BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

21:17 GMT+2

BRIEFS

May 8, 2008

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*Shipping News* STX Pan Ocean's Q1 profit soars to US$285m STX Pan Ocean Co, South Korea's largest bulk shipping line, said that first-quarter profit surged almost five-fold as demand for transporting raw materials to China allowed it to boost prices. Shell hires tankers to ship jet fuel to UK Royal Dutch Shell plc, Europe's biggest oil company, has hired two tankers to transport 140,000 tonnes of jet fuel from Asia to the UK after a strike at a refinery in Scotland cut supplies. TUI cuts operation losses on shipping activity The biggest European travel company TUI yesterday said it had slashed an operating loss during the first quarter with a strong performance from its shipping operations. Airships for Subic Bay Freeport

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TUI's embattled Frenzel tells restive shareholders Hapag Lloyd sale is only way Bridge height to limit size of ships calling at Hong Kong Cosco quits, but Evergreen sticks with Asia Mexico Panama service Ningbo Bonded Logistics Zone reduces time and costs for re-imports PTP and MISC sign deal to form JV at Malaysian box port DP World's Jebel Ali to absorb all Port Rashid's cargo trade Sinotrans Container Lines celebrates decennial in Japan Aeko Kula names chief operating officer of Aloha Air Cargo Qantas sets up Perth base for 80 pilots to serve Western Australia Brunei to promote air, sea freight growth through policy initiatives

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Silver lining spotted for shipping lines Greatship orders 2 construction support vessels Licences of 6 global ship classifying firms revoked Tata Power poised to charter & acquire ships West Asia maritime charters 2 Handymaxes from Mitsubishi Corp Tolani Maritime Instt. charts new course from July Indonesia still stumbling block to FTA with Asean-Nath US review of anti-dumping duty on shrimp imports enters 3rd round Demand boosts oilmeal exports 4 luminaries get berth on MbPT Board JNPT's Maurya anchors at Geetapuram Port Services DHL seeks space in Jet Airways for cargo Gati off to flying start with AI tie-up CIL & Railways form task force to monitor coal transport BCHAA unveils general management training/lecture programme State govts agree to cut CST by 1 pc Courts may decide Goa SEZs' future NCAER more optimistic than RBI & govt!

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MAY 7, 2008
BLS: Tromp stepping down APL launches Asia-Australia service loops ANA freight division doing well UK: Allco sells European rail business BLG Logistics posts record results for 2007

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MAY 7, 2008
Cosco ship, "arms still onboard" Strong Q1 for Wilh. Wilhelmsen Aker Yards profit down GL sales up 16%

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MAY 7, 2008
Austal USA gains key security clearance Atlantic Marine lays keel for first AHL tanker Pride International to sell its platform rigs Ezra orders two OSV newbuilds Arms ship leaves Angola without unloading weapons

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MAY 7, 2008
New phase of Bellingham project moves ahead with lease approvals TOP Ships takes delivery of drybulk vessel ASTRALE Port of Olympia reminds public that boating/chowder event cancelled Port of Tacoma set to host Northwest Intermodal Conference APL adding new loops serving Asia/Australia trades

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MAY 7, 2008
Tui management slammed over 'strategic U-turn' GLOVES come off at AGM as John Fredriksen's right hand man Tor Olav Troim blames Tui managers for sluggish financial performance. Tui moves to fend off Fredriksen bid Fears mount over refund guarantees at Korean yards PROBLEMS in securing shipbuilding refund guarantees could now become a major issue for new South Korean and Chinese yards Clarkson contacted by FSA SHIPBROKER and UK Financial Services Authority exchange correspondence over alleged delay in reporting $71m Russian claim.

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MAY 7, 2008
Battle over Hapag future escalates TUI chief executive Michael Frenzel is facing a major challenge after a clash with shareholders today over the group's exit strategy for Hapag Lloyd. More MARAD defaults on horizon? AMBASSADORS International could potentially default on two US Maritime Administration (MARAD) Title XI loans if it cannot find buyers for its Majestic America Line assets US river fleet on the block AMBASSADORS International hopes for an orderly but swift sale of the seven vessels of its troubled Majestic America Line, a brand that dominates the US river cruise sector US bearish on tanker imports THE US oil demand forecast has been cut in light of "the economic slowdown and high petroleum prices", while a much sharper drop is foreseen on the LNG front 'No bribery' says Hanjin probe THE TASK force investigating the bribery-extortion claim and counter-claim in the Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction shipyard project in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, has found no evidence that bribery and extortion took place SNRH still victim of politics THE French offshoot of a Dutch towage company can finally start working in Le Havre after winning the eighth lawsuit in a row trying to stop it Work on HHI shipyard starts THE GROUND BREAKING of Hyundai Heavy Industries' Gunsan shipyard started today.

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MAY 7, 2008
Weak peak container traffic forecast Cash-strapped consumers, cautious retailers and record oil prices likely to drive down box volumes at major U.S. import gateways. Battle over Hapag-Lloyd at shareholders' meeting Jones Act probe to include Alaska, Hawaii, Guam Congressman: Pump $1.5 trillion into infrastructure Feds seek more time in ILA RICO case Customs Update: Travel and laptop computer searches ICL joins WSC Bush boosts Panama FTA Maersk changes EC S. America-Europe service W. Wilhelmsen profit drops Fuel helps Pacer net

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MAY 7, 2008
NCC boxes surge 22% on 2007 Wan Hai sinks into the red in Q1 Cape Town plan on target Yang Ming Q1 2008 profit back to black APL uses CASPER technology

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MAY 7, 2008
Aker wins rate cut Top shipbuilder secures premium reduction despite needing cover for world's most costly vessels. Argentina talks break down Farmers strikes that put the brakes on Argentine grain exports, and put pressure on dry-bulk rates, are "imminent". Scary scenario Human error related claims are rising at an unprecedented rate warns Arne Birkeland. American Club in surplus Joe Hughes reveals he will have good news come the annual meeting in June. Eagle to soar in 2009 After latest big fixture pushes stock near its all-time high, analysts boost profits estimates for Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk Shipping. Teekay Offshore to float Teekay Corp offshoot files a shelf registration to gradually issues up to $750m in shares. Marine hat trick Singapore underwriters add Pertamina and PT Arpeni gains to the Evergreen success. Log-In in dry-bulk deal Brazilian coastal shipping player to book two bulkers to haul 12 million tonnes of bauxite ore for 20 years. Row at TUI meeting Reports indicate the shareholders meeting at TUI turned contentious as Fredriksen's right-hand man criticised management. Majestic's loss shrinks Operating results for Ambassadors International's cruise line improve by 6.9%, and Windstar Cruise Line adds $19.4m. Eagle charter lifts shares New York bulker owner grabs a one-year deal at a higher rate for the supramax Kittiwake, and the company's stock jumps. Mona Lisa evacuated Passengers taken ashore from cruise ship stranded off Latvia after Monday's salvage effort fails. Finance costs hold back Finnlines Non-operating expenses push down first quarter profit at Finnish ro-ro owner, but freight and passenger volumes up. Barge player at top of range After giving warnings of EPS in the 'low single digits', American Commercial Lines posts $0.05 in per share earnings. BV boosted by newbuildings Class society's marine division helps swell overall revenues by nearly a fifth. Greatship back at Colombo Indian owner bags a brace of offshore vessels at Sri Lankan shipyard. Full ahead for GL German class society builds 2007 revenue and hopes for more growth this year. Fredriksen ups the ante TUI's number one shareholder ready to snap up 10% stake of nearest rival Alexei Mordashov ahead of crucial vote. Arms ship leaves Luanda ITF says Cosco cargoship did not unload weapons intended for Zimbabwe, and has taken on more fuel. Mixed bag hurts Odfjell outlook Norwegian shipowner's full-year forecast is lowered by over $0.50 per share after profits halved in the first quarter. SembCorp keeps costs down Singapore yard group manages to boost first-quarter profit as costs fall further than revenues. STX Pan Ocean posts record Korean bulker giant posts huge first quarter gain on the back of Chinese demand. Ezra at the double Singapore owner orders two anchor-handlers at domestic yards for delivery in 2009, 2011. Dehn: lock-in bunker costs now OW Bunker's risk management chief urges suffering owners to take control of rising fuel prices. Deep Sea goes long Oslo-listed offshore owner fixes four units on period deals to reduce exposure to stormy North Sea spot market. Greek blows whistle on whistleblowers Technomar hits out at crew saying "strained relationship" with engineer led to allegations of pollution from MSC-chartered ship. Lloyd Fonds in the red Lack of products leads to drop in placed equity and loss in first quarter but German fund manager remains bullish on year ahead. Strong start for Wilhelmsen Operating profits rise 12% on higher cargo volumes and greater demand for maritime services. Frenzel favours sale TUI chief believes swift disposal of Hapag-Lloyd is best option, as container line's first quarter profit rises. Braemar broking booming UK shipbroker boosts annual earnings as sale and purchase and chartering volumes increase in good markets. Red ink for Aker Oslo-listed shipyard group's first quarter losses reach $8.08m despite improved showing from its offshore division. Blaze hits Russian yard Major fire destoys part of assembly plant at Zvezdochka facility in Arkhangelsk. Stena exercises options Swedish owner extends charters of panamax and product tankers from US-listed spin-off Arlington. Mercator sees profits surge Fleet expansion plus buoyant freight rate environment help to boost results at Indian spin-off. Sinwa inks barge deal Singapore marine supply company to build 300 man accommodation unit at Malaysian shipbuilder.

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MAY 7, 2008
Koch joins McCain campaign TUI reports improved shipping result Wilh. Wilhelmsen's 1st-quarter operating profit up 12% Barge line posts profit despite weather, oil and steel prices Germanischer Lloyd revenue up 16% in 2007 Con-way to fight OSHA penalty Construction on Asia's largest container rail station to start WFP ramps up aid shipments to cyclone-shattered Myanmar ITC report: sub-Saharan Africa sees boost in 9 export industries Pacer net income up 83% Bangladesh joins those banning rice exports Damco joins ocean freight forwarders elite FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications

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MAY 7, 2008
DFDS sells four trampships DFDS Group has sold its four tramp vessels from DFDS Lisco in Klaipeda. The four ships have been for sale since the autumn, when it was decided that tramping no longer should be part of the DFDS strategy. The four ... Norwegian campaign to ban the use of fast rescue boats at sea A campaign conducted by Norsk Sjøffisersforbund for having a ban on transfer of personnel at sea with fast rescue boat will not have any effect on Esvagt, the Danish standby ship operator. "We are very much aware of the development ... Norden calls for extra ordinary general assembly Dampskibsselskabet "NORDEN" has called for an extraordinary general assembly on May 28, 2008, to seek confirmation for a number of changes in the company. One of them is the change of name from Dampskibsselskabet "NORDEN" to Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN. The old ...

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MAY 7, 2008
US crude stocks up more than expected Markets surprised but crude prices still closing firmer. No contaminants guarantees 'impossible' to provide Leading industry source talks of 'no contaminants' panic in the ship owing community. Bunker market report from Praxis Russia fuel oil exports down more than 70% Duties and refinery maintenance slash export volumes. Sharp profit drop for Odfjell's tanker segment Bank cuts 2008 forecast for company shares as bunker price gains cancel out improved rates. BAF agreements boost first quarter results Wilh. Wilhelmsen expects year-on-year profits to climb. Rotterdam bunker market firm New trader at StatoilHydro Goldman Sachs forecasts oil at $150-$200 Rising demand and slowing supply growth likely to support high crude oil prices. Malaysia shuts down floating fuel station Subsidised diesel was sold 'illegally'. Bunker surcharges boost liner's revenue Singapore-listed carrier reports a 46% increase in Q1 2008 after-tax profit.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Modena

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

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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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