BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 16, 2014

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Germany's Hapag-Lloyd said to be nearing merger with Chile's CSAV OOCL, APL join Maersk, CMA CGM in Far East-subcontinent loops G6 Alliance to void two more Asia-Europe services over winter months MOL to sell 49pc of terminals in LA-Long Beach, Oakland, Jacksonville Evergreen to charter 10 more 14,000 TEU newbuildings through 2017 China's express delivery parcel volume increases 60pc in 2013 Hong Kong's Li & Fung starts factory safety compliance consultancy Guangdong's shipping industry value second largest in China Potential engine fire risk forces GM to recall 370,000 trucks India's output shrinks 2pc as quarterly GDP grows near 5pc US bipartisan fast-track trade bill still faces opposition Dreamliner grounded after battery smokes up at Tokyo Narita airport Korean Air code-shares with Aurora Airlines on Incheon-Sakhalin route Swiss fine 11 airlines US$12 million for operating cargo cartels Synergy gains pre-delivery financing from Aviation Finance Co for 9th A330

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JANUARY 15, 2014
Advantages of bigger shipping line alliances seen outweighing the disadvantages Petronet to receive LNG supplies from Australia in 2015-16 Shipping, transport & trade will benefit from EU debt recovery proposal Edible oil imports likely to fall after hike in duty Growth in exports not sufficient, says Fieo President SGS International handles Ashok Leyland's first-ever car export Transworld Terminals' CFS facilities at Mundra awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification INR turns marginally weak against the dollar China becomes world's largest trading nation in 2013

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GB Railfreight lands Sibelco contract SDV opens new healthcare platform in Portugal Major reshuffle in EU co-funding programmes SBB Cargo lands new contract from major retail chain Aeroflot takes full commercial control of Rossiya Boeing's first firm order for 2014 from hometown airline DHL becomes Cirque du Soleil's logistics partner Contship Italia Group records double-digit growth Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles grows in 2013 FedEx Express opens new locations in Brazil FedEx Express opens new locations in Brazil Dunkirk reports record container volumes in 2013 Six road deaths since New Year in Northern Ireland Fresh blood for Damco in France United cancels historic transpacific route Kewill reinforces sales team

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JANUARY 15, 2014
Piracy levels at six-year low Vard wins DSCV order Singapore yanks two bunker supplier licenses EB gets $15 million more for sub base work NAO takes delivery of all six Blue Ship PSVs Yara acquires SCR system producer

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JANUARY 15, 2014
OSG nets small gain in November Cash balance at the end of November was $582m, up from $581m at end October Market forces no longer determine freight rates Drewry says carrier behaviour, not supply and demand, dictates prices and profits FMC stops the clock on G6 expansion plans Washington wants more information from six box lines in repeat of P3 regulatory delay J. Lauritzen exits shuttle tankers to focus on dry bulk and gas Sale to Knutsen NYK Offshore supports Danish firm's strategic objectives France debates legalising private maritime security firms National Assembly set to discuss transport minister's Bill next month Top box lines accumulate losses of $1.3bn in five years Net profits only achieved in 2008 and 2010, says Dynamar CSAV signs up to Inttra Chile carrier makes the e-commerce provider its preferred platform for customers Nakilat adjusts to change Created to carry Qatar's vast gas reserves, the firm is repositioning in a shifting market Cross-Mediterranean aframax earnings rise $29,000 in a day Spot rates hit record levels as tonnage list stays tight Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV move closer to an agreement Parties have yet to agree a binding merger but could sign an MOU within days Transpacific box rates rally 10% Spot prices remain well below corresponding levels a year ago Mission to Seafarers shake-up puts resources where they are most needed Charity is cutting costs and improving efficiency and regional autonomy Hong Kong reports 4% drop in annual container throughput Port loses ground as Shenzhen looks set to become the world's third-largest box port VLCC earnings find a floor after going into freefall January is on course to be the lowest month for fixtures since last March Brittany Ferries says Oui to LNG French ferry orders gas-powered newbuilding and converts two ferries to run off gas KDB-led creditors to bail out STX Group holding firm Rescue proposal includes a $658m debt-to-equity swaps Cosco Pacific reports 10% annual growth in box throughput Terminals in Bohai Rim, the Yangtze River Delta and overseas perform well Masters and owners face increased risk of civil penalties for casualties Courts' forensic approach highlights the need for care when gathering evidence from crew Better supply-demand balance boosts prospects for dry bulk this year But beyond 2014 owners face overcapacity as vessel deliveries rise and scrapping slows Correction: MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets OOIL sold its North America port business to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Titan Petrochemical resolves Grand China Logistics legal dispute GCL drops its case, ending row over Quanzhou shipyard

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JANUARY 15, 2014
FMC delays G6 expansion US regulators will require more information from the G6 alliance before they approve the liner operators' expansion scheme Portuscale suspends return of Lisboa Fledgling Portuguese cruise company Portuscale Cruises has suspended the entry into service of one of its four vessels after running into unexpected problems in the course of refitting it South Korean car exports to the United States hit new high South Korean vehicle exports to the United States hit a new record high in 2013, as US consumers increased their appetite for South Korean makes Update: Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel Brittany Ferries has placed a €270M ($369M) order with STX France for the construction of a vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) American Shipping Company follow-up offer not fully subscribed A rights issue of American Shipping Company, the Oslo listed owner of Jones Act product tankers, was not subscribed in full Piracy attacks fall 11% worldwide in 2013 Piracy attacks fell 11% in 2013, with 264 cases reported worldwide compared with 297 the previous year, according to the IMB's latest report STX Corporation accepts business normalisation plan Cash-strapped chaebol STX Corporation has accepted a business normalisation plan in exchange for more funding from creditor banks DNV GL urges retrofitting for LNG bunkering Classification society DNV GL said today it is advising clients to design ships that can be retrofitted for LNG bunkering Ro-pax capsizes at Indonesian port The ro-pax ferry BJL I capsized at Tanjung Priok port in north Jakarta yesterday, Indonesian port authorities said Four mariners missing off Philippines Four crew members are still missing after barter trade vessel Bounty Ferry sank off Simanayo Island in Sulu, southern Philippines 'Strained' talks ahead after warning strike on Tallink ferries Talks to solve a pay dispute at Tallink Group ferries, the listed Estonian cruise ferry company, will be "strained", a company official said after a warning strike on Monday, according to the Estonian Seafarers' Union, EMSA Ningbo port handled 496M tonnes in 2013 China's Ningbo port handled 496M tonnes in 2013, recording a new high of throughput, up by 9 CSSC-JNHI forecast surge in losses for 2013 Shanghai-listed CSSC-JNHI forecast today that its losses surged 124% year-on-year to 170M yuan ($28M) in 2013 on shrinking new orders and narrower gross profit margins

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JANUARY 15, 2014
TPM 2014 to Spotlight Top Container Shipping Trends Could Fresh Research Make US Driver Work Rules More 'Flexible'? FMC Asks for More Information From G6 Alliance Seven Container Lines to Cooperate on Intra-Asia Service FMCSA Chief Warns US Shippers: Don't Delay Drivers Shippers Cite US-Flag Challenges PIL to Begin Calling at Port of Seattle Asian Airlines Benefit From Freight Boost US Omnibus Bill Could Help Shippers Move Cargo Faster NJ Legislators Vote to Repeal NY-NJ Port Fee Rapid Trade Growth Could Overwhelm Latin American Infrastructure Luxembourg Sells Cargolux Stake for $120 Million Piracy Falls to Six-Year Low on Dwindling Somali Threat

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JANUARY 15, 2014
GasLog targets LNG trio GasLog of Monaco has inked a contract to acquire three LNG carriers from BG Group affiliate Methane Services Ltd (MSL) for approximately $468m. Meadway in the money Greek owner Meadway Shipping has secured period work for one of its panamax bulkers at above the present spot market level. Euronav in conversion sale Euronav has sold off its oldest VLCC for conversion only weeks after completing the purchase of 15 tankers from Maersk. Med fixtures fire Aframaxes A surge in fixture activity in the Mediterranean Sea has ignited aframax tanker spot rates. NAO eyes Q1 debut Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is looking to list in New York in the first quarter. Seglem in JL fleet swoop J Lauritzen has completed its second fleet sale in four months after disposing of its shuttle tanker business to Knutsen NYK Offshore. Second bulker held Another Intersee bulker has been detained over a breach of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). India wants shipping shifted India's coast guard has called for an international shipping corridor running close to its coast to be moved further out to sea as the threat of piracy diminishes. Vard seals DSV order Vard has bagged an order for a diving support and construction vessel (DSV) from a mystery international company. Vroon extends PSV deal Peterson Den Helder has extended its charter of a Vroon supply ship for another year. Capitol completes IPO Capitol Nusantara is set to begin trading on the Indonesia Stock Exchange tomorrow after successfully completing an IPO. STX Corp bailed out Creditors of troubled STX Corp have agreed a debt-for-equity swap to help restructure the Korean holding company. Libya: no rebel oil sales All Libyan oil fields are reportedly under army control, preventing tanker loadings at ports held by eastern separatists. AMSC comes up short American Shipping Company (AMSC) has failed to sell out its follow-on offering in Norway. Klaveness adds four more Torvald Klaveness has doubled its order tally in China with the addition of four newbuildings and the potential for many more to come. Eight for Transpetro Transpetro is investing BRL 1.4bn ($594m) in eight new tankers to be built in Brazil. Piracy at six-year low Piracy has dropped to its lowest level for six years as the Somali threat recedes, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said on Wednesday. Arson accused in court A man has appeared in a UK court charged with arson following a fire on a DFDS ro-ro on 28 December. Petredec books six Petredec has ordered another six VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries taking its tally at the shipbuilder to ten. Tug sinks off US A tug has sunk off the US after it was hit by a big Atlantic swell. Damen does Dutch deal Dutch owner Offshore Wind Services has ordered a newly designed fast crew boat from Damen. TOO ups bond offering Teekay Offshore Partners has raised NOK 1bn ($165m) from an upsized bond issue in the Norwegian market. Epic exercises options Epic Gas has moved quickly to exercise options for two more 11,000-cbm LPG carrier newbuildings in Japan. Bunker licences pulled Singapore has cancelled the licences of two more bunker suppliers as it continues to crack down on illegal activities in the sector. RIG eyes mega order Transocean is said to be looking to order up to five deepwater drillships as part of a $10bn spending spree over the next five years. KLC files suit Korea Line Corp (KLC) has accused World Fuel Services of selling substandard bunker fuel that is believed to have caused the breakdown of a bulker it chartered from a third party more than five years ago.

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JANUARY 15, 2014
Analyst: Rail rates to increase Catapult launches QMS Lite NEWSFLASH: FMC asks for more information from G6 The Federal Maritime Commission wants more information on the proposed expansion of the G6 vessel-sharing agreement (VSA). Canadian firm buying stake in TraPac Terminals MOL is planning to sell a 49-percent interest in its TraPac terminal subsidiary to a Canadian company, Brookfield Asset Management. Evergreen takes delivery of another 'L' ship, details orderbook Evergreen has taken delivery of an additional 8,508-TEU containership built at CSBC Corp.'s shipyard in Kaohsiung. The ship, Ever Lucid, will join one of the Taiwanese carrier's Far East - Europe strings. CSAV to use INTTRA 'e-shipping' platform TIACA urges caution on advance data for air cargo security Governments should wait to adopt further rules about the submission of advance data for air cargo security until ongoing pilot tests can be completed and harmonized global standards are agreed upon, TIACA's Douglas Brittin said. Bill to end port fee passes New Jersey legislature Oakland names CMA CGM exec as maritime director The hiring comes seven months after Christopher Lytle left the top job at the Port of Long Beach and took over as executive director with a mandate to restore the credibility of the city's port department. LNG fueling station opens in Jacksonville Executive moves MarAd calls for U.S. fleet to carry more foreign commerce Foxx appoints 10 members to FAA management group

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JANUARY 15, 2014
Firm to unveil 'next generation' eco vessel Vessel's scrubber will 'eliminate 97% of all SOx emissions', says firm. Bunker prices relatively steady in Fujairah and Suez Markets firming in South Africa. Bunker prices sliding in European hubs Prices soften in hub ports. Container line to establish Middle East LNG bunker station UASC has already ordered containerships designed for swift retrofitting to LNG dual-fuel engines. Spanish port promoting LNG Barcelona Port Authority signs agreement to promote LNG. 'Rigid sail technology' attracting growing interest Japan-based firm moves 'one step closer' to commercial production. Asian bunker prices lack direction Avails tight in Hong Kong and Tokyo Bay. US Navy to continue energy efficiency efforts Navy Secretary pushing ahead despite budget concerns. IMO meeting to consider Annex VI fuel review ICS will once again ask MEPC to agree on getting study of low sulphur fuel availability underway. New senior staff at Trumf Bunker Madsen has been working in the bunker sector. Shipyard to develop hybrid energy system for vessels System to feature 'high capacity energy storage', says firm. Two suppliers exit from Singapore bunker market Players found to be in breach of licensing agreement, says MPA.

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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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