BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 23, 2016

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A-E rate falls 13pc to US$527/TEU, off 13pc to Med, off 8pc to USWC OOCL lays down VGM law on what it will take to get a box aboard UASC shareholders vote June 2 on Hapag-Lloyd merger deal Hutchison's Barcelona terminal sets container handling record Quarterly volume at Vietnam's Cai Mep soars 130pc to 277,303 TEU Cosco Pacific April volumes up 4pc to 7.9 million TEU, but HK lags Philippines GDP up 6.9pc in first quarter after 6.5pc rise last year World Jaguar Logistics to provide intelligent warehousing, logistics CMA hikes ECSA-Africa, Mideast, India US$200/TEU - $300/FEU CMA hikes Asian-East Africa Dar es Salaam rate US$150/TEU June 1 Le Havre ready supplier of LNG to massive cruise ship while docked US east coast ports ready for perishables fight when new Panama opens CMA CGM doubles capacity on its new Port of Liverpool feeder service Panama Canal will be 12.8 metres or 42 feet deep as of June 27 PEMCO redelivers 15th converted aircraft to China's SF Airlines Air India to pay US$12.5 million penalty to settle US price-fixing lawsuit Air cargo network to provide bankruptcy protection, boost buying power Shippers can track key air freight rates with new index Mystery man signs up for 30 B737s in freighter conversion bonanza

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MAY 22, 2016
CMA CGM outlines compliance procedure with VGM requirements Containership fleet seen soon crossing 20 m TEUs Höegh exports first Honda shipment out of Pipavav Shortage of officers seen likely leading to more competition between shipmanagers ZIM tops SeaIntel's schedule reliability table Chabahar port agreement to be signed during PM's visit to Iran *MONTHLY REPORT ON CAPACITY ADDITION () AT MAJOR PORTS Sagarmala facilitates three rail connectivity projects A trade & industry wish list for the new govt of Kerala India-Myanmar Business Conclave discusses ways to enhance trade LG Chemicals plans major investment in Maharashtra & Gujarat Global trade in fake goods worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year: OECD & EUIPO**

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New rail infrastructure around Caspian Sea Doubling lifetime with mobile workshop Mandatory minimum insurance requirements for railways Freighter crash - another shock for aviation world Spatz in Halifax Rising importance of maritime cool chains Shopping trip in UK's forwarding industry Fatal accident rate falling, truck numbers rising DB Schenker USA names new CEO Arctic foxes fly home with Hactl and Air Canada Ardmore expanding in Texas Managing spare parts supplies and more BRU recuperating after March attacks Stepping up capacities to Liverpool AAL appoints commercial agent for South China Pneuscan further enhancing safety for Fercam

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MAY 20, 2016
CMA CGM to cut costs by USD1 billion after Q1 loss HMM ends charter negotiations, set to come under KDB Hafnia Tankers' 1Q16 interims as expected BW LPG says firmer freight rates hinge on oil price recovery Euronav and Bretta split joint venture Suezmaxes South Korean shipbuilders HHI and DSME address exit rumours Australia shipping report promotes benefits of a local Jones Act Keppel O&M sets up joint venture in Russia Perisai Petroleum starts year with net loss Spot rates fall as carriers reveal series of GRIs and surcharges KDB urges media restraint as receivership looms for HMM Hanjin bond holders agree to four-month extension, charter talks starting Precious Shipping cancels two 64,000-dwt bulk carriers at Sainty Marine Mitsubishi Heavy studies investment in Port Said shipyard Singapore's offshore and marine companies to benefit from higher capex China to build Panama's first post-Panamax container terminal

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MAY 20, 2016
TAC Index will provide air freight rate transparency - and looks ahead to financial markets Carriers may differ in strategy, but their aim is to bolster Asia-Europe box rates for peak season Final carrier settles and air cargo antirust case ends - a decade after first complaint of price-fixing No 'Made in India' impact visible yet in exports Where innovation sets sail It costs twice as much to export olive oil from Spain using China's "One Belt, One Road" railway Alain Souto named VP for CEVA's aerospace contract logistics

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MAY 20, 2016
Crowley scholarships awarded four MMA students New Schottel duct enhances propulsive efficiency VIDEO: Harmony of the Seas enters service BWTS manufacturers edge closer to USCG Type Approval Austal delivers first of two HSSVs to Oman Damen Shipyards delivers first Shoalbuster 3512

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MAY 20, 2016
Westwood Shipping Company ending call to Port of Portland Port of Vancouver, USA completes website update Inchcape Shipping Services names new compliance officer Sea-Tac Airport making moves to prepare for busy summer season Philip Hochstein named to board of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

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MAY 20, 2016
CMA CGM slumps to first-quarter loss on low freight rates Improved volumes fail to offset weak Asia-Europe trades Cape rates spike on Australian demand before cooling off Both spot fixtures and period market bounced on the back of encouraging rates Seaborne iron ore demand to remain flat in 2016, says Vale's Alves Southeast Asia to emerge as the biggest market for iron ore in coming years Ocema adopts best practice guidelines Association seeks FMC approval for terminal weighing approach Container lessors feel the squeeze Consolidation at the top and a potential shake-out further down the rankings is re-shaping the box leasing industry Rates continue slow slide south Carriers line up next GRIs as rate erosion pulls down earnings Skuld moves to buy hull outfit SMA/Gerling Norway Nummedal to keep team in simple change of ownership Non-cash gains lift Ocean Rig first-quarter results Company reports solid results despite recent charter terminations Euronav terminates suezmax joint venture Tanker giant will pay partner $15m to exit four-ship venture Terminations bring deeper losses at Pioneer Marine First-quarter loss triples after five newbuilding contracts axed at Guoyu Shipyard HMM says charter talks with shipowners not over yet Rival Hanjin makes headway as bondholders agree to debt maturity extension Easing of US sanctions on Myanmar to boost trade and investment Licence to use blacklisted Asia World's Yangon port extended indefinitely China VLCC offloads two vessels Tankers to be sold to two independent counterparties registered in the Marshall Islands Hanjin bondholders agree to four-month debt maturity extension Hanjin Shipping bondholders grant maturity extension of Won35.8bn debt to September 2016 DryShips first-quarter results boosted by stake ownership in Ocean Rig Company would have incurred net loss for quarter without equity in earnings from Ocean Rig stake Keppel Offshore & Marine sets up joint venture with Rosneft and MHWirth JV to establish centre to develop mobile offshore drilling units Navios Acquisition posts higher first-quarter profits Frangou focuses on benefit from link with Navios Holdings amid criticism over an ill-fated loan

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MAY 20, 2016
Investigators question outsourced inspections of sunken El Faro Asia import growth at Jacksonville hinges on fate of TraPac terminal Claim of unfair NY-NJ port hiring practices spurs federal response J.C. Penney shifts stock to suppliers to cut inventory Capital agreement could reshape Japan logistics industry Weak rates pull down CMA CGM profit despite volume gains Details of Panama's first post-Panamax container terminal announced Receivership looms as HMM calls off charter talks Creditors grant Hanjin a reprieve Pipavav Port volume plummets on global trade slump Hamburg Sud joins Inttra SOLAS platform Carriers bet on surcharges, GRIs as spot rates slide

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MAY 20, 2016
Economou companies' stock prices diverge Ocean Rig shares jump 22.7% after estimate beat, while DryShips plunges after loan woes. BW LPG stays silent on Aurora plans Martin Ackermann says rival's stock was available at attractive price levels. ING targets bulker over GMI's OW fuel bills Rainbow Shipmanagement's Teofano targeted with arrest order for fuel bills allegedly left unpaid by charterer GMI. Canada energy board OKs crude export plan But project faces long odds with Trudeau government and First Nations. Seim replaces Peermohamed at NHC Hull club appoints 45-year-old naval architect and acting CEO to take leadership of the company. More talk than action around OSG fleet sale Wilbur Ross rumour fading with Idan Ofer connection said to be unfounded. HMM and Hanjin bonds jump in value Analysts say investors are indulging in 'bomb passing' over owners' debt. XO Shipping crosses off another record profit Christian Levin-led company extends run of profitable years to five in a row. Macquarie banking on Morten Arntzen Veteran will help Australian bank fill shipping's finance void in new advisory role. Karadeniz puts fast ferry up for sale again Turkish owner listening to offers for former Stena Explorer after buying it at the end of last year. U-Ming plunges into the red in Q1 Taiwanese bulker owner falls to a loss as revenue shrinks. SCF: sentiment needs to shift on IPO Russian owner ready to go in strong tanker markets, but listing climate 'not great.' HCI Group adds 13 HSH Nordbank feederships German investor expands its portfolio through a deal for small containerships. Evensen: $100m gives a lot of confidence Teekay kingpin explains decision behind first equity issue for parent in over a decade. DSME delays SCF LNG ship by seven months South Korean shipbuilder agrees to push back Yamal project vessel until January. Fornaes to scrap Vroon OSV Dutch owner sends another vessel to Danish yard for demolition. Stena cracks down on puppy smuggling Ferry group targets traffickers shipping young dogs from Ireland to Scotland. Skuld to buy hull business Stale Hansen signs letter of intent to acquire big Scandinavian Marine Agency - Gerling account. Scandlines sees 2015 earnings jump Baltic ferry operator's focus on Germany-Denmark routes paid off last year. DSME denies sale of defence business But Korean yard admits new restructuring plan includes review of naval division. BW LPG buys up more Aurora stock VLGC market leader moves closer to takeover of Norwegian rival. HMM rate-cut talks to continue Financial watchdog says no specific deadline has been set for completion of negotiations. Radziwill resigns amid suezmax split with Euronav Shipowner exits public company board as joint venture is ended. Ridgebury raises profit, but markets falling US tanker owner stronger in first quarter, but concerns remain over second three-month period. China VLCC offloads modern tanker duo China Merchants Energy Shipping and Sinotrans & CSC Group joint venture confirms vessel sales. Keppel Corp forms joint venture with Rosneft Singapore offshore rig builder hopes the move will increase its presence in the Russian market. Petrobras raises $6.75bn from bond market Brazilian oil major intends to use funds from first offering in almost a year to repay debt.

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MAY 20, 2016
ICTSI will continue attempts to attract container service to Portland, Ore. NEWS FLASH: CMA CGM reports $100m loss in Q1 Study sees shortage of ship officers worsening in coming decade ITC: U.S. exports from TPP to increase to $57.2b by 2032 Shippers raise concerns over ocean liner alliances Russia to see corn production, exports surge Storm data supplied to El Faro was 10 hours out of date TAC Index for air cargo gets lift off U.S. Customs to combine targeting centers APL carbon emissions drop 45.5% since 2009 Executive Moves: Inchcape, Kane Is Able SCFI slips for third straight week OCEMA collaborates with six ports on VGM Report: Hanjin bondholders grant debt repayment extension HCI Group takes over 13 feeder containerships

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MAY 20, 2016
Volatility shortens deal-making windows in Hamburg bunker market TANKERS: Teekay to weather volatile tanker markets through diversification The company generated an adjusted net income of $46 million in Q1. TRADER NOTE: Adani Bunkering hires trader for southern India operations Anish Polson hails from the southern state of Kerala.

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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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