BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 17, 2016

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A-E rate up 8pc to US$755/TEU, off 3.1pc to Med ports BIMCO hits UN's 0.5pc marine sulphur cap timing as 'irresponsible' MSC goes it alone, resuming transpac loop October 28 without Maersk TraPac 14-year lease would boost Port of Oakland container capacity Conference told expanded Panama Canal yet to fill box ship transit goals Boxship values plunge further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing China is keen to strike trade deal with post-Brexit Britain PSA International invests in Chinese Yangtze rail container terminal network Multipurpose shipping sector unlikely to recover before '18: Drewry ICTSI inaugurates Basra Gateway Terminal expansion area Court to rule on whether government alone can trigger Brexit Article 50 Globelink NVOCC Phils Inc sets up new branch in Philippines DP World Mundra sets crane productivity record on Maersk vessel Canadian Pacific says its ready to move Canada's delayed grain crop Cathay posts 7.1pc rise in September cargo volume, but yields slip Cathay discards bright forecast to conduct critical review of challenges London Heathrow cargo grows 5.9pc in September to 126,109 tonnes Sparks fly as supply chain players fret over start-ups and disrupters

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OCTOBER 16, 2016
Avvashya CCI Logistics handles project logistics of refinery water treatment plant in Oman Cosco Shipping bullish on India, says Capt. Xu Lirong, Chairman MOL launches biannual vessel safety campaign Germany to collaborate with India to improve rail connectivity of ports Forwarders welcome signs of movement on expanding UK air cargo capacity NACFS elects office-bearers for 2016-18 Forex reserves see steep fall Govt reaffirms support to exporters Rosneft & investment consortium led by Trafigura sign agreements to acquire 98 pc in Essar Oil BRICS Trade Ministers stress on enhanced economic partnership Containerised trade of BRICS seeing healthy growth

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Mid-60s operating ratio is longer term target New logistics terminal in southern Germany Greater scale in railfreight markets New Asia-Pacific northwest service launched Removing obstacles 200 hybrid electric vehicles added Peel Ports hires Harvey and Hinton Gecas gets launch customer for B737-800NG P2F conversion Another industrial logistics site at port of Duisburg Order from Colombia Contract for 96 more hinterland transports WACO's Saudi Arabia member announces new name Tangier Med first Pers certified port in Morocco Two more air cargo boosts for Leipzig airport

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Bomin in U-turn on LNG fuel Ship detained off Australia for MLC breaches NYK and 'K' Line enhance car carrier services to Vietnam New round of job cuts for Royal IHC's Dutch workforce Not all Asia-bound VLGCs using expanded Panama Canal Hanjin Shipping has close to 4,000 creditors CG Rieber and Rasmussengruppen join forces to weather offshore sector storm Tramp owners stare down the abyss as boxship oversupply gets worse and worse Falling level of maritime attacks prompts optimism Japan yard orders down in September Perisai Petroleum declares insolvency, Ezra Holdings to monitor situation Hurricane hit to Bahamas will force lengthy 2M diversions

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Creditors chase supply chain operators 'overpaid' before National Air Cargo bankruptcy Cargolux appoints Bannerman as EVP & CFO Silver lining for carriers may be in sight as clouds over Asia-N Europe rates begin to clear Court orders sale of Hanjin's Asia-US network and other assets to pay debts China's major logistics companies seek listings to compete with global rivals Government urges Kenya Airways pilots not to strike Peel Ports adds Rachel Hinton and Amanda Harvey to management team Delta posts profit despite rising expenses - but cargo plummets

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
MARAD looks at Merchant Marine "shipboard climate" Cat to power four Carnival LNG-fueled cruise ships Euronav makes two newbuild VLCCs a year younger Spill from grounded Kirby ATB threatens BC clam beds Wartsila to power Mediterranean's first gas-fueled ferry ONR sponsors barnacle busting hydrogel research

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
TraPac planning major expansion of Oakland operations Agreement to almost double the size of its existing terminal could come before the end of the month Olympic Ship to get $61m from Norwegian investors Investment by unknown consortium hinges on Olympic's ability to make debt restructuring deal UK Chamber can stay with Ecsa despite Brexit, Verhoeven pledges Leaving European Union is no bar to membership, secretary-general confirms Hanjin New York arrest sets no precedent for creditors, Ince confirms Action solely in relation to casualty claims, says law firm Changing Chinese trade pattern 'to cut need for big boxships' Michel Looten says shipping lines will be operated more in shorter trade lanes in future Frontline terminates four VLCC newbuilds at STX Offshore Tanker giant to focus on buying resales and on-the-water assets Visa 'train crash' arrives at British seafarer training academies International students sent home as Home Office refuses three-year visas Transpacific spot rates hit year high Mid-month GRIs prove a success, while there is mixed news for Asia-Europe carriers Global crime at sea shows third-quarter third fall Dryad Maritime reports decrease in security incidents but warns of rise in the Gulf of Guinea during fourth quarter Sale and leasebacks help owners ride out storm Concordia Maritime chief and others are eager to access alternative methods of financing as dark clouds loom Brics 'to bounce back in 2017' Maersk forecasts increased trade between emerging economies Marco Polo pushes back $36m note payment to 2019 Company will pay 1.5% interest for next three years with a shipyard in Indonesia placed as a security Schedule set for Hanjin Asia-US assets sale Potential buyers to be allowed to conduct due diligence, deadlines set for letters of interest and offers Euronav to delay delivery of VLCC pair Resale vessels pushed back to first quarter of 2017 Size cannot determine our fate, says Yang Ming chairman Bronson Hsieh will lead the company to diversify its business CMA CGM picks Michel Delville as new finance chief Delville was previously chief financial officer at the Saft Group JES's auditor issues disclaimer of opinion Shipbuilding firm's financial statements not in order Swiber to subscribe to Vallianz rights issue Move intended to offset outstanding debt owed by Vallianz First Chinese teapot-owned VLCCs start crude shipments China's Shandong Landbridge Group becomes first independent oil refiner to own VLCCs Vard buys firm to boost its aquaculture vessel building Storvik Aqua acquired for $4.3m Brokers form new group to spur metals derivatives trading New group sees opportunities for steel mills and end-users to get involved

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Brazil shipping industry joins forces to amend port law Teamsters union wins elections at two XPO facilities Hanjin collapse hits US import volumes Crowley, Miami airport plan ocean-air transshipment of perishables Hanjin ships head to NY-NJ as lawyers squabble Trans-Pacific spot rates rise on GRI hopes TraPac to nearly double size of Oakland terminal Zim to add Asia service to Prince Rupert High costs, weak demand slice truckload carrier's profit Russia plans new fee for border crossings Liner asset writedowns could top $35 billion Dutch flower traders provide glimpse of Brexit consequences Top Indian port expands program to speed exports Kuehne + Nagel exec: 3PLs shouldn't fear supply chain disruptors Asia-Europe spot rate slide arrested as China holidays end

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Polemis picks up capesize bulker from NYK Greek owner believed to have bought SWS built bulker from Japanese firm. Analysts positive on Golar's MLP 'reset' Golar's change in payout plan benefits both parent and subsidiary, analysts say. VLCC spot rates continue to edge higher Vessel availability dips well below average as spot market continues upward trend. Ocean Yield cuts last ethylene ship in Sinopacific series Oslo-listed owner says cancelled newbuilding will not be replaced at another yard. UBS says other owners may delay VLCCs Slippage a common tactic anyway, report says, but newbuilding orderbook high. Modern bulker faces Namibia auction High court asks for submissions as to why it shouldn't sell off 2009-built vessel. Local investors give Olympic $61m boost A maritime consortium is willing to help the Stig Remoy-led company with its restructuring. Sainty Marine warns on bankruptcy Chinese yard admits "high possibility" restructuring will fail. Norwegian suffers downgrade on pricing Wedbush Securities cuts cruiseship owner to 'neutral' from 'outperform' as signs of market weakness grow. Frontline confirms STX VLCC order axe John Fredriksen-led owner will get its money back with funds directed to new investments. Boxship owners must control order appetite Shipbroker Affinity says low newbuilding prices should not tempt companies back to yards. ITF: Boskalis' plans disproportionate Report issued on behalf of workers' union denounces Dutch dredging giant's job cuts. Layups continue as PSV rates spike Steady fixing and removal of ships is boosting earnings in the North Sea. Hanjin Shipping 'contacts buyers' over sale Korean owner reportedly taps up Maersk and MSC over disposal of Asia-US operations. Pan Ocean sends large bulker for scrap South Korean owner continues its efforts to dispose of 1990s built tonnage. Kirby tug spills oil after sinking A small ship owned by US company runs aground off Canada and reportedly leaks fuel. Eidesvik and CGG tear up charter Norwegian owner says Viking Vision has been in layup since July. Marco Polo stretches debt maturity date Singapore-listed company wins unanimous support for its restructuring plan. Swiber tries to strike Vallianz debt deal Restructuring Singapore owner wants to make use of subscription rights in rival's share issue. EMGS cutting staff costs by 20% Seismic survey vessel operator wants to reduce expenses as activity falls. Was Georgiopoulos pushed out at Genco? Conflicting accounts surface over whether Georgiopoulos left Genco over disappointment with backers or was forced out. CMA CGM names new chief financial officer Changing of the guard at French liner giant as Michel Sirat calls time after five years in the role. Manhattan selling bulk of tug and barge fleet Weaker demand for Indonesian coal prompts resource company to make asset disposal. Braemar shares hit new 52 week low UK shipbroker's stock falls to levels not seen since May 2012 on concerns over poor markets. Bugbee developing a taste for SALT Company president continues to vacuum up shares in US-listed Scorpio Bulkers. MMP: Toss AMO's APL Guam lawsuit In battle between US unions over containership jobs, MMP says AMO should keep its complaints within union processes.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
K+N lands Belcorp contract Beauty and cosmetic products maker Belcorp, which has a sales network throughout Latin America, has hired Kuehne + Nagel to manage its inte... GAO pumps the brakes on mandatory ECP A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office is urging the Department of Transportation to reconsider its mandate for electr... Hanjin Shipping assets put up for sale The Seoul Central District Court confirmed Friday that it will put up a public notice of sale for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US network and wil... TraPac to nearly double the size of its Oakland terminal TraPac, LLC has reached an agreement to nearly double its marine terminal size at the Port of Oakland. Wilmington, Calif.-based TraPac pla... SCFI surges 9.8 percent The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.8 percent since two weeks ago, from a reading of 707.68 to a reading of 776.93. No ... Canada launches $55m rail safety program The Canadian government is launching a $55 million program aimed at improving railroad safety across the country, Transport Canada said in ... U.S. import, export prices tick up in September The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday the price indexes for both U.S. imports and exports in September inched up from the p... Tradepoint Atlantic signs real estate deal with Atlantic Forest Products Atlantic Forest Products, a wholesale distributor of building materials, has signed a long-term lease at Tradepoint Atlantic. Tradepoint A... FedEx Freight rolls out new CNG fleet FedEx Corp.'s less-than-truckload subsidiary is rolling out a new fleet of trucks powered by compressed natural gas, the company said in a ... CORRECTION: Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity The Sept. 19 AS Daily news report "Hapag-Lloyd invests in more reefer capacity" incorrectly stated that Haag-Lloyd ordered all 5,750 refr... U.S. lifts more trade sanctions against Cuba The U.S. government announced on Friday another round of amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Export Administration Regul... U.S. seeks to end China's export restraints on 11 raw materials The United States on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization (WTO)to set up a dispute settlement panel to examine and put a final end t... Port of Liverpool gains HGV refueling station A new 24-hour heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station is currently being constructed at the Port of Liverpool, Peel Ports Group said Tu...

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OCTOBER 14, 2016
Crude slips as dollar rises; NYMEX Nov holds above $50/b NYMEX November crude settled 9 cents lower at $50.35/b. ICE December Brent settled 8 cents lower at $51.95/b. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Nigeria hands 2016 oil lifting contracts to six additional traders: NNPC five new beneficiaries of the oil lifting contracts were Chinese firm Sinopec, India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Masters Energy, Sacoil Energy Resources and Strategic Fuel Fund TANKERS: KEY ASIA AFRAMAX FREIGHT UP 24% ON DAY TO THREE-MONTH HIGH Platts assessed the key Aframax Indonesia-Japan voyage up 17.5 Worldscale points on the day to w90 basis 80,000 mt External: Wired Bunkering INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil gears up to face challenge of new emissions control rules To meet new environmental regulations, oil and gas major ExxonMobil was developing additional fuels INTERVIEW: Nasdaq eyes Asia for expanding freight, energy business FUTURES: Oil rangebound as spectre of OPEC deal overshadows US data FUTURES : Crude holds steady in Asia amid mixed EIA stocks data FACTBOX : Russia has history with OPEC, but it's complicated Russia, the world's second biggest oil producer behind the US, has said it was ready to join a coordinated output freeze with OPEC Brent-Dubai EFS, rising VLCC rates hamper crude arbitrage to Asia

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Modena

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

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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