BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 18, 2010

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*Shipping News* Somali pirates abduct 43 sailors off Kenya Somali pirates have hijacked a South Korean-operated fishing boat with 43 sailors, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said yesterday.

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MOL tests show ships' engines can run in all load ranges Asia-Australia service shift from Chiwan to Yantian Shenzhen's Chiwan terminal up 32.7pc in first nine months Hyundai terminal operator switches from Long Beach to LA Currency war threatens US-China trade balance: IMF Hainan's Port of Yangpu starts coastal service to Shanghai and Tianjin Ports of Auckland quarterly container volume increases 8pc Kerry JV's Brunei Halal service launches from Singapore UK scraps compulsory eco-driver training for truckers Big EU truckers to grow as eco laws put others out of business GPA appeals to world shipping to back Savannah dredging Dubai customs scans boxes, trucks moving 15 kph at Jebel Ali Seattle Foreign Trade Zone status signals low-hassle future INTTRA acquires multi-carrier track & trace, booking patents SCI to double capacity to 10 million tons in five years Turkish Cargo starts twice weekly Hong Kong-Istanbul service SIA Cargo launches Bangkok, Taipei to Tokyo-Narita services U-Con apply to feds for Los Angeles-Shanghai route Court tells BAA to sell Standsted - and Glasgow or Edinburgh

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DB Schenker selected 'Freight Forwarder of Year (International)' at MALA New Year's EU regime to impact all ex-im, transhipment cargo movement NSCSA handles 4 rail grinding machines with dexterity for Railways Seminar throws light on Maritime Labour Convention Chinese tyres flood market at Rs 300, but rubber alone costs over Rs 250 here! Onion exports fall by 33 pc Veg. oil imports in Sept. rise to 9.6 lakh t Ennore Port awards dredging contract to DCI Gateway Terminals & Port Pipavav celebrate Global Safety Day Major Ports post meagre increase in H1 cargo throughput Noppen hosting ports conference on Oct. 21-22 VISL to invite RFQs for 3-phase ICTT in November Kandla Customs chief urged to email notices to CHAs Rlys hauls slightly more revenue in H1 Coffee exporters chalking out new strategy Envoy urges China to buy more from India, cut trade gap FCI to sell wheat through open market scheme Forex reserves swell by $1.63 bn Heavy export registrations send cotton prices soaring OECDs Aug. data confirms slowdown Permits given for export of 3.8 m cotton bales TMMAs concern touches below 44 against $ India to make fresh bid on Doha talks

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Philippe Carron to head European telematics sales for Transics International The European telematics service provider Transics International, based in Ypern (Belgium), has named Philippe Carron as its new sales vice-president. Carron has been charged with r... DFDS finds replacement vessel for Kiel-Klaipeda route DFDS has been successful in its search for a replacement vessel for the "Lisco Gloria", which was damaged by fire recently. The company has agreed with Stena RoRo to char... Würth International bundles customs expertise to save costs The Swiss enterprise Würth Logistics took over all customs clearance activities for its parent company Würth International on 1 October. Four of the firm's customs and IT experts j... Dunkirk's NFTI container terminal under new management The Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque recently inaugurated a new management regime at its Nord France Terminal International container facility (NFTI). The centre has been managed b... One millionth vessel passes through Panama Canal The "Fortune Plum" a Chinese merchant ship, recently became the one millionth vessel to pass through the Panama Canal when it sailed through the channel to the Atlantic O...

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OCTOBER 16, 2010
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 signed into law

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
New executive diretor ready to start in Bellingham US rail traffic numbers jump up during week Baltic Trading Limited completes vessel purchase deal Northrop Grumman eyeing shipbuilding spinoff options Panama Canal celebrates one millionth vessel transit

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
Maersk Line moves into European shortsea trades Carrier to set up independent subsidiary, based on success of MCC Transport Diverse cultures present challenges for Asian operators Port link-ups focus on freight flexibility Box lines charter extra vessels US antitrust changes will increase box rate volatility Move to repeal antitrust immunity will increase rate volatility, says WSC Zim upgraded by credit rating agency Schiffsbank to pick and choose customers Leading shipfinancier to be more selective over customers in future Ship finance banks tread cautiously Modern vessels gaining favour with charterers Suezmax tankers under five years of age make up 50% of monthly spot market fixtures... Surging paper market propels dry bulk rates

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
Send the navy, Gibraltar says SEND IN the Royal Navy, Gibraltar's chief minister has urged the British government US opens coffers for ferries THE US government has laid out $39M in grants for ferry boats and terminals around the country Save the whales, shipping urged VESSEL operators have been asked to slow down to avoid harming an unprecedented number of whales in northern California, a federal agency told Fairplay today DryShips seals drill ship terms DRYSHIPS confirmed a final contract today for one of its drillship newbuilds and disclosed fresh details on the agreement CSAV volumes keep rising CHILEAN container line CSAV recorded more increases in volume and revenues last month, defying concern over a seasonal softening in the global box trades South Korea LNG imports jump SOUTH KOREA'S imports of LNG almost doubled year on year in September, in the eighth consecutive month of increases ABG ups Western India stake INDIA'S ABG shipyard has bought a further 40% stake in debt-ridden Western India Shipyard FESCO reportedly selling stake Iron boosts Capesize rates Two convicted in shares fiddle Dalian IPO seeks $560M Police battle French unions Low-sulphur dangers seen TCB plans '800M spend Rongsheng IPO said approved

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
Mexican Official Insists on Permanent Truck Program Landstar Revenue Rises 24 Percent Business Inventories Rise Faster Than Sales Swiss Blast to End of World's Longest Rail Tunnel Diesel Demand Signals Growing Economy J.B. Hunt Revenue, Profit Climb New York Manufacturing Outlook Improves CMA CGM Upgrades Europe-Mexico Service MSC Raises Eastern U.S. to South America Rates TNT Adding 777 Freighters to Fleet Retail Sales Rose in September Trust Busting Don't Turn a Blind Eye on Pickups Ro-Ro Gets Redeployed Re-Regulating Imports Down Through Port of LA-Long Beach WSC Says Antitrust Bill Would Harm Economy

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
France in search of the Chilean experience The Chilean mine rescue transfixed the world this week, as one-by-one the 33 trapped miners emerged from the subterranean tomb that had been their home for the last 69-days, helmeted and decked-out in protective designer sunglasses; ready to join President Pinera in a rousing chant of 'Viva Chile'! Maersk and Safmarine to establish intra-European service Grimaldi to re-enter the Mediterranean/West African market CMA CGM still looking to sell minority stakeholding Zim upgrades N Europe/W Africa service HDSL suspends Europe/Middle-East link

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
ITC mulls VLCC sales Bond affiliate of John Fredriksen-led Independent Tanker Corp considers sale of tanker pair as Chevron charters near completion. Drillship delight for DryShips George Economou touts surge in deepwater drillship demand as newbuilding deal is rubber stamped. Skaugen 'reducing' SMC activities Morits Skaugen-led tanker and gas-carrier owner revising newbuilding methods to cut costs as third quarter flat lines. Attalya's African adventure over Dead products tanker found after drifting for 200 nautical miles along the South African coast. Cal Dive issues warning US offshore player alerts investors to third-quarter impairment charges as Wall Street enters earnings season. Turkish ship 'in pirate frenzy' Owner of bulker Ayyildiz-5 says it has sustained over 10 assaults this week in Gulf of Aden. DHL ordains LCL loop Logistics giant looks to slash transit times by two weeks as Danmar Lines links Seattle to Singapore with new box service. Korea confirms single-skin ban Domestic tankers of more than 5,000 gt will also be barred from operating from 2011. CMA CGM re-jigs Atlantic service French liner giant and CSAV plan to cut transit times between Europe and Mexico with revamped route. EMGS scores shallow sweep Mystery oil major keeps Oslo-listed offshore player fed while it waits for 3D deal with Woodside. Quotes of the week Dale Ploughman gets shirty with derivatives dealers and Wilh Wilhelmsen penetrates the glass ceiling. Svilen Russev coke smuggler jailed Bulgarian crewman on Navibulgar bulker gets 11 years in Denmark for drugs offence. New5 in Numb3rs George Economou jumps on boxship ordering wagon while JB Ugland heads for the exit. Soby signs for new ferry Danish shipyard wins $8.3m contract for island run from Faaborg. Four ships held in Hong Kong Hanseatic and MSC boxships among those that failed safety inspections in September. Fender failure hits Tyra gas export Denmark loses key gas supplies as a result of weld failure on supply vessel berth. The hunt for 'dead' Attalya Two aircraft and a tug search for tanker which broke tow and disappeared off the South African coast. Technip takes MMHE holding French offshore firm pays $160m for a stake in MISC's shipbuilding wing. Dynamic duo win worldwide acclaim Norwegian court punishes day traders who beat the algorithms to turn a profit on Wilh Wilhelmsen and Odfjell shares. Navios Partners swells war-chest Angeliki Frangou-led outfit gobbles up $111.6m from shareholders amid expectation of imminent bulker buys. Baltic Amber into the breach DFDS Lisco charters Stena ro-pax to fill in for burnt-out Lisco Gloria. Western Marine looks east Bangladesh shipyard eyes new Asian orders after making European breakthrough. Rongsheng IPO 'back on' Chinese yard given green light by Hong Kong bourse for long-mooted $1.5bn float, report says. IDO ferries up for grabs City of Istanbul in Turkey makes another attempt to privatise shipowner. Batteries posing ferry fire risk In wake of Lisco Gloria fire, Finland says illegal trade in old batteries putting lives at risk on Baltic vessels. Nand Aparajita salvage halted India's Essar considers next move after bad weather hampers Lakshadweep cargoship operation. LA box volumes pull back Box numbers at largest container port in the Americas take a breather after three months of strong growth. ABG wins offshore order double Qatari and Italian owners sign up for combined $82.5m of offshore orders at Indian yard. Hellenic deal in danger? Greek sources claim Abu Dhabi Mar could pull out of purchase due to shipyard's debts to EU. Lasco offloads property unit Latvian tanker owner continues restructuring of struggling real estate division with sale of maintenance company.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
WSC: Proposed law would destabilize industry CMA CGM revised Atlantic loop starts Sunday TCC adds Qingdao call to transpacific service DOT funds freight research GAO recommends minor fixes for ISF U.S. trade deficit grew in August Record $24.5 billion in '10 Ex-Im Bank financing Work needed in Vietnam despite development Laursen to head Suez terminal for APMT

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
South Korea ban single-hull tankers The South Korean government has decided to ban single-hull tankers as of January 1, 2011. All locally registered single-hull tankers above 5,000 DWT are banned from operations in Stena ropax replaces Lisco Gloria DFDS has time chartered the Italian flagged ro-pax ship Baltic Amber from Stena RoRo to replace the Lisco Gloria on the Kiel'Klaipeda service. The Baltic Amber will enter

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OCTOBER 15, 2010
Key industry figures to gather in Miami Sustainable Shipping Conference 2010 begins next week, improving your bottom line by moving toward a cleaner future. Bunker prices looking bearish in the Americas Prices follow Asia and Europe trends. High speed era a thing of the past High fuel prices here to stay, the onus on reducing emissions through slow steaming lies with the customer. Markets adjust to new levels Prices moving little this week, but staying high compared to last month. Prices weaken in Fujairah end of week Very limited 180 cSt bunker fuel in Durban. New design for LNG storage 'overcomes safety fears' Naval architects developing 'vertical' storage tanks. Doubts persist about IMO's global sulphur limit Discussions continue about net cooling effect of sulphur emissions from ships. Bunker prices fall in Europe Earliest delivery date, October 20-21 in Rotterdam. Grounded ship still posing environmental threat Vessel's bunker fuel has been successfully removed. Dip in bunker prices as week closes Average demand at Asia's key bunker ports, according to traders. Saudi fuel oil exports running at four-month high Weak fuel oil markets in Middle East and Singapore. Cochran in new marine shore power collaboration Partners power management company to reduce cruise ships emissions at ports. Brightoil takes delivery of two oil tankers Aframax tankers will 'further enhance the oil transportation capability' of the company, says CEO. Pakistan lubes supplier gains 'exclusive distribution rights' Mughal Oil claims to be the only distributor of Shell marine lubricants at 'all ports in Pakistan'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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