BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 4, 2009

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*Shipping News* Mid-east VLCC surplus remains: survey A surplus of supertankers competing to deliver two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude was unchanged after a week in which oil companies hired more than half the ships that they will need for this month. Vital US oil port exposed to hurricanes The booming oil hub called Port Fourchon, a nerve centre in the nation's oil supply chain, is turning into a sitting duck for hurricanes as the beach that protects it from the Gulf of Mexico washes away. High shipping costs see rethink on UAE palm oil hub High costs to re-export the commodity have moved traders to rethink a strategy to develop the United Arab Emirates into a trading hub for Malaysian palm oil. Hawaii imposes fines for coral reef damage Ship to the rescue Scramble to contain oil spill off Norway

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Beibu Gulf port throughput up 14.4 pc in first half CTSA to cut currency adjustment factor to 1pc from September 1 Walmart names CMA CGM ocean carrier of year DP World's first half container volumes down 10pc Fujian half-year foreign trade value drops 16.5pc Tangshan port's container volume fell 24pc in first half Antwerp's Scheldt dredging halted by Dutch eco concerns Dar es Saalam drops box transfer fees for shippers after review Shenzhen's first half- logistics sector value-rose 5.7pc Schenker Korea distributor for semiconductor industry Canadian Pacific quarterly profit up 2pc after asset sale Russian Railways cargo loadings down 13.9pc IMO green committee moves against carbon emissions from ships IATA gloomy after June's air cargo and passenger slump British Airways Cargo quarterly revenue off 28.1pc China Post expands time-definite EMS service to Europe El Al won't let rival Arkia Israel Airlines use its cargo x-ray gear United Parcel Service opens US$6.5 million Witchita cargo base

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Economic recovery round the corner, FFFAI chief tells UNESCAP meet IMU to open campus near Cochin Port to groom mariners MSC to implement rate restoration from Sept. 1 NYK Lines's unique solar-powered car carrier makes maiden call at Long Beach Capt. Vijay Gopal elected President of VCLA MILS emerges Malaysia's Logistics Provider of Year Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM & Hapag-Lloyd to launch new common service between EC South America & North Europe UASC resurrects two-loop Far East-North European service Maersk Line to effect GRI in transatlantic trade from Sept. 1 Hapag-Lloyd & OOCL cooperating with in North Atlantic service from July 30 Coscon to levy Aqaba congestion charge Maersk Line, Hyundai & APL sign slot swap pact for Mobile CT in Alabama DHL starts Malaysia-US-China LCL ocean freight service Zim to call at Da Chan Bay Terminal One Salford port to house major intermodal hub Matson's profitable again after layoffs, fleet optimisation That sinking feeling... Russia not to ban Indian seafood Dumping duty imposed on carbon black imports Portmen's wage talks to be held at JNPT on Aug. 12-13 S. S. Hussain elected IPA Chairman Strike affects cargo handling operations at New Mangalore Port Govt means business on roads development-Nath CPI for industrial workers up by 9.3 pc in June '09 June figures show no let-up in plunging exports Adani Enterprises posts robust 36 pc Q1 growth in PAT CM to open infra summit today Europe's economic sky begins to clear

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AUGUST 2, 2009
Lufthansa gets go-ahead for AUA takeover After weeks of negotiations, the European Union's antitrust chief, Neelie Kroes, said on 31 July that she will clear Lufthansa's bid for Austrian Airlines. She announced the news a... Jubilee Airbus goes to Thai Airways The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered its 1,000 th aircraft from the A330/A340 family. The latest A330-300 was handed to Thai Airways International, bringing Tha...

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Malaysian tug freed Storm claims freighter, grounds bulker Another big Panama Canal project up for bids TT Club's new windstorm guide

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Fincantieri books two more naval export orders NYC Mayor explains how Recovery Act ferry funds will be used Former Lautenberg staffer named Deputy Maritime Administrator

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Port of Seattle program cuts sulfur dioxide emissions Trade between NAFTA partners drops sharply during May President taps Matsuda as MarAd deputy administrator Panama Canal Authority calling for project proposals Hanjin Shipping plans rate increases, fuel charge

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Zim saved by $350m lifeline ISRAELI boxline set to get cash injection from its parent company, Israel Corp. Trade credit woes hit Zim fuel supply Hansa Stavanger is released THE German boxship held by Somali pirates since April, has been released. Pirates may be dragging out ransom negotiations PIRATES could be deliberately protracting negotiations in the hope of getting more cash. Banks shun smaller Chinese shipyards CHINESE banks still cautious of financing small-to medium-sized shipbuilders over fears of high default risks. Visa row hits US Gulf lightering firms COMPANIES meet US immigration officials as dispute over 29-day limit escalates

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Gulf lightering 'up in arms' CUSTOMS & Border Protection in Texas has ruled that many shore passes for foreign lightering crew are now illegal Zim to win $350M cash boost ZIM Integrated Shipping Services told Fairplay today it is to receive a $350M cash injection from parent company Israel Corp Lightering crews in crossfire FOREIGN crew have been stranded aboard Gulf of Mexico lightering tankers and face US visa cancellations during crew changes, the West Gulf Maritime Association has warned Great Eastern profits fall 55% GREAT Eastern Shipping has reported a 55% drop in operating profits for the first quarter ending 30 June, which was mostly caused by lower freight earnings on all segments Hapag quickens cost-cutting pace HAPAG-Lloyd has ramped up its cost-cutting plan for this year from €400M ($571M) to €560M

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Diesel Climbs 2.2 Cents to $2.55 per Gallon Evergreen, ILA at Impasse Virginia International Terminals Cuts 90 Jobs INTTRA Launches Upgraded Online Booking Tool Maersk Names Head of Group Strategy Office Freight Index Slips 0.5 Percent Manufacturing Index Jumps 4.1 Points Agility Opens Malaysian Hub Short Lines Make Steady Traffic Gains ANA Puts Quarter Loss at $307 Million Scandinavian Trucker Posts Drop in Profit Industrial Price Index Up for Second Week in a Row Israel Corp. to Give Zim $350 Million Boost British Airways Lost $175 Million

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Kiel-Canal transits down a third Equipment shortage prompts MSC imbalance surcharge 'The Box' unemployed Zim swallows another USD350 million OCUPA gets post-panamax capability

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Boxship freed Pirates release the German-controlled Hansa Stavanger after receiving ransom payment. Bank gets three Tokyo Star Bank reaches deal to foreclose on an Eastwind Maritime bulker and two containerships. Chilean scraps Car carrier owned by Chile's CCNI reportedly sent to Bangladeshi breakers for $3.75m. Master charged Bulk carrier captain could be jailed over delay in abandoning grounded vessel. Attack off Nigeria Two crew members injured as bandits open fire on Turkish bulker off Port Harcourt. 'Steady demand' Profits improve at dive-support and pipelay vessel owner Cal Dive International as offshore construction keeps fleet busy. Strong start Indian tanker and bulker owner Mercator Lines pushes up profit in first quarter. Relegation looms Rem Offshore could be ejected from the Oslo Stock Exchange onto the Oslo Axess due to double rule breach. Bulker frenzy Some 113 bulkers traded in July as China continues to mop up second hand tonnage, Greek broker says. Yard chases bank Sembcorp unit Jurong Shipyard is after Societe General for nearly $200m as rouge trading case resurfaces. Volume dips Caribbean liner player Tropical Shipping sees operating income drop by 56% as the economy hurts volume. Nasty for Neste Finnish tanker owner says rates for crude and products vessels will stay low throughout 2009. Penalty denied Appeal court rules against a George Economou company bid to impose penal freight rate for late redelivery of panamax bulker. Ransom paid Hansa Stavanger release nears as pirates receive $2.7m ransom payment, reports say. Ocean of red Losses mount at Croatian bulker owner in first six months as revenues fall away. No bulk bounce Cosco Corp's profit falls 70% in second quarter amid warning dry-cargo earnings will remain under pressure for the rest of 2009. Russian row Gazprom and Scorpion Offshore in dispute over unpaid charter fees. Fish farce India's port of Mormugao worried that security concerns over fishing boats will deter international cargoships. Langeland found Norwegian ship which sank in storm off Sweden located, no sign of six lost crew. Profit plunge Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba sees first-half earnings eroded as costs rise in tough markets. PGS axing again Jon Erik Reinhardsen's Petroleum Geo-Services ready to kill off a second newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano after WesternGeco pulls charter. Lau launch Fiji island buying $1m ferry from New Zealand to resume regular cargo and passenger service. Crewman missing New Zealand authorities investigate as Burmese seafarer reported missing from Eastwind reefer. Cash for Topaz Offshore owner nets post delivery loan for two vessels operating off Qatar. SCI seeks ships Indian state owner ready to buy four or five bulkers to launch joint venture with Steel Authority of India. Star tie-up Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit agrees another COA with Vale as Star Alpha heads for the door. Otto out Singapore shipbuilder scraps plan to found new yard in China due to lack of land. Bangladesh boost Scrap prices still strong for tankers, while ex Hoegh Galleon LNG carrier sold into India. Masindra 7 free Malaysian tug with 11 crew held since mid December released by Somali pirates. Aban rises Indian offshore owner sees annual net profit balloon as sales and other income soar. IHI on the up Japanese shipbuilder boosted by boilers in first quarter despite revenue fall. Cape refloated Damage assessment due on Hong Kong bulker that grounded off South Africa. Cash injection Zim parent Israel Corp says it is to inject funds of about $350m into troubled liner operator. KG cash crisis Around 20 shipping funds have gone to the wall with hundreds more expected to seek extra capital.

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Israel Corp. to Zim's rescue again International Shipholding renegotiates charters Matsuda named deputy maritime administrator Air India cancels order, Indian airlines avoid shutdown Schief heads ANS operations Agility opens logistics hub near Kuala Lumpur BDP buys U.K. forwarder Congresswoman introduces two port-related bills China port throughput down 11% in first half Panama seeks bids on second-largest contract

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Norwegian investigation of coaster sinking in Swedish water The Norwegian coaster Langeland that sank in heavy weather conditions on Friday in the Koster Fjord on the Swedish West Coast has been found on a depth of around 100 Four Grimaldi vessels to leave the Swedish flag Shipgaz has learnt that the Italian shipowner Grimaldi has decided to re-flag four ro-ro carriers from the Swedish flag to the Gibraltar flag during 2009. The vessels are Concordia Maritime puts British flag on sole Swedish flagged tanker Concordia Maritime has re-flagged the 65,200 DWT Stena Primorsk, built 2006 and its only Swedish flagged tanker to British flag. 'The reason is that we have not been able Tärntank moves to Denmark The Swedish tanker owner/operator Tärntank has moved its headquarters to Skagen, the reason being better terms for shipping activities in Denmark. 'It is regrettable, but we have to look Odense delivers bulk carrier Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the first of six capesize bulk carriers for the Greek owner Carras Hellas. It was the first dry bulk delivery from the Danish shipyard in New orders to Sietas in Hamburg The German heavy lift operator Schiffsfahrtskontor Altes Land (SAL) has signed up with the Hamburg shipbuilder J. J. Sietas for another two heavy 12,500 DWT lift carriers. The vessels will

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AUGUST 3, 2009
Cost benefits of nuclear powered vessels Nuclear ship '$40 million a year cheaper even with bunker fuel at $500 a tonne'. Bunker prices escalate in North Europe Market activity quiet as buyers waiting for lower numbers. Seattle achieves big cuts in sulphur emissions 35% of ships making frequent calls at the port have participated in voluntary low-sulphur fuel scheme. New oil terminal will open 'next year' Tangier Med project prepares to expand. Norway: Bunker spill clean-up continues Conflicting reports on how much fuel oil escaped, owner says remaining fuel will be removed. External: Global Risk Management Bunker prices soar higher Expensive bunker fuel keep buyers away on Monday. O.W. Bunker ventures into Sweden Launches physical operations in Swedish ports, says it 'will continue to focus on growth'. Bunker tanker detained in Hong Kong Brightoil's bunker tanker held by local authorities over 'debt issues'. Another joint service by Evergreen and COSCO Leading Chinese and Taiwanese liners in partnerships to cope with 'soaring' bunker prices. $350 million infusion for Zim Parent company plans recovery program for the troubled shipping company. August fuel oil cargo volumes inch up from July Asia to receive 3.3-3.4 million mt of fuel oil cargoes this month, similar inflows expected for September. Upstream earnings cut Chevron net profit by 71% CEO says the major's US downstream business operated at a loss. Boat spills diesel fuel into harbour Owner responsible for clean-up cost.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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

››› Meetings File

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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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