BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

December 17, 2013

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European Commission issues proposals to standardise EU customs penalties China blocks US GM grains, some see real cause as bumper domestic harvest Hong Kong, Malaysian firms now on US Entity List for 'illicit' trading NY dockers, bosses ask court to end Waterfront Commission hiring freeze China ends anti-dumping duties on American SUVs levied since December 2011 Authorities need good data to ensure safe passage under Bayonne Bridge BNSF CEO Rose made chairman, said to be in line to take Buffet's job Cargotec's Kalmar to supply 12 RTGs to Port of Mombasa next year South Korea's airlines to comply with China's air defence security air zone Cargolux okays sale of 35pc stake to Henan Civil Aviation and Investment Boeing R&D staff to drop 1,000 in old plants and gain 350 in new ones

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
AADA announces China-Australia rate hike from Jan. 7 BDI surge lifts hopes of Indian shipping cos CCI exemption for vessel sharing pacts CMA CGM Group announces reshuffling of services from Europe & Med to West Africa Grid study has identified potential for intermodal connectivity on National Waterways: Deora Kalmar to deliver revolutionary RTGs to Port of Oslo Majestic Maritime inaugurates first office in India Shipping rates remain low even as volumes increase, says UNCTAD's Review of Maritime Transport 2013 Vanguard Logistics Services opens office in Peru Vasan highlights steps taken to promote coastal shipping West Asian oil exporters target fast-growing Asian markets Car exports to EU may take another beating Antwerp port stepping up fight against cyber crime SC Ports announces Clean Truck Certification Program Sittwe port project in Myanmar likely to be completed by June next year DHL & Blue Dart Disaster Response Team conducts first emergency training in India DGFT fixes floor price for import of cashew kernels

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New freight wagons for more efficient hinterland transport Iata sees slower international freight growth until 2017 Azkar moving to new logistics terminal in January Calls for proposals for key TEN-T projects AA's cargo volumes up in November DHL Express receives 100th Tapa certification in Europe Slovenia introducing new toll for vans Belavia to connect Geneva with Minsk President of Icao ANC confirmed for 2014 TNT Express expands express freight service Handover of Jungheinrich management Manitoulin Transport snaps up Smooth Freight India's port connectivity still a problem Sichuan Airlines adding another Australian airport Subsidiary for special transport founded

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
American Cruise Lines to build four more GAC launches diver-free underwater hull cleaning system MAN Diesel & Turbo books another ME-GI order Shipyard DeHoop wins 10 PSV order Keppel adds to orders at Singapore and China yards Second Wärtsilä BWMS gains IMO Type Approval

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
Genco Shipping hires Blackstone Restructuring advisor will work with bondholders aligned with Jefferies SSY and Lalemant merge to create US ship chartering powerhouse Tie-up heralds a new era for the country's shipping scene Zodiac's $80m VLGC sale shows prices climb as interest builds Secondhand deal makes more than some newbuildings Oaktree buys Commerzbank 'bad' chemtanker loans Portfolio worth $385m but the price of the deal is undisclosed Data Hub: Load Factors Economic growth in advanced economies is stronger than expected, while growth in emerging economies is weaker No hiding place from the refuge issue States obliged to shelter damaged ships often put public perception first Louisiana transhipment hub comes a step closer US Citizenship and Immigration Services approves LIGTT development How to take the sting out of currency swing Both container lines and their customers are exposed to foreign exchange risks. Could a private sector initiative help? Gulftainer looks to triple its global container volumes Group targets 18m teu by 2020 with further partnerships in the pipeline Keep taking the tablets iPad and Twitter generation shippers will demand instant supply chain data Hacker alert: Cybercriminals target box port IT systems Hi-tech global gangs use keyloggers and break-ins to compromise supply chains Evergreen announces box sale Taiwan firm raises $76m from disposal of 32,000 Greencompass containers New normal for global box ports Forecasts of higher growth in 2014 amid background of radical changes Drillship cancellation at DSME points to TMT Contract struck in 2008 was worth $673.8m LNG ships closer to carrying cargoes from Queensland Curtis project BG Group reaches project milestone Box production stuck in the slow lane Early buying spree by lines peters out in 2013 as lessors continue to invest Cheap debt clouds box lease rates Smaller players put pressure on new contracts but major lessors remain positive for 2014 German shipowners benefit from tie-ups in tough market VDR welcomes closer co-operation but warns on global tonnage oversupply 2013: A year of consolidation for ports Global operators spend the year building fresh alliances or switching assets Lack of an alternative Will regulators provide an alternative if they reject the P3 Network? Trade Statistics: the recovery begins? North America's positive performance sits alongside expectations of global growth A matter of time Top classification societies say there is no technical barrier to further vessel capacity growth, only commercial constraints 2013: a turning point for container shipping Will the P3 Network reshape the industry? Over the line? Does the European Commission's probe of public container rate announcements stray too far? View from the Bridge: Thomas Preben Hansen Rickmers Trust Management believes the charter market will soon turn the corner Split in the pack Freight forwarders adopt varied strategies to tackle volatile freight rates Three scorpions in a bottle P3 partners have to avoid mutual destruction but allay the regulators' concerns NOL loses its gloss The Singapore line's financial results reveal a lacklustre performance

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
Merger announced to create P&I giant Two of the market's oldest P&I Clubs have announced that they plan to merge to create one of the world's biggest marine insurance operations Euronav contemplates New York listing Euronav, the Belgian VLCC and Suezmax owner that is listed in Brussels, says it is contemplating seeking dual listing of its shares with a second listing at either the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq and that it has raised $150M in fresh capital Thirteen saved after collision Thirteen crew members were rescued after a China-flagged bulk carrier collided with a Greece-flagged containership off the Yangtze River mouth in the East China Sea, local authorities said Keppel bags $119M deal Singapore's Keppel O&M said today it has secured five offshore and marine contracts worth an aggregate of S$150M ($119M) Ningbo port's sea-rail throughput hits new high China's Ningbo Port recorded a new high of its sea-rail throughput as of December 15, hitting 100,064 teu, 67 DSME cancels TMT drillship A drillship that embattled Taiwanese ship owner TMT ordered at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has been cancelled Restraints seen on coal demand growth Tougher Chinese policies aimed at fighting pollution will help restrain global coal demand growth over the next five years, the International Energy Agency said in its annual medium-term coal market report today Essar to invest $194M to build three ore berths in Vizag Ruias-owned Essar Ports has signed a deal with Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) for development and operations of three iron ore berths at Visakhapatnam Port on build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis over a period of 30 years Ro-pax held for no-permit ops Ro-pax Sharima has been held by Philippine authorities after it was found to have illegally transported passengers and operated with incomplete documents Conditions lifted from Songa Offshore refinancing Following an extraordinary general meeting, Songa Offshore, the listed Norwegian mid-water drilling rig operator, has lifted conditions from refinancing the company as proposed by the board at the end of last month, the company said in a statement

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
Falling Imports Help Pull India's Trade Deficit Down NY-NJ Employers Criticize 'Mission Creep' Dedicated Carriers Managing More Complex Freight Networks Carrier Groupings Seek Response to P3 Network Shippers Pressed to Prepare for Japan's 24-Hour Rule Cargolux Paves Way for Sale of Stake to Chinese Investors China's Logistics Growth Tied to Modern DC Development CEVA Logistics Expands in Germany, Australia What Shippers Think [Interactive] Landstar Truck Volume, Revenue Rise in December Pacific Northwest Ports Extend Clean Air Partnership Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Dec. 16 Duisburg Cracks Top 50 Container Ports

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
ACL firms up order US shipyards have been flooded with orders for tugs and barges soar over the past 12 months but a handful are cashing in on rising demand for other types of tonnage as well. SSY mints dry merger Simpson Spence & Young (SSY) appears to have acquired a small US rival in a bid to expand its presence in the dry-bulk segment. Excel in monthly loss Excel Maritime Carriers has delivered an operating profit in November but its bottom line remained in the red for the month. Cocaine haul revealed The Venezuelan navy has seized nearly 15kg of cocaine found in the engine room of a German boxship. Zodiac takes 10 from DSME Zodiac Maritime today signed newbuilding contracts with DSME for six option four 10,000-teu 'eco' containerships for long-term charter to Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). Thunderbird is going? J Lauritzen is rumoured to be continuing asset sales with the disposal of a pair of supramax bulkers. Star set for loan Star Bulk is close to netting a loan to pay for two supramaxes which it purchased in November. Diana torches boxship Diana Containerships has scrapped a panamax boxship after its charterer handed back the vessel early. Katsipis spared jail A Greek chief engineer has been given a year's probation for oil dumping after a US judge heard his wife had died during the detention of his bulker. Oshima pulls plug? Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding has reportedly decided not to build its planned new shipyard in Vietnam. Statoil fixes NAT duo Norway's Statoil has stretched charter contracts for two of Nordic American Tankers' new platform support vessels. A hairy experience Perhaps planning to row 3,500 nautical miles from Australia across the Indian Ocean to Mauritius was not such a good idea while working in a shipping office. Plenty of ex-mariners were on hand to shake their heads at our naivety, especially when they found out we had no real sailing experience ... and had never rowed. Viking back at Fincantieri Viking Cruises has returned to Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for another pair of cruiseships. Hold the front page! Breaking news is what TradeWinds is all about, but some issues have dominated the headlines in 2013. TW+ picks out nine cover stories, looks back at what was said, and what happened next. Now read all about it Erria teams with Kirk Danish shipmanager Erria has been brought in by compatriot tanker owner Kirk Capital as a "cooperative partner and advisor". Taking the bull by the horns Oslo has tweaked Wall Street's tail this year. Joe Brady sorts out which end of the metaphor is which, and examines the future of the Norwegian challenge to New York's hegemony The thrill of the case He's the lawyer with seawater in his veins. The labradoodle owner who works for a firm of legal pit bulls. The litigator who loves fighting a case, but is only too happy to mediate. Jim Mulrenan meets Faz Peermohamed US blacklists trio Two Asian tanker owners and a bunker company have been blacklisted by the US after they were accused of working with Iranian tanker owner NITC. BBR bags twin deals Indonesia's Bina Buana Raya (BBR) has sealed charters for two anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) worth approaching $20m. Keppel adds $120m Keppel Offshore & Marine has chalked up $150m ($120m) worth of fresh orders. Death for Vinalines execs Two former executives of Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines have been sentenced to death for embezzling company cash. Trafigura seeks more vessels Commodities giant Trafigura is moving further into shipping with a new shipowning investment vehicle launching in 2014. DSME stung by TMT Nobu Su's TMT appears to have canned a drillship order at Korea's DSME. GTT to stocklist France's GTT has confirmed long-rumoured plans that it will list its shares on the Paris stock market. Euronav targets NYSE Euronav is looking to join the growing number of shipping companies quoted in the US with a dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Oaktree strikes again Distressed deal specialist Oaktree Capital has swooped on 14 chemical tankers which were placed on the block by Commerzbank. "Tanker spy" held An alleged UK intelligence agent has been arrested in Iran after being accused of passing on details of the country's covert tanker operations. Freedom for Indian owners India has cleared vessel-sharing agreements from antitrust rules. PSV bonanza for De Hoop Dutch shipyard De Hoop has won a big new offshore vessel order from Abu Dhabi. OOCL ups rates OOCL is demanding that customers pay sustainable rates on box cargoes heading to Australia. More arrests for Glenn Yet another vessel belonging to beleaguered Singapore-based marine security contractor Glenn Defense Marine Asia has been arrested in Singapore. Amorella runs aground Finnish ferry operator Viking Lines's 34,400-gt cruise-ferry Amorella (built 1988) has been forced to cut short a voyage after briefly running aground in the Aland archipelago. Ruby protests retirement Saga Cruises' veteran cruiseship Saga Ruby (built 1973) is seemingly kicking up a fuss against its impending retirement by engaging in some mechanical high-jinx.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
EU to triple rail investment Siim Kallas, the European Commission's vice president in charge of transport, said he wants more freight traffic off the highways and on the tracks. He said that only 10 percent of Europe's freight traffic is currently on rail. Canada Post to scale back home delivery Transitioning one third of home delivery recipients to a "community mailbox delivery" is expected to bring savings of $400 million to $500 million annually once fully implemented. The program will begin a five-year roll out in 2014. Stifel: XPO gets managed transportation muscle with NLM Cargolux enters commercial cooperation agreement with HNCA Export-Import Bank financing exceeds $27 billion The Export-Import Bank of the United States approved more than $27 billion in authorizations during fiscal-year 2013, working with more than 3,400 small businesses, which equated to 89 percent of all transactions. Boeing expands in South Carolina AAPA, MarAd to create investment guidebook for ports The AAPA and MarAd are searching for technical experts to contribute expertise for the how-to-manual, which will help port authorities plan infrastructure projects and devise how to attract public or private capital to pay for them. Vanguard opens office in Peru Pritzker, Froman to co-chair trade meeting FMC will hold regulatory summit Tuesday AAR reports mixed weekly rail traffic

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DECEMBER 16, 2013
SEAaT has 'broadly met its two main objectives' Cross industry association has been wound up. Market moving up in Fujairah MGO showed double digit gains in Cape Town. Bunker market firm in Rotterdam Prices soft across Mediterranean ports. Chemoil Adani wants 'to replicate Mundra success' India supplier looks to Chennai. Asian IFO markets firm Meanwhile, MGO prices lose direction. Singapore bunkering firm accused of breaching US sanctions Mid Oil Asia accused of assisting Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) with payments through money transfers. IBS appoints new team leader Hong Kong-based trader moves up the ranks. South China December fuel oil imports down Brightoil and Sinopec importing cargoes. Bunker-saving tools: Smaller players could be left behind 'Unclear interests and responsibilities' hindering adoption of bunker-saving measures. India is on the way to becoming a 'bunker hub' Nevertheless, the sector would be greatly helped if the government reduced tax and streamlined customs procedures.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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