BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 5, 2016

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Raft of rate hikes, special charges from CMA CGM from mid-May Shanghai port Q1 profit off 18.9pc to US$188 million, revenues fall 4.3pc Westports quarterly profit up 42pc to US$43.7 million as sales rise 16.8pc Crane boom hits Cosco 13,100-TEUer, sets ship ablaze on leaving Port Said Hanjin pleads for its life with charterers, port operators for debt relief Study raises safety concerns over Panama Canal's new locks Ocean Alliance set to be biggest in Asia-Europe and transpacific trades First woman elected to Kuehne + Nagel board from Deutsche Borse Lack of facilities - yards, berths - slow Mindanao's shipping development TIACA welcomes glitch removal from EU's Delegated Act for Customs Port of Seattle issues citizens' call to help it limit emissions DHL trendicator report long on generalities but short on specifics Ethiopian Airlines Cargo dethrones SAA Cargo as top African cargo carrier IAG Cargo's quarterly revenue decline hit by challenging market conditions Lufthansa hit with US$9.2 million quarterly net loss as sales fall 0.8pc Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo obtains IATA CEIV pharma certs

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MAY 4, 2016
'Make in India' to augment shipbuilding volumes FFFAI holds Executive Committee meet in Mundra APM Terminals CEO stresses on investment, consolidation & rationalisation in port industry DP World Chennai enhances infrastructure to eliminate congestion at Chennai Port Sagarmala identifies 150 projects & huge employment potential DICT is proficiently handling about 100 varied commodities Projections of the Economic Survey 2015-16 - II

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Nine instead of seven tracks New office for Cory Bros Longer freight trains now running in Sweden Chinese LNG carrier for MOL on track Integrity Logistics welcomes new president Cathay Pacific steps up nonstop HKG-Boston service Transmec supporting Primark United accepts Envirotainer RAP e2 Honours abound for safety conscious shippers Port of Switzerland on firm ground in Q1/2016 Big Easy port boss to retire Luck of the draw for maiden transit Meyer & Meyer hives off truck fleet Hallmark appoints senior VP supply chain Q1: more tolls from HGVs in Germany AA switches aircraft on Chicago - Dublin route Warehousing for toys

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MAY 4, 2016
Greens seek more oversight of Port Everglades deepening Oil price slump hits risk management firms D'Amico stays bullish despite Q1 profit dip Maersk chief says lines excluded from new alliance will need to join forces Panama pares down bidders for Corozal container terminal Slideshow: Maersk group results in pictures Hague tribunal orders India to let Enrica Lexie marine return to Italy MISC denies TH Heavy Engineering acquisition reports A P Møller-Mærsk repeats warning of weaker 2016 after first-quarter profit plunge Banks approve Hanjin Shipping's voluntary restructuring Banks want more self-help from South Korea's Big Three yards FSRU considered for Singapore HMM quiet on charter reduction deal Taiwan to redefine ships' distance from shore following TS Taipei grounding Seafarer lost overboard off Australian coast APM Terminals sees first quarter fall in profit, revenue and throughput Dalian port profit down 7% y/y in 2015 Maersk Line profit collapses 95% in first quarter Maersk Tankers stays in profit despite volatile market Maersk Drilling 1Q16 profit rises Maersk Oil raises 2016 forecast to break even on cost cuts Franbo Lines takes delivery of 16,500 dwt bulk carrier Cancelled orders put Yangzijiang under pressure

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MAY 4, 2016
Better results in Q1, but CEVA is burning $1.4m a day as debt grows Maersk Line sails back into the black as cost-cutting compensates for drop in revenue Hanjin's debt restructure plan accepted, but the conditions are challenging Brazil's Viracopos Airport aims high and looks to higher-value cargo to rebuild momentum A few bright spots in a slow air cargo market Target gets tough with vendors to speed up supply chain Mike Hill moves up to become head of freight at Air Partner

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MAY 4, 2016
Bollinger wins FRC contract worth potential $1.42 billion Matson reports first quarter results Harley Marine starts construction of two more tractor tugs High performance tractor tug meets Tier IV requirements CBP issues two Jones Act rulings Dennis Brewster joins C&C Marine New Alfa Laval HCO filter set for validation testing HOS flagship MPSVs feature advanced GE solutions

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MAY 4, 2016
Todd Coleman leaving post as Port of Vancouver CEO Port of Portland schedules Portland Airport job fair Maersk Line taps Hahnemann as human resources boss Port of Port Angeles seeking candidates for executive director Coast Guard calls for public comment on Admiralty Inlet waterways analysis

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MAY 4, 2016
D'Amico profit dips on expected volatility Milan-listed product tanker company forecasts a good 2016 for profits despite dip from 2015, with new trade dynamics helping Results round-up Danish containershipping bellwether unveils poor start to 2016 RBS suffers £226m in shipping impairments Shipping portfolio shrinks but non-performing loans swell in first quarter Panamax bulker rates slump amid limited activity Long tonnage list continues to weigh on market Don't pass me by With its second container terminal set to open later this year, Liverpool will be hoping the recent return of Maersk Line is only the start as the port looks to become a northern gateway to the UK Warm weather dulls Norden handysize tankers results Softening of fuel oil trade out of Russia and warm weather blamed for decline in tanker division Revenue decline continues at Bourbon Utilisation and rates slide as offshore downturn continues APMT profits plunge 43% Terminal operator downgrades full-year forecast as weak demand and the low oil price takes their toll BP resets the balance Energy major has started to take delivery of vessels from its massive newbuilding programme Brexit: are you in or out? It is time for the UK maritime sector to pin its colours to the mast when it comes to membership of the European Union? DSME and Samsung Heavy Industries return to net profit for first quarter of 2016 South Korean shipbuilders undergoing restructuring Shipowners' reports sixth consecutive underwriting surplus Financial statements prepared for a shortened period of February 20, 2015 to December 31, 2015 Hanjin Shipping gets bank approval for restructuring Korean carrier says restructuring deal to speed up efforts to normalise its business Shippers welcome USCG equivalency determination Existing equipment and regulations will suffice for container weighing Singapore to boost marine engineers Move to help address shortage follows consultations with shipping companies First quarter is worst seen in modern dry bulk history, says Greenship Bulk But signs of demand recovery seen in early March Eight carriers mull 'third force' shipping alliance Unequal distribution of ultra large ships may prompt broad multi-carrier pact Maersk Line profit wiped out in first quarter as freight rates crash to record lows Update: Group chief executive Nils Andersen says smaller players will need a radical re-think if they are to have a future as bigger, more resilient lines build powerful alliances Saipem and partners clinch $1.5bn subsea services contract Shah Deniz contract valid for five years with potential additional five-year extension Keppel Offshore & Marine acquires Cameron International's offshore rig division Acquisition designed to complement current business

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MAY 4, 2016
NY-NJ, Oakland container terminals forced to seek longer gate hours Creditors OK Hanjin debt restructuring Damco 'turnaround' momentum accelerates More class-action complaints filed with FMC against ro-ro lines Santos slogs through backlog after closure Commodities weakness pulls down APMT earnings, volume DP World sets SOLAS fees for Jebel Ali, UAE JNPT shippers face new charges for truck traffic XPO latest LTL carrier to profit past lower volume, revenue Maersk: Carriers shut out of Ocean Alliance need to form new group Weak rates bring Maersk Line's first-quarter profit tumbling down

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MAY 4, 2016
Matson Q1 profit falls on weak China Trans-Pacific shipping firm sees better results in US-flagged business segments. Hornbeck falls, but loss less than feared Offshore vessel owner slumps into the red in the first quarter and sells last non-core OSV. BlueMountain Capital trims holding in OSG New York-investment firm's stake in New York tanker giant dips to 15.6% from 17.8%. Analyst sees MLPs returning for cash Teekay Offshore likely candidate as Wells Fargo's Webber predicts first equity raise this quarter. 'Teapots' losing steam in the near-term Tanker demand may cool as small Chinese refiners taper buying. Seaport Global takes shine to tankers Analyst Magnus Fyhr places 'buy' tags on string of owners. DCIX starts low with MSC charter Greek owner takes big rate reduction for post-panamax, but options will be more lucrative. Coverage and renewal on DIS to-do list Marco Fiori says it's in the company's nature to raise charter coverage in strong market. Crewman lost from Japanese capesize Search fails to find seafarer who fell from Shunzan Kaiun bulker off Pilbara. Ardmore makes more in first quarter New York-listed owner makes the most of bigger tanker fleet to 31 March. POSH improves first quarter earnings Singaporean owner's efforts to diversify bear fruit in the first three months of 2016. DSME disappoints as it posts Q1 loss Korean yard's boss Jung Sung-leep fails to keep promise on return to profit. Six new shipping partners promoted at WFW Law firm acts to reward maritime expertise in London, Singapore, Athens and Hamburg. Hanjin Shipping creditors okay restructuring Korean owner will now seek to negotiate charter cuts to secure debt relief. Norden swaps away from cape newbuild Owner takes in three supramaxes to release itself from 10-year capesize newbuilding charter. Maersk first quarter profit takes a hit Danish owner kicks off 2016 by making less with Maersk Line profit down 85.7%. Indian shipyards win special status Financing costs to fall as government classes shipbuilders as 'infrastructure'. SeaBird Exploration profit falls in Q1 Norwegian-listed seismic player finds it tough going in challenging conditions. RBS first quarter loan losses soar to $545m Lender's bad bank expects disposal losses of $2.2bn through to 2019 as shipping slump continues. Bourbon suffers weaker start to 2016 French offshore shipowner saw vessel utilisation fall below 70% in first three months of the year. Liner giants to battle for Panama Canal's Corozal Port AP Moller-Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM port arms and PSA in the running for Pacific coast facility.

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MAY 4, 2016
NOAA: PortMiami dredging project severely damaged coral reef Expeditors Q1 earnings dip 9.5 % amid challenging market environment CEVA narrows Q1 loss despite revenue decline Hanjin lenders agree to restructuring deal Oceania retailer to use LLamasoft for supply chain modeling FMC convenes Supply Chain Innovation Team Freight marketplace Haven nabs $11m in new funding XPO takes another loss, but grows pre-tax income in Q1 2016

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MAY 4, 2016
Rotterdam 380 CST falls back below $200/mt Volatile crude values dragged down bunker prices. Limited supply of distillate bunkers at Augusta: sources Resupply dates unclear. Four port operators in running to build Panama's Corozal Container Terminal Seven companies took part in the pre-qualition process. Chile approves expansion of Quintero LNG terminal Power generators Colbun and AES Gener could take 1.65 million cu m/d and 1.45 million cu m/d of capacity, respectively, when the expansion comes onstream in 2020. IFO 380 CST 3.5% at Valparaiso reaches highest level in nearly six months Market sources said the price hike was due to a $31/mt fuel oil price increase from oil refiner ENAP during the second half of April, tracking stronger international crude prices.

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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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		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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