BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 18, 2016

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San Pedro ports slip in April, LA boxes down 1pc and LB off 22.1pc Strikes over new labour laws, working conditions hit French transport HHLA Q1 profit up 44.6pc to US$20.4 million as box volume falls 7.7pc APM Terminals signs crane extension contract for Pier 400 Los Angeles First quarter container equipment prices fall 15pc, hitting record lows Fire-ravished 4,650-TEU Safmarine Meru towed into Ningbo Horizon Terminal Services starts operations in Port Everglades Patrick Ottensmeyer succeeds Starling as CEO of Kansas City Southern Trump says Britain outside EU wouldn't be last in line for trade Chemical product shipping rates expected to be firm, says Drewry TOC Europe conference in Hamburg to explore digitalisation of supply chains FNC Group hold forwarders convention from June 17-20 in Colombo Cathay, Dragonair cargo volume better than expected, but yields poor Hong Kong airport's April air cargo increases 1.2pc to 365,000 tonnes False alarm fire in cargo hold brings 747F back after Hong Kong takeoff Lower cargo yields hammer SIA Cargo performance as losses widen UK forwarders 'mad as hell' as government dallies on London runway

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MAY 17, 2016
Baltic Dry Index sees impressive gain BIMCO to refer to new York-Antwerp Rules 2016 in future documents John Banaszkiewicz elected FFABA Dry Chairman Manpower report predicts potential shortage of almost 150,000 officers by 2025 Ministry of Shipping puts in abeyance dollar-linked coastal tariff NYK Line India's Mobile Medical Vans serve the needy Car exports from India going north Oilmeals export slumps in April Chennai Port organises RTI training programme V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust introduces water sports to Tuticorin Rlys removes freight rate difference between iron ore meant for exports & domestic consumption Warehouse (Custody & Handling of Goods) Regulations, 2016 CommMin steps in to facilitate garment exports

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XXL load flown from Prague to Perth CeMat showcasing alongside Hannover Messe Former XPO manager helming JF Hillebrand UK Two rail leasing companies join forces Still no end to Chinese expansion Plethora of services for online retailer Widening export range of Japanese perishables Austria: shifting another 100,000 HGV trips to the railway CSafe appoints sales director for France and Spain Wu named DHL country manager for Cambodia Armenia to improve road infrastructure K Line withdraws from Moody's Air Côte d'Ivoire ups Pointe Noire frequency World's first co-branded B777 delivered Four hands make light work of deliveries

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MAY 17, 2016
'K' Line drops Moody's rating following downgrade Container ship fleet's capacity to reach 20 million teu, but weak demand prevails Bourbon backtracks on gas tanker diversification Buy used ships and keep capacity down, leading financier urges shipping industry In pictures: Harmony of the Seas cruise ship arrives in Southampton LafargeHolcim opens shipping office in Singapore Pan Ocean's profit falls 39.2% in 1Q Adjusting chief call on London to launch review of hull clauses SPP Shipbuilding sale hits snag Final shipments arrive for Australia's fully automated Melbourne terminal Shortfall in ship officers set to grow Courage Marine narrows first quarter loss by 37% 'Devil in the details' for box-weighing compliance KGI: OSV firms to recover from the bottom Third party ship managers see their time come Ezion's investment in windfarms may start paying off this year New China-Australia service creates both joy and jitters

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MAY 17, 2016
Is buying CEVA the key to the global expansion ambitions of CJ Korea Express? There will be winners and losers as the game of shipping alliance musical chairs speeds up More new technology for complying with VGM rules a weight off shipper minds Thieves 3D-print keys and locks to bypass container security The history of the SCFI - the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index JD.com eyes smarter logistics ecosystem with robots and drones

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MAY 17, 2016
Canada ferries now eligible for federal funding LNG fueled cruise ferry carries its four millionth passenger Russia's USC to build first cruise ship in decades Tuco books another wind service workboat order U.S. and Denmark sign MOU on offshore wind Bouchard unveils new corporate logo Manpower report sees seafarer shortage ahead Bourbon puts ethane ambitions on back burner Indian Navy picks MAN engines for stealth frigates

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MAY 17, 2016
Port of Seattle provides grants to support tourism in Washington Matson logistics expanding China to New York LCL service INTTRA taps Jeff White as CFO, head of strategy Port of Bellingham helps with startup of economic development website Diana Shipping takes delivery of Panamax dry bulk vessel MAERA

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MAY 17, 2016
Navios Partners earnings miss pinned on ill-fated support strategy from parent company Loss sharing from related party charters weighs heavily on revenues. CMA CGM enhances Asia-north European connections New port calls for FAL1 and FAL23 in addition to the reintroduction of the FAL7 service from June Supras slide Few new cargoes from South America adds to weaker tone in the Atlantic Navigator Holdings' profit drops 16% Wilbur Ross-controlled gas shipping company was hit by idle days due to softening market and a collision Aronnax: Putting the lessons of Costa Concordia into practice After the 2012 disaster, a European study into damage stability was all the more pertinent; results are finding their way into design requirements and operational guidelines K Line withdraws issuer rating from Moody's after downgrade Shipping company keeps ratings from Japan Credit Rating Agency and Rating and Investment Information Battle for Latin American trade heats up Competitiveness between the region's key economies is set to increase as they are forced to seek alternatives to their traditional trading partners, claims report Demand for officers will continue to outpace supply, say BIMCO and ICS Improvements in training and recruitment are insufficient to meet demand from future fleet growth, report claims Epic Gas posts narrower first-quarter loss of $1.4m Company stemmed losses by controlling operating costs Dry bulk downturn continues to weigh on Courage Marine Cost-cutting efforts reduce losses as revenues tumbled Suezmax, aframax rates lose steam after brief surge Rates on West African routes softened across the board due to supply outages in Nigeria for all major crude streams OOIL secures Japanese loans for ULC newbuildings OOIL now borrows from five to six Japanese banks Box fleet set to hit 20m teu this year BIMCO report says ULC fleet growth boosts total capacity Weaker steel prices push scrap rates down Demolition market to remain in doldrums in run-up to the monsoon season and Ramadan Yilport appoints new chief executive Christian Blauert takes over from Sean Pierce Correction York-Antwerp changes Nigeria oil supply outages hurt West Africa tanker trade Most West African crude comes from Angola and Nigeria Marco Polo Marine reports 60% fall in second-quarter revenue Ship chartering and shipbuilding and repair operations weighed by industry downturn Coscon and CSCL to further integrate container shipping operations Integration of transpacific and Asia-Europe routes will start from July 18 and July 25 respectively Pan Ocean posts 40% fall in first-quarter net profit Results weighed by persistent tepid conditions in dry bulk market Tanker floating oil storage surges on port delays Rates on benchmark routes find support Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine slips into first-quarter loss Carrier's revenue fall 18.2% year on yea,r while operating costs drop 6.5% Port of Cleveland attracts business from major European exporter Lubrizol Corp will reroute its specialty chemicals containers from rail to coastal ports to St Lawrence Seaway through the Port of Cleveland Hapag-Lloyd adds Port Everglades to Mediterranean Gulf Express service Revised service will significantly improve company's transit time to South Florida June cargoes lift VLCC spot rates Activity in Middle East picks up from last week amid fresh cargoes for June loading US California ports see lower throughput in April Transpacific routes returning to seasonal trade flow patterns

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MAY 17, 2016
In strike vote, Teamster cargo pilots seek 'leverage' with DHL, airlines Port Everglades terminals take varying approach to container weight rule US ag exporters reject liner attempt to ease SOLAS liability fears SOLAS approach in Latin America, Caribbean varies widely LA-LB port complex faces unique productivity challenges NY-NJ port drayage operators tap tech to boost efficiency Industry shocked by scrapping of Brazilian port ministry Matson unveils expedited trans-Pacific service to New York Distribution demand speeds freight growth in Indianapolis French ports, railways, airports, trucking face rolling strikes Ocean freight to be a critical link in e-commerce supply chains LA-LB terminal automation a necessity to handle growth E-commerce revenue sends SingPost first-quarter profit soaring

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MAY 17, 2016
El Faro boiler could go out 'unexpectedly' Former master of sunken TOTE Maritime ro-ro explains vulnerabilities. Heidmar aims arbitration at Tesoro Blue Fin Tankers pool pursuing demurrage claim against US refining giant. APM gearing up for more ULC traffic Busiest US West Coast port readying for the shift to ever larger boxships. Jurong Aracruz carries out first repair Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian shipyard adds line of business amid order drought for local market. ER anchor-handler heads to Angola Transocean fixes German ship for cargo run to Las Palmas. Chandris VLCC locked in for one year Greek owner takes period work for tanker after previous deal failed. DCIX posts bigger loss as rates fall Greek boxship owner's expanded fleet not enough to reduce red ink. Yilport names ports guru Blauert as new CEO Robert Yildirim's company promotes ex-CMA CGM man to handle its growing portfolio. Bulker prices face 'sticky point', broker says Allied argues upturn in secondhand values could dilute asset play buyers. DSME strikes deal with Iranian yard Isoico Korean shipbuilder to help partner build offshore structures through technology transfer. Martin Midstream places $300m on shelf Filing shows any cash raised will fund buys and help trim debt. Yang Ming slumps to $112m Q1 loss Operating costs rise above revenue for Taiwanese container line. CSSC denies double VLCC deal Chinese owner was said to have spent around $50m on second hand tankers in a couple of weeks. CSSC tipped for double VLCC purchase Chinese owner said to have spent around $50m on second hand tankers in a couple of weeks. Tankerska founder Pasa dies aged 90 Tributes paid to Croatian maritime legend in home city of Zadar. LSC launches 'turnaround project' after loss Philippines boxship owner tries to immediately react to first quarter's negative bottom line. Fincantieri scrapes into profit for first quarter Italian shipbuilding group says it has left crisis behind with "solid" result. Libyan factions agree export deal for tankers Shipments to resume from Marsa El-Hariga after Viennese talks. Krasnoye Sormovo's Q1 earnings cut back Russian shipbuilder increases revenue, but bottom line weaker. K Line cuts Moody's in wake of downgrade Japanese owner ends coverage with ratings agency after fallout. K Lline kicks out Moody's Diamantides tied to cape amid price upturn Marmaras said to have added modern capesize in latest transaction to show improving asset values. Pemex terminates Aban's rig contract Indian owner becomes latest casualty of Mexican oil company's cost reduction scheme. Owners 'offered shares for HMM rate cuts' Korean owner's creditors prepared to give counterparties stock in exchange for fee reduction. Sonatrach inks LPG order in China Subsidiary Hyproc picks Jiangnan for $40m contract including option. Bourbon's gas dash hits finance hurdle Offshore owner fails to secure cash for $320m takeover of Jacques de Chateauvieux's gas carrier company Jaccar. Epic sees better start to 2016, but still ends in the red Move to larger vessels looks to be paying off for LPG specialist as rates for small ships continue slide. Vallianz secures more charter coverage in Middle East Singapore offshore vessel operator's order back log hits record $1.2bn with multi-ship deal. Master asked to sail below stability mark TOTE Maritime executive requested more cargo than stability margin called for, but master says there was no pressure.

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MAY 17, 2016
More container cargo moving with NVOCCs BNSF operations chief to retire in August Tulsa Port of Catoosa completes major dock renovation project Great Southern Shipping to commence China-Australia loop Matson Logistics launches new LCL service from China to New York Port Everglades offers VGM support services Rivigo leans on technology to dominate trucking in India Maersk stock jumps 24% as 'Perfect Storm' warning ends Crude oil rebounds to near seven-month high Executive Moves: INTTRA, Halifax Port Authority and CAGTC FDA filing deadline in ACE set for June 15 BIMCO: Container shipping fleet capacity to grow 3.4% in 2016 HNA enters exclusive talks to acquire Singapore logistics firm

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MAY 17, 2016
Bunker supplier Gulf Petrochem awarded stay of execution in cargo payment case On condition that bond is paid within 14 days. Crude futures reach six-month highs after Goldman forecasts $50/b "The physical rebalancing of the oil market has finally started," Goldman Sachs said in a research note.

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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

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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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