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BRIEFS

February 18, 2014

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HK port falls 2.7pc in January to 2 million TEU, Singapore up 2.1pc Standalone box carriers look to consolidation in mega-alliance market CSAV to raise up to US$600 million to support merger with Hapag Lloyd China slams Japan's compensation bid for ship collision near Daioyu Islands HKGCC: Set working hours law will do more harm than good to Hong Kong Yantai port cargo volume up 6.1pc to 287 million tonnes in 2013 Manzhouli checkpoint's cargo up 6.2pc in 2013 to 30 million tonnes Sino-Russian-S Korean shipping line moved 731 containers last year China's paperless customs clearance enhances efficiency Swiss Rhine ports container throughput up to record 105,000 TEU in 2013 US road safety regulators find cause to push new Hours of Service law National Shipping, Rickmers-Linie boost Puerto Rico break bulk services South Carolina Ports boasts 50pc increase in intermodal rail lifts Eco-friendly, low maintenance steam jet cooling offers alternative Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens Barcelona office to serve new auto exports Cathay Pacific to pay US$65 million in price-fixing settlement suit Bombardier back in black, but worries over CSeries testing delays Air freight veteran Bill Boesch to deliver keynote at AirCargo meeting

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
DP World Chennai hosts launch of Simatech Shipping-Greenways Shipping Agencies direct Gulf service Portland port considering incentive payment to retain & attract boxship calls KSH Distriparks pioneering break-bulk cargo services Export duty on pellets opposed Exports may rise by 6.8 pc to $ 326 bn in 2013-14, says Chidambaram while presenting Interim Budget INR turns marginally weak against dollar MoEF puts on hold Odisha UMPP US trade panel initiates investigation on Indian policy Heavies for Abu Dhabi by barge from Switzerland & Germany via Antwerp by Alexander Global Logistics National Shipping of America & Rickmers-Linie expand break-bulk services to Puerto Rico

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Union Pacific announces USD 3.9 billion capital plan Woeful business year 2013 for Itella Port of Felixstowe: the bigger the better Dutch customs and Rhenus: remote scanning in operation New traction for GB Railfreight Norbert Dentressangle extends contract with Amer Sports Brighter year ahead for P&I Clubs UTair Group sees huge monthly cargo upsurge Trio selected to head port of Marseille Indian Railways conveys more freight Drewry: ULCV capacity cliff ahead Honda UK renews with Yusen Logistics Cargolux orders another B747-8F Crossing points on Turkish/Bulgarian borders reopen Erste Jahresbilanzen 2013 - Mehr Auf als Ab Port of Bordeaux has new supervisory board New executive vice-president for ports

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
The Switch wins first orders for PM shaft generators Finland orders LNG fueled icebreaker Armed guards deter pirate attack off Somalia BAE Norfolk gets $56.9 million CG 61 contract mod Wärtsilä packages picked for Siem PSV quartet

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Coast Guard joins response team for vessel sunk near Everett boat launch Customs and Border Protection schedules CBP broker examination Port of Los Angeles sees gains in cargo volumes for January Port of Vancouver welcomes maiden voyage vessel call AAR reports numbers rise for January rail freight traffic

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Exmar LPG pockets $30m from sale of two gas carriers Sales are to make way for more efficient new tonnage Diana Containerships reports $57m loss for 2013 Costs arising from five vessels total nearly $59m Maritime Maisie could break up at sea Class society says loaded chemtanker's need for a port of refuge is now critical New tankers for old as Scorpio offloads tonnage Fleet shake-up after New York-listed firm booked 50 newbuildings last year Maersk ships collide in Bremerhaven One ship cleared to sail, other to undergo repairs Vintage suezmax tanker sells for 25% above scrap value Prospects of spikes in earnings keep tankers on water rather than going to scrapyards CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd discuss a marriage of convenience As Chilean and German carriers negotiate to merge, both have much to gain and to lose Owners earmark a large number of boxships for demolition More than 20 panamax container vessels are being offered for scrap, says GMS MPC confirms talks with debt-burdened Ahrenkiel Free to read: KG house downplays talk of three-way merger The pitfalls of political meddling with ports Leaderless Long Beach and Los Angeles urgently need commercial certainty Long Beach hires headhunters to find Lytle's replacement Commissioners name recruitment firm nine months after executive director quit Felixstowe receives permission to extend berths Free to read: Works will allow port to handle two of the largest boxships at a time Fifty years and counting for Moore Stephens in Greece From notes on cigarette packs to computers, the Constantiou firm moves with the times Humpuss to raise $500m in loans to expand in LNG and chemicals Jakarta company plans to spend $120m on shipping projects this year Oil spilt off Busan after capesize punctures its fuel tank Third casualty in two months off South Korea as Maritime Maisie refuge row continues Dry bulk recovery returns Thoresen Shipping to profit 'Soaring trade' boosts Thai company's earnings CMES scraps vintage VLCC without benefit from Beijing subsidy Xinhui Shuangshui agrees $13.5m cash deal for 22-year-old tanker OSG debtors halt bankruptcy sale of tankers to Euronav Antwerp firm ponders fleet-building options after authorisation for sale is withdrawn IMO subcommittee debates the Polar Code Week-long talks will focus on crewing and officer skills DHT confirms order for three VLCCs New York-listed firm books vessels for $97.3m each from Hyundai Heavy Industries Chemoil annual profits fall by a third Falling bunker sales and traded volumes depress annual and final quarter revenues

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Rosewood smugglers feel the heat The Madagascan authorities have launched a major campaign against maritime smuggling German union warns breakdown of maritime alliance German maritime trade union VER.DI has warned that the national maritime pact between the shipping and ports industries, the German government, and the union could break down over redundancies and ship reflaggings Bulk losses hit German port group Ports in the German state of Lower Saxony today reported a 7% drop in cargo volumes last year due to losses in agriproducts, steels and liquid bulk in Brake and Wilhelmshaven Zhenhua HI wins $400M rig contacts Shanghai-listed Zhenhua HI inked contracts with Lovanda Offshore and Lovansing Offshore for two F&G JU-2000E 400 jack-up rigs yesterday Japan reprises role in Toamasina port expansion A stalled port expansion scheme in Madagascar is set to be revived Tallinn port enjoys record year in 2013 Last year saw a number of records and landmarks set by the Port of Tallinn in Estonia GTT launches IPO French LNG carrier tank specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has launched an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to €675M ($924M) MR orderbook exits comfort zone The number of medium-range (MR) product tankers on order has increased so much in the past couple of months that it is now well above what some owners felt was the limit that the market could comfortably absorb, a shipping analyst said

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
China's January Trade Growth 'Puzzling' China confounded analysts in January as export and import growth accelerated despite the expected negative impact of Chinese New Year and forecasts of slowing economic expansion. China's export growth rose to 10.6 percent year-on-year last month from 4.3 percent in December while, despite predictions of a slowdown, import growth rose to... Bengal Tiger Line Launches Krishnapatnam-Colombo Feeder Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line has introduced a new container feeder service linking Krishnapatnam Port, India, with Colombo, Sri Lanka, effective this month. The weekly service offers the following port rotation: Colombo, Krishnapatnam, Chennai and Colombo. "This service provides a direct import connection from Colombo to Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal which will enable... US Domestic Intermodal Rate Rises Could Be Hitting Faster Stride U.S. domestic intermodal rate growth this year is expected to still be moderate, but some indicators suggest pricing has ramped up in recent months, largely because shippers are seeing tighter truck capacity or expect to struggle with securing over-the-road space. Despite the signs pointing to an uptick in pricing, most analysts...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Exmar books sales boost Exmar is set for a $30m cash boost following the sale of two LPG carriers it owns jointly with Teekay LNG Partners. Top gunning for comeback Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships is set to resume trading vessels sooner than anticipated after reshaping a deal to purchase a newbuilding from its principal. ABG Shipyard loss spirals India's indebted ABG Shipyard plunged to a loss in the third quarter of last year. Bharati battered Bharati Shipyard has taken another big hit in the third quarter as revenue remained low. Jinhui sells supramax twins Jinhui Shipping and Trading has pocketed $56m from the sale of a pair of supramax bulkers. Courage frees cash Hong Kong-listed Courage Maritime has released $10m by selling and buying back one of its capesizes. Maritime Maisie "at risk" The stricken chemical tanker Maritime Maisie is in danger of breaking up, according to Lloyd's Register (LR). Disposals hurt Diana Large impairments from the sale of two vessels saw Diana Containerships post a loss in the final quarter of the year. Swank shows Capital stake Hedge fund giant Jerry Swank has emerged as a major external investor in Capital Product Partners. BSS in court again A Ukrainian court has begun bankruptcy action against Black Sea Shipyard (BSS) over an unpaid bill. Bergen pens navy contract Bergen Group has clinched a maintenance contract with the Norwegian Armed forces. Stalwart breaking even US IPO hopeful Stalwart Tankers is looking to go public with an initial fleet which has been operating around breakeven during the past couple of years. Robben tenders for two South African's Robben Island Museum is planning to acquire two new ferries. GMS eyes London IPO Gulf Marine Services (GMS) of Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans for an IPO on the London Stock Exchange. CMES scraps VLCC China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has sent another VLCC to the breakers as it phases out its oldest tankers. Danske calls for discipline Danske Bank has issued a note of caution to the VLGC market following a rush of newbuilding activity during the opening weeks of 2014. Statoil keeps rescue vessel Atlantic Offshore has extended a charter deal with Statoil for an emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) that the Norwegian oil firm has held for 30 years. Hashim drops Global Azman Hashim, Malaysia's nine-richest man, has disposed of his 19% holding in domestic tanker owner Global Carriers. Ruias in London buyout Shipowners Shashi and Ravi Ruia have launched a £500m ($837m) package which will take London-listed Essar Energy back under their full control. Siem sees turnaround Norwegian owner Siem Shipping hailed an upturn in the reefer market as it ended 2013 in profit. PDZ pulls out PDZ Holdings' controlling shareholder Robert Tan has scrapped an initial attempt to move the Malaysian liner company into offshore operations. Cosco sees PSV deal grow Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen contracts for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) firmed up. Offshore rebounding fast Offshore support vessel owners are emerging from a four-year trough with a recovery which is set to accelerate this year, RS Platou Markets says. GTT launches IPO French LNG tank specialist Gaz Transport & Technigaz (GTT) has launched its long-awaited IPO on the Euronext Paris stock exchange. Yaroslavl wins tankers Russia's Yaroslavl Shipyard has won a deal to build three bunker tankers for state marine and river agency Rechvodput. Kenyan ship attacked A Kenyan cargoship has survived a pirate attack off Somalia as security guards fought off gunmen. Varun suffers loss Troubled Indian owner Varun Shipping has posted a big increase in its loss for the third quarter as revenue dwindled. Kensico in at Ardmore A long-term investor in Scorpio Tankers has emerged as a major shareholder in Wall Street rival Ardmore Shipping. Titan reveals huge loss Restructuring Hong Kong FSU and bunker group Titan Petrochemicals has finally posted its 2012 results, unveiling an HKD 4.04bn ($520.72m) net loss, from a deficit of HKD 777m in 2011. Volumes drive Westports Westports Holdings has reported a positive end to the financial year with a 19% increase in profit for the fourth quarter. Cape crash off Busan A Greek-owned capesize bulker has had one of its fuel tanks punctured after colliding with another ship off Busan, South Korea. Thoresen books a profit Thoresen Shipping has made a strong start to the year with a return to profit on the back of higher freight rates. Stalwart targets growth Stalwart Tankers plans a rapid ramping up of its fleet size after its IPO with the planned acquisition of a further ten ships. Stalwart files US IPO Stalwart Tankers, a Greece-based chemical tanker start-up, has filed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in New York. Chemoil back in black Chemoil Energy has ended the financial year on a high with a return to profit in the fourth quarter for continuing operations.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Going East-West to go North-South Maersk Line said it will begin offering service this month between East Coast ports in North America and South America by transshipping cargo through Algeciras, the Spanish port on the Bay of Gibraltar New cargo terminal opens at HKIA After phasing in operations during the past year, airport employees and Cathay Pacific cargo executives have officially celebrated the grand opening Monday of the carrier's new cargo facility at Hong Kong International Airport. Customs and Trade opens Wis. office Union Pacific's James Young dies at 61 FMCSA to publish drug clearinghouse rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is to formally establish the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse by listing it in the Federal Register, according to the organization. Drewry: Large containership deliveries will put pressure on rates IANA seeks to modify draft Primary Freight Network The Intermodal Association of North America is recommending that the U.S. Department of Transportation include freight intermodal connectors as part of the nation's Primary Freight Network. Cathay Pacific settles price-fixing suit for $65 million New Jersey seeks Jones Act waiver for salt ship Educating air cargo's future leaders Telling it to the Marines

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Harvey Gulf begins construction of LNG facility Will be the first of its kind in the US when operational. Mixed outlook on prices Congestion clears at Gibraltar. Little price movement seen across bunkering hubs Suez market stationary for third consecutive trading day. New platform promises fast link to buyer Firm Counter partners with Petromedia to offer suppliers with excess product a quick route to market. New oil storage in US Northwest Former asphalt plant to store crude and fuel oil. Siem sticks with Wartsila for dual fuel Company makes its third order in under two years. Piraeus: Strike threatens bunker supplies Supplies likely to be hit by refinery strikes. Work on Russian built bunker tankers underway Ships ordered by state river agency. Asian bunker prices open week mixed Delivery schedules in Tokyo Bay affected by strong winds over weekend. Japan: Annual bonded bunker sales flat Performance sustained by 'strong' demand during year-end. New offshore firm makes more fuel-efficient buys Delivery due in 2015. Deep loss for Titan Petrochemicals in 2012 'Extreme deteriorating financial position, almost stagnant business operations,' says board. Bunker spill reported in Busan Failed bunkering attempt leads to spill involving 'at least 237 kilolitres' of fuel. Bunker sales volume up for Taiwan supplier Crude pipeline explosion at Qingdao helped lift sales.

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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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