BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

November 22, 2016

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CMA CGM settles loan to acquire NOL but posts Q3 loss of US$268m Hamburg box volume slips 0.1pc, but China trade up 0.6pc in first 9 months Copenhagen's EMRI wins steering gear contract for Maersk's 19,000-TEUers UN's Ballast Water Convention provides fresh scope for bribery: lobby China wants bigger say in setting global trade rules; but is it ready? DP World CEO opens talks in Lagos on developing Nigerian logistics ICTSI Iraq's newly inaugurated BGT wins Seatrade Middle East award CEVA expands ties with Mercedes-Benz providing services in Spain Warning to shipping with the staging of major yacht race in Hong Kong TIACA appoints industry veteran Vladimir Zubkov as new Secretary General AAPA says yields not improving despite volume increase United, American Airline's cargo growth in October outflanks competitors Lufthansa Cargo signs up again for innovation scheme from RocketSpace

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Club organises marine insurance seminar specifically designed for Asian markets CMA CGM's new REX3 service strengthens its offering between Asia & Red Sea Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 Hapag-Lloyd achieves net profit in Q3 HMM denies reports about failure to join 2M Alliance Iran, Poland mull forming joint shipping company ITIC warns on price to be paid for misreading tariffs Key waterways projects to be developed in next three years Ministry of Shipping highlights MOUs inked with foreign countries for development of maritime sector MOL names new, next-generation iron ore carrier Shippers taking steps to face challenges of a changing global container shipping industry Mumbai Port Trust organises brainstorming on redeveloping Sassoon Dock Cross-border B2C online information & database access or retrieval services provided by service provider in foreign territory to entity in India to become taxable from Dec. 1 Global Connectedness Index released in Mumbai

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Juice on the loose in the west Road haulage remains vital Visibility over last mile A lot to fork out for quiet wagons Canada's CMC finds new president Liepaja and Lübeck ink long term pact Signing partnership with luxury brand Driven by intermodal and foreign transport services Box volumes still growing in Spanish Ports Trio of new routes from Etihad Cargo Ibia's CEO to retire after three years of service Distribution facility for medical devices Two railroads join forces between Mexico and USA India Coast Express service is on Inconso expands near Barcelona Antonov Airlines adds more weight

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
China to reap trade rewards of a Trump presidency, say shipping leaders Pacific Radiance in arbitration with Chinese yards again India's Enayam transhipment hub to start operations by 2020 Hyundai HI slashes 2016 order target Hanjin Shipping CEO asks compatriot companies to take on staff Conflicting statements throw HMM plans to join 2M Alliance into doubt Sainty Marine to sell all its ships Sovcomflot profit slips on crude and product tankers

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
CMA CGM stays positive, despite 'unsatisfactory' third-quarter results Campaigners angry as Germany looks set to allow cross-border trials of 60-tonne mega-trucks Aviation eyes 'drone airport' in Lokichar by February Fiat Chrysler teams up with Amazon to sell cars online HMM says talks still under way for shipping alliance membership Eimskip 'follows the fish' into new markets and nets strong third-quarter results

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
MAN engines selected for Australian antarctic ship Austal delivers 40 knot W2W crew transfer cat Pilot project kicks off for new Tampa ferry Leadership change at GD Bath Iron Works and NASSCO New ABS Engineering Center dedicated at Stevens Institute

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Handies bulk up to 14-month high on 'hot' US Gulf Strong Atlantic market provides boost to rates DryShips cuts write-off deal with bank Lender will take about half of outstanding principal and interest Capital Maritime continues capesize spree Three SK Shipping vessels brings tally to five buys by Marinakis group in recent weeks Trump protectionism could boost One Belt, One Road China's initiative is key for global shipping's prosperity, say panellists at the Lloyd's List Hong Kong business briefing Zim adds Turkey and Israel calls Line to expand two services in East Mediterranean Norden hires new dry cargo head Christian Christensen moves across from Western Bulk China coal deficit and US grain shipments cited for dry bulk rate rebound Nuclear outages in South Korea and France also leading to more global coal demand, says Klaveness HMM to conclude talks on 2M partnership shortly Deadline scheduled by end November or early December Policy banks sign off on financial assistance for DSME Move comes after shipbuilder's labour union accepts restructuring plan Hyundai Mipo pushes back delivery date for two gas carriers In return, the contract value for both vessels rises to $90.4m Dry bulk market could suffer a post-new year hangover Spot rates to fall below operating costs in 2017 for capsizes and panamaxes, says MSI APL ramps up coverage in Asia and the US New service offerings to launch in December Seaenergy Maritime makes $3.6m share offer to fund vessel acquisitions Company will sell 1.3m shares at $2.75 each in a registered direct offering 'Artificial shortage' in tanker markets next year due to special surveys Speakers at City of London Biennial Meeting expect more uncertainties with ballast water convention and Trump presidency Higher interest rates on Trump presidency may help shipping in long run Participants in City of London Biennial Meeting bearish on financing environment in near term

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Jacksonville grabs greater slice of Asian imports US carload rebound spotted with possible bump from Trump Lack of data sharing crippling containerized supply chains Brownsville port thrives as Mexico steel gateway Montreal opens Viau container terminal China to capitalize on Belt and Road amid Trump's protectionism Rickmers: Other units unaffected by Rickmers Maritime woes Hoffa wins Teamsters election New intra-Asia call to heighten Chennai's port productivity challenges Container Corp. of India lowers tariff for Pipavav traffic India plans transshipment port to take on major hubs

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Teekay leads rising tide for US shipping stocks New York-listed tanker giant finds upward momentum after online stockpicker clicks 'like'. Panama court bats down HPH challenge Decision by country's top court clears way for bidding contest to continue to build new container transshipment terminal. Royal IHC wins ANP dredger deal Dutch shipbuilder to hand over hopper unit to Uruguayan port authority in 2018. Golden Ocean to stay red despite BDI rally Owner will turn cash flow positive in fourth quarter but losses will run thorough 2018, Arctic says. Crude tankers rising All main crude tanker sectors moving up, as do medium-range (MR) tankers. Long-range (LR) tankers remain steady. Farstad seals new deals for four vessels Oslo-listed company keeps its offshore fleet busy with projects off Brazil and Egypt. U-Ming Marine posts slim profit Taiwanese bulker owner sees earnings shrink as revenue falls. DryShips lender writes off half of loan George Economou-led company halted amortisation payments earlier this year. Swiber sells laid-up ship for $10.25m Singapore-listed company will use net proceeds to pay off DBS Bank debt. Three dead in cargoship collision Twelve more missing after Vinalines vessel involved in accident with trawler off Indonesia. Stifel analyst split on LNG MLP pair Ben Nolan places buy tag on GasLog Partners while Teekay LNG gets a hold rating. UK Club discounts premium after posting profit Positive half-year leads to no general increase and a 3% reduction on last year's calls. Three yard workers injured on cruiseship Men suffered scalding at Palumbo Shipyard in Malta. Christian Christensen hired to head Norden dry cargo division UPDATE: Danish owner hires former Western Bulk and Maersk broker man to lead bulker business. Fujian Southeast clinches ro-pax quartet Chinese yard diversifies into ferry market with Indonesian deal. Seanergy in fresh fundraising attempt Greek bulker owner goes for second direct offering since August and aims to pick up more than $3m. Shandong Shipping orders heavy-lift trio Chinese group makes long-expected move into rig decommissioning market. Lemos liable for costs in Excalibur case Greek shipping executive must share $6m burden after losing oilfield litigation. Saga Sky heads for repairs in France Welco Shipholding says ship involved in Sunday drama off the UK will sail to repair yard under its own power. Pac Rad goes after Chinese shipyards Singapore-listed owner claims back $5.5m paid to shipbuilders in respect of two newbuildings. Sparrow Capital steps up in restructuring of Ultrapetrol Inland business set for pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, while offshore business close to out of court solution. Polish trader eyes NITC gas business Ciech Trading in talks over joint investment with Iranian tanker owner in LNG shipping and bunkering.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Questions arise on HMM joining the 2M Alliance A couple of statements over the weekend about the future of the 2M Alliance, the vessel sharing partnership between Maersk Line and MSC, se... UP approves new share repurchase program The board of directors of Union Pacific Corp. has approved the renewal of its share repurchase program one year ahead of the previous deadl... JAXPORT officially opens $30m on-dock rail terminal The Port of Jacksonville, Fla. (JAXPORT) has officially opened its new $30 million on-dock rail terminal to commercial intermodal traffic, ... Executive Moves: Redwood Logistics and INTERTANKO Redwood Logistics has appointed Alan Toliver chief logistics officer for Redwood Supply Chain Solutions. Toliver joins the Chicago-based c... Rail industry groups urge against 'midnight' regulation Representatives from railroad industry groups are urging federal regulators not to push new legislation through in the waning days of the P... Port of Montréal launches new container terminal The Port of Montréal's new container terminal in the Viau sector was inaugurated Friday, the Montr'al Port Authority reported. The Canadia... FMC reviews 34 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 34 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Oil jumps on hopes for OPEC supply deal, softer US dollar NYMEX December crude settled up $1.80 at $47.49/b on expiry. The January contract settled up $1.88 at $48.24/b. ICE January Brent settled $2.04 higher at $48.90/b. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A REFINERY NEWS: Sonatrach awards PMC contract for FO hydro-cracking project The project involves creating added value from about 9 million mt of fuel oil from the 356,500 b/d capacity Sonatrach refinery and is expected to come online in 2020. Russia's Transneft sees no impact from accident at Primorsk on crude flows in Nov-Dec - Damaged berth to be restored in around a year - Crude loadings continue at two other berths INTERVIEW: Ballast water management likely to encourage early vessel scrapping The International Maritime Organization's new rules on ballast water management next year will change the supply dynamics of the shipping industry as shipowners scrap some vessels to comply with the regulations External: Wired Bunkering Mozambique port launches bunker supply services A joint venture headed by state-owned Petromoc Bunkering signed an agreement with the Maputo Port Development Company October 28 to provide bunker services from November 1. Putin sees high possibility for OPEC to reach oil production deal next week - Believes OPEC to overcome main disagreements between its members - Says no problem for Russia to freeze its output FUTURES: Crude rises despite evidence of oversupply ANALYSIS RESEND: OPEC's path to freeze deal complicated, but not impossible

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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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		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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