BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

July 1, 2016

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MSC receives 19,224-TEU newbuilding on long-term lease Maersk 'likely' to send bigger vessels through the expanded Panama Canal OOCL tops all in service with all hitting 6-month high: Drewry China to Kazakhstan's expressway route to transport cargo to Europe CMA CGM's US$225/TEU Zanzibar congestion charge for 3-week delays COSCOL's 5,380-RT car carrier makes local deliveries Nansha to Dalian Ethiopian China-backed sugar export scheme suffers growing pains UPS to build bigger US$100 million DC 30 kilometres south of Paris China, India, Kenya improve their performance in World Bank report Chapman Freeborn expands in India to meet demand for on board couriers Istanbul airport bounces back, cargo flow little affected by terror attack Lufthansa checks out Dhaka airport after Berlin bans Bangladesh cargo Runways on roadways in India to reach most remote villages Etihad Cargo launches Abu Dhabi to Brussels freighter service Network Cargo Management clinches Angola TAAG GSA deal

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JUNE 30, 2016
Global Institute of Logistics names WFA 'Best in class' ISWAN's International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2016 presented Liner service reliability seen at six-month high in May Trade hopeful of smooth SOLAS VGM implementation TT Club seeks to calm doubts regarding VGM on eve of effective date UASC's shareholders unanimously approve proposed merger with Hapag-Lloyd PSA Sical wins 'Container Handling Terminal of the Year' award Total throughput up at Major Ports in April-May 2016

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Developments at European airports in April - Airfreight is... Playmobil for France French logistician invests in new business sectors New CEO for Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Atlasglobal flying to Hamburg Australia: new signalling system in operation Investing in Cuxhaven's offshore business Plueger takes top slot at Air Lease Corporation Emirates adds seventh flight to Bangkok Enhancing customer relationship management Boosting transport efficiency with digital innovations Promotion of young blood for shipping From Amazon to Ralph Lauren Extra frequency added to Asiana's Rome service New contract for container transportation What's new in Europe's inland shipping sector? From Silicon Valley to Airbus More capacity on Manila - Seoul route Swift swap at Cargolux Laurels for liquid logistics company

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JUNE 30, 2016
Seaspan buys newbuildings from partner GCI London insurers demand immediate action on Brexit Product tanker earnings seen to remain low in 2H16 Dry bulk demand growth seen at 4%, exceeds forecasts SapuraKencana Petroleum wins USD125 million of contracts Scaldis salvages sunken cargo ship Flinterstar No plans to sell healthy business divisions to Samsung HI, says DSME Polaris Shipping issues USD4.3 million corporate bonds Japan looks to integrated projects to beat port and logistics shortfalls in Southeast Asia COSCO Shipping orders three MPVs CSIC to raise USD587 million to repay debts Container shipping industry prepares for new VGM rule Chinese cargo agents complain of shipper-carrier VGM squeeze

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JUNE 30, 2016
Heathrow expansion decision postponed again - angry industry demands action now ID Logistics drives into Europe's big league with €85m purchase of Logiters Westports has 'nothing to fear' from planned CMA CGM terminal at Singapore OOCL leads the pack as reliability becomes key to container line marketing strategy DB Schenker takes exclusive European rights for uShip online freight booking Dirk Reich quits as Cargolux chief; Richard Forson looks set to take back the reins

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JUNE 30, 2016
Ingalls and NASSCO each land major Navy contracts Damen signs MOU with Australian shipyard Wartsila acquires Eniram in deal valued at EUR 43 million Austal halts trading in its shares Paris MOU countries banned fewer ships last year Chemical tanker hits moored sailboats, sustains bow damage

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JUNE 30, 2016
Drewry multipurpose vessel review sees continued period of weak demand US rail freight traffic count heads lower during week CBP agents apprehend man crossing border to visit mother AAPA believes ports will gain from Volkswagen settlement Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of VLCC GENER8 CONSTANTINE

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JUNE 30, 2016
Panama's big bet The timing wasn't perfect, but Panama is looking to the future MSC confirms new pricing model for box lines European shippers continue to raise concerns about container lines' pricing practices Genco offers to dispose of 10 vessels as condition to raise $125m in cash Agreement with potential investors is key to successful recapitalisation and $562m debt restructuring The weight is over Rules on container weighing come into force on July 1 Tsakiris pledges American Hellenic to quality 'from day one' New marine insurer gains its official operating licence and will start with 600 vessels covered Transpetro cancels seven tanker orders Parent company Petrobras is on a mission to cut debt and costs BP's British Merchant will be first LNG ship through widened Panama Canal But jury is still out on the waterway's potential impact on LNG shipping Six opportunities on the seas of an LNG glut LNG prices may be low, but financial pressures may actually be good for the industry Hyundai Heavy Industries offloads Hyundai Motor shares Sale should raise around $200m in total proceeds for HHI Seaspan buys two newbuild boxships for $195.6m Vessels to start 17-year bareboat charters with Mediterranean Shipping Co upon delivery Clean product tankers edge higher on stronger trade Product tankers likely got a boost in the aftermath of the Brexit vote Shipping Corporation of India to focus on growth across segments Company has mapped out long-term plan to nearly double its fleet in years ahead Teekay completes $1bn financing drive Group reduces financial leverage and improves its liquidity position Malaysia's PTP to invest $2.1bn to more than double capacity Port of Tanjung Pelepas sees handling capacity reaching 22.2m teu annually before 2030 from current 10.5m teu Otto Marine asks bondholders to back delisting A precondition for delisting is to obtain approval to extend the maturity date of its notes by an additional six months Star Bulk losses widen to $49m in first quarter Steeper losses down to more impairment charges amid 'weakest market conditions in 30 years' Port of Oakland approves budget for fiscal year 2017 New budget is 1.7% higher compared to previous fiscal year's Buying activity pulls dry bulk asset values up A number of recent deals help lift secondhand prices to more than five-month high

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JUNE 30, 2016
Facing low demand and new rules, truckers pile into last-mile logistics NACPC chassis co-op to lease directly to Houston truckers US ports could tap multibillion Volkswagen settlement for clean air projects China Cosco claims Greece changed terms of Piraeus port deal ILA, USMX still talking, but eyeing shorter deal Aggressive NTSB lead investigator on El Faro sinking retires Japan invests beyond Southeast Asia FTZs to fully realize gains Ready or not, here comes the new container weight rule Chinese cargo agents caught between SOLAS fees and no loading

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JUNE 30, 2016
Genco misses $125m equity raise Dry bulk owner has waivers through third quarter, but fails to meet equity targeted in refinance deal. Costamare shares fall on dividend worries Equity analyst says sector faces weakness through 2018 until bottoming out begins. Greek government makes Piraeus U-turn In less than 24 hours, Greece amends the terms of port sale in order to abide with previous agreement. Wah Kwong confirms Tim Huxley exit Chief executive's post is up for grabs at key Hong Kong shipowner. Havyard extends bonds by 18 months Investors back Norwegian shipbuilder's plan to stretch payments but increase interest. Genco's lenders want smaller fleet Bulker owner wins easier terms for its $562m in debt, offering runway through 2018. Gener8 Maritime lands larger VLCC loan Peter Georgiopoulos-backed owner has now raised over $2bn in capital in the past year. Vernicos closing on another Pac Basin tug Greek owner set to add another ship from bulker owner in the middle of tug sell-off. Paris MoU access bans fell in 2015 Port state organisation highlights downward trend from analysing nearly 18,000 inspections. Tim Huxley quits Wah Kwong Chief executive's post is up for grabs at key Hong Kong shipowner. Hansson: Brexit impact not significant NAT boss unconcerned by UK referendum result; rules out equity issues to support ongoing growth. Greece to re-examine Piraeus sale terms Objection letter sent from Cosco yesterday triggers a last-minute reconsideration of port agreement. HSH dumps $5.6bn of bad loans on to state owners German bank completes transfer of non-performing shipping loans as part of its restructuring. Tufton Oceanic shoots down suezmax talk Executives say chatter surrounding tanker buy is inaccurate. Braemar boss brushes off Brexit impact James Kidwell says referendum result will not lead to a revision in strategy. Ex-DSME boss Nam charged over fraud Former shipyard CEO facing trial on embezzlement and negligence counts. Dredger sinks after collision with boxship Macuti breached by clash with Panamanian vessel off Mozambique. ABN AMRO downs tanker, LNGC owners Scorpio Tankers, Exmar and Ardmore among companies that have had their outlook cut. Tanker hits three yachts in the US Ace Tankers vessel takes on water after hitting three boats moored near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Xeneta: Brexit uncertainty to hit boxships Freight exchange says increased unpredictability after UK referendum will take its toll on the container sector. BP bags first LNG transit slot Energy major set to make history in expanded Panama Canal. Minister: 60,000 Korean yard jobs to go Finance minister says 'pre-emptive' efforts needed to save struggling shipbuilders. Cruiseship develops list in India Qing suffers water ingress in monsoon rains at WIS yard in Mormugao. SapuraKencana looks to builds order backlog Malaysian offshore company also looks to downstream sector due to shortage of upstream projects. SapuraKencana Petroleum makes poor start to 2016 Analysts expect results at Malaysian offshore vessel company to deteriorate further later in the year. Seaspan acquires two newbuildings from GCI Deal will also see US-listed container leasing company add vessel charters to backlog. Liner industry reliability continues on upward curve Spread between most and least reliable was below 11 points as all lines scored above 70%.

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JUNE 30, 2016
Seaspan acquires two 11,000-TEU newbuilding vessels Senate confirms Maffei to serve on FMC Sub-Saharan Africa's non-oil exports to U.S. skyrocket New VGM rule takes effect tomorrow U.S. study finds 92% of U.S. exports face technical barriers UASC shareholders agree to Hapag-Lloyd merger Infor fully acquires retail analytics provider Predictix Xeneta: Brexit will create widespread disruption across container shipping industry Wen-Parker Logistics opens new UK office Survey: Less than 20% of logistics companies prepared for Brexit Deutsche Post DHL CFO Rosen to retire

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JUNE 30, 2016
INFOGRAPHIC: Expanded Panama Canal Gives Market New Trading Options Opens shorter routes Panama Canal expansion opens up new opportunities for bunkering: conference Singapore's Brightoil opts not to complete bunker barge acquisition But will buy vessels over longer period of time. Durban refineries' stock-taking deprives market of bunker quotes PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Amendment to its Sinosure Facility Agreement to Provide Financing for Two Additional New GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iranian sailings spring to fresh post-sanction highs Mumbai bunker supplier HPCL still out of 380 CST stock Supplies expected next week. VLCC loadings tighten bunker availability in Rotterdam: sources Loading activity to last up to three days. Singapore cuts port dues by 25% for LNG-fuel, cleaner fuel ships from July 1 Measures made in anticipation of global sulfur cap. TENDER DATA: Turkish Tupras offers 33,000 mt HSFO for July 21-23: sources TENDER DATA: Hellenic offers 30,000 mt of HSFO for July 16-20 loading PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Delivery of the Gener8 Constantine Singapore HSFO cracks hit six-month high on lower supply Little over 3 million mt of western arbitrage FO to arrive in Singapore in July. Duration of oil price rally hinges on O+G fundamentals: S&P Global analysts Traceable to short-term events. Oil complex posts sharp gains on US stock draw, calm after Brexit NYMEX August light sweet crude settled $2.03 higher at $49.88/b Baltic Exchange, SGX extend exclusive buyout talks to Aug 31 The exclusivity agreement was signed on May 25 and was initially due to expire June 30. US fuel oil markets at strongest in 2016; local market having little price impact: sources US Gulf Coast 3%S fuel oil was assessed at $37.20/b Wednesday, the highest since $37.45/b on October 8, Platts data showed.

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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

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		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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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