BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

21:18 GMT+2

BRIEFS

May 14, 2007

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*Shipping News* Maersk jack-up rig set to fly Singapore flag DENMARK's Maersk group may have moved the bulk of its shipping operations to Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas but Singapore remains an important ship owning and management centre of the group with over 1.8 million gross tons of its fleet flying the Singapore flag. PSA signs deal to run Turkey's Mersin Port SINGAPORE's PSA International, the world's No 2 ports firm, and Turkish conglomerate Akfen Holding have signed an agreement to operate Turkey's Mersin Port, the firms said on Saturday. Johor ferry terminal to be tourist arrival hub THE Johor port authority, or LPJ, plans to turn Tanjung Belungkor ferry terminal into a main entry hub for Indonesian and Singaporean tourists to Malaysia.

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Hyundai Heavy wins US$976m order for 8 containerships New World Alliance, CMA CGM to start Asia-US east coast service 2007 China International Logistics Expo to be held in June HK-Guangdong JV to develop mainland supply chain management services APL to start 'market-beating' US-Suez service that cuts out Panama Hamburg Sud consolidates S California terminal operations Maersk Supply Service lands US$10m deal with INPEX Masela Cathay freight volume hit by marine competition EADS in the red for US$13.5m in Q1 after Airbus delays Continental plans early launch for nonstop New York-Mumbai service

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TNWA launches SZX service Mercator vessel on lease to Arcelor Mittal Pentagon Marine Services launches ship agency division JBS Family & AMA to hold J. B. Shah Memorial Lecture India-Korea CEPA likely by Dec.-Envoy Fieo inks MoU with Korean body WTC-Rhode Island signs cooperation pact with Indo-American Chamber Thailand, Bhutan may buy Tripura's handicraft Shivnath Rai Harnarain (India) bags Apeda award for being top rice exporter Alappuzha port: Global tender soon Well-equipped Custom House Building opened at MPSEZ Chennai co. ready with DPR to develop Kirtania port in Orissa Mormugao Port sets new loading record Rlys may allow use of goods sheds for a fee Rlys extends 10 pc freight surcharge concession to more commodities Flyington to buy 6 cargo planes from Airbus Govt denies rift over service tax waiver on exports Industrial production races into double-digit growth curve Core supporters March ahead too Govt not to extend period for export of sugar under AL scheme IMC welcomes new policy on petrochem investment zones

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MAY 11, 2007
Louis buys Opera US$46m surplus for UK Club Fredriksen companies in capesize deals Ship design "powerhouse"

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MAY 11, 2007
Somali pirates strike again $978 million box ship order Ports, ferries get DHS security grants

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MAY 11, 2007
Deicing system to expand at Portland International Airport Hamburg Sud goes with ITS for Southern California liner work Diplomatic conference eyes new rules for handling shipwrecks Ferry cooling system trouble has WSF canceling BC run April bad month for US rail freight

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MAY 11, 2007
Insurers feel the heat as major hull claims soar LARGE claims that have struck the global marine hull market in 2007 are rocketing towards the $600m mark. String of losses give marine sector cause for anxiety Japanese yards poised to up production NEWBUILDING super cycle propels shipbuilders to take steps to meet increased demand. Hapag-Lloyd suffers loss but Tui says worse is over WEAK freight rates and adverse effects of Euro-US dollar exchange sinks Hapag-Lloyd. Toxic aftershock of 9/11 starts to bite INSIDIOUS effects of asbestos are casting a pall over Manhattan workers and residents. Curse of the accountants THE need to constantly keep costs down is starting to take its toll on shipping.

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MAY 11, 2007
US service to bypass Panama Canal SINGAPORE 11 May ' An all-water container service via the Suez Canal linking Asian ports to the US east coast will be launched from July DCI seeks more dredgers DREDGING Corp of India has admitted it is having difficulty chartering enough dredgers to cover to many contracts it has won Carolina beach clean-up continues CLEAN-UP of Styrofoam packing material continues today on North Carolina beaches as debris from 21 containers lost overboard is washing ashore VLs weigh down Double Hull Tankers DOUBLE Hull Tankers, the ship-owning spin-off of OSG, saw quarterly earnings fall 38% on substantially lower VLCC rates ISS keeps up steady growth SHIP agency group ISS is nearly half way towards its target of representing 10% of ship calls, and has access to funds for further expansion CalMac bids for own routes CALMAC, the Scottish Executive-owned ferry company, has put in a bid for the Western Isles and Hebridean services it already operates US democrats endorse trade pacts Moby Dick - CORRECTION Pakistani cement exporters target India Seaway 'should target containers' Vigo yard talks resume London 'still ahead for arbitration' LMAA 'must encourage younger lawyers' Louis acquires Silja's Opera HPH looks to dispose of Westport stake EC approves intermodal subsidy

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MAY 11, 2007
NWA sets all-water East Coast service The New World Alliance, including Hyundai, MOL and APL, with CMA CGM plan to launch a new service from China to the U.S. East Coast. Port of Prince Rupert service to begin this fall Zim joins TSA Storm clips Maersk ships NWA plans U.S.-Suez service Hapag-Lloyd sinks into red Revised forecast sees flat TEUs for Tacoma TACA raises fuel charges U.S. adds labor rights, environment to trade deals LA port gets $6.56M for security Houston, Galveston ports partner on container hub

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MAY 11, 2007
Japan's shipping companies' profits squeezed Results announced by Japan's three largest liner shipping companies for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, reveal that lower freight rates and significantly higher operating costs have hit their profitability hard. NWA to start Suez Express service Hupac's intermodal traffic grows Over USD200 million awarded for US port security improvements GNSL staff defect to Ge-ex

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MAY 11, 2007
Ghandour sells on Brokers report that Japan's MOL has paid $137.5m for a VLCC ordered by Ghassan Ghandour at Daewoo. 'Shape up or we ship out!' Japanese threats bring calls to give the Panama flag more autonomy on the model of the Panama Canal Authority. Panamax puzzler Brokers say Sea Justice has paid $55.6m for a panamax bulker -- two months after selling two such ships for well below that. Eitzen sells chem tanker Axel Eitzen-led Eitzen Chemical has reportedly sold a 20-year-old coated tanker for $18.5m. Excel finds gold in old bulker Sale of 23-year-old vessel yields $6m book profit for Panayiotides' listed vehicle. More gas for Harry Greek owner Stealthgas, led by Harry Vafias, has bought an LPG quartet in a deal worth $38m. Eckero goes higher Finnish ferry line ups takeover offer for compatriot Birka, but not by much. DHT profits fall 40% OSG spinoff loses 6% off share price after lower rates hit earnings. Derivative desire Greek shipowners Lou Kollakis and Vasilis Bacolitsas want more than just hull and P&I cover from their insurers. Scandinavian shake-up Wallenius and Wilhelmsen are to merge their insurance programmes TradeWinds conference is told. Order in jeopardy South African yard says plans for new box terminal placing question mark over deal for 15 supply ships. Bourbon bigger again French bulker and offshore vessel owner builds first quarter revenues in strong markets. Teekay takeovers Acquisitions pose a challenge but also offer opportunities, tanker insurance chief Dev Hildebrand tells TradeWinds conference. Inui pulls it off Japanese bulk owner beats its own ambitious forecasts for 2006. Somali pirates strike again Gunmen seize UAE-owned cargoship 10 miles north of Mogadishu. Prosafe dragged down Norwegian offshore owner sees first-quarter profit halved as costs and interest expenses grow. Germans ink Chinese quartet Shanghai Shipyard grabs $230m order for four containerships from KG firms Lloyd Fonds and Thomas Schulte. Meiji adrift Diversified Japanese owner loses two-thirds of profit in the latest financial year. MISC edges up earnings Malaysian tanker and LNG giant boosted by ship sales in year to 31 March. Taiheiyo turns it on Improved annual profit for Japanese tanker and bulker owner, but current year prospects are gloomy. TUI not smiling German tourism group and Hapag-Lloyd parent sees first-quarter loss grow as freight rates dry up. Braemar broadens outlook UK broker to drop Seascope part of its name as shipping services add more profit to annual result. FOP puts out feelers Fred Olsen's FPSO arm signs new business deal with Marubeni of Japan. Labroy laps it up Higher value projects from the offshore newbuilding boom are helping Singapore shipbuilder. Louis replaces Sea Diamond Greek operator snaps up Sea Containers cruiseship following sinking of its vessel off Santorini.

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MAY 11, 2007
Hapag-Lloyd posts underlying 1st quarter loss, says better times ahead New World linking Far East/U.S. East Coast with Panama, Suez services Hamburg Sud consolidates Southern California calls at Long Beach Sea Star plans bunker charge increase Continental's Boisen new TIACA chairman New LAX head named FEC chief stresses investor prospects AgTC: Lowenthal bill "one-size-fits-all" approach unfair on ag shippers Bush administration, Democratic lawmakers reach trade deal compromise Congress urged to maintain policy of in-kind food aid donations RAND creates industry-guided supply chain think tank T-Mobile renews U.K. contract with Kuehne + Nagel SEKO opens Dubai office Agreement reached on transfer of Staten Island terminal Mega-shipyards planned in India by 2010 Coal shipping rates rise on port congestion in Australia and Brazil U.S. House bill covers Florida port IDs

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MAY 11, 2007
Louis acquires former Baltic cruiser The Cyprus based Louis plc has acquired the cruise vessel Opera (ex Silja Opera) from Sea Containers Ltd for USD ... Fake pilot station in Nigeria The international shipping organisation BIMCO warn shipowners to be aware of fake pilot stations in Nigeria. A vessel waiting off ... AFP in Indian FPSO deal worth USD 750 million Aker Floating Production (AFP) has struck a USD 750 million deal to deploy the FPSO Aker Smart 1 with Reliance ...

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MAY 11, 2007
Shore power meeting to consider new California rules Agenda covering draft regulations and cost effectiveness as agency pushing ahead with new rules. Santos avails situation updated Supply situation easing but prices firming against regional trend. UK aims for effective SECA enforcement Regulation only expected in time for IMO, as opposed to EU deadline for second SECA Russian oil shipments via Estonia down by a third Exports likely to remain limited in May and June but 'main schedule' being cleared. Higher bunker sales boost Chemoil earnings Chemoil's Q1 profits rise 25% on improved efficiency and almost 20% rise in bunker sales. Supplies strained in S Korea Bunker prices to continue firm until next week, traders say. New bunker and storage terminal for Suez Canal Major new supply operation could see Port Said volumes increase six-fold. Soft prices fail to stimulate buying interest Japanese bunker prices expected to dip further.

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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

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World Ports: map


DATABASE

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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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