the safe disposal of waste from the ship through a self-fueling thermal Armstrong Marine delivers 40 ft research vessel The College of Fisheries and Marine Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has added a new research vessel to its fleet. Named Nanuq, the 40 ft, aluminum hulled, vessel was designed USACE issues solicitation for cutter suction head dredge for Azerbaijan The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued a solicitation to acquire a new, non-propelled, cutter suction head dredge. The project is being accomplished through

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AUGUST 29, 2019
Intercargo expresses 'deep concern' for missing seafarers Intercargo urges prompt investigation by the Indonesian authorities into the cause of the incident Hafnia bets on tailwinds boosting product tanker market IMO 2020 and reduced tanker availability should support the market even amid a backdrop of trade tensions and fears of... Sovcomflot plans Arctic energy projects The company achieved significant growth in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, exceeding our... Trafigura confirms link to VLGC orders The vessels, which are scheduled for delivery in mid-2021, will be able to run on either liquefied petroleum gas or... Mixed signals for shipping from German lenders 'The shipping unit in particular should bring in a slightly higher revenue and profit contribution despite a challenging market environment'... Grindrod Shipping to increase stake in IVS Bulk Grindrod's chief executive Martyn Wade says that the current states of the dry bulk and tanker markets present 'attractive' consolidation... Platts to start LNG bunker price assessments The IMO global sulphur cap and increasing liquidity in LNG marketplace are two factors supporting the increase use of LNG... Cosco Shipping Ports aims for expansion despite slow economy Zhang Wei says the port company has no plan to decelerate the expansion of its global footprint Awilco looks to recover all costs related to collision Awilco says the WilForce can resume trading from mid-September following repairs at a yard in Singapore Global Ports Holding agrees Nassau cruise port concession The investment by Nassau Cruise Port joint venture is expected to generate $35-$40m in annual revenues Iran to expedite legal process against seized British tanker Iran's vow to press ahead with legal action against the Stena Impero will come as a blow to those hoping... Viewpoint: Coping strategy Regardless of whether Britain leaves the EU on WTO terms or with a revised deal, as far as shipping is... BW LPG sees more balanced markets as it returns to black In the short term, the Oslo-listed owner expected continued high US LPG exports to support the strong rates Daily Briefing Free to read: Yard merger reignites talk of Samsung's shipbuilding exit \| World's largest VLCC owner warns of crude shipping... BDI continues upward momentum The increase in rates could spur interest among owners to lock in gains by chartering their capes and panamaxes for... CSBC wins scrubber contracts for two newcastlemaxes Yard has won scrubber fitting contracts for nine vessels in total Trump trade policies stimulate growth for US waterways, conference hears The recent widening of the Panama Canal has also opened up possibilities for trade and commerce along the Tenn-Tom Waterway... M&A activity may pick up in Australia's oil and gas sector WoodMac estimates $32bn worth of oil and gas assets may change hands in Australia in the next few years US officials tout competitive advantages of America's inland waterway system Secretary Perdue briefed agricultural and waterways stakeholders on a new study commissioned by the US Department of Agriculture highlighting the...

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AUGUST 29, 2019
NJ pushes fight over waterfront commission Florida ports monitoring approaching storm NY-NJ targets weekend labor efficiency India cabotage reform boosts DP World's Cochin volumes J.B. Hunt levies intermodal peak season surcharge: sources

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AUGUST 29, 2019
Top Ships plaintiffs appeal dismissal of fraud suit Shareholder plaintiffs want higher court to overturn federal judge's rejections of their complaints. National Bank of Greece to sell €300m shipping loan portfolio NBG cuts bad shipping loans while rival Alpha cautiously expands exposure to industry Golar LNG fixes charters as spin-off looms The company also secured a $180m loan and suspended dividends Nobu Su appeals against prison sentence, makes more lurid allegations of fraud Taiwanese ex-shipowner claims mental ill health meant he did not have the capacity to conduct court proceedings brought against him. Trio of cruise companies sued for doing business in Cuba The Havana Docks Corp has sued four cruise companies for using facilities in Havana they say they rightfully own Frank 'cautiously optimistic' as Sovcomflot returns to profit Russian owner's CEO also hopeful for tanker prospects in 2020. Color Group falls into the red in first half Norwegian ferry company Color Group had a weaker result in the first six months this year. The Olav Nils Sunde-owned firm posted a pre-tax loss of NOK 108m ($12m), against a NOK 525m profit in the same period last year. The company experienced increased costs on the new 2,000-passenger ferry Color Hybrid. It was delivered from the domestic Ulstein yard in August. The ferry is being employed on Wan Hai Lines offloads boxship pair for recycling But recycling market remains tough with many negotiations failing to produce results Private Pittas family vehicle Eurobulk makes rare second-hand buy The private side of Greece's Pittas shipping clan notched up their first dry bulker purchase in three years. Family outfit Eurobulk snapped up the 82,800-dwt kamsarmax Yasa Neslihan (built 2005) earlier this month, company managers confirmed. The ship was previously controlled by Turkey's Yasa Shipping, which slated it for sale as early as in July last year. Further details of the deal were not MPC Capital expects more from shipping in second half Hamburg asset manager's transaction fees down in first half, but shipping operations stayed busy. Holst set for full-time post at L&S Wilhelm Holst is to work full-time as CEO of Oslo broker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S) as former Avance Gas chief Christian Andersen joins the company. Christian Andersen bounces back to head Lorentzen & Stemoco Holst has till now been part-time as CEO. Andersen will become chairman of the company, TradeWinds is told. He will sit on the board with owner Caroline Tidemand and Gunnar Rydning. Trade Jinhui Shipping cautious as macro picture remains uncertain Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has admitted it is finding it difficult to plan for the future while the global economic picture looks uncertain. Jinhui tears up Chartworld deal over late delivery "We see that the trade tension is the biggest overhang that's affecting the sentiment in the shipping market," Raymond Ching, Jinhui's vice-president, said during a conference call with investors on 'Big Ben' loan sale chimes lower income for Germany's Nord/LB German lender continuing with massive asset reduction plan as it exits the maritime arena. Djakarta Lloyd eyes IPO and new tankers, LNG carriers State-owned Indonesian company wants $14m as it continues to switch from liner operations. US cyber raid 'hindered Iranian tanker attacks' Officials claim they destroyed database that helped IRGC target ships. Awilco LNG pursues 'substantial claim' after smash Norwegian owner expects to collect cash soon following collision involving WilForce in May. Anchor-handlers lead Indian subcontinent scrapping charge Indian shiprecylers boost appetite for small offshore vessels Danish heavyweights combine to form More Ships Former Maersk boss Nils Andersen among those downplaying new investment vehicle. Market turnaround propels BW LPG to profit and pay dividend Singapore gas carrier specialist set to reward shareholders with 10 US cent dividend UPM takes newbuild tally of LNG-fueled ships to seven Finnish forest products group signs up with Dutch owner for four more Lo-Los Stena profit shrinks as costs rise Second quarter earnings down but EBITBA from tankers and gas carriers up in first half. Sealink International sees eightfold increase in Q2 loss But Malaysian OSV shipbuilder and charterer points to improved vessel utilisation Grindrod Shipping set to buy out IVS Bulk stakeholder Deal would give Singapore-based shipowner two-thirds stake in dry bulk arm Two elderly sisterships offered up for rare LNG scrap sale Ship demolition remains a rare event in the LNG industry but that could be about to change as charters end and new ships are delivered Wuhu Shipbuilding bags German dual-fuel chemical carrier order Chinese yard has been contracted to build at least two 22,000-dwt vessels for TB Marine Onex books LR2 tankers at Hyundai Heavy Industries Middle East Gulf trading company has placed its first newbuilding order Latest nickel ore tragedy will set focus firmly back on vessel safety Standards of Indonesia's national fleet will have to improve as more of the country's nickel ore cargoes will be carried on domestic ships such as the Nur Allya, which is feared to have sunk

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AUGUST 29, 2019
Hunt imposes intermodal surcharge to recoup cost of shuttling empty boxes J.B. Hunt imposes peak season intermodal surcharge to recoup costs of returning empties FedEx buys Colombian freight forwarder, customs broker affiliate FedEx acquires Colombian freight forwarder, customs broker Logistics sector prepares for Hurricane Dorian and the aftermath Logistics and transport sector ramps up contingency plans for Hurricane Dorian, while continuing to operate until better forecasts are available. Impatient customers? Paying nothing for something? Heavy goods shippers face same e-commerce delivery pressures as smaller stuff Retailers of heavy goods like furniture face the same e-commerce delivery pressures as retailers shipping parcels, survey finds COSCO Ports overseas assets push first-half results higher COSCO Shipping Ports (HKEX: 1199) reported higher revenue and volumes for the first half of the year. But the spin-off of a stake in one... States and territories swept into FMCSA order ahead of Dorian Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules. Greenbrier, CSX and Norfolk Southern announce executive appointments The new appointments could indicate how the companies are preparing to respond to future market trends. WFS investing in Paris airport pharmaceutical center The facility will be the only one owned by a ground handler dedicated to pharmaceuticals at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Tanker owner, operator fined $3 million for air pollution A tanker owner and operator were fined $1.5 million each for violating environmental laws within the U.S.-Caribbean emission control area. PORT REPORT: China's port throughput volumes rise despite trade war New official figures from China's Ministry of Transport show that the volume of containerized ocean freight, as measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) through China's... Freight Futures daily curve: 8/29 Freight Futures lane to watch today: East US Long Haul Van Average Amazon considers investment in Gojek, Indonesia's super app Analysts and investors wait to hear about Amazon's expanded presence in Southeast Asia and on-demand services. JetBlue rejoins cargo sector with more capacity for success JetBlue is making its way back into air cargo after exiting the space in 2015. US DOT awards $225 million for rural bridges 20 projects in 18 states emphasized new bridge-building technology. NYK orders two heavy-lift ships Japans NYK has ordered two new ships to respond to demand by shippers of wind turbine blades and other large equipment. Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn settle air cargo dispute The European Commission alleges that a price-fixing cartel in operation from 1999 to 2006 set the levels of fuel and security surcharges. Today's Pickup: China looks to resolve trade dilemma with the U.S. through negotiations China looks to de-escalate tensions with the U.S.; German exports affected more by Brexit than trade war; Indian auto sector in trouble. 150 HVH Transportation drivers still stranded two days after company's abrupt closure Two days after HVH Transportation's abrupt closure on Tuesday, August 27, truck drivers like James Delva are still stranded across the country without working fuel... Hurricane Dorian sending logistics teams into high gear (forecast video) Bottled water by the truckload heading to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Ecommerce delivery does not increase carbon emissions, but weekly supermarket runs do Last-mile movement is one of the least energy-efficient operations within supply chains, and efforts need to be taken to consciously reduce energy expended in that... The great opportunity that comes with your data Technology such as dash cams, ELDs, telematics and even diagnostics systems are helping fleets better manage their drivers and assets, and the opportunities to use... US sanctions Hong Kong firm posing as back door to Iran A Hong Kong firm was sanctioned this week by the Office of Foreign Assets Control for its alleged role in the illegal transshipment of U.S.... Mixed reality might be the edge that the logistics industry lacked all these years Mixed reality smart glasses allow workers to become hands-free with logistics operations, helping them to focus solely on the package at hand. Living in a Trucker's Paradise A recent study found these cities to be the best for those who drive heavy-duty and tractor-trailer trucks. Seattle's economic strength buoys regional drayage carriers Strong regional and transloading demand keep inbound numbers strong. Driverless trucks debated ahead of proposed regulations ATA says rules should assume "drivers" will no longer be people.

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AUGUST 29, 2019
External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Hong Kong bunker supply to tighten further on HSFO import cuts ahead of IMO 2020 Currently, the situation in Hong Kong is very chaotic so we have to monitor all the cargo statuses daily, a trader said. INTERVIEW: Kuwait to pump heavy crude in 2020, targets 3.2 mil b/d output The $10 billion Al-Zour refinery is due to come online next year after several years of delays due to parliament inquires. Fujairah bunker demand strengthens as discount to Singapore widens to new record "Demand is good at Fujairah currently despite regional tensions, so I believe there has been some buying interest diverted," a trader said. LNG SHIPPING WEEKLY: Atlantic and Pacific shipping rates steady Pacific and Atlantic LNG ballast rates were unchanged at 100%.

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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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