BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

18:59 GMT+2

BRIEFS

June 3, 2008

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*Shipping News* Port Klang Authority to get new GM: report Lim Thean Shiang is tipped to become the new general manager of Port Klang Authority (PKA) - replacing OC Phang, who has not been offered an extension to her contract, which runs out in June - says a report in Malaysia's Business Times. Indonesia stalls on open air freight pact Indonesia is in no rush to make good on its promise to open up to air freight services from other South-east Asian nations, an official has said. Japanese shipping stocks lead surge as outlook brightens Japan's commodity-related stocks rose after cargo rates and metal prices rebounded, boosting the earnings outlook for shipping and trading companies.

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AADA says higher oil prices prompt rate hikes Jiangsu's Dafeng Port launches feeder container line to Shanghai Deutsche Bahn to start Berlin-Beijing railway cargo service UK's Seko Synergy opens supply chain operation in Hong Kong Maersk welcomes 7,000-TEU newbuilding into fleet TNT appoints new managing director for TNT Hong Kong K+N to manage France-Algeria goods flow for Legrand Jacksonville Port growth leads to opening of new box warehouse Stonecutters Bridge ship height limit deemed 'unhelpful' by harbour expert Korean Air expands in China through code share deal with China Eastern IATA reports April's air cargo growth continues slow - except for Mideast Cathay Pacific makes big changes to cargo management team

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CMA CGM expands service coverage between Asia & S. America E. Coast with CSCL, Maruba & K Line Evergreen launches Far East-Panama service MSC adds Houston to West Coast South America loop Maersk Line to reduce reefer capacity in N. Europe-Morocco (KNSM) service Euroseas buys 16th containership, with fleet fully chartered Senator Lines doubles capacity on New Med Express Record growth for Georgia's ports XICT readies for start of IRISL service from China-Europe Panalpina upgrades IT system with SAP to ensure seamless processing SAFDAL JV to end on Oct. 31 Hapag-Lloyd sails into black! NOL moves 14 pc more boxes Jiangsu Dafeng port inaugurates container service to Busan Jamaican flag flies high in China! Foreign vessel owners resent selective ban Anchor enhances ambience of MANSA office Grapes pushing through European trade barriers Maize exports put at 30 lakh tonnes STC seeks bids for imported pulses AEZs swiftly homing in on export target DP world Chennai now in full control of CCT Security hole found in US port procedures KPT bestowed ICWAI award for cost management Zoom Developers contests Vizhinjam bidding process Logistics sector continues pouring relief into quake & cyclone-hit zones More aviation cos charting cargo operations PIB clears Kolkata airport development plan Goa clears new greenfield airport Gujarat announces plans to create logistics parks along freight corridor Fertiliser subsidy to more than double in fiscal 2008-09 Plethora of tax relief & other incentives given to encourage food processing sector Robust farm growth keeps GDP rate at 9 pc for 3rd year in row External commercial borrowings policy norms modified Minister moots zone for spices & marine products hub in Gujarat

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JUNE 2, 2008
Turkey changes Bosphorus bridge plans Culina integrates distribution operations

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JUNE 2, 2008
New suezmax pool KfW targets Greek owners ABS funds green impact research BV's new access guidelines RINA launches ILO notation

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JUNE 2, 2008
Canadian shipowbers call for end to ship import duty ENSCO orders a semi and hires Mark Burns ABS funds study at NTUA OSG in new Suezmax pool

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JUNE 2, 2008
Port of Tacoma co-hosting Small Business Vendor Fair Corps looking for input on plans for jetty rock Matson Integrated Logistics becomes SmartWay partner Port of Portland dredge tender christened W.E. IVANOFF DHL to work with UPS on US express service

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JUNE 2, 2008
Maritime Capital eyes $300m from Singapore IPO MINI-handysize operator takes advantage of dry bulk boom.

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JUNE 2, 2008
OSG pools Suezmaxes OVERSEAS Shipholding Group (OSG) and Amsterdam-based Seaarland Shipping Management have formed the new Suezmax International pool. Bilgewater damaging Iranian waters ILLEGAL discharges of bilgewater by foreign registered shipping in Iranian waters are killing corals in the Persian Gulf Sonatrach in $7Bn project ALGERIA's state-run energy group Sonatrach has short listed four international companies to fight for a massive LNG tender to launch and operate the $7Bn Gassi Touil LNG gas project Arctic five agree pact as MarAd talks THE US Maritime Administration (MarAd) will hold a meeting this week with seagoing executives to discuss interest on polar routes for ships Iran to train South African seafarers SOUTH African seafarers are being invited by Iranian maritime officials to take training courses in the country's training centres and universities Japan, Indonesia start LNG accord JAPAN and Indonesia have initiated an Economic Partnership Agreement ensuring that Indonesia keeps supplying Japan with LNG after 2011.

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JUNE 2, 2008
New rules make export e-filing official The long-awaited regulations require electronic filing of export documents, and allow data to be filed after a shipment has left the United States. Washington moving import safety inspections overseas U.S. wants to expand C-TPAT program to include exports Ga. ports in Suez alliance DHL to cut 1,800 jobs Customs Update: Checklist to avoid export penalties Shipowners want Canada to drop duty on new ships Voyack to Norfolk Southern government relations post UPS Freight extends delivery guarantee to Canada Nucor considers Mississippi River site for new plant UPS pilots support ABX/Astar pilots

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JUNE 2, 2008
NOL to make an offer for Hapag-Lloyd say reports Maersk ups freight rates on North American export cargo Geodis sale moves a step further Hong Kong's throughput could soar if it cuts costs, says study DP World becomes sole owner of Chennai Container Terminal

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JUNE 2, 2008
Ship tax assailed Canadian-flag shipowners demand end to 25% tariff on foreign-built vessels. Teekay too After reporting a 10% stake in Omega, Kayne Anderson also reports similarly sized slice of Teekay Offshore Partners. MCP seeks IPO Maritime Capital Partners is reportedly taking a stab at a Singapore stock listing. Fund into Omega A Los Angeles investment advisor that's not new to shipowner holdings reports a 10% stake. Islay charges Operator Vroon and British master of support vessel charged over deaths of three crewmen last year. Last orders? Are newbuilding cancellations likely to spell an end to bulker and tanker orders from Greeks? Softly aggressive George Gourdomichalis taking 'aggressive conservative' approach and avoiding US capital markets...or is he? Ferry re-public Pericles Panagopulos tells us why the Athens Exchange can support so many ferry owners and why other sectors stay away. US rates hiked Maersk Line pushed up cost of shipping containers from North America, blaming rising fuel costs and the falling dollar. Nikos: 'No sale' TEN chief Nikolas Tsakos promises family is not selling out while LNG fleet set to grow, not shrink. MMM selling Malaysian owner will offload at least one of its vessels after signing bareboat deal. Suezmaxes pooled Antonio Zachello's Seaarland teams with OSG to manage eight million-barrel tankers, with more newbuildings likely to join up. Credit is due Greek owners cosy up to compatriot bank Alpha at Posidonia as credit crunch concerns continue. Olsen in $15m JV Oslo-based owner takes 50% slice of WindCarriers to develop windmill installation vessels. Solvang sells Inge Steensland-led owner pockets nearly $1m in cash after scrapping 1970s built gas ship. Skuld finely tuned Norwegian club which turned in good financial performance treats members to some classical music before Posidonia. Posidonia puff Who said the Posidonia Cup was plain sailing? Wind stays away but teams come in record numbers. Ulstein double Norwegian yard wins order from Remoy Shipping for two Statoil-chartered platform supply vessels. Never again NYK pulls monthly bunker price quotes as relevance recedes. NYK goes heavy Japanese shipowner orders pair of heavy lift vessels at domestic shipbuilder for 2010 delivery. Almaz ready St Petersburg yard to begin work on new generation of Russian coastguard vessels. Importsville Exports out of the UK have largely gone unchanged since 1987, but imports are up 45%. A carrot for crews Eitzen signs up for private health-care with Bupa to cover 2,000 of its seafarers. A royal farewell QEII says goodbye to QE2 for last time at Southampton. Spill woes wiped Japanese boffins claim to have a towel capable of mopping up even the worst disasters. Exmar fixes three Belgian owner ties up a trio of LNG regassification newbuildings under construction in South Korea. DPW buys Chennai Emirates port operator takes former partners' shares to claim complete control of Indian facility. HuaHai eyes yard Chinese bulker and mining group will spend CNY 1.5bn on new shipyard in Huanggang.

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JUNE 2, 2008
Senator Lines sees positive return in 2007 Maersk rolling out BAF formula to transatlantic CTSA lines adjusting BAF, CAF Foreign shipowners react to Indian monsoon vessel ban Safmarine names second "MegaWhite" boxship DHL intends to delist Indian subsidiary Blue Dart Airbus chairman indicates desire to manufacture in India Hamburger new AirBridgeCargo EMEA region head BA World Cargo appoints Yaqoob as Bangladesh manager Regular China-Germany rail container service could begin in 3 months Census issues rule on electronic export documents USDA raises 2008 ag export forecast to 108.5 billion FTA launches policy forum AKD recruits Lauxtermann as shipping, insurance and trade partner Neutral NVO alliance adds members JNPT to spend $1.7 billion on upgrades Iraq port seeking investors for development BIS commends Singapore on transshipment export controls

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JUNE 2, 2008
Tor Hafnia in service for DFDS Tor Line DFDS Tor Line has taken the new ro/ro vessel Tor Hafnia on charter. The vessel is the second of the four Chinese built ro/ro, which are on timecharter from Norbulk Shipping of Glasgow (set up by capital from ... Remøy orders PSVs from Ulstein Remøy Shipping has ordered two PSVs (Platform Supply Vessels) of PX105, X-bow, design from Ulstein. The design type has a length of 88.8 metres and a beam of 19 metres. The vessels are classified for standby rescue for ...

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JUNE 2, 2008
Rate hike in North America Container line increases export cargo rate to counter rising costs. O.W. Bunker expands Singapore risk management team Two new assistant risk managers joining with more appointments expected soon. Changes at Petrobras bunker department Cutting emissions 'can cut costs' DNVPS consultant says ship operators who improve their environmental performance reduce their bunker consumption. Watchdogs to probe oil price rise US and UK regulators to investigate possible oil market manipulation. Global bunker market report Disruptions from fuel protest expected to ease French fishermen scaling down industrial action but other sectors may still target oil infrastructure. New member for Danish trading team Japanese shipping line 'silent' on retroactive price NYK Line says it will 'no longer make public' monthly price agreed with leading refiner. Rotterdam market softens Monday morning Switch to shipping could cut global CO2 emissions ICS chairman says shipping is the 'most carbon efficient' form of commercial transport. High bunker prices 'good for the environment' Bunker costs driving fuel-saving strategies and technology development, consultant says. Bunkering lifts profit for Sri Lankan conglomerate JKH's bunkering unit recorded 'significant increase in volumes'. Iranian port to expand bunkering facilities Local supplier is building a new oil terminal and bringing in a large bunker tanker.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

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

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

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

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

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


DATABASE

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		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

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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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