BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

June 3, 2013

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JUNE 1, 2013
CMA CGM back in black with US$102 million profit as revenues rise 6pc OOCL and MSC will raise Asia-Europe freight rates from July 1 OOCL hikes rates on Southeast Asia-Australia US$150/TEU from July 1 MSC sells 35pc of terminal division to Global Infrastructure Partners Guangzhou to build freight rail links to Nansha container terminal Rapid rail near Sino-Vietnam border now provides cargo service OOCL hikes rate US$150/TEU - US$250/FEU on transatlantic from July 1 Dole to acquire containerships as reefer bulkers slide into decline Brazil's quarterly ocean trade upticks, imports lead, says Maersk Freight train crash renews US concerns over decaying infrastructure Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air Worldwide join in round-the-world freight loop Moscow Domodedovo Airport handling services to win ISO certification Low-cost Norwegian Air Shuttle bullish on entry to cargo market

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MAY 31, 2013
14,000-TEU container vessel MSC VALERIA to call at Mundra Port Allcargo Logistics' total revenue up 10 pc in Q4 Lloyd's Register committed to strengthening overall position in India Neo-Panamax vessels gaining in popularity TVS Logistics acquires US-based Wainwright Industries Centre to involve overseas missions to boost exports CILs import plans on hold Sugar mill owners seek hike in import duty to 30 pc Textile exports can grow by 15 pc in 2013-14, says Minister US imposes 5.91 pc duty on Indian shrimp Container trucks to benefit from Cochin Port reducing RoRo ferry service charges Essar Ports wins bid to develop three iron ore berths at Visakhapatnam Port on BOT basis Odisha withholds land allotment to phase 2 of Dhamra port: Reports Shore power at California ports international terminals by year-end Core sector records 2.3 pc growth in April Forex reserves up $110 m to $292.07 bn Road developers to get bank financing if 80 pc land tied up Globalink Logistics Group transports crawling crane from Tajikistan to China Heavy & oversized crane parts moved from China to Siberia by road, rail in icy conditions Le Havre hosts Project Professionals Group

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JUNE 1, 2013
Mit «Iglu» schmelzen die Raten Bimco presidency goes to Scotsman More fruit on the sea CSAV reduces Q1 losses UPS opens healthcare facility in Hangzhou BTK Befrachtungs- und Transportkontor GmbH expanding Europe to spend EUR 5.1 trillion on trans-European... Team Lines adds Ust-Luga 75 new Kögel Cargo Light trailers for Heinloth EuropeTrain testing campaign with LL brake blocks extremely... New partner structure for Hertzog & Partner New Pema depot in Munich Turkish Cargo adds two central African airports to network China Airlines resumes Taipei - Honolulu service SkyCargo strengthens Tokyo trade lane

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MAY 31, 2013
NASSCO wins order for four LNG-ready Jones Act tankers Tanker and bulker collide off Galveston Vard Aukra delivers first Rolls-Royce Environship Stars align for Canadian laker fleet renewal ClassNK releases latest Rules

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MAY 31, 2013
Repair work completed early on Portland Airport runway Boeing plans to add engineering design centers PMSA backing plans to protect whales from ships Vancouver Port Commissioner receives Lions Club honor US rail freight traffic sees positive week

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MAY 31, 2013
Scorpio controls 20% of product tanker orderbook Lauro's latest 16 newbuilding contracts position firm to lead the market CMA CGM posts $102m net profit and cuts debt by $1.1bn But world's number three boxline warns that market conditions are deteriorating Shipping turns to Oslo bond market It's fast, low on paperwork and cheaper than you think, say supporters Pacific swell fails to buoy up capesize rates But conditions may pave the way for a late-year rally SSI launches finance scheme to back energy-saving retrofits ABN Amro offers loans to owners for pilot sustainable shipping project Banks begin a slow return to lending Petrofin survey shows top 40 players cut shipping exposure by 6% last year Riders on the storm US hurricane season should boost product tanker rates OOCL and Coscon join Asia-Europe rates push Sceptics say carriers' best hope is to halt the slide Looking good for Oslo Norway's capital is now the go-to city for high-yield bonds Yang Ming extends LA terminal lease Port pledges $122m of improvements Hamburg Süd names largest reefer box ships First two of six new-generation Cap San class vessels will join the Asia-Latin America trade Analyst forecasts 9% drop in annual box imports to north Europe Mediterranean and Black Sea will outperform northern range, says Global Port Tracker Kallas hits back at port policy critics Proposal will shave 7% off costs and save EU $13bn, says Brussels transport chief VLCC SOS Rival owners ignore Frontline call to scrap more big ships at their peril Nord/LB increases its shipping provisions sevenfold Leading lender posts $40m first-quarter loss Global Ports confirms acquisition talks London-listed Russian box port operator ponders takeover of compatriot NCC CSAV expects 'challenging' 2013 Oversupply means boxlines' behaviour will shape market performance Golden Ocean in $30m settlement over charterparty dispute Case appears to be final act of Singapore dry bulk operators legal fight with Salgoacar Mining Industries Golar LNG takes a stake in Douglas Channel project LNG carrier strengthens hand in North American gas export market as quarterly earnings rise

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MAY 31, 2013
Golden Ocean is paid $30M to settle dispute GOLDEN Ocean has agreed to settle a long timecharter dispute with Trustworth Shipping of Singapore Tanker, bulker collide DAMAGE resulted from a collision between a tanker and a bulker in the Gulf of Mexico, but no injuries or oil spills were reported today OSG plots shuttle expansion BANKRUPT OSG is seeking court approval to convert one of its Jones Act product carriers into a shuttle tanker for Shell's deepwater 'Stones Project' IPO delayed for UCLH A RUSSIAN metals magnate has scrapped his IPO scheme at Dutch-registered United Cargo Logistics Holding Fednav bulks up fleet FEDNAV of Montreal has ordered six more 'Seaway max' bulkers to add to its fleet, which at more than 80 ships is already the largest in Canada Singamas selling subsidiary HONG KONG-listed Singamas Container said today it is selling a subsidiary for 160M yuan ($26M) to a Chinese investment company Atlantic lent $15M SINGAPORE-listed OSV provider Atlantic Navigation said today it has obtained a financing facility of up to $15M from Maybank Singapore Guanghui, Shell sign deal for LNG station SHANGHAI-listed Guanghui Energy said today it has signed a letter of intent with Shell's China unit calling for joint operation of an LNG distribution and transfer station at Nantong port MHI sets up offshoot MITSUBISHI HI is setting up a dedicated unit to handle its marine machinery and marine Diesel engine business by 1 October Ezra sells 40M shares in Ezion SINGAPORE's Ezra Holdings told Fairplay today it is selling its stake in compatriot offshore player Ezion Holdings, in a deal worth S$90M ($71.2M) Certification scandal uncovered in Panama PANAMANIAN authorities have begun legal proceedings against those allegedly involved in a seafarers' certification scam Royal Caribbean orders third Quantum GERMANY'S Meyer Werft yard has an order for a third 167,800gt cruise ship from Royal Caribbean Cruises of the US

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MAY 31, 2013
UPS Freight Sets June 10 Rate Increase UPS Freight today announced a general rate increase of 5.9 percent for non-contractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The increase will take effect on June 10 and will apply to minimum charge, less-than-truckload and truckload rates, and accessorial charges. The truckload and LTL carrier said the new rates would... Lineage Logistics Adds Chicago-Area Facility Lineage Logistics, the world's second-largest cold storage company, has added another space to its portfolio, acquiring the real estate and assets of a facility in University Park, Ill. Financial terms of the transaction weren not disclosed. The University Park location, which was built in 2004, serves as a distribution facility for... MSC to Increase Rates on Shipments From Asia Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced several rate increases for cargo shipped from Asia. The container line will be raising rates as follows, with all hikes effective July 1: From the Far East to West Africa, including Angola: US$250 per 20-foot container; US$500 per 40-foot container. From Asia to East and South Africa: US$300... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Intra-Asia, Intra-Americas Rates Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates from East Asia, excluding Japan, and the Persian Gulf. The increase, which the German ocean carrier said will take effect on June 15, will be $300 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. Containerized trade from the Far East to the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East fell in February and March,... SCFI: Asia-to-US Spot Rates Lose GRI Gains The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes dropped significantly in the week of May 31, losing almost all achievement from the May 21 general rate increase. GRIs of $400 per 40-foot container moving from Asia to the U.S. West Coast and $600 per FEU from Asia to the... SCFI: Asia-Mediterranean Spot Rate Spikes The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rate to Mediterranean ports experienced a 59 percent jump as a round of June 1 general rate increases and peak surcharges set to go into effect. UASC, CSCL and Maersk announced GRIs of $500 to $750 per 20-foot container for June 1 to Mediterranean...

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MAY 31, 2013
FreeSeas in share sale FreeSeas has struck another deal with investment firm Dutchess Capital Management that could see it sell shares worth $1.5m. CMA CGM profits surge CMA CGM has seen its first-quarter net income flip to the black as operational earnings skyrocketed. Jascon SAR stopped A search and rescue operation around the anchor handler Jascon 4 which sank off Nigeria at the weekend has had to be stopped. Westports eyes $500m Westports Malaysia is back on track with plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and could float on the Kuala Lumpur Stock exchange as early as October. Heading home Kristin Holth received an offer too good to refuse and is returning to Oslo to head up the shipping division of the industry's largest lender. Latvian back in profit Latvian Shipping Co is back in the black after a long run of losses. Owners panicked Panicking tanker owners dragged down the VLCC market at the start of this year and now need to show leadership to aid a recovery, says Frontline chief Jens Martin Jensen. Trafigura rejects order talk Trading giant Trafigura denies TradeWinds reports that it is talking to Chinese yards about an order for up to eight ultramax bulk carriers. Fednav back at Oshima Fednav has returned to Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan for a further six bulker newbuildings. Nord LB dives to loss Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord LB) plunged into the red in the first quarter of the year and laid the blame squarely at the door of the struggling shipping industry. Ships that shouldn't be We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. GSI wait extends Guangzhou Shipyard International is keeping its shares on ice for a few more days while it looks to see through a restructuring effort. Georg Buchner Sinks The former Belgian passenger-cargo ship Georg Buchner (built 1951) has sunk in the Baltic while under tow to a scrapyard in Lithuania. Veniamis on the march TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Geden in Texas holdup The US Coast Guard is investigating a collision between a Geden Lines suezmax tanker and a Japanese-owned bulk carrier off the port of Galveston in Texas. Subsea 7 wins $170m gig Subsea 7 has bagged a $170m with Statoil for work in the UK sector of the North Sea. SMM wins jack-up job SembCorp Marine has secured a jack-up rig newbuilding deal from a Japanese-backed leasing company worth $220m. PSA expands in China PSA International has expanded in China with the acquisition of a stake in Fujian Jiangyin International Container Terminal (FJCT). Golden wins payout Golden Ocean looks to have settled a long-running charter dispute with Indian businessman Anil Salgaocar. Ezra offloads Ezion Ezra Holdings has sold its stake in fellow Singapore offshore outfit Ezion Holdings and netted a near $66m profit in the process. Atlantic seals loan Atlantic Navigation has secured a $15m loan facility to partially refinance the acquisition and modification of a jack-up barge.

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MAY 31, 2013
U.S., Canada to coordinate modernization of border facilities The U.S.-Canada Border Infrastructure Investment Plan is the latest initiative under President Obama's and Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Beyond the Border declaration to have a shared approach to security and economic competitiveness. 47-foot Jacksonville harbor project out for public review The plan raises the local share of the $733 million project from $189 million to $383 million, with $95 million of that increase for terminal improvements necessary to accommodate the deeper channel draft. NJ bill targets independent contractor trucking The Truck Operators Independent Contractor Act would prevent trucking companies from misclassifying truckers as a way to avoid workers' rights and employer responsibilities, including unemployment and Social Security contributions. Commerce finds subsidized Asian shrimp imports Canadian house passes rail arbitration rule Europe to build unified transport network FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications ARINC releases new forwarder enterprise solution Peruvian forwarder to use CargoWise cloud platform Zim: July 1 rate hikes key for container industry Maersk bumps up Asia-Europe rate hike The liner carrier said Friday it's increasing the size of a July 1 general rate increase for cargo moving from Asia to North Europe from $750 per TEU to $950 per TEU. It added it "continues to face unsustainable rates in the trade." Yang Ming extends lease at Port of Los Angeles Executive moves UPS opens Chinese healthcare facility

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MAY 31, 2013
Bunker prices continue to soften in the Americas Demand was said to be average in Houston on Friday. Weekly global market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world North American ECA limits 'not economically sustainable' 'The bottom line is that the 200 nautical mile ECA is not technically justified or economically sustainable for Short Sea Shipping.' Prices down across the board Bar HS 380 cSt and MGO in Hamburg, falls keep to single figures. Prices fall as week ends Cape Town 180 cSt sheds $8 pmt. Report: Chinese bunker demand up Modest increase expected from both domestic and international shipping demand. Asian bunker prices soft Players saw low to average demand in Singapore. Mitsubishi starting new marine engine entity Firm will move head office of its subsidiary to Nagasaki to support operations. New LNG bunkering society will be 'inclusive' Will not be run solely by the oil majors, says SIGTTO boss. Fuel-saving ferry delivered late Vessel first in series to be fitted with bulbous bow. CSAV halves Q1 losses Company reduced bunker expenses by 37.5% in Q1. Trial at Panama Canal to streamline vessel fuel usuage Panama Canal Authority introduces a just-in-time service to facilitate a more efficient transit. Fednav adds 'clean-design' ships to fleet New vessels will consume 28% less fuel and produce lower emissions. Scorpio in ordering spree of 'fuel efficient' newbuilds Commits to 16 vessels of various classes at several South Korean yards. ABB fuel saving systems installed on Nor-Shipping nominees Firm highlights systems installed onboard the Viking Grace, Marco

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

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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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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