BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

October 1, 2010

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Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU ships from Samsung Heavy Slight slip noted in Shipping Confidence Survey Standard & Poor's boosts Zim's credit rating 4 grades WSC: End to US antitrust immunity risks instability ESC backs Oberstar bill to scrap US liner antitrust immunity Philadelphia-sparked ILA strike ends, NY-NJ dockers resume work MISC revamps its Halal Express, adds Shanghai and Chennai Call to accept that carbon emissions are six times higher with ships Vanguard Logistics Antwerp CFS gains upgraded hazmat licence Savannah handled 22pc more containers in August Martinair to become all-cargo carrier from 2012 Bahrain's state carrier demands officials use airline by law Evergreen faces US$5 million fine in pilot training case

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Boxship shortages by 2012 seen DIESL holds conferences of 'Captains of Logistics' in Chennai & Bangalore Jiangsu to build 4 bulk carriers for SCI MALA 2010 sees unprecedented response Maritime and logistics awards 2010 Box throughput vaults by 10 pc in April-August at Major Ports Centre rejects states' alternative GST model Core sector growth turns sluggish Major changes in tax rates unlikely Organisation & culture

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
China wants to participate in port of Odessa's development China wants to participate in the development of the port of Odessa (Ukraine), according to members of a Chinese delegation, shortly after a visit to Ukraine. China is interested i... Port of Rijeka: new terminal near Zagreb? The port of Rijeka in northern Croatia is planning a new logistics terminal near the country's capital Zagreb. Negotiations are currently in progress. The project, w... H. Essers inaugurates new pharmaceuticals warehouse in Belgium The Belgian transport and logistics group H. Essers has phased in a 21,000 sqm pharmaceuticals warehouse in the Cargovil industrial zone in Zemst, south of Mechelen (Belgium).... Bartolini augments branch office network in Italy The Italian transport and CEP service provider Bartolini has augmented its branch office network in Italy. Bartolini opened three new offices in September: a 2,200 sqm br... PT Serasi Logistics awards warehousing contract to Damco Damco has been awarded a one-year warehousing contract with PT Serasi Logistics Indonesia, part of Astra International. Under this contract, Damco will manage the full spectrum of ...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Crowley to build double hull cargo/tank barges for Alaska Salazar unveils new offshore drilling rules Stanships to pay $700,000 in pollution case Keppel FELS books semisub contracts worth $101 million Jacksonville takes delivery of fireboat STX Europe considers Singapore listing for OSV unit Nuclear power for LNG carriers?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Coast Guard analysis finds no need for Umpqua Lighthouse Boeing bumps delivery date for first 747-8 Freighter Congressman holds hearing to discuss US-flagged vessels Trade between NAFTA partners increases during month of July Genco takes delivery of new Supramax ship

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Ferrer confident of getting IMO top job Philippines candidate says he has the right qualities to lead the organisation Trio lined up for IMO top job Wanted: Machiavellian diplomat with iron fists Race to find new IMO head begins ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions Solutions to reduce greenhouse gas should be done via IMO, says International Chamber... IMO has mandate to find emissions solution VLCC earnings drop to new 2010 low in spot market Lowest voyage and time charter rates seen so far this year as tonnage oversupply hits... Gloomy fourth quarter looms for tanker sector Brokers question whether kamsarmax vessels can compete with panamaxes With kamsarmaxes typically at about 82,000 dwt, there are concerns they will be... Big ships recast dry bulk landscape

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Union rejects SeaFrance plan A UNION rejection of SeaFrance's latest recovery blueprint has again threatened the group's survival Kenya gives pirates 5 years ELEVEN Somali pirates received five-year prison sentences in a Kenyan court yesterday How US act affects shipping LEGISLATION has passed Congress that would seriously impair future marketability of remaining single-hull tankers, such as those serving the LOOP offshore terminal Valencia loses HS transhipment HAMBURG SÜD will switch its transhipment operations from Valencia to Tangiers-Med, raising fresh fears over Spain's ability to compete with Morocco over port and handling charges VLCC rates rebound by 5.4% VLCC RATES recovered today on the benchmark Saudi Arabia/Japan route Pirates target tug off Indonesia TWELVE pirates armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge off Indonesia this morning, the International Maritime Bureau reported NYK to replace slurry carrier JAPAN'S NYK will build a new 175,000dwt ironsand slurry carrier to service a 15-year contract extension with Australian controlled New Zealand Steel Mining Bankers urge consolidation Knightsbridge prices follow-on DryShips regains loan compliance Capesize sector studies yuan Marseilles warns on strike Germans seek French leave Now Fincantieri sees layoffs NATO warns: pirate risk up

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
DOT Pushes Out Passenger Rail Grants NY-NJ Port Authority Approves Auto Processor Lease Boeing to Delay 747-8 Freighter Delivery Major Forwarders Fined in Air Cargo Price Fixing Maritime Expert Cullather to Retire from Congressional Staff YRC Shares Dive on Wall Street US Rails Set Second Container Count Record NAFTA Trade Climbed 18 Percent in July OOCL Hikes Rates from Northeast Asia to Australia Balkan Nations Launch Joint Rail Cargo Service to Turkey NY-NJ Port Struggles to Clear Strike Backlog Port Nehru Truck Strike Cripples Cargo Movement Hamburg Stevedore HHLA to End Short Time Houston Steel, Container Volumes Increase GDP, Jobless Claims Improve China Airlines Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing T.S. Lines Joins China-U.S. Service

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
MS report reveals lower vessel operating costs Eurozone hit by anti-austerity protests Bitumen tanker added to pirate lair US votes for duty powers on Chinese imports Asian shippers: US antitrust immunity bill 'music to our ears'

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Moller at it again Bjorn Moller sits in the hot seat as Teekay spin-off targets nearly $122m in public offering aimed at chopping debt. Hornbeck files $250m float New York-listed offshore outfit says "strategic acquisitions" are in the crosshairs as it paves the way for period securities sales. Is speed killing your bottom line? Throttling back may have kept listed owners in the black in the third quarter, RS Platou says. Polarcus flies Bahamas flag Half of Oslo-listed seismic owner's ships bag a bargain with Bahamas flag but clock can still chop deep discounts. Keppel secures $100m payday Keppel Corporation has emerged victorious in a race to refurbish a pair of deepwater drilling rigs. GSL dodges debt bullet Ian Webber-led owner puts off $15m loan payment as it hunts for the cash to bankroll boxship newbuildings. Jo deal plugs newbuilding gap Six-ship charter with Jo Tankers has eliminated the need for Stolt-Nielsen to fill newbuilding void. Greek polluter fined in US Manager of bulker Doric Glory also handed probation term after 'magic pipe' sting in New Orleans. Eleven jailed for Safmarine attack Kenya slaps 11 Somalia pirates with five-year terms after failed hijacking of Safmarine Asia. Stolt storms in the third quarter Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led company smashes analysts' forecasts but warns sustainable tanker market recovery has not yet arrived. Vinashin ship sale continues Vietnamese government says near-bankrupt company to offload 35 vessels by year-end. STX Europe comes clean on IPO plan Europe's largest shipbuilder, STX Europe, confirms speculation its offshore and specialized vessels division will be listed in Singapore. Solstad in Nor Offshore swap Oslo-listed owner takes command of Nor Offshore following debt for equity swap deal. Fos-Lavera tanker backlog builds Twenty-nine tankers waiting outside French Med oil port as strike enters fourth day. 'It's all about BMP' EU's Buster Howes blames lack of lookouts and failure to follow best management practice for many hijackings. Piracy task enormous for navies Vast expanse of Somali pirate territory tests limited resources of navies who are "not fighting a losing battle". Russian cruiseship held over debt ITF says crew of Lyubov Orlova in Canada has not been paid for four months. SCI eyes port punt through JVs Sabyasachi Hajara-led Indian owner could include LNG terminal management in planned port splash. Stolt says settlement is close Antitrust dispute with AnimalFeeds International will soon be resolved in full, shipowner says. Hoe Leong makes tanker move Singapore offshore group takes big stake in Malaysian shipowner Semua. Owners kop new funding streams Standard Chartered launches new leasing scheme to help owners build up fleets. CSC auctions off three veterans Russian-built general cargoships going cheap as Azeri owner calls time on trio. First Steamship inches up Taiwanese bulker owner increases first half profit as costs fall. Seadrill bags another $350m John Fredriksen-backed company boosts war chest after trip to the bond market. Hamworthy builds orderbook UK LNG ship systems company adds 15% to backlog over last five months. Paragon upbeat on bulk Paragon boss says financial crisis may have saved dry bulk sector from even more turmoil. Fincantieri wields axe More jobs headed to the chopping block as Italian shipbuilding group buckles despite billion-dollar backlog. Delphin seized in France Cruiseship passengers disembark as owner claims EUR 2.4m in charter fees from Germany's Hansa Kreuzfahrten. Wilson wins $670m OSV loan South American offshore alliance finds the firepower it needs to grab a piece of Petrobras' 250-ship OSV requirement. Knightsbridge pins price on offering More acquisitions could be in the cards for John Fredriksen-led owner if investors sink their teeth into $80m stock offering. Ferry ramp collapses in Norway No injuries reported as cylinder cracks during Tomma's approach to Vikholmen. DryShips ends HSH debt drama George Economou-led owner closes in on covenant compliance as bank rubber stamps amendments to $520m loan pact. Seaspan makes tug play Washington Marine company orders four vessels from Turkey's Sanmar shipyard.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
MarAd questioned about cargo preference laws Containership operating costs fell 9% in '09 CTSA to keep Nov. currency fee at 6% Importers: China currency bill could spark trade war Longtime U.S. WWL executive named deputy CEO ILA longshoremen return to work Houston port, Asia agency sign deal Port Everglades wins clean diesel grant

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Lauritzen Kosan sells one and charters two Lauritzen Kosan is reported to have sold one of the ships in its Sekwang series to a Chinese operator and taken two Turkish newbuildings on long-term time charters State aid to lengthen L's' ferry Færgeselskabet Læsø K/S has been granted DKK 37 million in aid to lengthen the ferry Margrete Læsø. The money comes from the Governments fund to improve domestic ferry services

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Workers try to contain spill in St Lawrence River Petroleum products including bunker fuel and diesel believed to have leaked from Suncor Energy Inc. refinery. Rotterdam MGO prices gain $20 Weak demand in Hamburg. Prices firm in Fujairah, Durban NYMEX showing further gains in early trading. Russian port operator sees bunker sales grow Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port reports 20% rise in profits. MEPC reelects Chairman for 2011 Andreas Chrysostomou receives full support to continue his Chairmanship of IMO committee as it grapples with the GHG issue. Singapore fuel oil stocks at 3-week high Distillates drop to 14-week low. Experts move ahead with 'Slow Steaming Clause' BIMCO expects shipping to come under more environmental pressure. Bunker prices continue upswing at most Asian ports Supplies mostly ample at key Asian bunker ports. South China fuel oil stock up 18% on-year Onshore stocks up 10,000 mt from a fortnight ago, report says. Bunker avails to improve in Far East Russian ports Bunker prices expected to fall on improved availability, say local traders. Barging 'most fuel efficient' form of transport Barges emits fewer air pollutants compared to railroads and trucks, says American firm. New trader joins Dan-Bunkering Supporting bunkering operations from Middelfart office.

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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

		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

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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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