BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

21:15 GMT+2

BRIEFS

July 26, 2010

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*Shipping News* Brazil invention enables ships to load in rain A Brazilian firm has invented a high-tech tarpaulin for bulk carrier ships to load during rain without putting their cargo at risk, potentially slashing turn-around times and shipping costs. Shipping rates' 1st weekly rise in 2 months Commodity shipping rates measured by the Baltic Dry Index had their first weekly gain in almost two months on demand to ship grains from North America.

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Mediterranean Shipping Co No 1 in exports, Maersk in imports China's port box volumes up 7.3 - 13.9pc in first half year Maersk bans disinfectant suspected in Charlotte Maersk fire Feeder operators warn of surcharges if Rotterdam delays continue Singapore Exchange sets up derivative container market Kerry Logistics to expand into Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunshan Kuehne + Nagel first-half revenue up 15pc to US$9.4 million Iran's shipping business curtailed by global sanctions Continental profit US$233 million in the second quarter UAL, Continental reach agreement with their pilots Changi takes final bids for third ground handling licence JAL to pay Kaplan Fox clients US$12 million for price-fixing

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SCI takes delivery of 1st of 6 LR-I product tankers Wartsila India shifts to eco-friendly Chennai office 13,830-TEU CMA CGM Amerigo Vespucci now churns the mighty waves SEAI: Oilmeal exports to China can be doubled 23-fold rise in garlic exports New Mangalore Port proves mettle in handling project cargoes BPCL commissions global bunkering facility at Cochin Port DP World fulfils driving need with green commitment Railways maps out new schemes for private sector's entry Move to bridge tax parity between cotton & man-made fibres & textiles Study on steps to slash export transaction costs completed Panel against rubber import duty cut Kutch-Saurashtra region becomes investors' haven PMEAC upscales growth forecast Take-out financing through ECBs for infrastructure projects allowed Minimum built-up area norms for SEZs in small cities eased GST will be win-win-win situation for Centre-state, industry & consumers'Pranab Dawn of single Customs permit regime for exporters

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JULY 23, 2010
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma reducing pollutants in region Horizon Lines numbers improve during second quarter New Lynden Transport service offers GPS tracking of shipments Alaska Airlines test flights show new scheme reduces emissions US rail freight traffic on even keel during week

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JULY 23, 2010
Capesize lay-ups loom as zero-rate fixtures reappear Owners mull removing surplus tonnage to druve up spot rates LNG spot market rates linger at rock-bottom Half of the single-hull VLCCs are not trading Boxship oversupply may end in 15 months Shipping industry efforts on liability make progress Provisions part of Senate Bill that was withdrawn The need for caution Montreal port delays set to continue Loading and unloading delays expected even though union and port employers reach deal... LA and Long Beach talks set to resume Supramaxes to outperform capesizes in third quarter Larger ships bear brunt of downturn in dry bulk freight rates as new tonnage swamps... Tonnage surplus drags wet and dry rates

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JULY 23, 2010
Shipping rallies against US bill A united coalition of shipping groups is urgently lobbying against the proposed Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act Montreal port lockout ends LONGSHOREMEN in Montreal have voted to return to work Saturday morning under an agreement reached between their union and the Maritime Employers Association MSC Cruises order at last signed MSC CRUISES has finalised its long-delayed order for a new 1,751-cabin vessel from STX France's Saint Nazaire yard, for a reported $575M LA-LB labour talks stall TALKS have reportedly stalled in Los Angeles and Long Beach between box shipping workers and employers Counterfeit goods into EU fall THE EC has found that the volume of counterfeit goods seized in the EU fell by more than 40% last year, IHS Global Insight reported today Iran fuel imports said diverted SEVERAL fuel shipments are reportedly being redirected away from Iranian ports, in reaction to US trade sanctions and more such measures expected next week from the EU Poole unveils port plan POOLE harbour commissioners in southern England have drawn up a £20M ($28M) long-term development plan, including a cruise ship mooring system

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JULY 23, 2010
UPS Sees 'Ocean Squeeze' Pushing Shippers to Air Idle Container Ships Fall to 2 Percent of World Fleet EPA Funds Emission Gear on 29 Locomotives Vitran Returns to Profitability, Raises Yield Trucking Exec Says Capacity to Stay Tight Pacific Northwest Ports Cut Pollution Montreal Port Lockout Ends AMB Property Profit Declines Horizon Lines Posts $3.7 Million Profit Prologis Posts Loss, Sees Market Bottoming Le Havre Port Expansion to Preserve Natural Environment UK Sets Timetable for Royal Mail Sale USA Truck Rolls Back to Profitability LaHood Says No Fuel Tax Increase Needed for Transport Star Reefers Profit Drops E-freight Goes Live at 58 US Airports BA Seeks Damages from Other Carriers in Cargo Cartel World Shipping Council Briefs US Shippers on EU Rules Forward Air Profit Jumps on Pricing, Cost Controls Indian Port Congestion Causes Severe Delays LA-Long Beach Employers Seek Substantive Proposals Steady As She Goes Unsung Heroes Speeding Up, in Reverse Trade GAPS

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JULY 23, 2010
Should ocean carriers be submitted to banker-style stress tests? As the northern hemisphere begins its annual pilgrimage to the beaches and countryside, spare a thought for 91 examination candidates that have delayed their vacation plans ahead of the results of stress tests to be published later today. Box shortage spreads to US domestic intermodal Montreal dock lockout to end tomorrow Bulls back in charge at bourses Maersk ban 'shock treatment' chemical Spot rates peak as shippers await softening

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JULY 23, 2010
Cal Dive rejigs credit facility Texas-based offshore outfit bags breathing room as banks give green light to amend $300m credit facility. Petredec fixes LPG pair Bermuda-based LPG player heats up gas game as brokers shed light on chartering chatter. Irving yard deal dubbed a 'steal' Canadian shipbuilder dips into piggy bank as Nova Scotia facility sells for $0.96. Trafigura labels ruling 'incorrect' Trafigura looks set to appeal guilty charges from Dutch court over 2006 Probo Koala dumping saga. Traditional bank lending is back Ship finance is becoming more normalised as traditional values return, says Michael Bodouroglou. No 'siesta' at Marine Subsea Norwegian owner pockets $1.1m as offshore assignment wraps-up in Spain. Beluga boosted by Oaktree cash German heavy lift owner plots newbuilding spree after welcoming US investment company on board. Trafigura guilty of waste export Master of ex-Probo Koala given suspended jail term as Dutch court finds Swiss firm guilty of illegally exporting toxic waste. Horizon Lines beats the street Chuck Raymond-led liner outfit back in the black as second-quarter profits trump Wall Street estimates Quotes of the week Nobu Su probably got the hump back in Taiwan as A Whale idea harpooned and who is gunning for revolvers? MISC all go for shipyard IPO Malaysian owner firms up plans to list its shipbuilding division in its homeland. Trada bags Chinese FSO deal Indonesian owner to pocket $112m over eight years from CNOOC. Thoresen buys supramax Thai shipowner snaps up brand new bulker from Greece's Meadway Shipping in $34.5m deal. Troll tonic for Havila Shipping Njal Saevik-led owner sees Havila Troll asset play lift its second quarter numbers. New5 in Numb3rs Fred Cheng sells VLCC fleet at a knock-down price while Hosco gets back on the newbuilding horse. Crewman killed by fumes Norwegian cargoship Icelandica Hav was detained in Aberdeen in June following Russian's death, it emerges. Golden hello for new CFO Birgitte John Fredriksen's bulk carrier company hands out share options as new finance chief walks through the door. Zeeland zooms to higher volumes Dutch terminals operator posts 25% jump in cargoes in first six months. Spill spur for Seacor Holdings US offshore outfit pushes up second quarter profit as Deepwater Horizon clean-up keeps it busy. TransAtlantic saved by tax Swedish owner piles on sales in second quarter but only avoids loss with huge tax break. FSL Trust files Daxin writ Shipping trust set to claim for damages resulting from arrest of MR tankers in Japan and China. New face at Latvian Shipping Finaval director Paul Thomas joins Riga tanker owner's management board for five-year term. Pirates hit cape off Singapore Armed men board Cyprus Maritime bulker in early morning raid northeast of Horsburgh Lighthouse. Dover sell-off delayed New UK shipping minister asks port to publish more information about controversial privatisation plan. SGX eyes box swaps Singapore Exchange to offer over-the-counter container swaps clearing from August Dockwise loses on Enterprise sale Andre Goedee-led heavy-lift player takes hit on sale of unit for conversion to floating power plant. Colombo founds new yard Sri Lankan shipbuilder eases congestion at main site by building ferry upriver. Ezion seals second base Singapore offshore player set to open second Australian marine supply base to target oil and gas sector. NITC: Lia not under charter Iranian owner denies any connection to tanker whose owner reportedly refused to discharge in Iran. PST keeps its powder dry PIL-backed shipping trust continues to build up its cash pile as it eyes additional acquisitions. Boskalis hits the right note Dutch dredger owner's $450m bond sale "significantly oversubscribed."

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JULY 23, 2010
WSC, U.S. shippers meet on EU 24-hour rule Singapore to clear container swaps CMA CGM ups capacity on Columbus service Swift plans public offering Union Pacific reports record profit Senate bill focuses on freight Canada, U.S. softwood trade dispute softens Survey: Brazil shippers eye landed costs Port of Montreal could reopen Saturday Meeting set for SoCal truck congestion Employers: SoCal clerks 'all get and no give'

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JULY 23, 2010
Crude keeps bunker markets guessing Most major ports ending the week higher. Engine upgrade exceeds expectation onboard Deadliest Catch vessel Diesel exhaust sees a reduction of 35% while fuel economy improves by 9 percent. Bunkers see late-week gains Little action until a temporary surge by crude oil futures. The world's most environmentally friendly military vessel Green future for US Navy as it welcomes boat that runs on 100 percent biodiesel, has 100 percent shorepower capability, and has zero discharge. Double-digit gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg Prices up following latest crude oil rally. KPI Bridge Oil Singapore moves to accommodate expansion Says the company has outgrown previous facilities and plans to further expand trading teams over the coming months. Fujairah prices end week on firm note Some players report barge congestion in Fujairah until July 27. New product terminal 'to make Cyprus regional oil trading hub' VTTI terminal set for completion in 2012 to provide storage for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil. New English Channel bunkering station to launch in September Anchorage location near major shipping lanes could rival major supply centres says Cockett, aiming for annual sales above a million tonnes. Vitol on course to buy African downstream businesses from Shell In exclusive talks to buy businesses including marine fuel sales in 19 countries, South African assets excluded from deal. August start for Southernpec's Singapore operations Will use two 4,600 dwt bunker barges to deliver 380 cSt fuel. Week ends with steep climb in bunker prices Demand at all major Asian ports down due to high prices, traders say. BP ex-staff express 'shock and disappointment' about legal action Reasons behind departure will 'no doubt' to be fully defended, says spokeswoman for defendants. Fuels programme at Port of Seattle a success Incentives given to vessels that use low-sulphur fuels or shore power while berthed. BP reveals evidence against former Singapore staff Mass departure of staff 'engineered' by its former global trading head and ex-legal manager, claims BP. Matrix Bharat starts Kochi service Supplier has commenced bunkering operations, partnering with BPCL to provide bonded 380 cSt grade.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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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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