BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 8, 2008

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*Shipping News* ST Marine bags $20-25m ship maintenance contract SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering unit ST Marine yesterday announced that it had secured a $20 million to $25 million contract for fleet maintenance and drydocking for 15 tankers for a period of 16 months from a repeat customer beginning from September. Separately, Drydocks World (Southeast Asia) also announced the delivery of a UT780 anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel to Abu Dhabi-based ESNAAD/ADNOC group. SCI given greater financial autonomy INDIA'S Federal Ministry of Industry and Public Enterprises has granted greater financial autonomy to the state-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Shipping fuel cost soars 87% on high oil prices Rising oil prices globally have increased shipping companies' fuel cost by about 87 per cent from a year ago, Malaysia's Business Times reported, quoting Malaysia Shipowners' Association (Masa).

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APL's boxes one bright spot in 19pc NOL profit decline Beijing moves promote long-neglected garment industry One-day general strike cripples transport in South Africa CSCL removes capacity from transpacific AAC loop Container gas testing stockpiles boxes at Canada's ports Danaos profit up 16pc while transpacific growth slips 2-3pc MSC to use larger ships on Europe-South Africa service Pacific Basin Shipping first half profit surges 107pc IMO ship garbage rules take effect in Gulf, off South Africa Japan to help finance upgrade of Trans-Siberian Railway Cathay first loss in five years blamed on skyrocketing fuel United Airlines reports weaker results for July DHL Wilmington's 8,000 job losses not expected until 2009 Asian Aerospace meet expects 900 suppliers in HK September 7

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TCI shopping for ships with Rs 200 cr. in pocket UASC takes delivery & christens 6th A7 ship of 6,919-TEU capacity Coffee exports get incentives to grow Stamp duty collection made simpler HC hears case for merger of 2 national air carriers Rs 2,35,690 cr. needed for highway projects-Baalu EPCG licence holders now have to pay full duty for sale of imported capital goods in DTA US slowdown may reach India, fears Tata Ficci Task Force wants NBFCs treated on par with banks Export ban on non-Basmati rice stays till Nov. 1 Meeting with Japanese leader at IMC today

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AUGUST 7, 2008
NOL appoints new APL president Etihad Airways expanding network

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Genmar seals Arlington deal Q2 warning for NOL Chemoil's strong Q2 Stolt-Nielsen gets funds for newbuilds High rates boost Bourbon Eitzen revenues soar

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Blount makes double delivery to Puerto Rico Tax grenade rolling at American shipowners Foss creates new management positions Navy names new PEO Ships

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AUGUST 7, 2008
President gives priority status to Columbia Crossing project International Trade Commission releases Year in Trade report Change of command today for Coast Guard Sector Seattle Washington ferry ELWHA out of service for repairs Boeing predicts growth in global air cargo market

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Teekay scraps five years of 'unreliable' results RESULTS since 2003 'unreliable' due to incorrect accounting treatment of derivative transactions. Healthy dividend records for Teekay trio Cosco Corp shares plunge on Ji's shock exit SHARE price falls 12.2% on this morning following the shock exit of president Ji Hai Sheng. NOL second quarter profits fall 19% SINGAPORE-listed liner company warns of hard times ahead on main box trades as it posts $76m net profit.

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AUGUST 7, 2008
US box volume fall predicted US BOX ports can expect a 4% drop in volumes in 2008, according to the National Retail Federation and economic analyst Global Insight. Elwha ferry loses its cool A PROPULSION control cooling system failure left more than 200 passengers stranded aboard the ferry Elwha in the San Juan Islands Case closed on Top's 'nuisance' A NEW York court has confirmed the minimal settlement in the securities case against Top Ships and has openly berated the plaintiffs' position NOL braces for hard times NEPTUNE Orient Lines today reported a 19% fall in net profits for its second quarter, even though the box ship and logistics company had healthy increases in turnover and net profits over its first six months Hamburg, NOL seen as Hapag survivors THE SALE of Hapag-Lloyd has turned into a two-horse race between the maritime centres of Hamburg and Singapore Fairplay buys into Multraship GERMAN towage company Fairplay has secured a 50% shareholding in Dutch towage and salvage specialist Multraship

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Customs requires seals on all boxes Beginning Oct. 15, all U.S.-bound maritime containers must have tamper-resistant devices that meet ISO standards. No rally in sight for U.S. container volumes Lawmakers seek 10+2 pilot Warehouse operators, truckers urged to prepare for Calif. 'green' initiative European bank buys stake in Fesco i2 revenue dips Truck strike paralyzes box traffic at Cochin NOL profit falls 19 percent China Shipping to buy parent's terminal unit OOCL to start Singapore-Indonesia feeder service EU clears Delta-Northwest merger

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AUGUST 7, 2008
China ports' throughput slows CN seeking 'legal relief' to conclude proposed Chicago railway purchase Semi-trailer project to boost Port of Halifax NOL sailing into choppy waters as Q2 net profit drops 19% Cosco Corp appoints new president after the 'retirement' of Ji

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Genco crash Supramax Genco Hunter is damaged in a collision with a general cargoship in the Singapore Straits. Cash flow safe As it stock plunges, Teekay execs say restated earnings will not affect the tanker owner's cash flow. Lund in charge Ship Finance International confirms hire of Maersk Broker Singapore boss, who will be commercial director. Good bye, Oslo? Shareholders at B+H Ocean Carriers voted to apply for a de-listing from the Oslo Stock Exchange. Canadian cash Government is inviting port and terminal operators to apply for funds for shore power. Top chops five Evangelos Pistiolis rips up five more charter-back contracts which have cast a shadow over his firm since 2006. Ismar out Oslo-listed company sees its third commercial departure in a year with the exit of Jens Ismar. Tow firms unite Hamburg-based Fairplay Towage takes a 50% stake in the parent of Dutch salvor Multraship. $7m error US containership player Seaboard Corp takes a hit to second-quarter earnings after an accounting error. No guarantees Government cannot promise job security for those not taking up early retirement schemes at Malta Shipyards. Owner adds profit Teekay Corp spin-off Teekay Tankers reports a 56.8% increase in net profit as the spot market surged. Canada hears call Canadian Navy to the rescue for WFP shipments to Somalia with more permanent solution in the offing. WFP gets loading North Korea-flagged ship one of two units lined up to deliver Somali food aid under Canadian escort. Li buys again CSCL takes terminal unit from CSG in $380m move. Teekay to restate Shock admission from tanker giant that results since 2003 'should not be relied upon' due to accounting methods. Arms race Russia plans to equip merchant ships with grenade-launchers to fight off hijackers. EBRD in at Fesco European reconstruction and development bank takes small stake in Russian container line. Ferry failure Danish ro-ro hit UK dock after its auxiliary engines stopped, accident investigation reveals. Money machine Japan's Daiichi watches earnings roll in from its bulker fleet in first quarter. Dry-bulk in shade Larger offshore fleet lifts Bourbon's revenue by nearly a fifth in the first-half with bulker income struggling to keep pace. Chemoil fuelled up Clyde Bandy-led bunker firm pockets $22m in the second quarter as revenue doubles. TOO good Teekay Offshore Partners posts much-improved profit thanks to massive non-cash gain. Silver lining Citi says Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering could actually gain from cancelled newbuilding orders. Kinkai coup K Line bulker and ro-ro unit pushed up first quarter profit as revenue grows. DSME spree A mystery US owner pens $760m drillship at the South Korean yard as part of a $1.46bn double order. Black day Teekay LNG back in profit after loss-making first quarter as group prepares to restate earnings back to 2003. Cosco Corp crash Singapore shipyard group's shares fall most in four months as president Ji follows chairman Wei out of exit door. Downturn at Tokai Japanese ro-pax player forecasts bigger loss in first half, despite expected revenue growth. Soaring...for now Teekay piles on profit as suezmaxes earn big, but will second-quarter result be hit by restatement? EMS revs up Annette Malm Justad-led group sees revenue race despite poor showing from its shipmanagement division. Smit stable Profit little changed in first half but shares drop at Dutch salvage and shipping group, as heavy lift operations struggle. Tamai profit push Japanese bulker owner sees first quarter earnings jump and raises annual forecast as a result. NOL profits down Singapore liner operator warns of 'significantly more challenging' period ahead. Mitsui mauling Interim profit forecast slashed as higher steel prices push Japanese yard to first-quarter loss. RMT races ahead Rickmers Maritime Trust sees second quarter profits exceed forecasts by 53%.

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AUGUST 7, 2008
NOL profits up 45 percent despite losses in terminals division China Shipping announces takeover price of terminals business CBP issues notice for ocean container seals MarAd outlines results from bilateral maritime meetings with Vietnam U.S. helps Trinidad and Tobago with developing regional air cargo hub Ellison heads newly formed Con-way Multimodal Celadon earnings fall, but company encouraged by capacity reduction Indiana port to unveil high-powered 'green' locomotives Lawmakers ask CBP to consider 10+2 pilot China hikes export rebates on certain textiles Lam joins Trans Global as airfreight head COSCO shipbuilding unit president to be replaced

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Arlington Tankers in merger with GenMar Arlington Tankers, established and floated on the New York stock exchange in 2004 by Stena and Concordia Maritime, is to merge with General Maritime Corporation (GenMar). Shareholders in Arlington Tankers will own 27 per cent of the shares in the ... EU Commission withdraws class recognition The EU Commission has decided to withdraw its recognition of Greece's Hellenic Register of Shipping (HRS). As a consequence, new certificates issued by HRS will not be accepted, but existing certificates will continue to be valid. HRS is authorised by ... Disagreement about EU safety directive The European Commission as well as the European Parliament want standardised maritime incident investigations but several member countries say no if the investigations are not restricted to "very serious incidents" only. The Euro MP Jaromir Kohlicek, rapporteur for the directive ...

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AUGUST 7, 2008
Brazil refinery maintenance Outage for over a month but Petrobras making provisions for production cut. Global bunker market report Regulations 'should guide industry practices' IMO fuel-quality specifications 'inevitable'. Asian bunker prices weaker Prices slide, but not a steeply as mid-week falls. IBIA planning 'streamlined board' Secretary general says organisation needs to be able to 'move quickly on issues requiring consensus'. Bunker sales climb as workers end strikes French bunker suppliers saw volumes drop in Marseilles and Le Havre between April and July. New fleet allows company to expand UK company says new tankers gives it much wider range and supply capacity. Another off-spec sample reported in China High catfines found in sample from Shanghai area. Bunkering resumes in Hong Kong Operations back to normal as storm passes. O.W. Bunker outlines expansion plans CEO says player will be focusing 'much more in Asian and Mediterranean areas'. Chemoil's profit jumps to $22 million Reports healthy margins, strong sales in its 'best' quarterly results since IPO. NOL profits slide as bunker costs bite Company says 'floating bunker surcharges' softened the impact.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Modena

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

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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World Ports: map


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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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