BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 7, 2008

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*Shipping News* Asian aframax rates may end gains Asian aframax charter rates may decline, after rising the least in four days, as the Lunar New Year holidays will slow hiring of tankers. DP World faces risks of slowing global growth DP World Ltd, the port operator that raised US$4.96 billion in November in the Middle East's biggest share sale, was rated 'equal-weight' at Morgan Stanley because of concern that slowing global growth may reduce profit.

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Snow and ice storms in north west China create havoc for Shenzhen logistics Maersk to replace 200 Danes with cheaper international crew CMA CGM to develop, operate Maltese box terminal for 65 years Shenzhen's SCT January box throughput sets new high Megastar Shipping launches Singapore-to-Batam, Indonesia service One Malaysian operator said to be bidding for India's new Kerala container terminal Croatia backs out of Japan deal for new box terminal at Rijeka Dalian Airport cargo throughput up 12pc in 2007 Vietnam Airlines signs GSA with Globe Air Cargo for Europe Philippine Airlines to start direct service to Chengdu and Chongqing

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Transworld Logistics opens expanded state-of-art warehouse at Jafza Mercator Lines draws up Rs 6,000-cr. diversification plan Emirates Shipping Line joins NIX service Kamal Nath calls for increased ties between SMEs of India & N. Ireland 38 pc rise in spices exports during April-Dec. 2007 PSA acquires 49 pc stake in ABG Kolkata Container Terminal GTI organises free medical camp & insurance programme Bengal desperately seeking short-cuts to develop deepsea port Sugar export subsidy may be scrapped February 18 meeting to monitor 7 states' progress on export zones From Pennsylvania on business: IMC meeting tomorrow

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Inova Management appoints new managing director Maersk launches new intra-Asia service A new airline for Sub-Saharan Africa Geodis boosts sales in 2007

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Somali pirates strike again DP World's UAE volumes up sharply MOL's safety blitz New green code revision

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Seadrill ups stakes in Odfjell Invest and Scorpion Bourbon extends strategic planning horizon Washington State DOT fills key ferry job

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
President's budget includes $36 million for Columbia channel work Port of Bellingham opens waterfront project information area Port of Olympia schedules annual boating/chowder event Hainan Airlines announces nonstop flights from Sea-Tac Port of Tacoma magazine now available on Internet

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Maritime supremo to represent British shipping UNPRECEDENTED move aimed at presenting a united front for British shipping. Policy shifts threaten stability of UK shipping Future of shipping IPOs at risk from volatile markets LEADING investment bankers give cautious outlook for shipping offerings this year. Sea Containers settles pension claims INSOLVENT Sea Containers reaches deal in principle with trustees of the two main pension schemes. Maersk steers steady course for expansion MAERSK Line has barely been out of the headlines as top management embarked on a major shake-up to return the ailing giant to the black. The value of shipping IT WAS heartening to hear Shipping Minister Jim Fitzpatrick refer directly to the contribution made by the shipping industry to the balance of payments

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Fresh rumours of Hapag-NOL tie-up TUI, parent group of German container line Hapag-Lloyd, is in talks with Singapore's Temasek Holding about a step-by-step merger of their shipping activities, according to a report in today's Financial Times Deutschland PRS enters dawn raids row THE Polski Register (PRS) has lashed out at IACS and suggested that the creation of the common structural rules (CSR) trangressed an EU directive Ireland to probe ferry exploitation IRELAND'S National Employment Rights Authority is to investigate claims that the crew of Irish Ferries' ferry Oscar Widle are only being paid '4 ($5.90) an hour Security patrol rescues survivors A CANADIAN warship on security patrol last weekend rescued two Pakistani seafarers, the only survivors of an original crew of seven, adrift off the coast of Oman Human smugglers to face Spanish law SPAIN has granted its courts jurisdiction over alleged crimes against foreign nationals on the high seas, allowing the prosecution of suspected migrant-smugglers Canadian shipper files Napoli suit A YEAR on from the grounding of the containership MSC Napoli, a Saskatoon shipper is taking action to seek damages for the loss of cargo Fuel probe alarms cruise investors China facing met coal squeeze? Svitzer Korsakov crew safe Rough IPO waters ahead Thome gets new MD Lower profits expected for Prisco Maasvlakte 2 funding reaches $3bn Thailand to build big LNG terminal Samsung's profits soar Maersk big winner in MarAd budget

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
China growth seen slowing in 2008 Global economic slowdown leads World Bank to cut growth forecast for Chinese economy to 9.6% percent, down from earlier forecast of 10.8%. Peters: Freight transportation in the national interest AAPA 'disappointed' with Bush security, dredging budget cuts WTO drafts see no progress on Doha accord Corps asks $4.74B budget Vancouver pact back on Ukraine moves closer to membership in WTO Rotterdam completes financing for new container hub Oberstar blasts Bush budget Hamburg Süd ship joins Asia-Australia service Ag groups oppose Congressional sugar proposal

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
DP World handles 11 million TEU at its UAE terminals Itajai Port president imprisoned World Bank sees Chinese GDP slowing Rotterdam secures Maasvlakte 2 funding Singapore launches CTS

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Trico bags $50m in credit US offshore vessel owner signs up for a revolving credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland. Todd profits jump US shipyard owner sees 17.4% boost in fiscal third-quarter earnings, even as contract volume slumps. Eye for Eagle Bulk Asset manager Oppenheimer Funds reports a 6.4% stake in Eagle Bulk Shipping stock. Spin-off spins dividend Teekay Tankers pays shareholders nearly $0.12 per share for its two weeks in 2007. Dividend out of the gate Navios spin-off Navios Maritime Partners puts out its first divided, declaring $0.175 per share. Barclays barges in Investment arm of UK bank takes a 5.2% stake in US tank-barge player Kirby Corp. Another bash for Scandlines Baltic owner needs to repair second ferry in a week after Schleswig-Holstein hits buoy foundation. Stowaway goes berserk A Turkish man is facing charges of criminal damage after threatening to set light to a boxship near the Port of Felixstowe. HHI in bulker owning JV Seoul-listed shipbuilder teams up with Grand China Logistics to form dry-cargo venture. Neste reflags aframax Finnish owner finds domestic flag more "competitive" as it moves jointly owned Stena Arctica from Sweden. Seadrill ups Scorpion stake John Fredriksen- controlled Seadrill has spent NOK 15.83m to increase its holding in Norwegian drillship rival. Union threat to Maersk Ratings say Danish giant is in breach of contract over job cuts among ex-pat seafarers in Far East. Aussies laugh off Geraldton woes Western Australian minister delivers damning put-down to those threatening to abandon port over development delays. Havila sells again Norwegian offshore owner lets 1995-built PSV go to unnamed buyer for $23m. Japan wants flag re-birth Tax breaks on offer for owners moving ships back to domestic register under draft plans. Ship blaze off Croatia Race on to save Turkey-flagged ro-ro on fire in Adriatic with all crew and passengers rescued by Greek vessel. TUI talk drags NOL down Ongoing speculation about a tie-up between Hapag-Lloyd and NOL puts Asian boxship owner's shares into reverse. Mercator digs deep Indian owner will spend $100m on three more dredgers from China this year. Western's tax woe Scottish ferry owner battling to pay '1,000 in tonnage tax rather than £1.5m on profits. WSF ferry swamped by wave Panic among passengers after US vessel goes nose-down into sea as water rushes into lower cabin. Bourbon sets out strategy French group to plough big money into expanding bulker and offshore fleets up to 2012. Minted Mitsubishi wants more Japanese shipbuilding and engineering group ups full-year profit projections after lucrative nine months. Humpuss lines up double hit Indonesian tanker owner to break out the bonds and issue extra shares to raise $100m. RCL lightens the load Regional Container Lines strengthens its balance sheet with sale and charter back of two boxships. L&T wants slice of engine action Indian shipbuilding group reportedly the latest to consider move into ship power sector. Profits jump at Jaya Shipbuilding and offshore activities lead the way at Singapore marine group as results jump 46%. Essar eyes $1bn issue Indian owner seeks shareholder backing for massive share or bond sale as it prepares name change. Koreans plan Haiphong service KMTC and STX Pan Ocean are set to start a new service between Pusan and Northern Vietnam. More dough for FOE Fred Olsen Energy manages to boost annual net income as sales increase and costs fall. Knutzen teams with Allocean Former Fred Cheng right hand man ties up with UK-based shipping-finance group in offshore venture

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Essar looking to sell $1 billion in equity CTSA adjusts bunker, currency charges BA World Cargo to add Hyderabad to Indian network British Airways' cargo volume up 16% in January Cargolux adding fourth weekly Hong Kong/Budapest flight United's system cargo ton-miles up 3.6% in January Taskforce: Budget cuts hurt Great Lakes shippers Kansas City Southern profits soar YRC Worldwide denies Yellow, Roadway merger plans Ukraine accedes to WTO Summit says court action allows it to continue normal operations Dominicans shut down border market for Haitians Former CBP officer convicted on drug charges SEKO opens new office in Puerto Rico AAPA: Not enough money for security, dredging Study pegs cost of cleaning up port pollution at $1.5 billion per year Port of Rotterdam secures another large loan for expansion Some Indian ports having trouble meeting throughput targets Reports: Greek port privatization stirs wide interest Copenhagen Malm' Port sees strong cargo volume, profit gains in 2007 New report available on China ports Popesco to head port equipment group

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Nynäs and Frederiet order bitument tanker pair Stockholm-based shipowner Frederiet has together with the oil company Nynäs ordered two 4,500-DWT bitumen carriers. The price tag is around USD 45 million. When delivered in April and July 2010 respectively, the vessels will enter long-term bare ... Superspeed I delayed for another week Color Line's Superspeed I will be delayed for another week from Aker Yards in Finland due to technical problems and will now be delivered next Thursday in time to commence sailings from Kristiansand to Hirtshals on February 28th. Superspeed II ... Stena Arctica reflagged The 117,000 DWT Aframax tanker Stena Arctica, which is jointly owned by Stena Bulk and Neste Shipping, changed from Swedish to Finnish flag on February 5. Neste Shipping also takes over the management of the vessel. The 250-metre long ...

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Crude slips after huge US inventory gain Bearish sentiment as stockpiles rise and recession fears persist. Mechanical failure caused Panama spill Decal says only a small amount of fuel oil was released into the sea. Power failure disrupts MGO production Cape Town players say product is still available. Rotterdam market soft at midday New capacity comes on stream in Fujairah Vopak Horizon Fujairah's expansion comes at a time of 'unprecedented growth in global oil trade and shipping industry.' ExxonMobil sells Yanbu cargo for February India's IOC has also sold a cargo for late-February loading. Fresh cargoes to replenish HK market next week Supplies of 180 cst tight; some barging congestion ahead of Chinese New Year holidays.

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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

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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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		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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