BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

October 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* Greek firms to get funding to buy China-made ships China's Premier Wen Jiabao has announced the creation of a US$5 billion fund to help finance the purchase of Chinese ships by Greek shipping companies. IMO fails to strike deal on carbon emission cuts The International Maritime Organization (IMO) failed to reach agreement on proposals to cut carbon emissions from new ships, delegates said on Friday, adding that further talks would be held in March. Brazil eases curbs on express imports Brazil plans to publish regulations this week to make it easier for companies and consumers to import goods by express shipment, said Otacilio Dantas Cartaxo, who runs the Federal Tax Service.

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US fines 6 global forwarders US$50 million for price fixing OOCL hikes rates US$250/TEU from northeast Asia to Australia Chittagong clogging 'disaster - only five moves an hour' Boxes stuck in India's Nhava Sheva as truck strike continues New cranes helps Jeddah up capacity to 2 million TEU Advance e-filings needed to land cargo in EU from January FedEx ups LTL rate less-than-expected 3.9pc in November British truckers blast proposed EU four-metre height limit Jetstar Asia to add direct flight services to China Air France-KLM face record cartel fines of US$673 million Air capacity struggles to meet needs of India boom

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Arshiya International receives 2 prestigious awards CMA CGM Mozart makes grand entry into APM Terminals Pipavav Maheshwari Handling sets 2 coal discharge records! Mala proved to be Gala Affair! Only 128 boxships idled in Sept.-Report Plea to merge CIWTC with Inland Waterways President Pratibha Patil inaugurates SCI's Golden Jubilee celebrations Revert to EDI 1.0 version, Kandla CHAA urges CBEC SCI awaiting CCEA nod to issue FPO Over 50 pc of spices export target achieved in 5 months L. Radhakrishnan takes the wheel at JNPT MPSEZ plays a whole new ball game All capital cities in North-East to be rail-linked by 2016 GDL wins tender for prime plot in Vallarpadam to develop CFS Rlys' private line model catches small ports' fancy ADB loan for coastal protection ADB projects 8.5 pc GDP growth in 2010-11 Cotton export freeze cheers CITI Cotton export limit may be raised India ranks 5th in attracting real estate investments Pawar: Decision on sugar export after Diwali Rajiv Kumar named Ficci D-G Sushil Goenka is new SEAI President US anti-outsourcing Bill blocked

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Gottwald reinforces its position in South Korea Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald), a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, recently secured two orders for the delivery of three mobile harbour cranes to South Korea. The equ... Staci establishes joint venture in Italy The French logistics company Staci recently gained a foothold in the Italian market by establishing a joint venture with its partner DPV, a Turin-based marketing firm. The JV, whic... Kerry Logistics achieves HKQAA wine storage management systems certificate Kerry Logistics has received the Wine Storage Management Systems Certificate from the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) ' a quality award for our excellence in wine storag... Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg now open Kühne Logistics University (KLU), a newly-established, state-recognised university for logistics and company management, recently opened for teaching purposes. In the presence... HHLA ends short-time work The Germany company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), which introduced short-time work on 1 July 2009, will end it on 1 November 2010, due to the continuing positive developm... Port of Koper: handsome H/2010 profit of EUR 16.2 million The port of Koper (Slovenia) reported that its H1/2010 profit amounted to EUR 16.2 million, a 68% increase compared to the same period in 2009. Business revenues, amounting to EUR ...

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Feds sue diesel manufacturer and NASSCO Donjon hires Konzel as VP of Operations and Engineering U.S. Caribbean ECA on MEPC agenda ABS's Kirsi Tikka Crowley to build double hull cargo/tank barges for Alaska

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Newport Port Commission receives uddate on current projects US rail carload totals continue to break records Diana Shipping buying Post-Panamax bulk vessel Crowley orders pair of double-hulled barges NYK extends contract for transport of ironsand

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Widdows in warning to US lawmakers Letter to Congressman Oberstar says proposed antitrust legislative changes are ill-conceived and risky Norway's LNG fuel model offers a template for the US Exchange rate threat to shipping resurgence US protection policy to deal body blow to offshore sector US shipowners set out higher scrap costs Owners pay up to $150,000 per ship in legal and consulting fees, and wait 60-90 days... For hire: anti-piracy patrol boat with armed... India's Adani group to bid for Port of Brisbane Conglomerate expected to become third bidder for the Queensland state-owned port Vale logistics plan hits Chinese wall Pirates release six captured off Cameroon Secret operation frees four Ukrainians, a Croatian, and a Filipino who were seized by... Charterers must pay for a seized ship

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
TBS postpones debt payments TBS International will not make principal debt repayments for the next 45 days as it pursues its second restructuring in five months Feds target US shipyard US prosecutors have alleged that California shipbuilder NASSCO broke environmental rules by installing non-compliant engines in commercial and military newbuilds Diana back to buying DIANA Shipping has confirmed the purchase of a 2010-built post-Panamax bulker, resuming its previously announced consolidation push Six crewmen freed in Cameroon SIX CREW taken hostage from two ships have been released in Cameroon, Jan De Nul said today Teekay reveals new VLCC JV TEEKAY Tankers is pursuing its third secondary share offering in the past two years, and has confirmed a new VLCC joint venture New Spanish death stirs protest A TUG'S crew member's death sparked union protests today at Ferrol, in northern Spain's Galicia region Migrants intercepted off Spain A TOTAL of 173 migrants from north and west Africa were intercepted in several boats off Spain today Court threatens Bangladesh six Europe's box growth slowing UK insurers warned on law Transnet raising corridor traffic EC seeks shipping integration Quake shakes NZ port merger 3 dead, 8 missing off China FFAs point to sour outlook

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Air Freight Rate Index Inches Up Shippers Group Supports New Shipping Act UPS Freight to Raise Rates 5.9 Percent DOT Aims Grant at Big U.S.-Mexico Freight Crossing Freight Index Expands to Two-Year High Hyundai to Stop Supplying Chassis in US West Coast Connie Awards Presented Lawmaker Proposes Diesel Tax Hike DOT Ties Rail Track Loans to Broader Policy Goals Deregulation - Really? Failure to Meet Obligations China's Expanding Middle Freight Expectations DOT Report Highlights Need for Freight Rail Manufacturing Growth Slows, Inventories Rise Reverse Split Sends YRC Stock to $6 United, Continental Merger Closes Port Nehru Truckers Call Off Strike Consumer Spending Rose 0.4 Percent in August CMA CGM Christens Latest Megaship in Malta MSC Raises Fuel Surcharge on Med to U.S. Lane

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Austerity: a hair-shirt bridge too far? Joseph McNamara had his 15-minutes of fame on Wednesday: the 41-year-old drove a concrete mixer truck - emblazoned with the words 'Anglo Toxic Bank', and with a number plate reading 'bankrupt', up to the gates of the Irish parliament. The actions of a deranged individual, maybe; but hundreds of thousands of European austerity-suffering citizens protesting on the mid-week day of action felt empathy with the Co. Galway man. China: exchange rate 'an excuse for protectionism' Forwarders fined in US price-fixing probe South Africa trade balance reverses in August Melbourne's August tops nation Eurosib upgrades terminal in central Russia

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Six hostages freed Crew of Jan de Nul and Ukrainian ships kidnapped off Cameroon last month freed in Nigeria. Sinopec pens Brazilian alliance Wells Fargo says US-listed tanker players may bag a boost from Chinese energy giant's $7.1bn South American 'pre-salt' pact. DOF banks bond bonus Oslo-listed offshore owner boosts firepower by $129m as Norwegian investors indulge in bond banquet. Subsea 7 poised to pocket $250m Kristian Siem-led offshore outfit says it will pick "a number" of ships to work Total pipelay project. Aussie player chases CSV deals Oceanteam CSV sails from Spainish yard to Australia as new operator inks flurry of fresh offshore contracts. Diana Shipping admits bulker buy New York-listed owner confirms purchase of post-panamax resale in $40.8m deal. Four boxships chopped at HHI Mystery European cans half of eight-unit boxship order at Korean yard as $425m cut from deal. Carnival in Ibero warning Micky Arison-led cruise behemoth flags possible impact of poor Spanish economy but sees profit soar. FreeSeas seals Nasdaq split Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player approves 1:5 reverse stock split as it battles to boost its share price. Teekay Tankers chases $115m New York-listed owner taps investors to help pay down debt. Margrete Laeso getting longer Danish ferry wins government grant for lengthening work to increase capacity. Samho Dream 'near Socotra' Pirates still suspected of using hijacked VLCC as mothership as it reportedly heads back towards Somali coast. New5 in Numb3rs ' Anniversary Edition Sammy Ofer sells laid-up box ships to Costamare while Skuld is making a splash at Lloyd's. Quotes of the week The shipping industry gives Hsu Chih-Chien pins and needles while Bjorn Moller makes a seamless Teekay exit. Ports merger off after quake Damage casued at Lyttelton calls halt to talks with port of Otago. Halter to expand with grant US shipbuilder to start upgrade works after securing $8.4m in state cash. TBS takes a breather Dublin-based bulker owner wins 45-day deferral of debt payments to reorganise finances in weak markets. Gulmar and Omega end fuel fight Auction threat no longer hanging over Gulmar vessel after $1m dispute is resolved. Dof adds another AHTS in Brazil Norwegian owner takes its Brazilian newbuilding tally to seven with latest AHTS order. Veolia muscles in on Bergen French transport group challenges incumbent Hurtigruten for ferry contract to Kirkenes. Cargoship gets helping hand Molo Trader taken in tow after losing steering in heavy seas off Norway. Navios Acquisition raising $370m Greek company's new tanker venture selling more debt to pay off existing borrowings as fleet grows. Sovcomflot eyes more NSR deals Russian owner in talks with Glencore, Lukoil and Rosneft over taking tankers through arctic ice to Asia. Kenya axes piracy deals 'Threat to national security' and lack of aid throw pirate trials into crisis as Kenya pulls out. Is speed killing your bottom line? Throttling back may have kept listed owners in the black in the third quarter, RS Platou says. Wartsila builds Chinese base Finnish group investing EUR 12m in new propeller plant at Zhenjiang. Nordic resurrecting boxship German shipbuilder hoping to finish and sell vessel cancelled by Laeisz Reederei in 2008. Latvian seeks property protection Tanker owner begins out-of-court proceedings to stop collapse of real estate business LNI.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Mixed carrier response to antitrust bill NOL chief presses liner communication OOCL raises Far East/Australia rates New freight bill would hike diesel tax U.S. businesses urged to promote trade Wal-Mart, DHL in deal in Chile Brooklyn firms relocate to New Jersey Six forwarders to pay $50 million for price fixing OWL starts air cargo service N.Y.-N.J. port authorizes new terminal lease Chittagong sees crippling congestion Baltimore sets container record in July

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Lower rates for Far East trade Freight rates for container shipping from the Far East to Europe has fallen due to reduced demand, according to the French analyst Alphaliner. To reproduce maintain freight rates shipping companies Norwegian tug back from Greenland The Norwegian owned tug Western Seqi has returned to Svendborg after two years of trading in Greenlandic waters. The tug is flying Danish flag and has been serving the mine

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OCTOBER 1, 2010
Malaysia ratifies ballast water convention One step closer to its entry into force as total number of parties increases to 27. Local markets up as crude rally continues Week ends with another round of price increases. MEPC 61 goes to overtime on GHG Debate on principles delays agreement on draft regulatory text. Bunker numbers climb in key European ports Hamburg market 'quiet' as buyers hold off. Sulphur regulations hit competitiveness Plans for reducing the sulphur content of marine fuel will trigger 'monumental cost increases' for sea transport. Prices firm strongly in Middle East hub Distillate prices in Durban surge by $20. U-turn on Caribbean ECA proposal US proposal allowed to go forward for adoption at next MEPC meeting. Bunker dispute settled Supplier reported to have been paid. IMO considers mandatory fuel quality control ISO 8217 standard alone 'does not guarantee' safety of ship and crew, call for quality control prior to delivery to ship. Merger will increase 'business efficiency' Merger between Japanese bunker supplier and distributor takes effect on October 1. Bunker prices continue to firm on bullish crude Slack demand across Asia's key bunker hubs. LNG bunkers a 'more financially attractive' alternative Price of LNG 'one fourth to one third' the price of MGO, says DNV. Switch to low sulphur fuel can 'damage' pump equipment Pump manufacturer reports 'clogging', 'sticking' and ' pump deterioration'. Japan may face tight bunker supplies in October Local refineries to cut production of bunker supplies on scheduled turnaround, says local traders.

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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

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

››› 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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