BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 5, 2010

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*Shipping News* Cruise industry sails into pricier territory If you are planning a cruise vacation in 2010, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment, water parks and one of the most innovative concepts to come along in awhile

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NYK quits ELAA, following 'K' Line and MOL departures CTSA to levy second rate hike, this time from Canada to Asia Chinese New Year shutdown drives box spot rate up 20pc Rising demand prompts new offering, service changes in Asia Maruba-CLAN new Asia-S America service; newcomer YSC Line expands Marseilles box volume up 4pc in 2009, but all cargo falls 13pc TNT makes raise-for-layoffs deal with Dutch postal unions Singapore Airlines back in black with US$286 million Q3 profit HK's Asia Airfreight Terminal signs as Tiger Airways ground handler UPS nearly triples fourth quarter profit to US$757 million

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M. Dinshaw & Co. adroitly handles logistics for Singapore Armed Forces at Mumbai Port Q3 results show shipping cos remain in choppy waters Great Offshore defers fund raising plan Seashell Logistics shifts to own head office 65 pc rise in coffee exports in Jan. India & Germany decide to promote trade relations Mormugao Port does a double! MoS clears dredging subsidy for KoPT Vasan summons stakeholders to meeting next week 5 consortia shortlisted for NMPT's box terminal project Records tumble at Krishnapatnam port Bear Logistics! AI to hive off cargo division BCHAA welcomes key trade facilitators Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan Accountability vital for efficient delivery of goods & services-expert Mamata to meet India Inc on Sat. Talk at IMC about 'Reflections on Leadership' International Law Summit at IMC on Sat. & Sun.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Augustin Network takes over Logwin division and becomes East European partner The Austrian service provider Augustin recently announced that it has taken over Logwin's Eastern European road and rail activities, as well as the latter's general cargo netw... South Africa sticks with Cape gauge size Chris Wells, the acting head of the state owned transport operator Transnet, has led a discussion with the South African parliament's portfolio committee on communications abo... Scania reports net sales decrease of 30% The Swedish truck maker Scania AB reported a 30% decrease in net sales to SEK 62.74 million (EUR 6.22 million) in 2009. The operating income fell to SEK 2.473 million from SEK 1251... British government wants to ban HGVs from fast lanes The British government is considering a law change to prohibit HGVs from using the fast lanes of motorways and restricting their speed to 65mph. "We want to provide clarity fo... European Commission receives complaint against Polish authorities The Independent Rail Operators Federation has lodged a complaint against Polish authorities with the European Commission. The trade body alleges that the Polish government granted ... The worst year ever for French seaports Jean-Luc Vialla, the new chairman of the port of Dunkirk's supervisory board, recently declared that "2009 was a bad year for us." His statement reflected what almos... Basel's inland ports suffering from lack of space Switzerland's inland ports on the River Rhine in Basel are suffering from a dramatic shortage of space for handling operations. In Kleinh'ningen (a suburb of Basel), the port ... Gondrand group changes management in corporate finance division Gondrand, a transport and logistics group based in Basel (Switzerland), assigned the position of chief financial officer to St'phanie Fontugne, with effect from 1 Fe... Capital injection for CMA CGM The French shipping company CMA CGM Sannounced that a consortium of banks have signed an agreement to release USD 80 million in financing to the group on 2 February "This financing...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Sembcorp Marine to build new Brazil shipyard More layoffs at Bay Shipbuilding Samsung Heavy Industries to build only eco-friendly ships from 2015 Maritime Coalition slams Corps budget proposal Pirates hijack North Korean ship

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
USITC schedules public hearing for Portland Hanjin plans to take over APM terminals in Kaohsiung Titan Salvage teams refloat grounded tanker Port of Bremerton hires marketing/communications boss US, Canada joining forces for Olympic Games security

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Hamburg in slow steaming push Minister urges banks to persuade owners and box lines to adopt measure Draft limits hit Hamburg cargo volumes Rivals Rotterdam and Antwerp gain market share Tsakos eyes offshore debut Group in talks with South Korean yards for potential drillship order Arab League states urged to sign Rotterdam Rules Move will broaden regional support for global regulatory regime Yard delays dent Bureau Veritas revenues Hit by delayed newbuilding starts and delivery postponements

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Shipping shares tumble SHIPPING stocks were dragged down Thursday in a market-wide sell-off spurred by concerns over sovereign debt and unemployment Aker signs deal with Spain NORWAY'S Aker Solutions told Fairplay today it has signed a $20M contract with Spain's oil company Repsol Investigaciones Petroliferas Fish 1, FPSO 0 TOTAL'S tanker loading at Angola's Girassol offshore oilfield returned to normal today after an FPSO crossed swords with a fish and lost Dockwise urges naval escorts VESSELS unable to keep up with convoys to evade Gulf of Aden pirates should be escorted by naval ships, a senior Dockwise officer told Fairplay today US salvor warns of rate rise A US SALVOR has said any extra costs caused by a review of OPA-90 regulations will have to be passed on to vessel operators

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Retailers, Others Turn to LaHood on FAAAA White House Launches National Export Initiative Factory Orders, Shipments Gained in December Hanjin Raises Canada-to-Asia Rates STB Rate Decision Disturbs Railroad, Shippers Stevedore Eurogate's 2009 Traffic Drops 12.3 Percent U.S. Freight Index Grows 5.6 Percent Chennai Truck Strike Threatens Cargo Movement Hanjin Posts December Loss After De-merger Auto Carriers Stress Multiyear Contracts

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
NYK confirms withdrawal from ELAA Demerged Hanjin in the red for 2009 Istithmar to sell ISS Transpac rates soar following TSA's ERC CSAV charts the uptick

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Franklin's slice Mutual fund manager Franklin Resources reveals 5% stake in Overseas Shipholding Group. Capex sued Coal trader Bulk Trading secures arrest order for Capex Europe cargo at Louisiana's United Bulk Terminals in $8m FFA dispute. Tender interest US-listed driller Transocean Ltd eying participation in Petrobras' tenders for 28 newbuilding rigs and drillships. TK forecast hiked Deutsche Bank analyst cuts fourth-quarter estimates for Teekay Corp but increases forecasts for 2010 and 2011. Firm gets out Arbitrage player Highbridge Capital Management holds a 0.1% slice of Trico Marine after formerly holding sizeable stake in warrants and bonds. Ethiopian evades US Navy boards suspected pirate skiffs after apparent attempt to hijack the general cargoship Andinet. $30m for cape Restis Group helps Nasdaq-listed Seanergy grab cash to fund capesize addition. $118m for Swiber Raymond Goh-led owner's offshore vessels to go to work in South Asia in EPCIC gig. Signal closes Marine fabricator finalises deal to buy Bender Shipbuilding & Repair's Mobile yard. Costly kidnapping Crew seizure that led to Teekay suezmax failing to load Nigerian crude cargo costs Transworld $8.7m. Plus to minus Lazard Capital Markets tips Teekay Corp to post red ink in the fourth quarter. Floaters sparkle Houston-based rig and drillship owner Diamond Offshore sees quarterly profits fall but deepwater floater revenues improve. Bulky losses Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba turns in 2009 loss as markets go sour. Brief encounter Norwegian cargoship quickly refloated after going aground at port of Andenes. Loan bind Malaysia's MMM could be held back on tanker purchase by worries over debt rating. Big guns buy Otto Marine bags $70m from private placement ' helped by former Labroy Marine owner Tan Boy Tee. 'Options still open' Ulf Ryder denies Stena Bulk has declared two suezmax options at Samsung but is likely to before extended deadline. Hong Kong King Additional $5bn keeps Li Ka-shing top of Hong Kong's rich list with six other shipping names in the top 40. 'Illegal detention' Dubai-based owner accuses Somaliland Port Authority of ignoring a court order to free arrested ship. HHI's order pain World's largest shipyard books new shipbuilding deals worth only $444m in 2009. Mols bid Danish tycoon Karsten Ree linked to offer to buy ferry owner Mols-Linien. Tug charges Two US men face charges of criminal mischief over alleged scuttling of historic Mary Woods 2. Cargoship seized North Korean vessel held in Ukraine on suspicion of smuggling weapons and drugs. Double dent Two Norwegian ferries have bashed into quaysides within the last week. Hedge fund sells Massachusetts Financial Services slices its holding in Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Hanjin posts loss Korean liner and bulker outfit Hanjin Shipping sinks into red on weaker rates but eyes black in 2010. SMM Brazil bound Singapore group to build a huge new facility in Brazil to cater to the local oil and gas industry. STX goes heavy South Korean shipowner STX Pan Ocean set to target heavylift sector, with a particular eye on the Middle East. HHLA boxes slide Hamburger Hafen, operator of Germany's flagship container port, sees throughput down 33%. Ship boost Japanese shipyard group MHI says nine-month earnings from vessels improves, but other sectors weaken. TNK ups divi Shareholders in Teekay spin-off Teekay Tankers can expect a higher dividend in the fourth quarter. Tamai still red Japanese owner eyes return to profit for the full-year but nine-month earnings still down. A fishy tale Total's Girassol crude shipments halted in Angola after swordfish puncture pipe. Into the Black CSAV Norasia launches feeder service from Istanbul to Black Sea ports in Russia and Georgia. Upbeat on NOL Singapore analysts continue to turn more positive on the world's fifth-largest liner company.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Robust two-year forecast for Maersk Hanjin sees $1 billion reversal Study: $18 billion U.S. offshore industry Air India nets $1 billion financing Truckers target oil speculation Truckers sue over low-carbon fuel Greenup Lock pinches waterways shippers U.S. seizes food from filthy Wis. Warehouse Alameda Corridor seeks debt relief on Moody's downgrade Jade wins Ruwais bid, brings Wren aboard

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
North Korean vessel hijacked off Somalia The North Korean-flagged cargo ship M/V Rim was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden yesterday morning. The hijacking took place north of the internationally recommended transit corridor (IRTC

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Double digit losses in Rotterdam Losses of more than $3 seen on NYMEX in early trading. Bunker spill report 'ready by end of the month' California attorneys will decide whether to pursue civil or criminal action. Middle East hub sees losses Average avails and demand in Fujairah. Statoil considers IPO for fuel retail business Says unit's growth and further development 'will be best achieved' as an independent company. Product and personnel changes at Statoil Lowers MGO sulphur content, trader leaving bunker department. Environmental targets will 'define the future of shipping' Industry still 'needs a strategy for reducing emissions', despite failure of COP 15. India and China compete in Africa for oil India needs to learn from China's success in dealing with Africa. Aegean sets the record straight Company says founder has been 'fully acquitted and cleared' - continuing proceedings relate to old Greek civil customs claims. Bunker prices falling in Asia ports Weaker prices erase mid-week gains. O.W. Bunker announces another appointment in Hong Kong Company says it is 'critical that O.W. Bunker continues its growth' in the region. Singapore residual fuel stocks at 7-week high Asia's March fuel oil cargoes swell Falling rates, high European inventory contribute to volumes. East China fuel stocks dip on steady bonded demand Inventories down a considerable 33% from week-ago levels. India's Vinergy eyes dominance in northeast Africa More convenient services for ships near strategic shipping lanes.

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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


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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