BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 6, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oil spill may lead to demise of some firms The oil gushing unchecked from an undersea well in the Gulf of Mexico could permanently scar coastal lands and bring down some of the energy companies tied to the accident if efforts to control the spill are unsuccessful, experts said on Tuesday. New Orleans port sees smooth sailing The main shipping entrance to the Mississippi River has not been affected by the spreading Gulf of Mexico oil spill and should remain open to navigation at least into today, the Port of New Orleans said on Tuesday. France's CMA expects restructuring deal within weeks The Saade family that controls French shipping company CMA CGM is in talks with investors about a capital increase of US$300 million to US$500 million, a newspaper report said.

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CMA CGM 2009 loss US$1.4 billion, but returns to profitability OOCL starts new China-Thailand-Vietnam (CTV) service Hyundai Merchant Marine ups China-India rate US$100/TEU May 11 China Europe Express (CEX) service adds Hamburg call Savannah up 32.5pc in March to 227,860 TEU on China trade Maersk adds Lagos-Tin Can Island call to FEW1 service Hamburg Sud restores Asia-Latin American capacity to pre-crisis levels Asia to Europe container rates continue to slide CKYH alters transpacific rotation, ship deployment ICTSI nears 25-year deal for Portland's container terminal Panalpina unveils offshore oil and gas complex in Singapore China buys US Corn, US Grains Council sees more to come DHL starts LCL services from Osaka-HK Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 project 'proceeding well' Macau's first quarter air freight volumes take off Economic thaw in Anchorage as cargo, fuel stops mount AirBridgeCargo extends service into Seoul from Frankfurt

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CMA CGM Group sails ahead with a measure of optimism EU changing laws to avoid seizure of Indian drugs Coffee exports post 42 pc rise during Jan.-April Trade with Brazil may cross $ 6 bn this year Overall port capacity to exceed 800 m tonnes by 2011-12, Vasan informs Parliamentary panel Environs Min. outlines draft policy for new port projects SAIL mulls setting up port in Orissa Airlines vying for major slice of rising cargo volumes Orissa lifts ban on movement of minerals by train NCHAA & Exim Alert Software Solutions organise informative seminar for CHAs & staff Nath introduces Traffic Management Board Bill in Lok Sabha Legal loopholes stall ushering in national roadways permit India Inc expects bright growth in H1-CII survey Manufacturing expands for second month in a row Cos tardy in filing statutory statements-Minister Onion MEP slashed to $200 a tonne Forex for foreign travellers raised

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MAY 4, 2010
TNT posts greatly improved Q1/2010 results TNT, the Dutch express and mail operator based in Amsterdam, reported that its Q1/2010 revenues increased to EUR 2.747 billion, 12.4% more than the EUR 2.747 billion in the like-fo... Kuehne + Nagel manages inbound supply chain for Ripley in Chile Ripley, one of Chile's top retailers of apparel, accessories and home products, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as provider for their global order management. Under the agreement, Kuehne... Grindrod SA acquires Fuelogic in South Africa The South African logistics service provider Grindrod SA has acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Fuelogic from Arrowbulk Carriers, Ukhamba Holdings, Calulo Petrochemicals ... Grand Alliance: new Asia service via Hamburg The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, NYK and OOCL) is again offering four Far East ' North America services via Hamburg, starting with the arrival in Hamburg of the first vessel, the 6... Hamburg Süd increases rates in Europe'South America east coast trade The German shipping company Hamburg Süd said that the freight rates in the trade from Europe to South America east coast have fallen to a rock bottom due to overcapacity resul... Arkas to buy pair of 2,500 teu vessels Turkey's Arkas Holding has bought two 2,500 teu resales from Volkswerft Stralsund in Germany. The sales price was not officially announced but according to brokers each vessel cost... Hupac emerges from the economic crisis in good shape The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac achieved a positive annual result in 2009 despite a slump in traffic and turnover. In the crisis year 2009, the volumes in Hupac's pan-E... US airlines merge and become "United Continentals" The executive committees of the US carriers United and Continental Airlines officially announced that their two companies tied the knot on 3 May. The new service provider... Volcanic ash results in occasional closure of British airspace And ash is still pouring out... The volcano under the Eyjafjalla glacier in Iceland is still pouring out ash that is a danger for air traffic in Europe. The Irish (IAA) and the Bri... Report states Hahn is an alternative to Frankfurt for night flights Frankfurt-Hahn airport (Germany) is an alternative for cargo operations at night should night flights be restricted at Frankfurt Rhein-Main airport. This is the result of repo...

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MAY 5, 2010
Obama backs moves to raise OPA 90 liability cap Ulstein Verft delivers Normand Ranger Bourbon wins Brazil contracts Zentech and Knud E. Hansen to cooperate

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MAY 5, 2010
Boeing plans cleanup project for lower Duwamish Waterway Port Metro Vancouver calling for rail service review Cal. Maritime Academy vessel sets sail on training voyage Port of Anacortes celebrates completion of small craft hoist Crowley Maritime marks opening of new 'green' corporate headquarters

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MAY 5, 2010
Tankers make 1,000-mile detours to avoid pirates Deviations spark charter party disputes and add at least $16m in crude transportation costs Asia-Europe box trade recovery continues ELAA reports growth of more than 20% in Asia-Europe volumes during the first quarter Box shortages to remain a problem Increased demand for boxes will continue to be allied with limited supply Single-hull VLCC numbers fall by a third Global fleet reduced as owners sell vessels for scrap ahead of IMO deadline Somali pirates hijack Novoship tanker Moscow University taken as South Korean bulker manages to evade separate attack

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MAY 5, 2010
New Century shelves IPO CHINA'S New Century Shipbuilding has cancelled a planned $483M IPO on the Singapore Stock Exchange, just weeks ahead of the listing date Galp holds out against workers PORTUGAL'S Galp expressed defiance today after its refinery workers revealed plans to stage another strike next month Fire disrupts cruise project STX EUROPE told Fairplay today that it is unsure whether it will be able to deliver Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic next month as planned after a fire on board Obama drilling reversal hinted PRESIDENT Obama could abandon his initiative to open large areas of US coastline to oil exploration if the Deepwater Horizon spill causes widespread damage, according to his press secretary Torm counts the defections DENMARK'S listed Danish product tanker and drybulk company D/S Torm has lost two pool partners and 11 ships Samsung's profits rocket SAMSUNG HI in South Korea has reported rocketed profits during first quarter BDI firms as China holiday ends THE BALTIC Dry Index strengthened today amid rises in freight rates for all vessel classes

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MAY 5, 2010
Pacer Narrows 1Q Loss Sen. Kohl Insists on Antitrust Change ATA Chief Challenges DOT on Modal Shift Ports Detail Differences in Clean Trucks Plans Rockefeller Sees One Railroad Blocking Reform Court Dismisses Trailer Bridge from Antitrust Case Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Jumps 10.8 Percent YRC Likely to Survive, Despite 1Q Loss Treasury to Sanction Payments to Somalis CMA CGM Considering Public Stock Offering Container Ship Orders Primed to Re-Start Lufthansa Cargo Swings to 1Q Profit Portland to Lease Terminal Gulf Shipping Proceeds Amid Oil Cleanup Highway Bill Delay Seen Stretching into 2011

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MAY 5, 2010
US economy posts 3.2% 'mature' growth in Q1 Maersk announces Halifax call for containerised shellfish More signs of US recovery Global bourses jittery LA offers incentives to green auto importers

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MAY 5, 2010
Engineer pleads guilty US Department of Justice scores another win in as crewman from a Greek chemical carrier admits role in 'magic pipe' scheme. Owner mum on 'magic pipe' Connecticut-based TransAtlantic Lines is silent amid allegations of imprisoning an engineer onboard a containership. 'Dismissed with prejudice' Federal court in Puerto Rico drops antitrust action aimed at unseating US barge giant Trailer Bridge. Hope for Novoship crew? Master of hijacked tanker Moscow University manages to inform owner crew are locked in engine room. ACP cleans up small spill Hanjin Monaco boxship leaks 35 barrels of oil in Panama Canal after hitting floodgate. 'Banks losing patience' Distressed sale window will open soon for tanker buyers as lenders begin to pull the plug, analyst says. Eagle Bulk in handy sale Nasdaq-listed owner said to have collected $22m after offloading handymax. Chemical leak deemed safe Hazardous materials experts empty two containers spilling white powder from APL Tennessee in LA. StealthGas sells LPG unit Nasdaq-listed owner records small loss after offloading the Gas Prodigy. Fund ups Freeseas holding Newland Capital Management boosts its stake in Ion Varouxakis-led Freeseas. Novoship tanker hijacked Russian aframax Moscow University seized by Somali pirates while STX bulker and UAE tanker escape. Zim in talks over sell-offs Israeli container line ready to improve balance sheet by offloading stakes in marine service companies. 'Dyvi deal just the start' Lars Solbakken says "merger" of Eidsiva Rederi and Dyvi Shipping is the beginning not the extent of the listed owner's growth plan. Merwede makes South African play Dutch shipbuilder buys Cape Town marine diamond mining equipment specialist MMP. Petrobras fills phase one Brazilian oil behemoth grabs seven product tankers on 15-year deals to complete the first part of the EBN programme. U-Ming growing profit again First quarter much stronger for Taiwanese bulker player as revenues rise. Price rise cools bulker sales Buyers' appetite for dry-bulk vessels halted momentarily by higher price tags, report says. CMA CGM deal 'in weeks' Beleaguered Jacques Saade-led liner behemoth sounds positive note on financial restructuring plans. Did error sink New Century IPO? Failure to disclose newbuilding contract cancellation may have sunk Singapore listing, reports suggest. German boxship hard aground Thien & Heyenga's Stadt Hannover stuck on sandbar north of Nassau in Caribbean. Bourbon revenues steady Booming bulker market and larger fleet negate waning offshore revenues at French owner. New Century cans IPO Chinese shipbuilder opts to pull Singapore listing plans on concerns over global economy. MISC set for "phenomenal" re-rating Analyst upgrades Malaysian shipowner to "buy" on recovery in tanker rates and offshore yard spin-off. Fire hits NCL newbuilding Investigation begins into cause of blaze on Norwegian Epic at STX Europe yard in France. Vartdal joins Golden Ocean Fredriksen bulker company names new CFO after Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal joins from Torvald Klaveness. Ezra set to raise $100m Singapore offshore vessel operator opts for conventional debt in latest round of fund raising. Dockwise adds to order backlog Heavy lift vessel operator ties up another $65m worth of transport and installation contracts. CCI plots network expansion Indian logistics player will spend $670m on building 25 more container-rail terminals.

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MAY 5, 2010
Analysts: Ship orders to begin anew in '11 Hong Kong shippers decry intra-Asia bunker charge Yang Ming '09 container loss hits $563 million Brittin to head TSA air cargo security Swiss Worldcargo to target import sales UPS signs deal with Alibaba.com subsidiary CURE lobbies for rail reform CBP finalizes L.A. drawback center closure Cuba's transport minister ousted APL Logistics appoints South Asia executive DHL opens new Cochin terminal Senators want to raise oil spill liability L.A. port to cut tariff for low-emission vehicles Filter deadline impacts Oakland drayage

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MAY 5, 2010
Clean-up after Full City accident soon finished The Full City oil clean-up operation in the county of Vestfold, Norway, will be finished by the end of this week. However, the clean-up operation in the county BP turns to Norway for help The oil company BP has turned to the Norwegian Clean Seas Association for Operating Companies, NOFO, for help to clean up the oil in the Gulf of Mexico. NOFO will

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MAY 5, 2010
Vancouver bunkering affected by Alaskan taxes As the cruise season begins the numbers aren't looking good, but things are looking up for 2011. Inventory data causes big crude dip Prices briefly under $80 per barrel as markets caught by surprise. WWF: No room for HFO in sustainable future Urges shipping industry to be 'part of the solution' to ensure sustainable scenarios as world population grows. New Zealand considers delaying emission trading scheme Coastal shipping could face increased costs when scheme goes ahead. Prices mainly falling across Europe NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. IFO prices plummet in Fujairah Tight barge schedules in Durban end of next week. Crude suffers pullback Watch for further weakening due to increased inventories. Del Monte absorbs rise in bunker prices Bunker costs climb by more than 60% but freight costs see only small increase. IBC: Shipping can do better on emissions 10% cut in CO2 'easy', cleaner fuels desirable, says President of Norwegian Shipowners' Association. World currency unit to be used for bunker trades Bunker fuel to be the first physical commodity in the world to be priced in Wocus. Double-digit plunge at key ports Prices dip across all bunker products in Singapore, Hong Kong. Sharp drop in South China's April fuel oil imports Estimated to have dropped by a quarter from March and by half from last year. WFS sees 31% increase in net profit But gross profit from bunker sales falls 16%. Bominflot takes new staff in Houston KPC sells 380 cSt cargo into Singapore 80,000 tonne fuel oil parcel to load in late May in Kuwait. Rising bunker prices 'a concern' Rising bunker costs may hamper Odfjell's efforts to return to profitability in Q2. ICS/ISF: Shipping not a 'cash cow' MBIs should not to be used as source of revenue for governments or as compensating tool for other industry sectors.

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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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