BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 13, 2016

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Port of Shanghai's April box volume rises 0.3pc to 3.12 million TEU HPH says it will provide SOLAS weigh-in services at its terminals APM Terminals offers worldwide container weigh-ins at 29 locations CMA CGM offer new Baltic to Levant fast service for fruit and veg CMA CGM ups Asia-W Africa rate US$300/TEU and $150/TEU to E Africa Maersk welcomed back to Liverpool via Seago unit after 10 years away 204pc fake invoice surge indicates belief in coming yuan devaluation DHL operating profit up 21pc to US$997 million, but sales off 6.1pc XPO unions to besiege shareholders to redress US and European grievances US e-waste still finds Asian recycling markets despite BAN campaign Euro banks ready to do business with Iran, but fear US lingering sanctions Iranian non-official news agency takes note of IRISL's Alphaliner ranking Emirates 2015 profit increases 50pc on fuel, though revenue slips 3pc MASKargo starts A330-200 freighter service to Zhengzhou Future bright for CAL's transitioning perishables from Israel, Europe

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MAY 12, 2016
Aberdeen Container Lines expands service network in Africa CMA CGM launches Baltic Levant Express service offering direct connection between St. Petersburg & Eastern Mediterranean region Kalmar hosts first Terminal Automation Summit to share knowledge on port automation New container line alliance hinted at Chinese exports to India increase manifold APM Terminals to provide container weighing services at many locations DICT opens a contemporary bonded warehouse that will enable its patrons to manage cash flows Rail connectivity projects to Bangladesh & Myanmar sanctioned Fieo highlights business prospects in Sharjah's SAIF Zone in Ahmedabad A wide-ranging deliberation & acknowledgement of excellence

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The future is already here SBB lauded for energy saving system Centerpoint names US west coast SVP investments Hoyer enhancing road/rail connections Brownfield site for development in Netherlands Port of Valencia heading for Antwerp Rail upgrade in Zagreb area starting soon New chairman for 50 year old Saddle Creek Delivering to car boots Cargolux appoints new EVP Global Logistics Sunshine not showers for Fraport in April Australia: building on signal technology portfolio Combination of NKX and CHS3 services by MOL DVB: net income before taxes declines in Q1 Seaborne selects business development director ICTSI: more volume, less revenue in Q1 Truck maker opens test lab in Brazil 50th B777 for Qatar Airways Ink still drying on CP/LH Cargo pact

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MAY 12, 2016
Slumping stocks holds back tanker consolidation US seeks "quick wins" towards 100% container scanning Carnival gives new vigour to flagship brand Gloomy outlook for Singapore's offshore firms Why Japanese carrier weakness should worry alliance planners Passengers rescued after fleeing burning vessel on Great Barrier Reef Fincantieri claims Q1 was 'turning point' Sharp fall in Q1 profits for DVB Hanjin Shipping sells Capesize for USD38 million Dae Sun scores chemical tanker order from HNCC Iron ore exports from Port Hedland to China rising 8.2% y/y in April Winning International Group expected to step up chartering in July Cosco acquires 35% stake in Euromax Terminal Vard back to profit in 1Q16 BHP to ramp up production but little spin-off for shipping LNG shipping rate slump could persist through 2020

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MAY 12, 2016
Airlines eye scheduled freighter operations as Heathrow pushes cargo up priority list Big ship craze spreads to UK shortsea shipping, but will VGM rule drive cargo to the roads? Don't wait for Whitehall advice on VGM regulations, talk to carriers now, shippers told ATSG delays take-off of Chinese express cargo carrier, but snaps up a fleet of 767s Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific launch air cargo network between Hong Kong and Europe SEKO seeks new US partners as Terence Madl takes on network development role DHL Global Forwarding sees results improve as Deutsche Post implements new measures

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MAY 12, 2016
Over reliance on GPS poses dangers VIDEO: Davie makes progress with Project Resolve Damen to supply ASD tug to Ian Taylor Peru LNG fueled icebreaker starts sea trials

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MAY 12, 2016
'Seattle Day' celebration marks start of Xiamen/Shenzhen flights to Sea-Tac Freight transportation index down during month of March US rail freight traffic total slides lower during week Port of Vancouver taps developers for Terminal 1 upgrade project Bellingham International Airport earns Allegiant Airlines honor

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MAY 12, 2016
Team Tankers enjoys better freight rates in first quarter Overall operating performance of chemical tanker operator little changed on year Myanmar's crossroads The history lessons that repeat themselves Want to work for Lloyd's List? The leading source of maritime news is looking for a London-based news reporter Deserted in Hong Kong, crew of casino ship seek wages back Court seizes New Imperial Star upon request of seafarers on board Data Hub: Trade Routes Trade to South America is being conducted on fewer, bigger ships. But the reduction in tonnage has not led to a reduction in capacity, and pressure on rates remains Product tanker rates lack upwards momentum despite charter activity Vessel oversupply continues to pressure rates, though minor gains are seen in some trades Iran, Iraq and UAE raise Opec output IEA is sceptical on whether Saudi Arabia will add to further output rises Cheniere appoints Fusco as chief executive New boss has a task on his hands as the LNG export company strives to turn a profit for the first time Data Hub: Load Factors Transpacific utilisation levels remain under pressure New alliances under the spotlight 2M and Ocean Alliance look evenly matched DSV-UTi integration 'progressing as planned' European group helps limit forwarding losses while air and sea division continues to take market share Topaz secures Kazakhstan oilfield contract for 15 vessels Deal with consortium to supply ships to oil field in Kazakhstan is worth more than $350m HHLA box volumes down in first quarter Container throughput levels fall 7.7% and revenues slide 4.1%, but Hamburg terminal operator forecasts greater stability for the rest of the year, with box numbers bottoming out English Channel capacity growth lifts DFDS Shipping division revenue gains boost ferry operator to best first quarter ICTSI first-quarter profit falls 22% on start-up costs of new terminals Philippines-based ICTSI handled 4% more volume in the first three months of 2016 US box port throughput slows Import figures down as consumer spending falls Qingdao Port stretched to limit by surge in tanker business Port is in vicinity of teapot refineries that import crude oil Insurance industry urged to unite in adoption of Insurance Act Quick fixes are no solution to biggest insurance shake-up since 1906, warns consultant Malaysia's Nam Cheong swings to loss in first quarter Revenue hurt by contract cancellation for a vessel in advanced building stage Global Liner 2016: Prolonged overcapacity spells trouble for the industry Analyst paints a bleak picture for box lines as supply still outstrips demand and freight rates remain in the doldrums, while APM Terminals chief Kim Fejfer says ports and terminals are at a critical juncture Diana Shipping draws down $13.5m from China Exim bank Amount is secured by Maera panamax dry bulk carrier Vard swings to first-quarter net profit on foreign exchange gains Update: Company looking to tap into cruiseship market through work with parent Fincantieri Chinese shipping lessors could face default risk, says Nord LB But leasing giants in China may be 'too big to fall', says Chinese lessor Gener8 Maritime reports record results in first quarter of 2016 Average spot VLCC TCE exceeds $60,000 with addition of five newbuilding vessels

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MAY 12, 2016
US importers accelerate Asia cargo shift to East Coast ports US truckload linehaul, intermodal rates drop lower NY-NJ port eyes more projects to better handle larger ships As volumes rise, ODFL expands terminal network Import rise at LA port signals return to normal patterns NVOCC, forwarders pay steep fines to settle misrepresentation allegations Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific partner on network Chassis lessor DCLI to be sold to infrastructure fund Idle box fleet dips, set to shrink more in coming weeks Cosco Pacific buys stake in Rotterdam terminal Major Indian trucker moves into refrigerated transportation Strong North Europe traffic carries DFDS to record performance

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MAY 12, 2016
Torm sticks to 2016 US listing target Danish owner's new dividend policy one of final stops on path from restructuring table to New York Stock Exchange. Creditors agree to joint management of Hanjin Heavy Korean shipbuilder to benefit from KRW 100bn debt relief after restructuring. Solvang earnings surge in first quarter Norwegian gas carrier owner's result rises despite falling VLGC rates. London P&I Club posts $3.3m surplus Insurer lifts 2015/16 free reserve to $160.7m, but investments turned negative. Frangou fights corner as MLP profit falls Chief executive points to intra-group advantages and lack of fees as Navios Partners misses forecasts. Farstad says timing of recovery uncertain Norwegian owner says no fundamental improvement in Q1 as currency gains contributed to positive result. Scorpio Bulkers reworks loan terms Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes prepayment on a number of facilities as part of covenants relaxation. Prosafe scraps three as it sees red ink Cyprus-based owner reveals vessel demolition plans as low utilisation causes headache. EMGS starts with a loss of $15.5m Norwegian survey ship owner falls to bigger deficit in Q1 as revenue is chopped. Restis scraps last pre-2000 capesize Greek owner banks $6.7m for former Dreyfus bulker. Sanoyas sees annual profit down 88% Japanese shipbuilder makes less in financial year 2015 despite an increase in revenue. Eidesvik braces for several tough years ahead Norwegian owner sees no short-term improvement as currency gains bring positive Q1 result. Wilson falls to narrow loss in Q1 Norwegian mini-bulker owner hit by falling revenue in first three months. NAO loss widens in first quarter Supply ship owner sees revenue slashed in depressed offshore markets. Tallink chops loss in first quarter Estonian ferry owner spends $14.5m to improve its vessels as it carries more passengers. GC Rieber suffers due to low offshore activity Norwegian owner sees first quarter loss widen on the back of curtailed fleet utilisation. Torm to pay first dividend since 2008 Danish owner reveals special payday alongside new distribution policy. Shipping woes increase loan provisions at DVB German bank says difficult conditions persist in first quarter as it stays cautious on maritime lending. Lower interest bill boosts Team Tankers Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner pushes up Q1 earnings as costs fall. DFDS hits record high in Q1 Danish ro-ro group benefits from higher volumes and bunker savings in first three months. AWB cancellation and forex loss dent Nam Cheong Singapore-listed Malaysian shipbuilder says it will look to find ways to offload orphaned vessel. Pacific Radiance slips to first quarter loss Lower charter rates and fleet utilisation take their toll at Singapore offshore vessel operator. Vard secures $300m module carrier vessel order Contract award comes as Fincantieri-backed shipbuilder returns to profit in the first quarter. CMA CGM stake in Neptune Orient Lines tops 10% French liner giant passes new threshold in acquisition of Singapore national flag carrier.

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MAY 12, 2016
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter cargo volumes rise 9.7% in April Kansas City Southern names new CEO

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MAY 12, 2016
Torm sees product tanker rates holding at around $20,000/day in H2 2016 Volumes of diesel shipped from the US to Europe were down, but aromatics cargoes were up to Asia Gener8 Maritime 'optimistic' market can absorb newbuild VLCCs Company takes new vessels to meet oil demand in China. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: South Korean arrivals hit to nine-month high More African crude heads to South Korea ANALYSIS: Iranian April oil sailings soar Singapore May ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at $0.50-$1/mt premiums Reflecting prices buyers are willing to pay relative to published benchmark values. Swedish Trelleborg unveils new LNG bunkering system New system removes need for jetty infrastructure. St Petersburg MGO prices rise on restricted availability: sources Situation could last for five days. Panama Canal postpones third draft restriction again due to rainfall The restriction was originally scheduled to start on May 9. Vancouver marine fuel suppliers expect eventual price impact from Alberta fires The Vancouver bunker fuel market moves in sync with the Seattle market. Oil futures surge on draw in US crude stocks, supply disruptions US commercial crude inventories fell 3.41 million barrels to 539.98 million barrels for the reporting week ended May 6. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks rise on drop in demand US fuel oil stocks have increased by 4.072 million barrels since this point last year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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