BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 6, 2016

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Confusion: SCFI A-E rate up 5.6pc while Drewry's WCI soars 99pc G6 Alliance announces range of Asia-Europe schedule changes Top 22 North America ports see box traffic fall in March and April Rotterdam gets big first call/last call boost from 2M re-scheduling Average ship size calling at US east coast to rise 25pc, but slowly UPS warns shippers of delays when box VGM weigh-in rule applies July 1 LA/Long Beach truckers strike seeking an end to freelance status Australia's GDP grows 1.1pc, led by exports which alone rose 4.4pc Canada's GDP up 2.4pc as exports and consumers drive growth Swiss GDP up 0.1pc as exports lead what little growth there is Cartel activity could land European truck makers record fines Henan Civil Aviation Development Investment said to buy Hahn Airport DHL goes galactic, targets brave new world of space freight FAA certifications hold up Hawaiian air cargo expansion plans

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JUNE 5, 2016
DB Schenker sets up 100 pc-owned logistics entity in Myanmar Guidelines for evaluating/awarding tenders for shipbuilding, dry-docking & ship repair works issued SCI almost doubles net profit in 2015-16 UASC shareholders generally supportive of ongoing discussions with Hapag-Lloyd Coffee exports see Robusta-led growth India keen on developing port in Bangladesh JN Port records highest inter-terminal movement of trailers in May 2016 Port of Amsterdam & VCK Group break ground for fourth all-weather terminal PSA Terminals all set for SOLAS implementation Sagar port development to get rolling soon V. O. Chidambaranar Port bags National Award for excellence in cost management BIFA seeks to 'trailblaze' freight forwarder qualification Common user domestic terminal run by GSEC Ltd inaugurated at Raipur airport

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Three year contract lands in Downton net Betuwe: timetable change during construction work Oil and gas fuel GAC's expansion in Namibia New services and locations for Air Canada Cargo 9 million trucks in 29 years UK railfreight operator gets funds for new traction Four new faces adorning BVL board Textron Aviation reveals superior SETP performance Deep water quay open for business Logistics centre now fully let Sustainability award for agri-produce transport James and James appoints non-executive director US-Japan cargo JV launch in less than one month's time Straight from XI International Railway Forum in Sochi New subsidiary in Poland

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JUNE 3, 2016
US to crack down on water, air pollution violators Panama Canal expansion: bulker and tanker sector outlooks Panama Canal expansion: container sector outlook Marine insurers warn on slip and trip costs Jan De Nul USD2 billion deal to dredge Payra ICTSI's new Congo terminal to open in mid-June Shipbuilder DSME quiet on talk of more self-help Offshore specialist Otto Marine receives potential takeover offer Singamas heading for first-half loss of USD25 million Suezmax joint venture raises prospect of tanker mega merger Hyundai Merchant Marine to dilute affiliates' share holdings STX O&S customers concerned about ship deliveries Tramp container ships miss charter peak Capacity cuts and rate hikes see slight gain in Asia-Europe spot prices CIMC Enric terminates Sino Pacific Offshore & Engineering acquisition Frontline to use USD328.4 million China Exim loan for eight tankers Maersk signs three-year transport deal with RUSAL Tanker majors launch Suezmax info-sharing platform Posidonia 2016: Size of the Greek shipping fleet is no guarantee of strength

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JUNE 3, 2016
Yngve Ruud appointed global head of air freight at Kuehne + Nagel Doomed BHS owes logistics companies £2.6m - with DHL topping the list G6 extends Asia-Europe Loop 6 suspension indefinitely to sustain freight rate gains Analysis: a CEVA IPO - will the stars line up or would fingers get burnt? No end in sight for Bangladesh congestion as garments fail to sail EU finally starts talks on aviation agreements with Gulf countries Interesting times for Cargolux as shareholder HNCA eyes Frankfurt-Hahn

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JUNE 3, 2016
Lightering of grounded Great Lakes bulker gets underway Liberian Registry offers owners some cost savings help Ardent celebrates its first birthday Eastern delivers Z-Tech escort tug Gibdocks drydocks Canadian RO/RO duo LR provides AIP for HMD design LNG bunkering vessel Wartsila adds to its range of Genius services Danelec books VDR orders in China and Taiwan

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JUNE 3, 2016
Construction project underway for Bellingham manufacturing facility Los Angeles port board Oks fiscal year 2016/17 budget Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter departing on mission to Arctic Ocean Independent review panel formed for Roberts Bank terminal project DOT awards grant funding for US border crossing projects

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JUNE 3, 2016
Posidonia's Themis Vokos honoured by Propeller Club Maritime Greeks line up to hail pioneer compatriot behind successful shipping fair Dry bulk volumes plunge at Port of Rotterdam Coal imports plummet at Europe's biggest port, with some growth in biomass used for power generation Aronnax: Look to the future while operating in the present Athens-based Arista Shipping has plans, but can they become reality? Frontline's ship acquisition strategy: As clear as mud Heavy-hitting tanker owner wants to buy vessels on the water, yet snaps up four newbuilding resales G6 pulls Asia-Europe loop as carriers fail with latest GRI attempt Low demand forces alliance to suspend its Loop 6 offering Greek owner sure of deepsea gas-powered bulker bet Arista Shipping sees early future in the vessels despite market turmoil Capesize rates recover on iron ore trade Renewed optimism from Australian miners supports rates though oversupply worries persist Brexit is 'grave threat' to London market, insurance heavyweights warn Jobs and business at risk if Britain quits EU, say Lloyd's, IUA and Fidelis Frontline scoops Metrostar VLCCs at shock price First two newbuildings acquired for $84m apiece with second two on option at $86m Noble founder stepping down as group offers discounted rights issue Chinese financial backing and further management changes at embattled commodity trader Havila locks in earnings for two PSVs amid North Sea spot turbulence Longer-term charters reduce exposure to vagaries of North Sea offshore vessel market China Shipbuilding Industry Corp merges yards Internal consolidation will lead to gradual reduction in commercial shipbuilding capacity Keppel denies conspiracy allegations in EIG Petrobras lawsuit Keppel added as defendant in case, says allegations are baseless HMM to carry out capital reduction for major stakeholders Move paves the way for group to initiate debt-equity swap with bondholders LPG cargo cancellation risk grows in US Gulf Price spreads are not currently encouraging eye-catching VLGC trade out of US Gulf First round of Hanjin charter rate talks complete Negotiations set to continue with no clear or definite result as yet Otto Marine expecting proposal from potential suitor Company had requested a trading halt on the Singapore Exchange before release of statement Safe Bulkers regains NYSE compliance despite mounting operating losses Company implements drastic cost reduction plan and completes novation agreement for two newbuildings Association of Average Adjusters to add offshore testing to its examinations Instead of traditional marine questions, candidates in the future can choose to be tested on offshore aspects

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JUNE 3, 2016
FMC urged to decide if major SOLAS breakthrough gets a shot LA port approves fiscal-year budget to fund ongoing expansion Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates strengthen Trucking hiring shrinks as warehousing continues gains Congo terminal first of four to open in ICTSI global expansion Air cargo traffic rises, but demand still soft Singamas issues profit warning for first half as demand, prices fall GRIs, capacity cuts keep Asia-Europe spot rates up Maersk signs transport deal with Russian aluminum giant

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JUNE 3, 2016
Lightering of grounded Roger Blough begins Operation starts a week after Keystone Shipping operated self-unloader ran aground. Analysts: Safe Bulkers opex 'impressive' New York-listed bulker makes strides but analyst says it won't bring profitability any time soon. Liberian Registry feels owners pain Ship registry announces fee cuts, new rules to deal with downturn Petrobras ends fears for Helix-Siem duo Brazilian oil giant agrees to take well-intervention duo from Helix at reduced rate. Carmaker claims top $40m in Courage fire DHI Global is second cargo interest to blame ARC car carrier fire on Ford SUV. Major US LPG terminal to undergo repairs Planned turnaround at US Gulf Coast facility will curtail ship traffic near month's end. STX France yard blocked by workers French labour protests spread to the gates of Saint-Nazaire shipbuilder. Petrobras gives WWS ships final extension Brazilian oil major gets approval to stretch two contracts with the Norwegian company by 60 days each. Solstad quartet to tow BP FPSO Norwegian owner enters double deal with SBM Offshore and BP over unit owned by the oil giant. Suilven salvage to cost $20m Fiji ports company asking for donation to shift sunken ro-pax. Investors back UASC/Hapag merger; no vote yet Shareholders in Middle East company were supportive during EGM, but no decision on merger. Korean banks' bad loans hit 15-year high Non-performing portfolios reach $26bn due to crisis-hit domestic shipowners and shipyards. CSDC changes both chairman and name The world's largest tanker owner will operate as Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation. Olympic keeps targeting renewables OSV Olympic Delta wins eight-week contract as Norwegian owner gears up with diversification. Statoil piles in for nine anchor-handlers Norwegian major's splurge sends North Sea spot rates to $24,000 per day. Indonesian ferry runs out of fuel Reports say Pelni's Jetliner stalled off Bau Bau as tanks ran dry. UK P&I Club reveals injury claims of $155m Protection-and-indemnity body gives advice on how to prevent painful slips, trips and falls onboard. HMM shareholders taking capital-reduction haircut Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun, Hyundai Elevator and Hyundai Global losing $372m as holdings cut by 82% in refinancing. MOL capesize comes to the rescue of six Bulk carrier controlled by Japanese giant brings to safety stranded castaways off Indonesia. Hanjin: rate-cut talks still in early stages Korean owner responds to report it has not yet made much progress in vital cost-saving negotiations. Nautilus: UK fleet stats call for action UK maritime trade union is worried about underlying trends for British shipping. Boa Offshore adds more bonds Norwegian offshore owner buys back another $2m of issue due in 2018. Havila seals PSV deals with Statoil, Total Restructuring offshore vessel owner secures employment for two of its vessels with oil majors. St Helena heading to Channel Islands? Alderney expresses interest in using Royal Mail ship rendered obsolete by airport. Noble Group plans discounted rights issue Richard Elman also set to stand down as executive chairman of major dry bulk charterer. Marine MLPs mount share price recovery Recovery in the oil price and fears about distribution cuts fading are driving up share prices.

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JUNE 3, 2016
FMC praises West Coast terminal effort to ease VGM compliance Commentary: Windmills, world trade and the environment Power Edison looks to deliver batteries by truck, rail or barge HMM reduces ownership stake of affiliates U.S. trade deficit trending down Global food-import bill to tumble to 7-year low Executive Moves: SCCC, XPO Logistics and ICS UASC: Owners 'generally supportive' of merger discussions with Hapag-Lloyd Maersk to transport aluminum for Russian producer FTR: Class 8 orders stabilize after fourth-month decline U.S. to ban trade of ivory across state lines AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic slide continues in May West Coast terminals to continue weighing containers after July 1 SOLAS implementation Bezos: Amazon looking to supplement parcel carriers, not replace them

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JUNE 3, 2016
West Japan/Tokyo Bay 380 CST bunker fuel spread narrows on ample supply in West Japan Poor demand in West Japan. Spain's Enagas, Barcelona push port as future LNG hub One jetty will be adapted for LNG bunkering. TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt of 380 CST HSFO for June 21-23 The buyer was Gulf Petrochem. Singapore fuel oil stocks hit all-time high amid slower demand for cargoes Breaking previous high of 31 million barrels in May 12-18. SSA's Poulsson elected International Chamber of Shipping chairman Will focus on industry's readiness for IMO Ballast Water Management Convention. Ecuador says still in talks with Chinese investors over refinery project The government signed a memorandum of understanding with CNPC and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2012 to seek funding. Oil complex disregards OPEC meeting after US stocks decline NYMEX July crude settled 16 cents higher at $49.17/b. ICE August Brent settled 32 cents higher at $50.04/b US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks drop to lowest since October on import declines

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

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

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

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


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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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