BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 2, 2013

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CMA CGM cash injection fund 14pc increase in fleet, adding 208,300 TEU Da Chan Bay Modern Terminals goes live with Navis' N4 operating system Asian, European shippers want IMO to scrap box-weighing mandate Fujian ports' 10-month cargo volume up 17pc to 15 million tonnes Royal Mail first half operating profit doubles to US$461 million N Europe-transatlantic box volume rises 4pc, capacity efficiently managed Spanish prosecutors appeal against Prestige oil spill officers' acquittal Ship arrest scope is widened by Dutch Court of Appeal, says law firm Union Pacific Railroad starts Monterrey, Mexico-Chicago box service Asia Pacific airlines' robust passenger growth October, cargo stabilises Korean Air delivers US$99.8 million in relief goods to the Philippines Kuehne + Nagel opens logistics hub in Atlanta to reach 80pc of US clients Dubai International Airport sees cargo volumes rise 3pc in October

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Leading port & maritime heads, policymakers, Customs officials grace CTL 2013 Schenker India eyes 20 pc revenue growth SCI takes delivery of Kamsarmax bulk carrier Vanguard celebrates the establishment of its presence throughout India with the trade Dollar swap facility extended till Jan. 31 Exports to be hit by EU's move to end preferential tariff system for imports from India Govt gives exemption on stock holding limits to exporters having IEC STC issues two tenders to export 2.7 lakh t of wheat APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia evacuates more than 2,700 TEUs in 7 days during the recent congestion at JN Port Govt approves financial aid to KoPT to meet dredging expenditure Major Ports may soon have dedicated cruise terminals Pvt. port operators may be allowed earlier exit Record discharge of coking coal at Paradip Port Vasan opens parking yard to ease traffic congestion at Chennai Port Forex reserves up further by $2.69 bn to $286.26 bn Rupee loses early gains, closes weak at 62.44 InterMax of China acquires Yangtze River barge company Kalmar relocates 850-tonne ship-to-shore crane at Port of Helsingborg, Sweden Project forwarding training aims to boost performance

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Nemunas rail link offers new truck transport service Nagel-Group establishes subsidiary in Norway Kapsch delivering GSM-R technology to Hungary Alitalia receives half of necessary funds Commission ban on Georgian seafarers lifted Penske Logistics working for Ducati in Brazil EIM on track to further enlarge cooperations Moskovia adds international services from Belgorod EU and Ukraine skies to join forces Salvat Logistíca new System Plus partner in Spain Brasil Terminal Portuário officially opens in Santos New roadside facilities for truck drivers in Australia DNV greets new regional manager for Germany

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Navy suspends Inchcape Shipping Services contracts Carnival seeks efficiencies through HVAC upgrades Wärtsilä has new Propulsion Test Center Fincantieri to build Norwegian polar ship Island Offshore back at Vard Terntank orders enviro friendly tankers

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Port, City of Bellingham schedule Waterfront District planning meetings US teaming with Morocco for new customs agreement K Line opening office in Yagon, Myanmar Portland Airport earns award for food donation program Evergreen Line adds Piraeus to Tripoli run

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
The World Maritime University at 30 WMU's aims are just as important today as global shipping industry develops Hong Kong Shipowners' Association welcomes Koo as new chairman Torch passed from one shipping family to another What happens next? Brussels prepares its statement of objections against the 14 boxlines Lawyers question strength of Brussels' antitrust case against box lines European Commission is entering a grey area on price signalling, say legal experts STX O&S delays deliveries of product tankers to Frontline 2012 Troubled South Korean yard announces four-month delay US Navy suspension of ISS contract linked to alleged billing irregularities UPDATE: Move said to relate to 2005-2008 supply deals Bolloré clinches Dakar ro-ro concession French logistics group wins 25-year terminal contract Former VLCC owner Saga Tankers slides into the red Expert questions whether owners regret moves to exit VLCCs Tough times are here to stay for shipping Analysts paint bleak prospects for December's Asia-Europe rates hike Bank forces Torm to sell four product tankers to Oaktree Financier will place vessels under Danish firm's commercial management Korea Air veteran named Hanjin Shipping president Suk takes the helm after Young stepped down over deepening financial losses Jetfoil collision injures 85 in Hong Kong Unknown object strikes high-speed ferry carrying 105 passengers Wan Hai splashes out $41m on containers Taiwanese carrier purchases 12,700 boxes at $3,259 each from CIMC Frontline 2012 targets New York listing in third-quarter 2014 Fredriksen newbuilding vehicle faces challenges to construction programme Coscol books four multipurpose vessels at $40m each Cosco unit approves plan for 36,000 dwt ships at CSSC yard

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Mixed maritime response to Berlin grand coalition THE coalition deal between the Christian Democratic parties and the Social Democrats in Germany has sparked mixed reactions from the country's shipowning, port and logistics sectors DHT secures $46M settlement from OSG estate NYSE-listed DHT Holdings said today it had settled damages claims it had lodged against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group for a total of $46M NAO completes $250M Oslo placement NORDIC American Offshore has completed a $250M private placement in Oslo, the first step towards an NYSE listing that the company expects to consummate in the first quarter of 2014 Coal port dredging decision pending THE EXPANSION of Australia's Abbott Point coal port is likely to get the green light in coming weeks now the Great Barrier Reef Authority has discredited a report critical of dredging, the Australian reported today Maersk Line Asia-Europe unit costs fall and ship size will rise with P3 Maersk Line would benefit most from the planned P3 network, driving costs down and ship size up an investment bank said today COSCOL orders newbuildings SHANGHAI-listed COSCO Shipping Co (COSCOL) has decided to build four 36,000dwt multi-purpose vessels at compatriot CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding at costs of 246M yuan ($40M) each, according to its yesterday's stock filing 87 injured in HK ferry accident A TOTAL of 87 people were injured in a Hong Kong high-speed passenger ferry accident early today after the vessel collided with an unidentified object Hubline sinks to full-year losses MALAYSIAN shipowner Hubline Berhad plunged to losses of 190M ringgit ($59M) for its full-year end on 30 September Qinhuangdao Port to sell new shares CHINA's Qinhuangdao Port will sell 830M shares in its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at maximum HK$6.7 a share to raise about HK$4.28Bn ($549M) North Korea ship to leave Panama UN INSPECTORS are examining weapons being smuggled in a North Korean ship's cargo, according to Panama's security minister

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Hanjin Shipping Names New President, CEO Hanjin Shipping today appointed Tai Soo Suk as its new president and CEO. Suk, the current CEO of Hanjin Transportation, replaces Y.M. Kim, who resigned earlier this month, saying he was taking responsibility for the company's losses . Kim resigned during the week that the Korean carrier reported a net loss of...

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Fjeld exits Flex LNG Philip Fjeld is heading for the exit at Flex LNG, the company he co-founded and has led for the past six years. Nanjing Tanker on brink China's Nanjing Tanker has moved another step closer to delisting from the Shanghai Stock Exchange after it posted a third quarter loss. Diana books Bunge deal Diana Shipping has bagged a period contract worth $2.86m for one of its panamax bulkers. Olympic in Geden swoop Olympic Shipping of Greece looks to have returned to the dry-cargo market with a $100m move on four Geden vessels. Island back at Vard Norway's Island Offshore has returned to long-time collaborator Vard for another newbuilding. DHT eyes OSG pay-out DHT Holdings could bank an extra $8.5m after settling a charter dispute with bankrupt OSG. FRNT's cape coup John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is sitting on a potentially huge profit on its capesize newbuilding programme, Danske Bank says. Cosco CFO quits Feng Jinhua has quit as chief financial officer of China Cosco as the owner enters the final month of its effort to avoid a third successive annual loss. Love in a hot climate We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. DFDS faces delays DFDS' resurrected order for two ro-ro vessels at Germany's bankrupt P+S Werften has fallen behind schedule. ALNG fixes newbuild Awilco LNG has clinched a mid-term contract for its recently delivered newbuilding, confirming news broken by TradeWinds weeks ago. Ullman takes Concordia reins Stena has shifted Kim Ullman from head of its LNG business to take over at tanker unit Concordia Maritime. Pakistan plots new yard Pakistan is considering building a new shipyard in Gwadar. Italy trumps Norway Fincanieri has beaten off competition from Norwegian yards to build an advanced oceanographic vessel for the country's government. Torm in forced sale Torm has sold four MR tankers to Oaktree in its second forced sale with the private equity heavyweight. HSH provisions rise German lender HSH Nordbank's loan-provisions have grown in the first nine months as it seeks to reduce shipping exposure. Scorpio swells VL order TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Terntank inks eco-order Danish owner Terntank has ordered what it claims could be the world's most eco-friendly ships. Polarcus bid dropped A potential investor has shelved plans to buy a large stake in Oslo-listed Polarcus after failing to tempt enough sellers to part with their shares. Coscol booking quartet Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) is planning to add four more multipurpose (MPP) ships to its orderbook in China. Anek cuts loss Greek ro-pax group Anek Lines has reduced its loss in the first nine months after it cut costs. Ferry crash injures 85 Six people have been seriously injured after a Hong Kong ferry hit an unidentified object. Suk takes Hanjin job Loss-making Korean owner Hanjin Shipping has brought in a former Korean Air manager to pilot it back to profit. Arctech wins icebreaker Finland's transport agency is ordering a new icebreaker at the domestic Arctech Helsinki shipyard. Wintermar profit jumps Wintermar Offshore Marine has reported a 27% increase in profit for the first nine months of the financial year. KC Maritime eyes tonnage KC Maritime is set to expand its fleet with orders for four bulkers at China's Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding. GrainCorp deal blocked Australia has blocked Archer Daniels Midland's (ADM) AUD 2.8bn ($2.6bn) takeover of domestic grain handler GrainCorp. Ex-Aegean man jailed Singapore has come down hard on another fraudulent bunker trader as it looks to preserve its squeaky clean image.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2013
Weekly global market report A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices remain stable in the Americas Avails were said to be tight in Cartagena on Friday. Rotterdam LSFO prices hit two-month high Prices at both ports climbed to $635 pmt on Friday. Hanjin Shipping gets new boss Position effective on December 1. Prices soften in Fujairah Earliest deliveries possible from December 3 in Fujairah. Prices end week soft across Europe Bad weather stops bunkering at Gibraltar. Bunkering halt at Gibraltar, Algeciras Bad weather sees operations temporarily suspended. NGOs warn IMO against accelerated low sulphur availability review Seeking official reassurance from IMO Secretary General that there won't be bias allowing delay of 2020 global sulphur limit. For sale: Five bunker tankers Chinese courts put tankers up for auction. Auctioned bunker tanker finds buyer Bids still low but sale likely to go ahead. IFO prices largely fall in Asia Supplies of bunkers were tight at Asean major ports. Further recognition for air lubrication system Award aims to put system for further practical use in Japan. Vessel lubricant receives environmental certificate Products will be classified as an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant under US EPA rules. Vessel optimisation leads to award for barge operator Tug and barge firm reports significant savings from fuel optimisation system. Firm opts for more 'eco' tankers Move will leave company with 18 'eco' LR2 tankers on firm order from two Chinese yards.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Modena

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

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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