BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 23, 2016

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Newly created China Cosco Shipping to retain its old divided rival alliances Charleston container volume up 4.6pc in last 7 months to 1.12 million TEU New productivity records set at 40 moves per hour at Santos Hanjin on watchlist before possible downgrade, Hyundai MM stock sinks Logistics service providers must tech-up or be left behind: study Japanese exports fall 12.9pc in 2015 - biggest loss since 2009 downturn Maersk combines eastern South America operations to cut costs Anglo Eastern, MarinePALS develop marine cadet learning platform 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin tests docking in Port of Long Beach Canadian National Railway stages US$500 million debt sale US south Atlantic coastal regions establishes network of inland port Virginia Port Authority reports 0.4pc January box rise to 192,844 TEU Bombardier to lay off 7,000 as 2015 loss widens to US$5.3 billion UPS seeks to block FedEx-TNT deal with regulatory appeal in Brazil Ireland's ASL runs India's Quikjet after takeover of Swiss-owned Farnair FedEx deploy electric delivery pickup vehicles in Japan

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, the largest vessel ever to call US, inaugurated at Long Beach CMA CGM's SEAS 1 is now fortnightly G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update Korean Register gains authorisation to deliver statutory services in Germany & Togo Maritime Law: A Compelling Element of International Law PPG's 10th anniversary annual conference to be held in Melbourne next year SCFI spot rates see significant fall SSA President calls for working together in these challenging times Sugar exports slow down as international rates drop JN Port SEZ to kick-start soon L&T bags international orders worth INR 1,404 cr. UK, India to ink inter-govt agreement for infra financing CTL & BHP 2016's business sessions explore pertinent topics

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Back on time 100 freight locomotives for Argentina First import and export shipment Focus still on safe, reliable network IMO Polar code just round the corner Rieck reinforces executive team Delivering UK's largest onshore blades New regional manager for all-cargo carrier TVSZ: high level of compliance with Iris standard More void G6 sailings Pacavi/Gameco on track with Airbus conversion Ship drawing record 15.65 m calls Antwerp Danish company opens office in Shanghai HGK begins new year with slight growth Noerpel adds skilled administrator Digital parking scheme on trial Biggest vessel ever calling Long Beach

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Competition from box lines continues to depress reefer rates Competition from container shipping companies continues to depress earnings of reefer operators, according to Oslo-listed Siem Shipping. The reefer and car carrier, which has returned to profit last year on lower financing costs. The group posted a net profit of USD2.3 million in the fourth quarter compared with a loss of... Vard secures stern trawler newbuilding contract Vard Holdings Limited has secured a newbuilding contact for the design and construction of one stern trawler. The shipyard will build the Vard 8 02 designed trawler hull at its premises in Braila, Romania with fiinal outfitting performed at it's Vard Sovkines premises. The 80m loa vessel is to be built for... Demand rising for bigger box ships While charter rates for container ships remain fairly static at depressed levels of about USD6,000-7,000/day for most size classes, tonnage demand from operators has been increasing. This rise in demand is especially for post-Panamax, Panamax, and feeder vessels. Following... Brisbane to build AUD100 million mega-ship cruise facility The Australian port of Brisbane has received first stage approval from the Queensland state government to build a AUD100 million (USD71.5 million) mega-ship cruise facility at Luggage Point, at the mouth of the Brisbane River. The facility is... El Faro inquiry hears crew emergency call to shore Attorneys for Tote Services and Tote Maritime have mounted a strong and effective defence of the company but produced "optics" - a US political buzzword that may be summed up as 'public perception' - so negative for the company that broad public opinion could begin to affect national shipping policy. El... California-based tanker series makes debut As the latest entrant to the US-flag, home trade fleet, the 50,000 dwt Lone Star State has given first form to the ECO Class tanker concept based on a South Korean design and built by General Dynamics NASSCO. Five vessels of the 337,000 barrel-capacity... Seoul to aid local companies exploring overseas port developments opportunities South Korean companies seeking overseas port developments opportunities are to receive state help, it was announced. The country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) said that it plans to embark on this plan by supporting local construction companies, engineering companies, South Korean... South Korea's HMM plans to cut charterhire rates Hyundai Merchant Marine, which has been working to raise liquidity to avert possible bankruptcy, told IHS Fairplay today that it will begin talks with owners of its chartered-in fleet to reduce charterhires. A statement issued by HMM said, "The talks around the charter... Diminishing returns the new normal for ports, says analyst The attractive profit margins of the past may not be in the future for container terminal operators as global volume growth rates fall to their lowest level since 2009 while capex and operating expenditure rises. Double digit average throughput growth... Cargo ship sinks in heavy weather off Vietnam Vietnam-flagged cargo ship, Ha Tien 1, has sunk off the coast of Hue, Vietnam, in unfavourable weather conditions on 20 February. All 20 crew members were picked by Vietnamese rescue vessel SAR 412 and taken to the nearby... CMA CGM in preliminary talks for boxship orders South Korea's Big Three ship builders have confirmed to IHS Fairplay that they are in preliminary talks with French liner operator CMA CGM, which is looking to order another set of ultra-large container ships. Sources from Hyundai Heavy... Port productivity prioritised by ASEAN The member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are to implement processes to measure and improve productivity at their major ports. The action to continuously monitor and review key performance indicators related to port and berth productivity is top of the list of maritime-related goals and actions...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Bad weather hits Felixstowe, so UASC diverts more sailings to London Gateway Keeping the customer satisfied: it's all about momentum for AirBridgeCargo Canals feel the ripples of the container shipping crisis as vessels go the long way round African air trade set to double as liberalisation nears 'Disrupt yourself, or be disrupted' Kent villages fear 'Amazon' project could mean a giant warehouse

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
First work for DLV 2000 will be on INPEX Ichthys Project Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding busy with Laker winter work Maersk, Qatargas and Shell ink MOU on LNG as marine fuel RNLN takes delivery of first Damen hybrid tug Blue North to manage Prowler Fisheries fleet Valmet scrubbers picked for TUI Cruises newbuilds Otto gets orders for tanker and two ferries BAE San Diego to perform LCS-7 and LCS-8 PSAs Vard wins order for advanced stern trawler

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
The Seaport Alliance releases cargo statistics for January Mechanics form picket lines outside United Airlines facilities FMC seeking comment on list of possible revisions Jensen Maritime helps convert Global Seas fishing vessel G6 Alliance member carriers plan more Loop 6 void sailings

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Handysize rates show first on-week gains in three months Trade sees renewed optimism post Chinese New year holidays Container terminal operator profitability under threat Lower volume growth and surging capex is making it increasingly hard to make money from a once buoyant sector, says Drewry IG in talks with US on interim insurance measure amid Iran sanctions Solution will take some time to put together Oil price drop could lead to increased waste disposal costs A continuing build-up of unwanted oil waste in European ports could lead to port clearance delays or cost increases for waste disposal Iran's efforts to boost oil production face hurdles Experts estimate Iran needs roughly $150bn to $200bn of capital investment to modernise its oil sector Diana Shipping clinches time charter from Transgrain Charter expected to bring in $1.5m gross revenue for minimum 12-month period Impairments weigh on POSH 2015 results But revenue lifted by stronger contributions from offshore accommodation segment G6 Alliance to skip sailings between Asia and Europe G6 alliance's capacity cut in Asia-Europe in response to market demand Otto Marine secures $23m contracts to build tanker, two ferries New deals to aid Otto Marine's diversification bid A sense of entitlement There are port authority chief executives who work their fingers to the bone trying to attract cruise companies, but these people will always want more

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
US West Coast congestion cost Washington $770 million, study says Truckload carrier Schneider opens New Jersey transloading terminal Chang's sons still discussing Evergreen leadership With APIs, SMC3 builds broad data 'platform' for LTL shippers China Cosco Shipping aims to become third-largest container line Despite strong TOTE defense, El Faro could reshape Jones Act Antwerp hails six-inch rise to record draft Panama Canal warns of possible draft restrictions to existing locks ASEAN seeks port productivity improvements Planned Colachel port could recapture India transshipment cargo Deutsche Post denies it's mulling sale of forwarding unit US Coast Guard told storm intensity surprised El Faro captain, TOTE Terminal costs rising and profits harder to find, Drewry says

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Golden Ocean vote completes share sale Shareholders approve increase in share capital, allowing Fredriksen to take last chunk of shares. Iran to push up Opec's market share Energy trade flows from the Middle East and Asia tipped as most robust in coming years. 'Still gaps' in US-flag inspection scheme In El Faro hearing, US Coast Guard officials say agency is improving Alternate Compliance Program. SAAM makes first 2016 move with Damen tugs Luksic Group company agrees to acquire a pair of towage vessels from Dutch shipbuilder. Supramax bulker fetches low price Low-profile owner MJHR reportedly sells Vietnamese-built bulker Anne Kjersti to Chinese interests. Crew abandon sinking ship off Vietnam Seafarers safe after Ha Tien 1 took on water north of Da Nang in South China Sea. Oil supply and demand align next year Forecast sees Asia demand and Middle East supply as drivers of global trade. Swedish and UK P&I Clubs post positive results Two major insurance players see satisfactory growth following the 20 February renewal deadline. Police raids probe Keppel's Brazil deals Yard deals among subject of latest round of Operation Carwash investigation. DVB poaches HSH shipping chief Ingmar Loges HSH's global maritime boss leaving for rival after a four-year stint; Christian Nieswandt stepping up to take top job. Genting linked to Nordic Yards buy German reports suggest Malaysian group following up Lloyd Werft deal with another yard takeover. Sinotrans Shipping projects a 'red' 2015 Hong Kong-listed owner says it expects a "considerable loss" due to the slowdown of the dry market. LNG carrier berths at Sabine Pass Cheniere Energy gears up to launch first of a new wave of US LNG exports. Hijacked tanker freed by Nigerian navy Two crew still held hostage by pirates after attack off Ivory Coast. Denmark's Fayard posts record profit Shipyard boosted by conversion of two Scandlines ferries in 2015. Ex-Maersk man steps up at Monjasa Danish tanker and bunker group promotes Svend Stenberg Molholt to COO role. MMA Offshore ends payout after weak result Australian offshore vessel owner axes its dividend as its six-month profit drops by 83%. Algoma retiring five bulkers and a tanker Canadian owner removing vessels from tough markets after Q4 profit slashed. Maersk in LNG fuel deal with Qatargas and Shell Danish giant teams up with high-profile partners to explore alternative fuel option. HMM begins talks to cut charter fees Korean owner meeting foreign counterparties to reduce payments as it confirms $450m sale of bulkers. Will bulker buyers party like its 1999? Is now the time for bulker owners to replicate some of the best deals ever seen in the industry, Clarksons Research asks. Deutsche: Ship has sailed for order cull Striking off newbuildings not a realistic solution to dry woe, bank says. Russia lines up cash for 92 new ships PM Dmitry Medvedev earmarks subsidies for 18 owners to boost fleets up to 2030. Pemex tanker hit by fire at TNG yard No injuries reported as smoke billows from Neuvo Pemex IV in Veracruz. ABG Shipyard's Privinvest sale still on Loss-making Indian yard says it could still offload controlling stake to Abu Dhabi Mar company. Siem Shipping returns to profit for 2015 Higher revenue, reduced costs and no impairments help reefer company end the year in black. New orders see Otto Marine diversify away from offshore Depressed oil and gas market forcing shipyards to look elsewhere for newbuildings. Nakilat sees full year profit rise by 10% Lower finance costs and additional tonnage help to boost bottom line at LNGC shipowner. Board hears final call from El Faro captain Audio of phone communications from Davidson reveal last recorded words of doomed master. EIA: Distillate stocks tying up tankers EIA says floating storage and long transits for tankers stemming from Europe's high distillate stocks

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Port of Oakland agrees to deal with OHT IATA: Airline industry shows mixed financial progress

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FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Djibouti bunker supplier reports increased sales volumes Says tankers, bulk carriers and containerships now call regularly for refueling. Amendment to BDN text on sulfur ready for formal IMO approval New text for supplier's declaration to allow supply of high sulfur fuel to ships that use scrubbers. Bunker shift to MGO from fuel oil to strain refiners, product markets: IEA Global cap in 2020 will see 2 million b/d of marine fuel demand switch from residual fuel oil to MGO, says forecast. India's Vishakhapatnam bunker market to grow with tax cuts: market sources But the game-changer for the Indian bunkering market will be government investment to upgrade the country's ports. NWE fuel oil hi-lo spread at five-week high on utility demand Low sulfur material unlikely to be sold into the high sulfur pool in the foreseeable future. Shipbuilder Otto Marine seals Indonesian oil product tanker contract Subsidiary Batamec will build a 6,500 dwt ABS-class tanker. Panama Canal expansion to transit Suezmaxes from Q2: source Liquid tankers can carry cargoes of up to 130,000 mt or up to Suezmax size in the Third Set of Locks expansion project.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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