BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 23, 2016

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Conflicting reports on HMM joining the 2M Alliance leave everybody guessing Truck drivers sue LA-LB terminals alleging collusion with Teamsters Stifel Logistics Confidence Index dips further and future looks no better China tells APEC summit it's to further open the economy for free trade Panel urges development of Baltic's inland waterways to ease traffic congestion Port of Hamburg expects positive Elbe dredging judgment before January FedEx brings 24/7 self-collection service to 7-Eleven stores in Hong Kong NYK awards scholarships to 78 mainland maritime university students Cathay to increase cargo flight frequency to India Changi Airport joins international initiative to boost pharmaceutical trade Lufthansa's budget carrier flies Seattle-Cologne thrice weekly next July Volga-Dnepr Airlines ships mammoth gold mining 'crusher' within Russia

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
EMKAY Line & Hub & Links Logistics load OOG cargo at NSIGT ZIM enhancing services in East Mediterranean Safeguards in place to monitor imports of hazardous materials, plastics JNPT urges CHAs to adopt web-based e-DO application Mumbai Port organises interactive session with users, contractors & suppliers on transparency in doing business Dragonair rebranded as Cathay Dragon GEODIS & DELTA DRONE confirm operational development of unique solution for warehouse inventory using drones Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 comes into force Commerce Minister assures quick remedial solutions for exporters Concessions & benefits under trade agreements outlined Exporters hail move but seek enhancement in cash withdrawal limit under current account: Fieo President Demonetisation & shipping

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Keeping railfreight on track Fleet grows by 80 vehicles Sunoco snanpping up Energy Transfer Partners Combi-freight network expands in Bulgaria Infrastructure expansion in Tuvalu Acquisition on the Shetlands More freight between Russia and Finland New system goes live in Copenhagen Quest Rare Minerals inks airship contract with SLA Reijnen to oversee Satair Florida's new rail terminal now open for business Distributing more Tesco goods in Poland Stake in Maher Terminals swaps hands LH Cargo reshuffling regions KLM to resume Freetown/Monrovia service

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
US sentences d'Amico engineer to 8-month prison term Private funding critical to success of One Belt One Road, says DP World Chairman Golden Ocean cuts losses and foresees market improvement Seadrill sees first signs of recovery in offshore sector despite tough year Supramax and Panamax orders decline sharply in 2016, data show Wee Tiong buys Searights tankers Korea Line Corporation to acquire Hanjin Shipping's businesses for USD31.4 million New alliances will ensure rate volatility extends through 2017 Clean air comes at a price for shipping Swiber gains from scrapping barge Korea P&I discusses strategy to overcome crisis South Korea to ease credit for mid-sized shipping firms

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
1.5m Amazon and DHL customers hit as 250 ABX Air pilots begin strike action Container shipping needs huge wave of redundancies to get back to profitability Safer and easier for freight through port of Calais since 'the Jungle' was torn down Analysis: revenue and core earnings under pressure at Echo Global Logistics Lufthansa pilots strike tomorrow - union claims entire fleet will be grounded Taiwan's TransAsia Airways shuts down after heavy losses Korea Line will pay $31.4m for Hanjin transpacific assets

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
LCS 10 successfully completes acceptance trials GAO reports on Navy ship repair contracting strategy Prison for D'Amico chief engineer in pollution case SUNY Maritime to honor Capt. Brian McAllister Eastern launches third river towboat for Colombia Hurtigruten newbuilds showcase green technology Metal Shark expands its Franklin shipyard Marine Log launches redesign

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Navios posts third-quarter loss as revenues drop Angeliki Frangou says cost management is paying off Nordic Shipholding losses widen in third quarter Tanker operator expects to break even in 2016 as further market distress anticipated Rem chief to sell $1.88m of Solstad shares Rem denies Oslo Exchange accusation that it gave special shareholder treatment to Remoy Suezmax earnings nearly double on week in Black Sea and Mediterranean trades Following aframax gains, tonnage remains tight in most western hemisphere markets Supramax bulker owners enjoy earnings hike of 20% Highest rates since September 2015 driven by strong Atlantic and Pacific markets A 'nod and a wink' as UK shipowner group braces for Brexit UK Chamber of Shipping calls for sympathetic hearing in government's autumn financial statement Blueprint for Growth A summary of the UK Chamber of Shipping's pre-Brexit plan Montreal inaugurates state-of-the-art box terminal Viau facility opens for business with 350,000 teu first phase capacity Emerging markets to lead Globalisation 2.0 China's One Belt, One Road initiative could play key role Seadrill sees hope in costs reset Fredriksen's drilling company expects gradual improvement Golden Ocean cuts third-quarter loss on improved rates UPDATE: Long-haul bauxite trade has been "nice addition" for capes, says chief executive Political blundering and ego caused Hanjin's demise Ill-considered government support will only extend container pain, says outspoken analyst Existing ships may turn to marine gasoil to meet lower sulphur cap Global gasoil supplies remain plentiful due to refining capacity additions in the Middle East Capesize bulker crew fend off attack in Sulu Sea Anti-piracy measures prevented vessel from being boarded China's closer coal sources cut tonne-miles, says BIMCO The upside of China increasing its volume of imported coal is limited due to the proximity of its suppliers, says new report by the shipping association Scorpio Bulkers charters out three vessels Vessels comprise two ultramaxes and one kamsarmax Globus Maritime sees wider third-quarter loss Administration expenses rose 50% on compensation paid to former chief executive Swiber to sell laid-up vessel for $10.3m Deal expected to be completed by Tuesday Pacific Radiance issues arbitration notices to two Chinese shipbuilders Company is claiming $5.6m plus interest from the shipyards UK P&I CLUB nets $24m surplus in 2016 first half Insurer warned of a potential rise in claims values ahead VLCC spot earnings back above $50,000 per day Benchmark Middle East-Japan market strongest since June as some expect further gains Owners prefer cleaner fuel over retrofitting to meet sulphur cap Studies show scrubbers need at least two to three years of utilisation to break even Hanjin to offload Asia-US assets to Korea Line for $32m Both parties aim to complete the transaction by January 5, 2017

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Hanjin: No US assets to compensate shippers State earmarks $300 million for Philadelphia port improvements MSC: Discussions with HMM joining 2M continue Chinese automation expected to mitigate sourcing flight Panama Canal overtakes Suez on Asia-US East Coast route Rickmers Maritime's future bleaker as it misses interest deadline EU to rule on Hapag-Lloyd-UASC merger Jawaharlal Nehru Port steps up cargo process automation DP World CEO outlines Belt and Road, Africa strategies Wal-Mart, other retailers fight for right to seek Hanjin claims Expect new alliance structure to drive rate volatility in 2017

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Semua tanker set for second auction Singapore's admiralty sheriff will make another attempt to offload arrested product tanker. Blaze on North Sea semi-sub extinguished Statoil says fire put out after three hours and there are no reports of any casualties. Suezmax rates spike on Turkish Straits delays Seasonal weather pattern leads to tighter supply in Mediterranean BIMCO: China coal mixed bag for bulkers Imports are passing two-year highs, BIMCO says, but tonne-mile demand not better. ConTex falls below 300 The Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association index cannot find its way to recovery. Accountant charged over DSME fraud Prosecutors indict Deloitte Anjin worker for allegedly writing false reports on struggling Korean yard. Russia's Fesco mulling fresh share issue Restructuring company is planning to issue additional stock as nine-month figures decline. Navios Holdings focuses on costs Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner sees the positives of managing expenses in loss-making quarter. Europe to unleash ferry potential A report from British Green MEP puts waterborne passenger transport in the spotlight. Ipsen moves in at Monjasa Former Maersk and Torm man takes a seat on the board of Danish tanker and bunker group. Saga 'firms option' for second cruiseship UK owner said to have gone ahead with new vessel at Meyer Werft in Germany. D'Amico engineer jailed for oil dumping Senior officer sentenced to eight months in the US after admitting pollution offence. BP Shipping offloads aframax pair Tankers believed to have been sold to a Greek shipowner. Suardiaz orders Spanish tanker double Zamakona yard to build versatile fuel carriers for domestic owner. Essar charters SK Shipping VLCC for two years Indian owner locks in tanker during strong winter period for the market. Shih Wei loss grows as revenue cut Taiwanese bulker owner fails to bring down costs in line with falling income. Rickmers Maritime Trust in default Singaporean boxship owner misses final interest payment deadline and faces "going concern" issues. Norwegian ferry evacuated after grounding Bognes heads to repair yard after incident off Ylvingen. Klaveness taps Oslo bond market for $35m Lasse Kristoffersen says move would give the owner a five-year runway on debt maturities. James Fisher tanker revenue rises UK products carrier owner says trading in third quarter well ahead of last year. Havila Shipping lays up three vessels Around 70 seafarers will be affected by the company's latest decision due to "market conditions". Golden Ocean in payment talks with shipyards John Fredriksen-led owner looks to push back newbuilding payments after reporting lower than expected loss. Containerships cuts loss in third quarter Finnish container line posts slim deficit on smaller revenue. Seadrill slashes loss to $656m John Fredriksen rig company cuts costs in third quarter. Age Remoy selling Solstad shares after fine Rem chairman refutes charge of unequal treatment of shareholders in merger. Weaker markets sink Nordic Shipholding Danish product tanker posts third quarter loss and expects worse to come for the full-year. Globus Maritime slides further into the red Small time bulker operator hurt by smaller fleet, lower charter rates and increase in admin costs. Korea Line in $31.4m Hanjin Shipping buy Court confirms Korea Line's purchase of Hanjin's US-Asia business. Japanese capesize targeted off Philippines Abu Sayyaf Group-linked terrorists believed to behind attempt on Kumiai Senpaku bulker. Star Bulk delivers surprise dip in net loss New York-listed bulker owner still in the red but beat analyst estimates in the third quarter. RDC in Saudi Aramco jack-up joint venture US drilling contractor looks to grab part of growing Saudi Arabian offshore drilling market. Singapore's PSA issues Hanjin box deadline Terminal operator threatens to dispose of containers that are not claimed by deadline.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Port of Guam replaces in-house operating system with Navis N4 In the midst of a major initiative for port modernization, the Port Authority of Guam has started using the Navis N4 terminal operating sys... Bolloré expands in South Carolina Bolloré Logistics USA is expanding its presence in South Carolina, the company said in a statement Tuesday. The U.S. subsidiary of Puteaux... ZIM adds calls to intra-Med loops ZIM is adding calls to two of its intra-Mediterranean services, the Turkey Israel Express (TIX) and Turkey Greece Express (TGX), the compan... Korea Line to pay $31.5m for certain Hanjin assets Hanjin Shipping is selling parts of its container shipping business, including its transpacific service between Asia and the United States,... Tulsa Port of Catoosa sees increased barge traffic The Tulsa Port of Catoosa continued to see increased barge traffic during the month of October 2016, according recent figures from the City... Executive Moves: ICAO, IATA and Canaveral Port Authority Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected to his second three-year term as president of the council of the International Civil Aviation Orga...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Crude nearly unchanged as prospects for OPEC deal waver NYMEX January crude settled 21 cents lower at $48.03/b after trading as high as $49.20/b in electronic trading. ICE January Brent settled 22 cents higher at $49.12/b off an intraday high of $49.96/b. RUSSIA DATA: Oct fuel oil exports down 10% on year to 3.5 mil mt Exports were negatively affected by some ongoing refinery maintenance, including at Surgutneftegaz' 24 million mt/year Kirishi plant, where works were completed in early November. Russia's FAS asks Primorsk to reduce crude port fee, switch to rubles Russia's Federal antimonopoly service asked the port of Primorsk to reduce its fee for the transshipment of crude oil and switch it into Russian rubles. TRADER NOTE: Flemming Ipsen joins Monjasa board Ipsen previously served as chairman for shipping company Torm, and before that worked for Maersk. TENDER DATA: Tupras offers 30,000 mt of HSFO for Dec 9-11: sources Seller: Tupras, Turkey Specs & quantity: 30,000 mt high sulfur fuel oil, plus/minus 10% at buyer's option: Ukraine to build 2.5 mil mt petroleum product terminal near Odessa UkrTransNafta, which will supervise the project, released the plans in order to get interested foreign companies to submit their ideas and draft designs for the terminal by 2019. External: Wired Bunkering REFINERY NEWS: Reduced working hours at Shell Pernis, Moerdijk: report OPEC's Barkindo, Iran's Zanganeh 'optimistic' on OPEC output cut deal OPEC's secretary general and Iran's oil minister, who met behind closed doors Saturday, have both said they are optimistic that OPEC members will agree to proposed production cuts at the group's November 30 ministerial meeting.

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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

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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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