BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 21, 2005

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*Shipping News* Deal to raise benchmark pay for seamen by 10% A powerful global transport workers' union has managed to raise the benchmark pay for ocean-going seamen by 10 per cent and placed the flags of three new registries under its watchful eyes, labelling them flags of convenience . Fuel oil market: Dubai won't threaten S'pore lead, say analysts DUBAI will complement, and perhaps challenge, but not threaten Singapore's position as the premier Asian oil trading hub, say oil traders. Great Eastern to buy 13 new ships GREAT Eastern Shipping Co, India's second-biggest shipping carrier, said it will spend US$300 million to buy 13 new ships in the next two years. China Shipping's Q1 profit doubles Cosco hopes to raise US$1.5b from listing of shipping arm Key Australian coal port ordered to cut terminal charges by 17% Japanese yards get export orders for 33 vessels

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PSA China terminals performance improves in 2004 CPR embarks on capacity expansion in W Canada Rotterdam throughput up in first quarter Norasia to launch AME service Hamburg keen to invest in Indian ports Australia needs to step up maritime security, report says US, India sign open skies accord Dragonair sees rebound in March throughput CX to add new flights to Frankfurt and Denpasar Northwest Airlines acquires US$148m in financing

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Norasia to launch AME service 13 African countries keen on importing Indian drugs Textile exports to US up by 25 pc in Jan-Feb. KPT to open final bids for box terminal project this week Fast Forward Cargo International skilfully transports 140-tonne transformer IIP grows by 8.1 pc during April-Feb. 2004-05 Cenvat credit rules on LPG inputs modified Services exporters to get tax rebates Assocham lists 9 areas for JVs with Pakistan Plea to upgrade highways in AP Increased border trade hinges on infrastructure build-up'Fieo Remove anti-dumping duty on caustic soda, urge paper makers Govt may apply brakes on raw sugar imports soon IMC submits memo to PM, FM on 'disturbing' Budget proposals Fringe Benefit Tax rules may be slightly eased Justice R.K. Abichandani takes over as CESTAT President Illinois trade mission at IMC on April 25

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APRIL 20, 2005
FAL supports Dubai exchange, confirms fleet renewal UAE company FAL Oil Company Limited has offered a glimpse of its take on recent developments for the Fujairah bunker market and for the company. Guangdong: First quarter fuel oil imports surge Dollar value of Guangdong fuel oil imports surges in Q1 amid higher imports and surging crude prices. Vopak takes next step towards Algeciras bunkering terminal The decision to move forward with the project follows positive market response from potential users of the terminal, Vopak spokesman told Bunkerworld. DOE & API at a glance: This week's US inventory figure Fujairah: Familiar face returns to Bominflot Lubricants industry facing record costs for raw materials ENOC official eyes quality, best practice and marketing as key to overcoming consumer resistance to increased lubricants prices. SEAaT positive about new EU sulphur directive The latest EU Directive means that the shipping industry has options to reduce shipping emissions in a variety of ways, and ship owners can choose the most cost effective method for their fleet and trading patterns, SEAaT said. Saudi posted prices fall at all ports US refinery problems drive up crude prices After a seven-week low, crude oil gained in prices after the market was hit with rumours that US refineries were facing technical and production problems. Hong Kong: Repeated delays in cargo arrivals Hong Kong bunker traders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the perpetual delays in the dates of cargo arrivals, causing several enquiries to be held back. PSA builds extra berths to meet high growth Singapore Terminal operator PSA installed extra berths and invested in new equipments to meet the continued strong growth at the port. BP to invest $130m in clean fuels production BP to address impending regulations affecting off and onshore diesel emissions in United States with investment in new Distillate Hydrotreater unit.

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APRIL 20, 2005
ITF raises AB benchmark to US$1,550 Somali pirates hold ship and crew Norasia launches Middle East service New accounting rules "will affect shipowners"

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APRIL 20, 2005
Denmark asks India to return toxic ferry Wartsila power for Bourbon Offshore AX104 ENSCO 64 jackup declared constructive total loss

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APRIL 20, 2005
Port of Everett sets standard for new North Marina project Hanjin adding feeder service covering Arabian Sea region Port of Portland updates Internet web site New locomotives heading for Panama Canal assembly line FMC receives briefing from national port group

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States to debate Brussels' bid for single voice at IMO EUROPEAN transport ministers meeting this week are expected to discuss the controversial proposals from the European Commission which will lay down procedures designed to ensure that all 25 member nations speak with a single voice at the International Maritime Organization. Denmark calls on India to send back asbestos-lagged ferry DENMARK'S environment ministry has called for the return of an asbestos-lagged ship which it said left the Danish port of Korsor under false pretences, writes Sandra Speares. British-flagged ships given FoC label for first time ALMOST 90 British-flagged ships have been branded flag of convenience vessels, marking the first time seafarer unions have exercised such sanctions against a large chunk of a traditional shipping country's main register. Sasebo invests in boosting ship output SASEBO Heavy Industries is spending ¥5bn ($48m) to upgrade facilities and increase the annual number of ships it can build, writes Sam Chambers in Hong Kong.

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APRIL 20, 2005
Denmark alerts India to toxic ship DENMARK has alerted India about a 1954-built toxic ro-ro headed for the Alang ship-breaking yard in Gujarat Maersk refutes union charges MAERSK has strongly denied union claims that it is guilty of "horrific" labour mistreatment in Central America Chinese economy still overheated CHINA'S economy has continued to grow at a frenetic 9.5% despite efforts by the government to rein in investment Hazira LNG begins operations SHELL'S Hazira LNG terminal will become operational tomorrow when the LNG carrier Gemmata offloads at the new 2.5M tonnes per annum terminal New details on Navios deal INTERNATIONAL Shipping Enterprises has filed proxy documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission revealing new information on its take-over plans for Navios EU approves Italian subsidies THE EU Commission has approved Italy's scheme to support the Sea Motorways project through subsidies that are not classed as state aids Star dampens Dawn chorus P&O Ned strengthens Brazil service Brazilian ports creaking Murmansk 'violating regulations' Maritrans returns to US Northeast Hong Kong shrugs off PSA surge PSA completes RTG installation

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APRIL 20, 2005
Go-ahead expected for CN box port Amid soaring profits, Canadian National sees green light for new B.C. container hub, 'no problem' for rail capacity at Vancouver (left). Norasia AME links Asia and Europe Former DHS'er Loy joins consultant COAC sets meeting OOIL revenue up 24.2% China to grow 50%: DHL New Waterways chairman Boeing moves on freighter project D.C. rail hazmat ban on hold

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APRIL 20, 2005
Asian and Australasian cargo drives OOCL's revenue growth Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced today that its unaudited Q1 revenues had increased by 24.2% to US$934.9million, with a 14.4% increase in volumes. Increase in average charter period keeps market idling Stark vision sees empties 'choke' Canadian ports NZ company lands Aus box screening contract Gijon takes aim at Bilbao with diversity plan Norasia to launch Asia/Middle East Express in May DCT Gdansk construction starting April-May TCY to start Mexican operation in July Space constraints put brake on Antwerp growth Montreal Q1 volumes up K Line ship resumes after Fremantle grounding Hanjin offers free transportation for tsunami relief supplies

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APRIL 20, 2005
Manitowoc seals cement barge US shipbuilder adds to order backlog with deal for self-unloading unit from American Transport Leasing. Freddie fixes first But boxship's hire rate and status of charterer both fall short of expectations. Ship sales fuel $279m profit Teekay quarter otherwise trails 2004 result as company unveils new shares buyback programme. ABS warns on unlimited liability Somerville hits out at "unwarranted" action over Prestige, flag states and criminalisation. Grindrod empowers Gounden Black investment consortium led by Sivi Gounden takes 25% stake in South African group's tanker company. ABS rides tanker wave US classification society captures 30% of VLCC orders, 38% of suezmaxes and 26% of LNG carriers. Profits double at CSDC Hot wet and dry sectors help pump up results at the Hong Kong listed arm of China Shipping Group. ISE lays out blueprint for Navios Navios vp Robert Shaw picked as Frangou's righthand man but ceo Anthony Whitworth says goodbye. Norasia speeds up New nine-ship Europe to Asia box service misses out Med calls for faster transit times. And Verona makes four Titan Petrochemicals confirms yet another VLCC purchase, using proceeds of bond issue. Sasebo ups the stakes Multi-billion yen investment to boost capacity by 10% at Japanese shipbuilder. Greek bulker nabbed again Canadian port state control inspectors detain Kif Mif for second time in four months. Aurora set for UK return P&O cruise liner due back in Southampton after propulsion plant repairs in Germany. Western Petro nails cash for ships Geneva-based trader signs new loan to fund $350m Korean newbuild programme. Soundless joins TOP Evangelos Pistiolis' US tanker firm confirms delivery of the last in series of Latsis tanker trio. Yard workers plead for help Ukraine's deputy prime minister asked to scrap Chernomorsky sell-off over redundancies and lack of investment. MMM rights issue falls flat Investors show little interest in Malaysian shipowner's share issue leaving underwriters to carry the can. Numbers up at OOCL Intra-Asia and Australasia trades lead the way as Hong Kong owner makes stellar start in first quarter.

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APRIL 20, 2005
Koch: Carriers next in line for revised C-TPAT criteria UNCITRAL's Working Group III resumes deliberations at UN Norasia starts independent Asia/North Europe loop Hapag-Lloyd cuts back North Europe/Mediterranean to fortnightly Cargolux revenues pass $1 billion for first time Air Canada to expand passenger and cargo services to China Air Europa orders another three Boeing 737-800 airplanes Continental Airlines to start daily Houston/Colombia non-stop flights Lawmakers to tackle duration of highway spending bill, fuel surcharges Inter-Jet buys A. Burghart Shipping assets DHS lays groundwork for customs checkpoints in Canada Johanns to speak at USMEF meeting Panama Canal to get six more Mitsubishi "mules" Port of Portland attracts multi-tenant DC Waterways Council names Knoy chairman

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APRIL 20, 2005
Dangerous fire in Norwegian freighter A dangerous fire broke out in a small Norwegian freighter docked at Karmsund Maritime Services yesterday and the local fire ... Dan Sten Olsson new chairman for Swedish Shipowners Shipowner Dan Sten Olsson was today elected as new chairman of the Swedish Shipowners' Associtation. He replaces Lennart Simonsson, MD ... "Kempo" crew paid off The arrest of the Norwegian flag fishing vessel "Kempo" of 676 grt is lifted and the owner Peder Lyngstad will ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

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

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

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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