BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 16, 2016

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Maersk Line to up Far East-North Europe rate US$1,450/TEU July 1 Hanjin Shipping battles to trim charter rates to avoid receivership MCC Transport splits IA-5 service into 2, calls at Russian ports separately Boxship demolition totals 11pc of tonnage scrapped, up from 7pc last year US prosecutors run into judge who insists on proof of knowing malfeasance China-backed sugar export project in Ethiopia is plagued by delays Russia's Kaliningrad quarterly volume up 15.6pc to 43,476 TEU NOL 'too slow to and too small to adapt' to commoditising sector, admits CEO Angela Merkel urges China on transparent, reliable investment rules British exports soar 9.1pc biggest monthly increase since 2003 China says it will open e-commerce, logistics to foreign investment Most vessels subject to SOLAS now ready for electronic chart display US St Lawrence Seaway ports kick off with cargo up as season opens Air Malta denies shenanigans in giving friends free rides as pilots hint Direct-Avia waits for nod to launch cargo services from Vnukovo Airport Rickenbacker Airport gains new lease on life as an all-cargo hub

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JUNE 15, 2016
"K" Line selected as constituent of FTSE4Good Global Index for 14 consecutive years ASIC submits memorandum of appeal to West Bengal CM on issues related to Kolkata Port CMA CGM & PSA to create container terminal joint venture in Singapore CMMI seminar on SOLAS amendments regarding safe container transportation today Damco ready for new SOLAS regulations with launch of weighing & filing services Cochin Port Chairman meets Kerala Chief Minister to resolve LNG pipeline issue DP World Chennai launches mobile app for real-time container tracking JICA study reports dramatic reduction in congestion at Chennai Port Ministry of Railways signs JV with government of Odisha Mauritius opens doors for Indian companies in biggest ever investment drive

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What's up...in Switzerland's airfreight sector? Keeping the load safe on the road Decorated in Shanghai MoU supports China's belt and road initiative Delmatic wins contract in Belgium LNG in Yokohama Six out of seven US carriers to serve Cuba Freight railroads have great impact on economies K Line remaining "good global" Air Canada Cargo to Lyon and double to Paris CN CEO to step down, successor selected Slovenia and Hungary drawing nearer Enhanced storage opportunities in USA Qatar Cargo: caring for valuable animals/extending network Regional commercial manager recruited Spanish ports on rising tide of cargo CMA CGM and PSA creating JV in Southeast Asia Haven hires Schaeuble and Fausel in Switzerland

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JUNE 15, 2016
Scorpio Bulkers extends survival hopes with stock offering Sainty Marine to give up shipbuilding Embezzlement and accounting fraud allegations emerge at DSME Sewol salvage begins Oslo-listed LPG carrier shares volatile after week of rout Greek shipowners look to London South Africa plans USD3.2 billion investment in port capacity Damaged cargo behind second Australian ship arrest this week Chinese bulk carrier runs aground off southern Philippines Hanjin Shipping in further talks with Seaspan

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JUNE 15, 2016
Shipping lines in financial trouble pose a risk to our supply chains, claim shippers Cargolux China unveils plans to focus on transpacific and intra-Asia on take-off First big containerships en route to the Panama Canal, leaving workhorse vessels to bow out SOLAS: so what does it mean for customers? asks Maersk Court rejects arrest warrant request for ex-Hanjin Shipping chief FedEx drug case: prosecution claims it knew it was shipping illegal prescriptions

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JUNE 15, 2016
Webinar will focus on Subchapter M audit requirements Harley orders two ATB tugs from Conrad Shipyard Releases drone in Suez Canal, gets detained Paraguay push boats have retractable flanking rudders Stena Weco christens new product tanker BOA Offshore gets Technip contract in GoM Monohull utility vessel heads for Middle East Shipping magnate Angelicoussis big spender at Posidonia

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JUNE 15, 2016
New economic development program nets Seattle Port Commission nod Port Angeles Port Commissioners set public meeting for director interviews Crowley tug performs tow of decommissioned Navy ship NOL Board of Directors names new CEO, CFO US rail freight traffic total heads down during week

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JUNE 15, 2016
Panamax rates holding out Pacific softness battles against what seems to be stronger Atlantic activity Yilport buys Turkey's largest liquid terminal The terminal serves tankers on two quays TEN inks $50m charter deal for first new VLCC Recently-delivered Ulysses is fixed for close to $40,000 per day while owner negotiates period employment for sister tanker Product tanker rates slide further MR and LR rates keep falling amid high vessel supply and lack of long-haul trades Asia-Europe box trade to rebound in the second half of 2016 Approximately 7% demand increase expected from July through December, says analyst, but with so many ships due to hit the water next year, medium- to long-term aspirations look increasingly bleak DSME hit by $1.3bn accounting fraud Shipbuilder says state audit agency verdict is not final Now is not the time to get complacent, says Torm Tanker giant says it is finally a 'normal' company, but is acutely aware of the need to avoid overconfidence and complacency China VLCC annuls vessel sale Cancellation comes after alleged buyer Frontline confirmed purchase of up to four VLCCs being built at HHI Hyundai Mipo seeks $141m through sale of chemical and auto parts maker Korean shipbuilder sells its shares in KCC to enhance financial stability Mermaid Maritime Indonesian unit charters dive support vessel Mermaid Maritime has clinched $10m worth of subsea contracts Scorpio Bulkers taps capital market again with $61m fundraiser Latest fundraiser reduces bankruptcy risk but comes at high cost as share count rises substantially CMA CGM and PSA confirm terminals joint venture in Singapore Drewry sees move as negative for Westports, Port Klang's main operator; adds PSA is 'entrenching' Ocean Alliance

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JUNE 15, 2016
Record Los Angeles imports fuel West Coast rebound Hutchison outlines Mexican terminals SOLAS policies IHS economist: Gulf Coast port volume growth to slow Mega-ships, alliances, sluggish growth slow terminal automation Ailing Hanjin seeking lower charter rates from Seaspan uShip's growth shows e-commerce impact on LTL pricing Cargolux China will cover globe in three years, CEO says Leading Indian port accelerates productivity-boosting efforts South Africa plans multibillion port expansion to meet demand

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JUNE 15, 2016
SK Gas to begin trading LPG from Banyan Major gas ship charterer intends to broaden market reach through move. Teekay Offshore wins bond payoff pushback Spinoff of Peter Evensen-led Teekay Corp garners approval from bondholders to move payoff to late 2018. BNP joins in resistance to Primorsk legal fees French bank's lawyers call for no lawyer pay, for now, on bankruptcy plan that was 'uncomfirmable'. West Africa leads suezmaxes to surge 12% Busy Tuesday fuels owner confidence today as France strikes keep tonnage out of the market. Norden ships out handysize quartet Danish owner continues asset sales designed to tighten dry cargo focus. DryShips banks $5m Greek owner completes mixed securities sales with warrants potentially delivering extra cash. Cassen Eils sells veteran ferry German owner offloads 1972-built passengership to the Seychelles. GOL's PSV detained over unpaid wages Aberdeen Port Authority arrests offshore support vessel hired by oil majors. NewLead sets charter for bitumen tanker Piraeus-based bulker and tanker owner tips further moves into bitumen market Diana fixes post-panamax to SeaGo Greek boxship owner continues its cooperation with Danish giant at the same daily rate. Scorpio Bulkers set for $61m issue purse Emanuele Lauro-led owner prices offering that takes advantage of new capital markets window. Arrest warrant refused for ex-Hanjin chair Choi Former director not considered a flight risk in court probe into alleged insider trading. Criminal case opened against Grindrod Bank Banking division of South African shipping group examined over illegal social grants deduction. Quebec Traversiers seeks to sell ro-ro Buyers being hunted for veteran Canadian ferry, with offers due next month. Fesco denies rumorurs of Transcontainer sale Russian owner dismisses local reports that it is looking to sell out of rail container operator. Baltic aframax spot rates enjoy hot streak Regional rates racing aided by supply balance; VLCCs slip again. Louis-Dreyfus warns of growing dry cargo confidence French owner says dry struggles have 18 months to two years to run. EAT eyes more tankers in Q2 Malaysian owner expects to acquire two ships after increasing profit. Ugland fixes PSV for up to three years Norwegian owner finds long-term work for Juanita with Statoil. JP Morgan: Shipyard storm will hit future cycles Noah Parquette says orderbook at distressed yards is not a long way from previously projected cancellation levels. Samsung closing docks as it eyes 1,500 lay-offs More details emerge of South Korean shipbuilder's restructuring plan. DSME worker arrested over $15m embezzlement Former employee accused of siphoning off yard cash between 2012 and 2015. Fesco plots sale of Transcontainer stake Russian owner in negotiations to sell out of rail container operator, according to local reports. DSME worker arrested over $15m fraud Former employee accused of embezzling yard cash between 2012 and 2015. Polarcus extends South American deal Oslo-listed owner adds three months to seismic survey contract. Boa Offshore scoops US Gulf contract Norwegian owner moving construction ship from West Africa for Technip. Scorpio Bulkers fund raiser unlikely to be the last Analyst says offering likely to be used to meet company's remaining newbuilding commitments. Hyundai Mipo Dockyard continues asset disposals Shares in domestic building materials manufacturer latest investment to be put on sales block. Scorpio Bulker fund raiser unlikely to be the last Analyst says offering likely to be used to meet company's remaining newbuilding commitments. CMA CGM and PSA formalise tie-up French liner giant and Singapore port operator create container terminal joint venture. Scorpio Bulkers preps another offering New York-listed bulker owner plans to issue up to 23 million shares as private sponsor pledges to inject at least $15m.

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JUNE 15, 2016
Boeing closing in on historic aircraft deal with Iran Commentary: ULCs part of the problem for container industry, not the solution Port of Long Beach container volumes see slight bump in May Special Coverage: Inside the TMS tower DHL solicits innovative logistics ideas Court rejects arrest warrant for former Hanjin chairwoman Veteran administrator to head Lamar University port program Yusen Logistics expands in Germany Commentary: U.S. businesses should exercise 'extreme caution' in dealing with Iran Lufthansa Cargo to cut up to 800 jobs NYK dives deep into offshore market CMA CGM, PSA form container terminal joint venture in Singapore

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JUNE 15, 2016
Strikes continue at French Med ports, tankers still queuing at Le Havre Port of Ceuta eases draft restrictions to allow larger vessels TRADER NOTE: Inchcape Shipping Services re-hires Peter Nielsen as vice president LSFO barges at 20-month high premium to HSFO on tight supply Japan's Cosmo Oil open to buying more US crude after first experiment Keeping a close eye on arbitrage opportunities. TENDER DATA: South Korea's EWP buys 30,000 mt HSFO for June 22-26 ExxonMobil's Australian arm puts Bass Strait oil assets up for sale But will retain Kipper Tuna Turrum, largest oil and gas development on Australia's east coast. CMA CGM forms JV with PSA to operate four berths at Singapore terminal Operations will start in second half of 2016. Poor demand, supply prospects resulting in thin USGC fuel oil market: sources

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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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