BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 13, 2014

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Kaohsiung port's 2013 box volume rises 1.6pc to 9.94m TEU Deluge of new box ship capacity in 2014 to widen supply-demand gap MOL boosts intra-Asia network with new Shekou call, feeder service ZIM renews Paraguay services in new barge service connection CCNI introduce feeder to maximise Asia-Mexico-WCSA coverage Sankyu to provide AFR services for cargo shipments to Japan Lacklustre year end for the container shipping charter market Further fears may delay regulatory approval to launch P3 in April Wal-Mart recalls tainted locally-supplied donkey meat in China Delta Maritime ships large lifeboats Greece to Norway AAR deliver 900 ULDs to Vietnam Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation Ruslan AN-124-100 transports olympic torch on relay for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Evergreen EAGLE closes down ground-handling services as parent company hits tarmac

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Chinese New Year gives a fillip to Asia-Europe box rates Coastal shipping set to get incentive boost Emerald Maritime bets on India to drive growth in bulk cargo movement Euronav to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers KPI Association set to encompass whole maritime sector Moore Stephens says 2015 should see return of healthy shipping industry Quick Take Safmarine kicks off the New Year with another award SOLAS, MARPOL amendments enter into force on Jan. 1 Natural rubber imports up 46 pc despite higher duty Soyameal exports dip 8 pc in Dec. US becomes top buyer of Indian seafood Cabinet approves conversion of Kandla Port's leasehold land to freehold ICTT berths its second-largest mother vessel Railways handles 4.7 pc more freight during April-Dec. 2013 eBRC success should prompt govt to go for complete EDI in ex-im transactions, says Fieo President Export target of $ 325 bn achievable, says Commerce Ministry Exports up, imports show negative growth in Dec. Forex reserves drop to $ 293.11 bn Hike in import duty on refined edible oils approved INR ends better at 61.91against dollar Virender Uppal takes charge as AEPC Chairman A2SEA signs contract to install 97 turbines in German part of the North Sea Almajdouie Logistics handles first shipment through Saudi Arabianport

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Tata Steel and SNCF expand cooperation Grand Port Maritime du Havre: Bekanntmachung Safmarine kicks off new year with award Swiss watchdog fines airlines over freight cartel UPS opens new healthcare facility in Ontario, Canada Efforts to optimise railway safety are successful European Union to spearhead counter-piracy efforts in 2014 Menlo Worldwide introduces pick-to-light carts technology Lex Autolease joins Van Excellence as new industry partner Modest cargo volume increase in November Sievert Handel Transporte concentrates activities in... Swissport appoints senior vice-president cargo operations New Danish transport award for whole industry ABC takes over fifth B747-8F Nils Wolf & Associates starts up in project logistics sector

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JANUARY 10, 2014
DNV GL Oil and Gas has new CEO Crowley orders MAN B&W ME-GI engines for ConRo duo Electric Boat gets Ohio replacement award USCG warns on tank sampling dangers Moore Stephens sees brighter shipping fortunes by 2015 NNS gets carrier contract mod

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Judge sides with Port of Vancouver in Tesoro-Savage EPA case Port Metro Vancouver building pair of new harbor patrol vessels Coast Guard medevacs crewman from cargo ship off Washington coast New commissioners sworn-in on Anacortes port board Trucking group names Osiecki head of legislative affairs efforts

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JANUARY 10, 2014
OSG settles rejection claims Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities to settle general unsecured claims worth $42.8m Deutsche Bank hire Stoltenberg NordLB man fills Bedranowsky's shoes CMA CGM confirms links to order for eight post-panamax boxships Bookings placed by leasing companies affiliated to two Chinese banks Arista seeks new equity from over-the-counter offering Portuguese dry bulk firm remains tight-lipped about expansion plans Contship Italia reports 20% growth in Mediterranean terminals' throughput Tangier is the star performer, having recovered from previous years' unrest Panama expansion means tough times to continue for the panamax fleet Widening waterway only reinforces the trend towards bigger boxships VLCC spot market earnings plummet The 2013 spike ends as daily rates fall more than $5,000 every 24 hours Continuing US ban on crude exports disappoints tanker owners There is no sign that restrictions will lift any time soon, says Cowen TMT crew repatriated from Tyne Coastguard pledges to detain the woodchip carrier until it tackles its deficiencies Cancellation beckons for Alpha Gas LNG carrier at STX Fate of start-up's two-ship order at troubled Korean yard is now unclear Vantage Drilling linked to STX cancellation New York owner announced last year that work had halted on a drillship order Enterprise expands Houston liquefied petroleum gas export terminal Strong demand creates international opportunities for US cargoes Danaos plans to unload damaged Hanjin Italy Collision with LNG carrier occurred when 10,100 teu boxship was almost full BG Freight feedership sails from London Gateway to Teesport Northeast UK port has pledged to expand its shortsea links Rolls-Royce takeover talks with Wärtsilä end without a deal Buying Finnish ship enginemaker would have boosted UK firm's marine business Growing your own Bean counters move training from the category of 'investment' to that of 'costs' Jones Act may hold the key to OSG renaissance Continuing interest in bonds and equity, despite Chapter 11 Greek-owned fleet tops $100bn in value Country ahead of Japan and China in terms of market worth, says valuer Cruiseship pairing not viable in Arctic waters, warns Clia Industry association cites insufficient customer demand and operational risks

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Strong start for US box flows US container imports are predicted to rise this month and continue to build on last year's performance, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Skuld warns tanker owners over Libya Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer Skuld has urged its members involved in the Libyan oil trade not to venture into ports or other areas where they could put themselves in confrontation with the Libyan security forces Jakarta closes ranks on Canberra boat returns Indonesian army chief General Moeldoko has retracted comments that he agreed to the Australian Navy forcing boatloads of migrants back to Indonesian waters, as tensions between both nations over maritime borders escalate New MyFerryLink ruling due in February The UK's Competition Commission has said it intends to publish a fresh opinion before the end of February on the legitimacy of its opposition to Eurotunnel's involvement in the Dover Strait ferry trade via new ferry company MyFerryLink SNCM seafarers end nine-day strike French ferry operators SNCM and Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation have resumed sailings between the French mainland and Corsica after seafarers voted to end their nine-day strike Chinese embassy urges release of detained vessels China's embassy in Indonesia yesterday urged the Indonesian government to release vessels detained at ports in Southeast Sulawesi province 'K' Line, NYK, WWL face Japanese fines 'K' Line, NYK Line and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics each face a $33M fine by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission over non-competitive behaviour in their vehicle shipping businesses Mermaid orders to be fruitful by 2017 CIMB sees no immediate gratification to Mermaid Maritime's recent order of two tender rigs and one dive support vessel worth an aggregate of $436M China's iron ore imports from Australia up Iron ore imports to China from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 24.2M tonnes in December 2013, a 19.8% year-on-year increase Cargo ship towed to safety All nine seafarers of general cargo ship Van Trang 07 are confirmed safe after the ship lost its propeller and drifted off Quang Ngai in central Vietnam China 2013 coal imports rise to 330M tonnes China's coal imports hit a record high in 2013, jumping 13.4% year on year to 330M tonnes, a customs report said today FPSO drifts, halts works at a Thai oilfield The drifting of FPSO Rubicon Vantage, which damaged a production riser, has halted oil production at Bualuang Oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand BDI struggles in new year The Baltic Dry Index has been limping along since the new year began, as Australian and Brazilian miners remain largely out of action Newbuilding, S&P activity up from 2012 The ongoing depreciation of the Japanese yen and improving investor sentiment towards the shipping market created more buying interest and pushed up asset prices last year, said Greek broker Intermodal in its latest weekly report

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JANUARY 12, 2014
Sluggish Demand to Challenge Asia-Europe Ship Lines XPO Eyes 'Next China' as Intermodal Traffic Grows Chennai Port Container Terminal Hits Roadblock PSA International's Throughput Rises

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JANUARY 10, 2014
The magic of ME-GI A winner has been declared in the race to equip a pair of Crowley Maritime's ro-ro containerships (con-ros) with dual-fuel engines. Poised to plummet The sudden decline in freight rates will likely take a toll on the shares of bulker owners that are listed in the Big Apple, a leading equity analyst warned clients Friday. No sale Active Shipping & Management of Singapore claims it has not parted ways with one of its capesize bulkers despite reports to the contrary. Cargill tied to buy Cargill has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Active Shipping & Management of Singapore. OSG agrees to DB claims Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has struck settlement deal with Deutsche Bank to recognise $43m in claims over rejected tanker charters. Minoan eyes fundraiser Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is lining up a fresh equity issue to help shore up its balance sheet. India extends Iran permits India has extended its acceptance of Iranian insurance for tankers importing oil for another six months. Stoltenberg joins DB Deutsche Bank has recruited Klaus Stoltenberg from NORD/LB to head up its shipping division. Macduff wins one Scottish owner Inverlussa Marine Services has ordered a new workboat from Macduff Shipyards. Capes in 'freefall' Sentiment, seasonality and politics all combined to haul down capesize rates by a quarter on Friday. Ceyhan to ship more Turkey's key Mediterranean tanker terminal of Ceyhan is to start shipping northern Iraqi crude this month. Russians in for Sietas Russia's Pella Shipyard has made a concrete offer for bankrupt German shipbuilder JJ Sietas, local media said. Blackrock boosts holding Blackrock has expanded its strong position in US shipowner Matson. TMT crew fly home The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has paid for 11 crew on the abandoned Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) bulk carrier Donald Duckling to return to the Philippines. CSIC orders soar China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has seen 2013 orders jump by 134%. Recovery comes closer Herbjorn Hansson says a recovery in the suezmax market is edging closer following a strong start to the year. Crewman severs foot A crewman has been airlifted from a small offshore supply vessel in the US Gulf of Mexico after severing his foot. Ro-pax out of action The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is taking a ro-pax out of service after it sustained storm damage. Ban sees bulkers held A minimum of 10 Chinese bulkers have been prevented from leaving Indonesian ports two days before a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals is set to come into force, it is claimed. Atlantic sells another Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold another of its ageing anchor handling tug supply vessels. Coscol creeps up Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has edged up its cargo volumes in 2013. Cargill capes included Scorpio Bulkers' latest swoop included three capesize resales from Cargill, brokers say. Bulker crew burned The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted two seriously burned crewmen from a Pacific Basin bulker. Greek spending spikes TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. STX loses $700m order STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has suffered another blow after seeing a $700m drillship contract torn up. Ferry probe extended The UK's competition commission (CC) hopes to make a new decision on Eurotunnel's purchase of three ro-paxes from SeaFrance by the end of April. Captain found hanged The captain of a Russian cargoship has been found hanged in a UK port. Letting off steam We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Nanjing Tanker admits defeat State-run Nanjing Tanker will delist from the Shanghai stock exchange early this year after racking up four years of losses. Cargill profit up 36% Cargill, the world's largest agricultural trader, has reported a 36% year-on-year improvement in second quarter net profit. Disposals boost Ezra Ezra Holdings has posted an 11% rise in first quarter net income helped by gains from the disposal of assets. Crewman search halted The US Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for a crew member missing from a Princess Cruises vessel off Hawaii. Alpha set to stay in LNG Alpha Tanker & Freighters plans to continue in the LNG sector contrary to talk currently sweeping the market.

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Chile port strikes bite fruit trade Strikes have stopped operations at some ports in Chile near the beginning of the country's winter fruit export season. BIMCO: Positive shipping outlook for 2014 The global economy's steady improvement is creating a better outlook for shipping, and as demand rises and fleet expansion cools off, market fundamentals are expected to improve across the board, according to BIMCO. Industry groups respond to Trade Promotion Authority The bill, which was introduced Thursday by House and Senate finance committee chairmen, would speed up consideration of trade agreements brought to Congress by the president. YRC reviewing options after union rejection of contract Contractor raises specter of 3-year delay for Panama Canal expansion The Italian construction firm Salini Impregilo said that switching to another contractor to complete the $3.2 billion installation of a new set of locks to handle bigger ships at the Panama Canal would delay the project. CTS: Prospects for container volume recovery 'quite encouraging' Donahue outlines U.S. Chamber's 2014 agenda Hanjin ending North Atlantic service Hyundai starts NA intermodal webpage Kuehne + Nagel, Airbus extend partnership Canaries calls increase at London Container Terminal Smart Warehousing distribution center coming to Kansas City New report examines trucking IT landscape This week's GRIs Executive moves Commerce wants U.S. exporters to 'Look South' Spot market freight rates respond to winter storms Great Lakes limestone trade up slightly in 2013

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JANUARY 10, 2014
Fuel prices soften in Vancouver Avails were still tight in Cartagena on Friday. FLNG market 'poised' for growth within next six years Investments within the next six years will amount to roughly $64.4 billion, predicts report. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. DNV GL supports push towards LNG fuel use in US 'US has tremendous natural gas resources, especially from unconventional sources', says firm. LNG to 'dominate' container market in 10 years, says Wartsila 'Conventional fuels are on the way out because they pollute too much', says Wartsila official. Fujairah prices stick to upward path Prices were flat in Suez. European bunker prices soft Low demand in Istanbul. Gibraltar bunkering plan runs into opposition Developing the Detatched Mole 'is the worst of all scenarios', claims environmental group. Competitive desulphurisation method under development A lower unit cost over refinery methods achieved in trials. Engen expands operations in Mauritius Engen Petroleum has started supplying 180 cSt product in Port Louis. Nigeria: Suppliers will have to disclose the source of their fuel Nigerian Navy will have to approve each bunker operation. New LNG terminal to be constructed in Finland Facility will 'further enhance' acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel, says Wartsila. Asian prices end week sluggish Tight supplies seen at most ports. New appointment in Kaliningrad Dan-Bunkering's rep office has new administrator. Chinese tanker operator delists as losses continue Nanjing Tanker Corporation blames 'sluggish market and high operating costs'. Offshore firm buys magnetic propulsion system System expected to bring 'significant' bunker savings. Book review: An Introduction to LNG Bunkering Industry expert Nigel Draffin tackles the issues surrounding the new marine fuel. Offshore operator takes delivery of fuel efficient PSV Vessel has been built by a Chinese shipyard.

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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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