BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 15, 2016

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HK stands to lose 14pc box throughput if China relaxes port rules S Korea's DSME to get US$2.4b lifeline from creditors: report HMM and Korea Line submit proposals to acquire Hanjin's trans-Pacific assets Media spreads protectionism alarm after Donald Trump wins US election Port of Oakland export volume surges 20pc to three-year high Construction of Malaysia's US$1.8bn Malacca Gateway Port to start in 2017 ICTSI's Q3 container throughput surges 15pc to 2.2m TEU DHL Supply Chain appoints Jez McQueen as MD for Hong Kong and Macau BDA Logistics moves UK base from Coventry to Birmingham airport Frankfurt and Schiphol launch cloud-based pilot project to speed up cargo flow AMI expands perishables handling facility at Cape Town airport Cargo flights with car parts stir noise complaints in Kentucky Oman Air Cargo is honoured as Best Cargo Airline at India Cargo Awards in New Delhi

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
...debuts its new service EUROSAL XL between West Coast of South America & Northern Europe APL to play key role in OCEAN Alliance CMA CGM to add weekly call at Kotka to its St Petersburg Shuttle A service IMO urged to agree on ambitious CO2 commitments for shipping by 2018 Korea Line emerges highest bidder for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US operations assets New container handling system claims to ease port congestion Power of partnership can unlock Africa's potential: DP World Group Chairman & CEO SCFI spot rates down Shipping & highways sectors surging ahead in push to develop world class infrastructure: Gadkari Shreyas Shipping & Logistics brings in biggest coastal container vessel at JN Port's shallow berth Anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical import modified Rebate of State Levies on export of garments - Revised rates regarding APSEZ organises trade meet at Ambur, Tamil Nadu Chennai Port extends waiver of port rail charges & Terminal Handling Charges for container train operations on Chennai-Bengaluru sector China-Pakistan trade route opened through Gwadar port Funds released for modernisation of Mumbai's Sassoon Dock under Sagarmala Railway Board Chairman highlights freight initiatives taken in last two-and-a-half years Railways keen on enhancing rail infrastructure at Kandla Port Sattva Logistics Group launches RFID-enabled movement of containers at its facilities EPCES highlights concerns of SEZs/EOUs during meeting with Revenue Secretary GST portal now live HSBC, Reliance complete India's first digital export transaction India & UK sign MoU on IPRs BCHAA pays homage to Senior Advisor Late Naval H. Mehta IMO facilitating understanding of ballast water management

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Another Baltic state to use e-CMR Paper homing in on Kiel again Double shifts for cash logistics firm in India Developing the market in South America Alliance's cooperation projects in Asia/Pacific Savino del Bene selects director for Swiss office Turkish Cargo - new aircraft and new routes Investing in industrial properaty in Africa Sino-German collaboration on Silk Road Nippon Express enhancing services via Koper port Hapag Lloyd crosses threshold in Q3 New Zealand's logistics chain in trouble US railroad increasing train speed in California 40 candles on K & L's cake Kenya Airways ends Abuja and Gaborone services

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Dry bulk shipping stocks surge in wake of Trump election win Improved financial result lifts Hapag-Lloyd Balearia launches fleet renewal programme New Zealand quake damages ports Havila crisis deepens as company and bondholders drift further apart Sharp rise in risk costs drags DVB into the red Vallianz stays in black, pledges to help Swiber crew China leasing companies take big risks with high loan-to-value deals Korea Line Corporation named preferred bidder for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US/intra-Asia networks HK Shipowners' Association's Arthur Bowring to step down after 20 years Seoul court approves STX O&S rehab plan Fincantieri makes new attempt to delist VARD Holdings AVIC International reports heavy Q3 loss on slumping ship orders Hanjin labour union calls for 'transparent' restructuring

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Dry bulk and tanker operator Korea Line preferred bidder for Hanjin's Asia-US operation Volga-Dnepr takes off for Iran as Russia develops new global logistics hub at Ulyanovosk Ceva Logistics gains market share in third quarter, despite a bumpy road LNG fuel for ships is greener than oil: engine maker hits back at 'no savings' claims Congress will abandon Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, White House concedes Trump's election casts doubt on 'Boeing's Bank' and international aviation trade

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Ocean Group takes delivery of second TundRA 3600 BAE San Diego awarded $19.3 million for LSD-49 PMA For first time, Russia will dismantle a nuclear icebreaker Port state authorities to crack down on sulfur compliance Damen Dredging Equipment opens expanded offices Rolls-Royce in new autonomous ship partnership Eidesvik brings seismic duo out of lay-up Seacat to introduce new breed of offshore wind support cat

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Scorpio Tankers director Trauscht dies Emanuele Lauro pays tribute to 'sound judgement and wealth of experience' Carriers hit back at shipper claims Further regulation will not help shippers, say carriers Charter rate slump pushes Pyxis into the red Funding for expansion 'a challenge', says chief executive Eddie Valentis Gener8 focuses on build-out of young tanker fleet amid weaker rates Spot rates fleet across the tanker segments for Gener8 Discharge flexibility injects new buzz into LNG Ships spending longer on water as they choose where to discharge, benefiting owners Scorpio Tankers suffers $27.1m loss in third quarter Vessel returns plummet by almost 50% to send company into the red GSF calls for radical rethink of alliances Competition being eroded as carriers consolidate Hapag-Lloyd climbs back to profit in third quarter Cost savings improve bottom line, but first half of year drags down on nine-month result Race for market share puts transpacific rates at risk SeaIntel says rates could soon fall by the wayside if carriers prioritise pursuit of Hanjin boxes over strengthening rates VLCC owners resist pressure on rates despite sluggish chartering Earnings for Middle East-East Asia trade fall only slightly as end-November cargoes emerge Korea Line is preferred bidder for Hanjin's Asia-US assets Company to get opportunity to bid for Hanjin's stake in Long Beach Terminal Arthur Bowring to retire from HKSOA Sandy Chan will become new managing director North P&I holds rates and offers 5% credit note Move made possible by low level of claims, admits marine mutual Korean government joins creditors in putting DSME union under pressure Creditors will offer the shipbuilder much-needed financial aid in return for unionised workers' co-operation Fincantieri looks to take Vard private Up to $89m deal to be funded via internal resources Fortescue secures $473m financing from China Development Bank Mining giant says funds will be used to finance eight VLOCs Auditor raises concern over ASL Marine's borrowings Debt due over next 12 months exceeds cash and bank balances as at June 30, 2016 Temas Line buys containership for $6.7m Purchase to be paid by cash and bank loan Avic International Maritime posts net loss in third quarter Results hit by increased expenses and exchange rate losses Cosco Singapore sees wider third-quarter losses Results dragged down by order cancellations and deferred deliveries Shipowners face hikes in borrowing costs New capital adequacy stipulations will make for more expensive loans to owners

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Transport providers hold firm against attacks on NAFTA, free trade pacts Trump-fueled regulatory rollback could ease truck capacity pinch New Panamax ships total 11 percent of canal transits Global shippers sound alarm on alliances, consolidation Project cargo boosts lagging Great Lakes-Seaway volumes Japan Post doubles losses as Toll underwhelms Hapag-Lloyd profit, volume rise Veracruz port expands to support manufacturing demand Private Kattupalli port aims to capture cargo from public rival Chennai Drayage providers face Hanjin-related detention, storage costs Chinese cabotage change could cost Hong Kong port CEVA profit, revenue down despite volume growth Pactl cargo volume hits October high, heads for record year

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Dynagas Partners profit rises above Wall Street forecasts Eagle sinks talons into second newbuilding Golar LNG plans follow-on offering Oscar Spieler-led LNG vessel owner raises capital to settle convertible bonds. S&P downgrades Maersk rating on market worries Unconvinced by strategy shift, credit ratings agency knocks shipping conglomerate down to 'BBB'. Saverys' blank cheque firm prices its IPO Special purpose acquisition raises funds for "attractive opportunities" in dry bulk. Dry shares rising as bulker market firms Stocks on New York exchanges as BDI continues to climb. DryShips in the lead. Scorpio's fourth quarter outlook dims Stifel now expects tanker owner to deliver an adjusted loss for 2016 as current quarter comes in below expectations.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
WTO: G20 remains hotbed for trade restrictions The World Trade Organization (WTO)said the number of trade restrictions imposed by the Group of 20 countries has continued to grow, despite... Hapag-Lloyd posts jump in profit despite lower revenues Hapag-Lloyd reported a profit of 8.2 million euros (U.S. $8.8 million)for the third quarter of 2016 compared with 3.2 million eurosfor the ... Ports of L.A./Long Beach to brief public on Clean Air update The governing boards of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will hold a joint public meeting Nov. 17 to discuss proposals for updating ... Korea Line to purchase Hanjin's Asia-U.S. operations Korea Line Corp. has been picked as the preferred bidder for the assets of Hanjin Shipping's business between Asia and the United States,be...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016
UPDATE: Colombia receives first LNG cargo from Trinidad It is understood that while the cargo was sourced from Trinidad, there is no quality restriction that prevents the FSRU from receiving volumes from other export projects. SINGAPORE DATA: Oct bunker fuel sales rise 10% on year to 4 mil mt October sales were also up 4.6% from 3.83 million mt in September, the data showed. Jamaica could become regional energy hub with new LNG terminal projects New Fortress Energy invested $175 million to construct the LNG terminal at the Montego Bay port, the statement said, and work has been underway for months to prepare for LNG supply. Seasonal weakness overstates concerns around VLCC order book: Gener8 Maritime Elevated crude oil inventories and compressed refinery margins negatively impacted demand, Georgiopoulos said during the company's Q3 2016 earnings call. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Malta bunker fuel premium hits 10-month high on bad weather A cargo that was due last week had to be delayed until the present week because of stormy seas, which tightened supply, sources said. External: Wired Bunkering Conrad Industries loses $12.5 million on LNG bunker barge First LNG bunker barge now due to be delivered early next year Shipping industry needs more crew training as regulation increases New training will be needed ahead of IMO's 2020 0.5% sulfur cap ANALYSIS: Access to major pipelines unlikely to benefit Chinese independent refiners China's independent refiners unlikely to reap full benefit of reform on logistical issues FUTURES 2: Crude futures flat amid lack of fresh drivers Meeting of OPEC's technical experts brought forward to Nov 21 from Nov 25 Algeria and Saudi Arabia "considered it appropriate to move forward the meeting to give ministers time to examine and assess the proposals of the committee

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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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		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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