BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 9, 2016

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OOIL posts US$56.7 million H1 net loss as revenue sinks 16.7pc Peak season 'washout' looms in container shipping as spot rates collapse First half volume growth at top North America seaports turns flat UK manufacturing in July suffers its biggest drop in 3 years post Brexit Hamburg Sud USEC-SAWC loop moves to Staten Island from NJ terminal Cordele Intermodal Services to handle Kia Motor parts via Savannah Coal volumes at Rosterminalugol terminal near St Petersburg up 6pc Dry bulk shipping charter rates rise with unexpected demand Rickmers sees acceleration in redeliveries of chartered panamax box ships Closure of Shanghai factories for G20 summit, fuels FedEx warnings of shipment delays Fraport H1 profit slips 1.7pc to US$419.5 million as sales fall 1.4pc KLIA Customs foil attempt to smuggle US$2.47 million of ivory via Malaysia

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AUGUST 8, 2016
APL adds more Central America port calls to West Coast 5 service Changes seen in Asia-Europe spot rate trends DP World wins lease agreement for Rodney Container Terminal in Saint John, Canada SCFI rates down again Wan Hai inks cooperation agreement to reduce emission at Port of Long Beach ZIM named best-performing carrier in Q2 2016 ZIM recognised as best line in Mexico-Latin America trade Agri produce export being targeted at multiple markets India now imports the most steel products from South Korea Cochin Port introduces on-line berthing system JN Port begins initial process for Phase-II dredging of navigational channel CONCOR operates first rake to Pipavav from ICD-Jhattipur GST-Will it bring down logistics costs? Railways focused on capacity creation Essar Oil to invest more than INR 1,600 cr. to upgrade Vadinar refinery Online platform soon for SEZs to raise issues & concerns: Commerce Ministry official

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AUGUST 8, 2016
Analysts split on the fate of Nordic American Tankers COSCO (Guangdong) wins three feeder ship orders GOL Offshore PSV released after crew paid, second detained DBS Bank: Why Swiber not a non-performing asset Frontline lets Metrostar VLCC options lapse, say reports China COSCO to spend USD80.5 billion buying overseas companies Rickmers Maritime Trust considers layups COSCO Corporation's loss widens to USD27.5 million India sets up food parks close to ports to boost food exports and reduce waste 'Aerodynamic' coastal feeder ship wins Japan award OOCL parent slumps to first interim loss in seven years China Exim Bank to loan COSCOCS USD18 billion

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AUGUST 8, 2016
OOIL's bleak warning to the industry as its container line sails into the red Agility making gains and seeing the profits, despite revenue decline Unsecured parking areas still the most likely hot-spots for cargo crime Logistics could save $200bn a year with India's GST Why LA spent a quarter-million to lure CMA CGM megaship Farewell to the most important woman in 20th century US shipping

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AUGUST 8, 2016
Crystal drops plan to return SS United States to service VIDEO: Transocean semi grounds off Scotalnd Kelvin Hughes radar chosen for Singapore Navy LMV program Marine insurer makes VP appointment World's largest semi joins DNV GL fleet Corps seeks bids for new crane barge Ingalls celebrates 2016 Apprentice School Graduation Helen Delich Bentley dies at 92

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AUGUST 8, 2016
Taking the long view Optimistic outlook among tanker bosses continues to confound Earnings of handysize bulkers soften amid lower China nickel imports Daily earnings off 10-month high Are UK-flagged vessels exposed to greater risk in the Indian Ocean? When it comes to employing armed guards in the HRA, UK-flagged ships are out of kilter with the rest of the world fleet Softening demand and larger alliances spell a new era for the box port industry More M&A activity on the horizon as terminal operators grow accustomed to a changing landscape Worse still to come for panamax owners Struggling sector faces more woes, with idle numbers set to rocket Berlian Laju Tanker narrows loss as restructuring progresses Operating revenue drops after asset divestment Ultra large containerships still cost-effective, says OOIL Vessels aid carrier's goal of expanding revenue in Asia-Europe trade Protracted industry downturn drags on Cosco Singapore result Weakness in marine engineering side offset revenue contribution from shipbuilding business Former FMC chairman Helen Delich Bentley dies US politician remained a passionate advocate of the US maritime industry throughout her life OOIL swings to $56.7m loss as global woes compound demand-supply gap Group foresees difficult second half of 2016 if deployed capacity substantially exceeds demand Bump in the night Worries about damage to large ships going through the new Panama Canal locks are reminiscent of early fears about the St Lawrence Seaway, and may yet be just as easily overcome

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AUGUST 8, 2016
NFI expands US trucking reach amid sluggish industry demand IHS economist downgrades US containerized import forecast Domestic intermodal volume rebound poised to bring higher US rates Pushback against new LA-LB chassis fee intensifies as FMC inquires Canal adds foot to maximum draft of neo-Panamax locks Rickmers Maritime loss soars in weakening charter market Container alliances pose opportunities and risks to top transshipment hubs Food processing near Indian ports to boost exports, reduce waste Chennai shippers stick to trucks despite rail upgrades, incentives Weak market drags OOCL parent to first interim loss in seven years

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AUGUST 8, 2016
Eagle Bulk reports $22.5m loss for quarter Supramax owner sees revenue rise from year ago, but dry bulk market still challenging. Mermaid Maritime names new officers Singapore-listed diversified offshore company shuffles executive positions. POET yard moves into tankers Chinese offshore shipbuilder secures order for two asphalt and bitumen carriers. DSME 'wins $470m of early ship payments' Korean shipbuilder linked to new self-rescue plan for creditors this week. Farstad in focus as bondholder invites interest Alfred Berg's openness on bond investment leads to inevitable speculation around OSV owner. Lindblad Expeditions facing up to Zika challenge US cruiseship owner trying to counter effects of virus on cruiseship bookings. Evercore: Bulker owners can't rest easy Leading analyst warns of spike in cash breakeven levels as debt holidays come to an end. TNG profits from bigger MR fleet Croatian tanker owner posts earnings of $1.39m in second quarter. Strike three for Bonfils and BW Dry Cargo Group chief executive Carsten Mortensen confirms purchase of new company's first Chinese-built ship. Pemex could sell Spanish yard stake Mexican oil company also reportedly looking to offload two floatels it ordered at Barreras. Cosco wins order for three containerships An unnamed European buyer will build vessel trio at Cosco Guangdong yard. Deep Sea wins Brazilian AHTS work John Fredriksen company's anchor-handler Sea Tiger booked by OGPar again. Nordic American Tankers tops forecasts Herbjorn Hansson-led owner books strong results despite slide in second quarter profit. Exiar guarantees Krasnoye tanker loan Russian export agency insures $24m of finance from Sberbank for Synergy ships. Toei Reefer falls to slim loss Japanese owner turns red in first quarter despite revenue rise. Fredriksen may return for Metrostar VLCCs Norwegian tycoon could still take final two tankers at a lower price, analyst says. Algoma makes less on lower revenue Reduced demand in all major commodities takes a toll on Canadian shipowner's bottom line. CoscoCS signs $18bn newbuilding finance deal China Exim Bank to support merged state shipowner's 50-plus vessel programme. Danske Bank downs Teekay Tankers Crude tanker owner cut to sell amid weakening market. Yangzijiang stock down after profit fall Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees shares slide on back of second quarter results. GasLog Partners $53.23m to the good Offering draws on fresh funds for dropdowns and debt repayment. DSME CFO questioned over alleged fraud Korean prosecutors call in Kim Youl-jung as part of investigation into accounting. MPC Capital closes on $888m asset sales Ships included in disposals as German group says it is in advanced stage of negotiations. OOIL slumps to first half loss Liner firm blames weak economic growth and excessive shipping capacity for poor performance. Singapore overhauls maritime accident investigations New TSIB will conduct investigations into marine accidents and make safety recommendations. SGX said to be "overpaying" for Baltic Exchange Deal values London-based institution at well over 50 times FY2015 earnings, says analyst.

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AUGUST 8, 2016
BNSF earnings continue to contract in 2016 BNSF Railway Co. saw its second quarter 2016 net income fall 19.8 percent to $772 million compared with the second quarter of 2015, accordi... CBP adopts XML messaging standard for air cargo The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Monday its Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Bo... U.S. transportation sector hiring rebounds in July United States transportation and logistics companies added 11,700 jobs for the month in July 2016, according to the latest preliminary data... Walmart agrees to $3b acquisition of Jet.com The nation's largest brick and mortar retailer Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.has agreed acquire Jet.com for $3.3 billion in a deal that Walmart said... South Korea pushes 32 companies to restructure debts Korea's Financial Supervisory Service said Sunday it is pushing 32 companies to restructure debts through voluntary workouts or court recei... U.S. trade deficit widens in June The U.S. Commerce Department reported Friday the nation's trade deficit rose 8.7 percent month-over-month in June to a seasonally adjusted ... Port of Oakland experiences busiest month in 10 years The Port of Oakland experienced its busiest month in the last 10 years in July, the port said Monday. During the month, the Californian po... TAPA: Cargo theft surges in EMEA region Recorded cargo crimes in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region continue to rapidly increase, with 598 new freight losses recorde... Agility's profits rise 11% in Q2 Agility reported net profits of 15 million Kuwaiti Dinars (U.S. $49.7 million) for the second quarter of 2016, an 11 percent increase from ... China COSCO secures $18b in financing from China Ex-Im Bank China COSCO Shipping Corp. (COSCOCS) has signed a 120 billion yuan renminbi (U.S. $18 billion) financing deal with the Export-Import Bank o... Kia taps Cordele Intermodal Services to handle Georgia parts shipments A subsidiary of Kia Motors Corp. has selected Cordele Intermodal Services to handle its parts shipments in Georgia, according to a statemen... GRI Roundup: Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd issued rate increases on several trades. Maersk Line will increase rates from: India... AAR: U.S. freight rail volume slide continues in July United States-based freight railroads in July saw their volumes drop 7.9 percent compared to June 2015 as shipment levels remain weak in bo... FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 15 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. ... OOCL parent posts $57m loss in first half 2016 Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (OOIL), the parent company of the container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), sa...

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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


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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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