BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 10, 2016

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Maersk's 4,650-TEU ship in collision with 8,400-TEUer off Ningbo Hanjin, HMM disasters blamed on two widows who ran shipping giants Ship veterans hold reunion at Port Klang to mark Nedlloyd's pioneering days Colombo expects 10pc more box volume in 2016, but fears ability to cope Oakland sustains export rebound, up 7pc in April, rises 8.3pc year to date HSBC: Mega ships, alliances risk more congestion, carrier dominance Eurozone posts 0.6pc quarterly GDP gain, back to pre-crisis levels Maltese-flagged tanker stopped from loading at oil export terminal in Libya UPS unveils updated hybrid electric fleet to extend range China's demand for foreign goods still high despite new taxes Europe Cargo completes balancing act with 30,000 tonnes of aluminium Air New Zealand settles for US$35 million fearing injustice from US court Tianjin Cargo Airlines launched to tap into exploding e-commerce growth HNA Group reportedly mulls bid for Singapore Logistics firm CWT Singapore's CAAS, Airways New Zealand agree to promote learning in aviation Air France-KLM Cargo exec warns that boom years will not return Four Asian airlines, including Cathay, suffer declines in March cargo demand

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MAY 9, 2016
Bureau Veritas pursues external growth strategy with acquisition of TMC Marine Europe Cargo balancing act with 30,000 t of aluminium MOL launches coastal LNG shuttle transport project in Indonesia New CMA CGM agency in San Juan (Puerto Rico) New guidelines published for carriage of calcium hypochlorite in containers SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates drop again Three Bangladeshi vessels allowed to operate under India-Bangladesh agreement on coastal shipping Ex-im Analytics Dashboard launched Market coverage under MEIS extended to all countries Cochin Port hosting bunker meet on May 13 Nepal trade resurrected at Haldia Port through HICT Rotterdam celebrates 50 years as largest container port in Europe Sagarmala proposes 29 port-based / coastal industrial clusters across 14 coastal economic zones DMICDC planning Logistics Data Bank to bring efficiency to logistics, supply chain environment through use of IT N. Rama Krishna takes charge as General Manager (Marketing & Sales) of Kribhco Infrastructure Analysis of India's foreign trade 2015-16 Cabinet approves RBI & Central Bank of UAE MoU for cooperation in currency swap agreement IMO takes further action on climate change Maharashtra likely to get water transport regulator Onion Story

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Support young talent Plan developed for third-party minority holding Ferguson converting sawmill site to logistics hub Contship mourns a founding father A Mexican Corona - just what Zim fancies Amazon does it again - with Atlas Air Chinese investing in Moscow-Kazan HS rail link Maiden calls at La Spezia and Liverpool Rail links for northeastern India Top level promotion at Greencarrier Liege airport ready to make horses jump to Rio Qantas partnering Australia Post Simon Israel to chair Sing Post NOL Group still not bottomed out Savilles fleet augmented New warehouses near Cologne

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MAY 9, 2016
US crude tanker volumes to rise in Alberta fire aftermath India offers reasons for optimism and caution for maritime sector Change of mindset key to success in Indian infrastructure development Chinese shipyards facing collapse Quarter billion dollar loss on the cards for NOL, says Singapore bank KR seals JV with Iranian counterpart MISC core profit drops below expectations, says bank SPP Shipbuilding returns to black Operator of new Colombo container terminal to be selected by 1Q17 Moody's downgrades reflect woes at MOL and 'K' Line Two dead, 17 missing after ship collision off East China Polaris claims new era in Finnish icebreaking Vallianz secures long-term contract worth USD63 million Maersk container ship catches fire in collision off China

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MAY 9, 2016
A strong Q1 and Agility unfolds roadmap to grow profits by 800% in next four years Lufthansa Cargo takes a hi-tech route to give logistics start-ups a better chance of success Despite 'early gains', container lines are in for another year of losses, says Drewry What increasing transparency in ocean shipping could teach the air cargo industry UK parliamentary committee backs Heathrow expansion Maersk Safmarine ship suffers severe damage after collision

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MAY 9, 2016
Tier III compliant WinGD engine passes shop test Nine Maersk newbuilds to have GE shaft generator systems Rolls-Royce designs and equips new U.K. polar ship Gibbs & Cox awarded NSWC contract Hyundai Heavy cuts management jobs, may close dry docks Ostensjo orders second wind farm SOV Alfa Laval shrinks its SOX scrubber Wartsila power for first U.K-built dual fuel ships

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MAY 9, 2016
Harley Marine Services orders pair of new tugs Inchcape Shipping Services warns of extended strike action in Greece FESCO stops payment on Senior Secured Notes Port Angeles Port Commission holds timber discussion session Drewry Tanker Forecaster report eyes state of newbuilding orders

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MAY 9, 2016
Dr Peters sells older VLCC for $25m Sale highlights declining values for tankers Odfjell to cancel four gas carrier newbuildings in China Norwegian owner is evaluating its gas carrier investments, having only returned to the sector in 2012 Investors hunt for bargain tanker stocks Cheap shares could spur fresh long-term investment Handysize bulker rally finally comes to a halt Lack of fresh inquiries drags down rates New alliances under the spotlight 2M and Ocean Alliance look evenly matched Chinese fishing boat sinks after bulk carrier collision Seventeen out of 19 crew from fishing vessel still missing Thamesport to be redeveloped as breakbulk facility Hutchison's struggling container terminal near London now heading for new future Maersk Tankers gets satisfaction as it rakes in $48m A focus on daily running costs and higher utilisation prop up previously struggling Danish tanker company Nordic American Tankers posts $29.3m profit New York-listed suezmax owner argues a ship's quality is more important than its age Price drop continues for Chinese newbuildings Tanker, bulker and boxship newbuilding prices have fallen, according to brokers Vallianz posts stable net profit for first quarter amid cost-saving measures Administrative expenses fall by 28% year on year to $4m MISC first-quarter profit lifted by LNG and petroleum shipping segments LNG segment recognised compensation made for early termination of time charter contracts Vard mulls options for vessel under construction as Harkand enters administration Contract to build vessel was signed in December 2013 Scorpio Tankers secures $44m loan facility to refinance two tankers Facility arranged by NIBC Bank Maersk Line vessel and German ship collide off China Update: Northern Jasper in ballast at time of accident, Safmarine Maru loaded with 400 containers Shipping on the frontier Merchant ships' humanitarian aid to migrants in the Mediterranean will continue to be required despite the EU's new arrangements with Turkey

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MAY 9, 2016
California drayage companies cool to classification amnesty Roadrunner pursues US-bound LTL freight from Canadian ports BNSF profit plummets despite healthy intermodal gain Moody's downgrades 'K' Line, reviews MOL Global shipments of small aircraft grounded in first quarter Calcium hypochlorite shippers get new guidance India, Iran moving forward on redeveloping Chabahar port Sri Lanka to pick new Colombo terminal operator by year's end Falling contract rates shift Maersk's focus more to spot market Air New Zealand settles US cargo price-fixing suit

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MAY 9, 2016
Panama Papers: new tool for the lawyers Litigators chasing shipping assets have new trove of data; thousands of shipping-related entities named. Moody's 'negative' on Navios Acquisition Ratings agency affirms 'B2' rating for Navios Maritime Acquisition spinoff but warns of help to parent company. Golar LNG looks to Kosmos for FLNG prospect New York-listed company believed to be targeting project off Senegal and Mauritania, Wells Fargo says after major gas find. Evercore ups NAT estimate on tanker buy Evercore outlook improves after expansion play with four suezmax tankers. Sado Steamship loss swells in first quarter Tokyo-listed ferry owner logs $7.15m loss as revenue dips. Philly Shipyard pays special dividend Oslo-listed shipbuilder improves its Q1 profit and shares $45.4m with shareholders. NAT estimate upped on tanker buy Evercore outlook improves after expansion play with four suezmax tankers. StealthGas secures $140m for new ships Greek owner taps unnamed lenders to fund 22,000-cbm LPG ships coming in 2017. Great Eastern raising $38m in debt sale Indian owner cleared to issue non-convertible debentures. Ostensjo orders new SOV for DONG Norwegian owner wins optional second ship to serve UK wind farm for Danish group. Odfjell likely to tear up orders for LPG quartet Norwegian owner re-evaluating gas carrier investment after delays in China. Expanded Nordic American Tanker pushes up Q1 profit New York-listed suezmax specialist increases revenue following recent acquisitions. GasLog advances FSRU move Greek owner believes partnerships will be key to developing projects. Panama disowns abandoned tanker Flag state says stranded Tamaya 1 was sold and transferred to Nigerian flag last year. HHI could close drydocks in order slump Korean shipbuilder also wants more voluntary retirements after chopping 25% of high-level workers last month. Wartsila scoops dual-fuel ferry deal Finnish group supplying propulsion systems for CalMac's new vessels in Scotland. Economou's TMS cooperating with Chinese death probe Manager says Greek bulker anchored off China for investigation into fishing boat collision that killed two and left 17 missing. SCI urged to start ordering again Parliamentary panel recommends state owner reactivates newbuilding plans to replace elderly tonnage with eco-ships. PSA looks to start-ups to 'disrupt' industry Singapore terminal operator hopes new venture capital arm can prove to be a game-changer. Pangaea amends COA after client goes bust Bulker owner takes less money for shipments after aluminium producer files for bankruptcy. Boss buys Harkand's US, Africa units Administrator Deloitte sells two of bankrupt subsea player's business to US managers. Reach Subsea wins research contract Norwegian owner using GC Rieber ship for work on the mid-Atlantic ridge. Siem Shipping makes strong start to 2016 Reefer specialist posts positive result despite average market rate hitting four-year low. Vallianz clinches Middle East time charter contract With latest deal Singapore-listed offshore company closes on order backlog of close to $1bn. Pyxis Tankers sees weaker start to 2016 Greek MR specialist expects charter rates to be soft primarily based on seasonal influences. Vard exposed to Harkand bankruptcy Singapore-listed shipbuilder said to be evaluating options for orphaned DSV newbuilding. Maersk Line crew forced to abandon fire-hit ship All crew accounted for after collision with German boxship 120 miles east of Ningbo, China. MISC set for strong 2016 after bullish start Weak offshore performance more than compensated for by results at tanker and LNG arms.

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MAY 9, 2016
JAXPORT sees trade with Asia grow Maersk establishes partnership with GE As pollution from online shopping grows, London funds a solution Maersk containership catches fire after colliding with another vessel Husqvarna to build large DC in S.C. Maersk CEO: Negative interest rates 'unhealthy' for global shipping market China exports stabilize in April amid currency weakness Livingston expands in Asia Allport to use GT Nexus supply chain platform Drewry: Ocean carriers could lose $6b-$10b in 2016 PSA International creates venture fund

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MAY 9, 2016
LNG, methanol ''most promising'' alternatives to current bunker fuel: EC Move comes as EU looks to shift 30% of road transport load to inland waterway systems by 2030. Taiwan's CPC to carry out maintenance on No. 1 Taichung barge end-May to end-Aug Supplies of 380 CST at Taichung suspended during maintenance.

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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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