BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 10, 2014

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Lianyungang port throughput up 9.3pc in 2013 Huanghua port's throughput growth fastest in China Jiangxi's first private railway commences operation China's daily express parcels top 30 million pieces in 2013 Liaoning's box volume up 16.7pc to 18 million TEU in 2013 Alataw Pass rail freight volume up 7pc to 17.7 million tonnes in 2013 Sichuan boosts trade westward and southward in 2013 Xinjiang Korgas checkpoint trade volume up 27pc to 22.4 million tonnes in 2013 Khorgas border checkpoint's automobile exports continue to fall Jiangsu's Nantong port cargo volume hit 200 million tonnes in 2013 China falls behind on spending to improve intermodal transportation New Sino-Kazakh rail freight crossing volume up 10 fold over 2012 Alataw Pass 11-month trade volume up 9.9pc to 27 million tonnes Fuzhou port's 11-month throughput surpasses 2012's full-year volume China's 11-month waterway volume up 8.5pc, road freight rises 11.3pc Xinjiang's 11-month international road freight rises 15.62pc Chongqing's 11-month international cargo grows 38.3pc Artic blast delays FedEx, UPS deliveries in central US Extreme ice holds up shipping operations in Canada India to build 5 box terminals provided govt. gives go ahead CRST buys BESL to expand into US short-haul flatbed market Euronav to raise US$1.08bn for acquisition of fleet of 15 Maersk VLCCs Japan's exports to rise 3pc in fiscal 2014, imports down 1.6pc HMM keeps slots on Delmas' revised Europe-W Africa network BNSF Logistics handles two heavy shipments Canada to Brazil Japan's US imports surge 35pc, exports up 21pc in November Gulftainer aims to triple volume by 2020, US port expansion included CEVA retains Ford's Kentucky truck plant as logistics customer BNSF Logistics win contract to ship Indian wind farm gear to Brazil Nedlloyd's pioneering hatchcoverless containerships to be scrapped Air Algerie buys Airbus 330-200 Airbus and Boeing 737-800s Chapman Freeborn quick air charter to clean up Trinidad spill Darwin Airline awards Volga-Dnper Germany maintenance contract

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JANUARY 9, 2014
APL makes organisational realignment to further drive strategy BIMCO's Reflections 2014 sees a relatively better outlook for shipping ICS publishes latest flag state performance table, taking account of ILO MLC ratification Japan to introduce 24-hr advanced manifest rule for containerised cargo shipments Maersk Line forms SeaLand, dedicated to the intra-Americas market Indo-Pak trade liberalisation process to resume soon MEP cuts result in two-fold increase in onion exports Oilmeal eaxports up by 3 pc in Dec. STC's wheat tender gets highest bid of $ 282.62/t Indian shipyards sought to be qualified in the construction of LNG vessels T. S. N. Murthy appointed Chairman i/c of NMPT SC Rly registers flat growth in freight loading INR eases on fresh demand for dollar South Korean investment sought in infrastructure

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Megatrucks versus rail freight? Maersk restores SeaLand name Kuehne + Nagel and Airbus extend logistics partnership Etihad registers double-digit cargo growth Toll and Asciano strengthen rail relationship APL changes organizational strategy Quehenberger takes over five Logwin affiliates in Eastern... FedEx Express hybridizing electric delivery trucks Emirates launches daily A380 service to Switzerland New managing Director for NSL in Aberdeen TNT Express wins exclusive contract with Gibson ICS publishes latest flag state performance table VW trucks extends fleet partnership with Sky Greencarrier names head of energy and business unit Olympic flame flies with Ruslan freighter Sad news from the ITJ - Guido Trevisan dies

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JANUARY 9, 2014
MAN Diesel & Turbo books G type orders Triyards wins two cruise vessel contracts BAE Norfolk gets $13.9 million more for Wasp work January 09, 2014 Study eyes LNG bunkering in Roscoff and Santander Rolls-Royce pulls plug on "Tognum" name ClassNK ship design software supports revised CSR Wärtsilä spurns Rolls-Royce overtures

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JANUARY 9, 2014
Standard & Poor's raises Zim default concerns Israeli division of ratings agency downgrades carrier Shipping is back with a bang Euronav and Scorpio deals point to an exciting year ahead Italian builder sets out its terms to resolve Panama Canal cost row Salini Impregilo says seeking arbitration would cause costly project delays Panama Canal expansion could be delayed three years, claims contractor Italian member of building consortium in $1.6bn dispute lambasts ACP First Commercial Bank completes sales of TMT-linked bad loans Taiwanese lender has sold non-performing loans totalling $177m in several deals Seaman Guard Ohio crew to remain in custody Indian judge rejects conditional bail for 35 crew imprisoned since October 18 Samsung Heavy Industries signs a deal to build giant boxships Unnamed European owner orders five 14,000 teu ships for $116m apiece Japan antitrust authority to fine at least three major car carrier firms K Line, NYK and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics receive preliminary rulings Deilmann changes hands in private equity deal Callista now controls the iconic Deutschland cruiseship DP World Fremantle wins right to appeal in worker 'go-slow' case Maritime Union of Australia denies that its members carried out covert industrial action Nanjing Tanker says Shanghai delisting is unavoidable State-owned giant expects to post a 'significant' annual loss P&I reinsurance rates rise across all vessel classes Passengerships see a 20% increase that supplements last year's 125% hike Danaos searches for a yard to repair 10,100 teu Hanjin Italy Boxship damaged in collision with LNG carrier is at anchorage off Singapore DHT orders a third very large crude carrier New York-listed tanker owner exercises option at Hyundai Heavy Industries APL reshuffles management team Box carrier rebuilds organisational structure to focus on function rather than regions

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JANUARY 9, 2014
Contractor scoffs at canal's 'Plan B' If the original construction consortium is removed from the project, the expanded Panama Canal won't open until at least 2018, predicted Salini Impregilo CEO Pietro Salini Reefer shipping switches to containers The demise of the specialised reefer fleet is set to continue over the coming years despite an uplift in vessel earnings last year, according to Dutch shipping consultancy Dynamar EC tonnage tax ruling 'will impact EU cluster' Any action by the European Commission on Malta's tonnage tax regime would have an impact on the whole European maritime cluster, the flag's registrar general Ivan Sammut told IHS Maritime yesterday SHI wins five box ships Samsung Heavy Industries said today that it has won an order for five container ships Changhang Phoenix loses legal battle Changhang Phoenix, the Chinese bulker operator and owner facing prospect of bankruptcy restructuring, lost a suit to a compatriot bank over $46.8M in loans Nanjing Tanker expects delisting Nanjing Tanker, the tanker operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, today warned that it would be de-listed from the Shanghai Stock Exchange later in 2014 due to a fourth straight annual loss in 2013 Tug culprit in Newcastle spill Clean-up after an oil spill in Newcastle, Australia, has been contained with the source of the spill now traced to a local tugboat MOL enhances intra-Asia services MOL Liner has announced new rotation of "HS3" and new Japan-Strait service "HS4" for its intra-Asia service network Indonesia detains over 20 Chinese ships Over 20 Chinese ships were detained at port by Indonesian authorities, China's largest maritime social website Ship.sh told Fairplay today China marine equipment exports fell in Jan-Nov 2013 China's marine equipment exports decreased 6.4% year on year to $2.5Bn in the first 11 months in 2013, paring falls since early last year, the according to a monthly customs report Indonesian Defence chief agrees to boat returns Chief of Indonesia's National Armed Forces, General Moeldoko yesterday announced he had agreed with his Australian counterpart Defence Force chief David Hurley turning back two boatloads of migrants attempting to reach Australia in recent weeks

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JANUARY 9, 2014
Shipping Firms Face Antitrust Fines in Japan Overcapacity Grounds Air Cargo Growth Expectations Demand for Sustainable Packaging Seen Rising Congress Faces Small Window to Pass Trade Promotion Authority Overcapacity Challenges Intra-Asia Ocean Carriers 3PLs, LTLs Profiting Through Partnerships Delays Plague NY-NJ Port Again Battle Continues Over NY-NJ Port Hiring 'K' Line Goes on the Offensive

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JANUARY 9, 2014
Ross ranks 'Viking Raid' A new novel written by a notable member of Connecticut's shipping cluster has secured an endorsement from one of the industry's brightest stars. Altor confirms IPO plan OW Bunker's private equity owner has confirmed plans are afoot to list the company. Shapiro: Support US flag Shipowner Philip Shapiro has called on the government to provide more support to the US-flag fleet to ensure the country's sealift capacity in times of military need. Storms strike Mols-Linien Fallout from festive storms has led Danish owner Mols-Linien to deepen its full-year loss projections. Years of delay threatened An Italian executive whose construction firm is helping build the Panama Canal's new locks said delays could last years as a result of an ongoing dispute. Capricorn seeks trio Capricorn Oil is looking to fix three anchor-handlers for summer work off Ireland, potentially boosting spot rates. Navios newbuilding fixed Navios Maritime Partners has set its newest arrival to work on a two-year contract. Mermaid makes a splash Thoresen Thai-controlled Mermaid Maritime has confirmed a move for a dive support vessel (DSV) and a pair of tender rigs in a deal worth $436m. No shock at ore ban A Colombian crackdown on coal loading is causing concern in the dry cargo market as brokers hope there is no re-run of events seen a year ago. Bourgas plots IPO Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyards may conduct an IPO as it seeks to relaunch its operations. Legatum trims STNG stake Legatum Capital has again reduced its holding in Wall Street heavyweight Scorpio Tankers. ESL bulks up Finland's ESL Shipping has taken full control of an ice-class bulker previously jointly owned with Donsoshipping of Sweden. Dung admits bribes Ex-Vinalines chairman Duong Chi Dung has admitted paying bribes to try to avoid prosecution for fraud. Bigger than banks Today's global fleet is worth $659.607bn which makes the industry worth two thirds more than the world's largest public company ICBC. Trio braced for fines Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to dish out fines to car carrier operators including two of the country's big three shipowners for breach of antitrust rules. Tanker attack thwarted The Iranian navy has said its ships have foiled a major pirate attack on a domestic tanker in the Indian Ocean. Collision clip appears A short clip claiming to show the tracks of the LNG carrier and containership involved in a collision off Singapore last week has appeared on YouTube. Triyards branches out Singapore's Triyards has clinched work on two cruiseships as it diversifies from offshore and oil and gas projects. Apollo backs Rokke US private equity heavyweight Apollo Management has thrown its weight behind Kristian Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Callista buys Deilmann Munich-based Callista Group is eyeing growth for cruise operator Peter Deilmann after taking over the company. Five more for Samsung Samsung Heavy Industries has clinched its second huge order for large containerships in the space of two months. Shipping fears over ore Public meetings have begun over a Canadian iron ore shipping plan which some residents fear could result in accidents. New dawn for Bourgas? Bulgarian shipyard Bourgas is to relaunch under the name Barabel, with sacked workers offered a return. Wartsila spurns Rolls Royce Rolls Royce has confirmed that it has approached Wartsila about a potential takeover deal, but the talks came to nothing. Kristina sells up Bankrupt Finnish operator Kristina Cruises has sold its only ship and sacked 147 workers. PSA volumes inch up Singapore's PSA International handled over 61.8mteu at its terminal facilities around the world last year. EPD to expand Houston Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has unveiled a second expansion of its LPG export terminal on the Houston Ship Channel. APL plots overhaul APL appears to have joined the growing list of carriers that have recognised the importance of adapting to the changing needs of today's market.

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JANUARY 9, 2014
Air cargo shows slight growth in November According to IATA, the strongest performing region was the Middle East, where carriers reported a 16.5-percent improvement. In addition, Asia-Pacific carriers, who account for some 40 percent of the market, reported 4.9-percent growth. Omnitek: Diesel-to-natural gas conversions on the rise ACP, contractors still far apart over Canal costs Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), which is led by Spanish construction firm Sacyr, issued a statement early Wednesday saying it would provide $100 million to keep construction going if the ACP advances it $400 million. LaHood named co-chair of BAF UPS expands Canadian healthcare campus ATA: Lawmakers need to improve highway safety AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of Boeing freighter TNT Express wins contract with Gibson Gold Star Line ends Australia service Port CEOs make football wager Executive moves El Salvador Customs faces growing pains with new inspection system Glitches with a new computer system used by the Central American country's customs to process trade and confusion surrounding new vehicle and cargo X-ray machines deployed at land border checkpoints is causing delays in imports and exports. APL to reorganize along 'functional' lines Wallenius Wilhelmsen hit with cease and desist order The carrier said Thursday it has received a draft cease and desist order and a draft surcharge order from the Japanese Fair Trade Commission indicating it, as one of several companies in the ro/ro industry, has been involved in unfair trade practices. Canada building highway to Arctic Ocean Suez Canal picks firms to create development plan Men plead guilty to trafficking narwhal tusks

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JANUARY 9, 2014
Prices soft in northern Europe, mixed in South Bunker prices were soft in Istanbul. IFO prices firm in Fujairah, soft in Africa Avails good in Durban. OW listing moves a step closer OW Bunker aquired by Altor in 2007. Castrol deepens tech-led investments Market wants technological solutions. Engine makers' merger deal is off Rolls-Royce and Wartsila confirm end to talks. Investigations resume for illegal bunkering case Court revokes bail for 35 accused. Asian prices relatively flat Tight avails in Hong Kong, Tokyo Bay. Monitoring technologies could save shipping millions of dollars Real-time fuel monitoring will help cut emissions. US LNG facility could be used for bunkering Developments 'on track', says builder. Nigeria moves ahead with bunkering plans Bunker licenses being issued this month. BIMCO: Regulatory cost burden bad for shipping Environmental regulatory requirements impose significant costs on shipping, says president. Class joins port to develop index for eco-friendly ships Korean Register and Busan Port Authority sign cooperation agreement.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Modena

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

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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