BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

19:14 GMT+2

BRIEFS

July 14, 2016

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CMA CGM to up Asia-northern Europe rate US$600/TEU from August 1 CMA CGM ups rate US$500/TEU on outbound cargo from the Mideast July 27 Hapag-Lloyd announces enhanced West Africa-Med Express (WMX) service Philippines wins - Hague court rejects China's claim to South China Seas US retailers expect small peak season as back-to-school volumes mount Iran plans to double crude exports to re-emerge as OPEC's No 2 producer Safety fears cloud advantages of expanded canal, says PGI Intelligence West African kidnapping by pirates nearly double last year's total South Africa demands 'amicable' end to Zimbabwe's ban on its exports Box ship rear ends Beira suction dredger, causing partial sinking HK's WM Container Line Limited appoints general agent in Singapore Shenzhen's Donghai Airlines to buy 25 Boeing 737s and five 787-9s Deal nears as GoAir India in talks to buy 70 A320s at Farnborough CargoLogicAir at Farnborough to show jet flying car to beat speed record Air China flies thrice weekly non-stop Shanghai-San Jose September 1

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JULY 13, 2016
Brexit vote will impact container shipping market, says consultant Club puts root cause of incidents into focus GAIL (India) to ship in LNG Great Eastern Shipping to add vessel to fleet New York & Singapore arbitration clause options updated by BIMCO Wärtsilä partnering marine industry leaders to promote LNG as fuel PTA import made more difficult DP World Cochin sets new record with 29 pc growth in first six months of 2016 Japanese delegation visits Kandla Port New Mangalore Port Trust floats global tender to develop container terminal Outlook positive for ports over the long term, says ICRA Chinese construction group evinces keen interest in NHAI projects Railways launches key freight initiatives

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412 operators run on German rails Ro-ro traffic rising in northern Europe Nahco signs up more new clients Takeover in Denmark Ukraine invests in electric traction Wow Air lands on FCS doorstep in Frankfurt Jaxport feels the Panama effect Emons scoops up yearlong collaborator Polishing up cross-border procedures Two new leaders for the Northwest Seaport Alliance Alitalia picks va-Q-tec's passive cooling solutions UECC: first LNG PCTC passes test with flying colours Imperial investing in Sasfin Premier Logistics Rolldock appoints Bati as Turkish agent More cars on the rails with new IR service Boeing and Volga-Dnepr ramp up collaboration Cranes take long voyage with AAL

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JULY 13, 2016
US rejects ballast water equipment testing scheme Ports, terminals operators warned on 'black swan' threat Hire rates for multipurpose ships slipping Bomin boosts Mauritian bunkering ambitions HHIC proceeds with sale of power generation affiliates Possible closure of HHI's Gunsan shipyard sparks panic Chang Myung Shipping continues tonnage clearance Chinese first half port throughput rises 2.2% Industry shifts could dent Westports' strong growth Chinese shipyards see big rise in orders Shipping industry weighs up impact of South China Sea ruling Syndicated loan slump persists as banks continue to retreat from shipping US Coast Guard outlines risks of historic Arctic cruise

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JULY 13, 2016
Forwarders see dark skies for airfreight as Emirates raises prices 'to make operations viable' G6 plans huge capacity increase on Asia-Mediterranean trade, which may put pressure on rates Panama Canal retakes market share from Suez as battle for Asia-USEC traffic heats up Experts warn of overcapacity crisis in China's ports Kenyan cargo firms cease South Sudan operations over security concerns Freight comes to Farnborough: Silkway opts for an AN-124 and Boeing lands conversion orders Aeon turns to Japan Post for Asian shipments

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JULY 13, 2016
High speed cat fits JRC high speed solid state S-band VIDEO: Guilty pleas follow huge North Sea drug bust Royal Netherland Navy takes delivery of hybrid tug trio First LNG-fueled 50,000 dwt bulker will have ME-GI engine New coalition will promote LNG as a marine fuel USCG issues ballast water management system guidance CVN 78 delivery delayed again Giant crane vessel features GE high voltage solution

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JULY 13, 2016
Alaska Airlines adding seasonal run from Sun Valley to Portland Airport Port of Savannah welcomes first ship arriving from expanded Panama Canal Sumas Customs agents process border crossing of Goodyear blimp US rail freight traffic stumbles during week Coast Guard honors trio for heroic life saving efforts

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JULY 13, 2016
Panamax bulkers turn from poor relation to star performer Earnings at 10-month high as unexpected rise in Chinese coal imports boosts sentiment United Arab Shipping Co mulls sale of $530m tanker fleet Buyers reportedly being sought for the 24 chemical and product carriers Boxship upsizing might come to an end, says CMHI The ultra large container ship did not work out as well as expected OW Bunker: the aftermath When a contract for the supply of bunkers is not a sale contract Are more criminal prosecutions ahead with Marpol Annex VI? Owners and operators urged to minimise risk of prosecution through comprehensive compliance and training programmes Tysers affiliate Aquila looking to back further niche MGAs Spratt seeks to play 'very nice venture capitalist' for both marine and non-marine projects Product tanker rates mostly lower amid deluge of gasoline and diesel High product stockpiles are restraining long haul trade and tanker rates Victory for 'pay to be paid' as direct action blocked by Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has simplified the test for obtaining an anti-suit injunction to block direct action claims against insurers under foreign legislation Italian shipowners go on selling spree Disposals are on the cards to shore up balance sheets during these difficult times Big ships, big problems TOC Europe discusses how the influx of ultra large containerships is impacting the whole industry and is leading to an increasingly uncertain future, not just for the carriers, but also the ports and terminals of this world PSA unboxed Global port operator PSA seeks to tap 'disruptors' Panama back on top in battle of the canals Central American waterway overhauls Suez as the preferred route for Asia-US east coast trade View from the Bridge: Never waste a good crisis Port of Antwerp chief executive Eddy Bruyninckx describes how the port has managed to power ahead when rivals have struggled, as he prepares to retire after 25 years as head of the port authority US box imports holding up as consumers 'cautiously spend' First-half inbound volumes set to show 1.5% rise, with 'normal trends' returning and retailers stocking up over coming months, says Global Port Tracker Endurance Specialty maintains growth focus despite Brexit Graham Evans optimistic about Lloyd's securing trading rights in Europe Suezmax and aframax tanker rates headed south again on tepid demand Analysts warn of looming oil glut as refineries may trim crude intake An uncertain future The UK has voted to leave the European Union. What does that mean for its maritime sector? Rising revenue fails to boost Ocean Yield profit Oslo-listed shipowner expects newbuilds and container vessel investment to lift third-quarter earnings Hanjin Shipping sells stake in Vietnamese terminal joint venture Korean carrier says stake sale is part of efforts to bolster liquidity

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JULY 13, 2016
LA port volumetakes a breather before peak season Tech start-ups could partner with older logistics firms rather than disrupt Panama Canal ousts Suez as top Asia-US East Coast route Volga-Dnepr seals deal for twenty 747-8s for AirBridgeCargo Russia freezes stevedore price increases following shipper complaints Westports' Klang terminal faces multi-front threats Green LA port terminal latest sign of shipper pressure to cut emissions Users of busiest Indian port to vote on truck tolls Long Beach volume rises as peak season winds begin to blow

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JULY 13, 2016
US LPG trade to Asia taking a major hit Market reports of halted cargoes add to VLGC woes as rates plumb seven-year lows. Magnetar comes out with 11.3% of Teekay arm Alec Litowitz firm holding heap of Teekay Offshore common shares after preferred share conversion and private placement. Wallenius Wilhelmsen to pay $98.9m US fine Joint venture of Wilh Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Lines becomes fourth company charged in price-fixing scandal. IEA ups oil demand outlook for 2016 Paris-based agency says Europe key to growth; floating storage at new high. Canada pumps $17m into Marine Atlantic Federal transportation minister says cash will enhanced shipowner's terminals and shore operations. Norwegian yard production down 17% Overseas orders fall as downturn takes a grip at shipbuilders. Samsung Heavy staff stage sit-in Second protest by Korean yard's workers aimed at ending restructuring. Japanese owner hangs on to panamax Brokers say offers for Red Gardenia were not enough to tempt Keishin Kaiun. UK short sea routes in growth mode Stats from Discover Ferries show upward trends of freight units carried in English Channel. Siem Offshore returns to S&P market Oslo-listed owner offloads 1996-built vessel and says its new owner will not deploy it in the OSV sector. Hyundai Heavy workers voting on strike Ballot of members could see partial walk-out next week. Grounded Benita won't be blasted free Plan to use explosives ditched as bulker remains pierced by rock in Mauritius. TTA disposes of agency business European group Naxco pays nearly $1m to get full ownership of Thai owner's subsidiary. Speculation swirls around RBS book Deutsche Bank's interest not so strange at a time when multiple suitors remain. KMTC revenue hits record high Korean container line's sales top $1bn for 2015. Cruiseship migrant row rumbles on Charterer files police complaint after $95,000-per-day deal to house refugees torn up. Kuwait plotting IPO for KOTC Government could sell up to 30% of company that controls 32-strong tanker and LPGC fleet. JP Morgan charts 'mild' tanker downturn Bank lowers rates view and suggests VLCC prices could fall by a further 10%. Uruguayan port workers walking out Terminals expected to be affected due to 24-hour industrial action tomorrow. Templeton funds sell slice of DSME Small reduction in holding reported by Singapore investment group. Arctic: Cerberus selldown good for DHT Stephen Feinberg's exit as an investor could help tanker owner's share price, bank says. Ernst Russ jacks up property portfolio German investment firm buys controlling position in WestFonds. Three injured as pilot boat hits LNG carrier UK port crew taken to hospital after transfer on to Shell-managed vessel goes wrong. Bourbon expands its share capital Two-thirds of investors opt to take 2015 dividend as new stock. Prosafe banks up to $150m from share issue Phase one of floatel owner's restructuring complete as it tries to boost liquidity by $478m. RMS St Helena set to linger longer The world's last long distance passenger and cargo liner service extended until at least July next year.

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JULY 13, 2016
GENCO's warehouse closure to cost 160 jobs Port of Savannah ushers in Big Ship era U.S. prescribes countervailing duties for Chinese stainless steel imports Emirates SkyCargo promises expansion at Columbus LA/Long Beach ports sees truck turn times speed up Report: Corruption case could cost APMT Puerto Quetzal concession

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JULY 13, 2016
Fifth HSFO VLCC on ARA-Asia arb route tightens barge market: sources IEA sees high oil stocks casting shadow over market rebalancing TRADER NOTE: Singapore-listed oil trader CEFC International's Liu Lei quits Japan's May bonded bunker fuel sales rise 10.7% from Apr to 2.35 mil barrels Traders surprised given long Golden Week holiday and perceived lackluster demand. SINGAPORE DATA: Jun Bunker fuel Sales Rise 15.6% on year to 4.09 mil mt JAPAN DATA: PAJ says Jul 3-9 oil product exports drop 10% on week But high sulfur FO exports jumped 12.1% on week. Japan Data: Paj Says Product Output Falls 5% On Week To 20.03 Mil Barrels Jul 3-9 Sonan Bunkers launches ARA operations Sonan Bunkers currently operates one barge vessel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
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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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