BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

17:26 GMT+2

BRIEFS

March 17, 2016

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Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1 Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30 Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

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MARCH 16, 2016
Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19 NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday Sugar mills sign export deals

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Salty waters meet fresh waters Less railfreight for DB Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding Hello, can you read me Osis? New major shareholders for wagon hire company Uneasy times for Global Ports Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again TGW expands executive board Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub MOL to appoint chief country representatives Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business New service in the South Pacific IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions Legal expert to chair Baca

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MARCH 16, 2016
Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016 The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the... Vard branches into cruise ship construction Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The... Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works... Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%... Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three... South Korea re-enters container leasing business South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese... Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel... Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration... Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016 Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal... US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

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MARCH 16, 2016
Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars China in transition

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MARCH 16, 2016
Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling Another Suda liftboat set for delivery Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

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MARCH 16, 2016
Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test Port association schedules annual spring conference

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MARCH 16, 2016
MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles But LR rates recover on naphtha flows CSCL in management reshuffle Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead Idle box fleet nears record highs With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design TEN remains bullish on core tankers market But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016 Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016 Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

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MARCH 16, 2016
Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle Idle container ship capacity hits record high Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016 Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

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MARCH 16, 2016
NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival. Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering. China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace. Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market. Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period. Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade. Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult. Poland plots shipbuilding revival Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry. Island wins green light from bondholders Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval. RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven. Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal. Minister: HMM restructuring on track Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor. Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports. Iran says first oil to Greece due this month Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions. Major management reshuffle at CSCL Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee. Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends. Boxship crews told to watch their step Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships. TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues" Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer. Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement. BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market. d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012. Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast. Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover. Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted. Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities. Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month. Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant. Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service. Tidewater taps revolving credit facility Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position. Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels. Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

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MARCH 16, 2016
Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline XPO grows logistics business in UK U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba Voters, business leaders split on trade views UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015 Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

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MARCH 16, 2016
Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012 Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions. Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels But sales of bonded MDO in January fell. Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February Down 90,000 b/d from January. Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12 But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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