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BRIEFS

October 24, 2016

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Asia-Europe rate up 0.8pc to US$761/TEU, down 1.2pc to Med ports Cargo discharged in South Korea from 75pc of Hanjin containerships Panama Canal scores 3rd highest annual volume in the waterway's history Near-bankrupt Hanjin in talks to sell Long Beach terminal to local partner MSC China GDP up 6.7pc, but experts say same quarterly gains 'implausible' OOCL makes changes to Far East-Adriatic AAS loop October 30 September volume at Port of Virginia up 2pc to a record 219,857 TEU Port of Seattle completes environmental study on Terminal 5 expansion Cristal Mining awarded as Toll collaboration doubles capacity ACI Asia Pacific Dredging summit held in Singapore from November 23-24 Ship efficiency and fuel use meet in Singapore November 23 - 24 Marintec Indonesia Expo November 23-25 to create Jakarta seaport hub FedEx delivers 30 tonnes of aid to hurricane devastated Haiti Bombardier to cut 7,500 jobs as CEO deepens cost-saving regime BA backs Heathrow expansion over Gatwick as decision looms this week Huge financial loss to Aussie food producers due to cargo space shortage

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OCTOBER 23, 2016
LNG import capacity to get a boost Milaha reports net profit of QR 759 m for nine months ended Sept. 30 MSC achieves new ISO certifications Proposed moratorium on shipment of crude oil in waters of Canada's Northern British Columbia strongly opposed SAL Heavy Lift signs long-term contract for Walney Offshore Wind Project Seashell Logistics excels in a diverse range of services US Federal Maritime Commission approves OCEAN Alliance after exhaustive review Less coal imported in Sept. Maruti Suzuki seeks a global market for Baleno Chennai Port handles record volume of dolomite thru' harbour mobile crane in a single day Essar Ports impresses with Q2 & H1 performance Honda two-wheelers shipped from Gujarat to Sri Lanka Kandla Port holds interaction with users to generate innovative ideas & suggestions Liverpool2 container terminal to open next month Govt & World Bank ink agreement for direct lending of $ 650 m towards Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project L&T Construction wins major INR 3,799 cr. order for western dedicated freight corridor CAI maintains cotton crop for 2016-17 crop year at 336 lakh bales

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Alternative in southern France Call for completion of Ten-T network Furness mourning founder Mukran Port celebrating 30 years of service UK railfreight operator to downsize? US perishables producers boost strategic marketing New distribution centre in Herentals 12,000 km in just under 30 days Baku hosts Iraqi-Azerbaijani aviation negotiations SOL's new ro-ro ship taken on long-term charter Returnee takes top slot at R.J. Corman Railroad Canadian pension fund investing in Indian 3PL Smartlog hires new air cargo manager Australia's coal haul business in new hands Gearbulk and Grieg Star form dry bulk shipping JV New Australian airport attracts big freighter airline Port of Antwerp: still on a roll in 2016 More warehouse capacity on Maasvlakte 1

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Vessel owners to seek clear path to compliance at MEPC 70 Great Lakes pilotage rates set to soar higher Challenges abound despite US easing of Cuba shipping rules Hanjin Shipping to push on with sale of Long Beach terminal EU transport alliance calls for EUR1.4 billion more for infrastructure Avance Gas Holding completes USD55 million private placement MOL wins contract of affreightment from ThyssenKrupp AG Ore shipments boost Indian port volumes 'Let us buy company,' Hanjin staff plead ahead of plan to slash jobs Regaining shippers' trust on agenda as HMM head takes message abroad

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Freight rate news is rough, but there may be smoother sailing ahead for container lines Chinese imports growing faster than exports as domestic consumer market grows Smart packaging may re-define supply chains - but be prepared for mass data Comment: supply chain data isn't flawed, it's how you're using it Trump and Clinton: where do they stand on supply chain issues? VIDEO - Making a splash: "insanely satisfying" ship launches Hanjin white-collar workforce to be halved by Christmas

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Susan Jacobs named NNS VP of HR and Admin Board approves plan to split OSG into two companies Angelakos fined $1.3 million in Gallia Graeca case Swiftships gets $14.5 million more for Iraq Navy support Chouest to build 13 Damen tugs for new mooring/escort contracts Ingalls opts for Aras Innovator PLM solution Liberia offers IMO a way out of a BWMS hole Danish study will set framework for autonomous ship R&D AMP honors U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Magical evening for the Lloyd's List Asia Awards Singapore's shipping community was out in force at the Shangri-La Hotel Maersk returns to Iran after five-year hiatus Danish line joins growing list of carriers to return to the Middle East country upon the easing of sanctions Antwerp sees 3.3% rise in freight volumes Liquid bulk and containers up as dry bulk cargo continues to fall Hanjin Shipping in talks to sell Total Terminals International to MSC MSC currently owns the remaining 46% stake in TTI through Terminal Investment Ltd Liberia renews push for ballast water convention delay beyond 2020 Registry warns of BWM system shortages and calls for more time for shipowners to avoid installing expensive and ultimately lacking technologies Batten down the hatches, VLGCs are in for a rough 2017 Real improvement for VLGCs not expected until spring 2018 at earliest, forecasts Avance Gas chief Australia braced for MARS landing New biosecurity clearance system to be rolled out across country's ports Korean tax authorities investigate DSME Tax officials take accounting documents from shipbuilder's Seoul headquarters 'Taxi ride' ocean rates unsustainable, says Trefzger Kuehne+Nagel chief executive calls for owners to scrap ships 'more actively and to a broader extent' to reduce overcapacity 'We're not naturally good at knowing what is a commercial opportunity' - Sir Alan MCA chief executive says new non-executive role will drive through commercialisation of flag Avic International Maritime to restructure ship design unit Corporate streamlining measures required for Chinese stated-owned companies European groups support call for sustainable ship recycling incentives Incentive to encourage compliance with environmental and social standards aimed at improving shipbreaking conditions Triyards continues to secure new contracts despite drop in net profit But revenue gains offset by impairment provisions, losses on fixed assets disposals and lack of negative goodwill

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Seattle-Tacoma ports flex apps to reduce terminal time waits Ocean Alliance gets regulatory go-ahead to launch on US trades Three potential directions chartered for changes of LA-LB ports' PierPass Hurricane Matthew put ODFL's disaster plans to the test Deadline for filing Hanjin claims in South Korean court looms Trans-Pacific cargo rolled on spot rate strength and late peak-season surge Antwerp container traffic still rising in weak market Trump and Clinton agree on freight infrastructure and trade - if rhetoric is true Brazil ready to privatize dredging at three largest ports Liners inject Asia-Australia capacity as spot rates rise Carriers line up Nov. 1 rate increases on Asia-Europe trade

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Canada LPG export terminal decision nears Operator says it will go ahead with plant to supply terminal, and permitting secured. OSG board approves split; International Seaways to emerge New York tanker owner takes next step to spin off international-flag fleet as separate company. Teekay charters in afra, charters out LR2 New York-listed tanker owner said to bring in an aframax crude tanker for a year while chartering out similar size ship. Ridgebury fixes out VLCC on time charter Bob Burke-led owner understood to have secured coverage for one of its four VLs. WesternGeco sees uptick in North Sea Schlumberger-owned seismic survey outfit garners new work for vessels with Statoil and Lundin Norway contracts. Chile's Copec adding tanker duo Bunker group bringing in newbuilding and chartered ship to boost southern operations. Tomini extends 2016 bulker buying spree Shipowner believed to be the buyer of Golden Union supramax. Great Eastern buys mystery supramax Indian owner continues 2016 acquisition effort with addition of seven-year-old bulker. Crewman dies on idled HSH bulker Ukrainian killed in fall on former Sobelmar handysize off UK. Pakistan extends owners' tax holiday Government wants to encourage private investment in the industry. EMGS amends deal for Atlantic Guardian Oslo-listed company extends the charter of North Sea Commander-owned ship at a reduced rate. Fesco profit falls in first eight months Restructuring Russian owner reveals drop in revenue and container volumes from January to August. Swissco may face action after missing coupon Bond trustee reserves its rights as Singapore owner fails to pay interest. USC targets Argentinian newbuildings Russian state shipbuilding group eyes opportunities in South America. GasLog Partners tipped for dropdown Analysts believe parent will sell modern ship to MLP on heels of Centrica contract. Yara International profit crashes back Norwegian LPGC owner hit by global fertiliser prices in third quarter. Avic International in Deltamarin shuffle MSC could buy Hanjin's Long Beach terminal Swiss line in talks to acquire US assets from its bankrupt partner. Crew kidnapped from Korean ship in Philippines Militant group Abu Sayyaf suspected of raid on heavy-lift vessel. STX Offshore seeks US bankruptcy shield South Korean shipbuilder has filed Chapter 15 papers in Texas to protect assets. Evergreen teams up on Australian run Taiwanese line cooperating with OOCL, MOL, NYK and Yang Ming on new loop from Asia. Avance Gas completes $55m issue and goes for more Oslo-listed VLGC player launches subsequent offering worth another $5m as it clinches bank deal. Thoresen Shipping offloads elderly bulker Thai-based shipowner says ship had become uncompetitive and was unable to earn its keep. Triyards sees fourth quarter profit collapse A spate of small new orders fails to hide financial hurt at Singapore-listed shipyard group. Hanjin tears up Seaspan charter Court records show Seaspan Efficiency returned to New York-listed owner as COO says company 'out of Hanjin'. Oceanteam starts restructuring effort Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner in 'constructive dialogue' with banks and will start talks with bondholders.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
STX files for U.S. bankruptcy protection STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as part of an overall restructuring process in... Werner earnings decline continues in Q3 Werner Enterprises, Inc. saw its earnings continue to tumble in third quarter 2016 as net income dropped 41 percent to $18.9 million compar... SCFI barely moves from last week The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 776.93 to ... G&W Australia acquires Glencore Rail for $856m Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has agreed to purchase Glencore Rail for $1.14 billion Australian (U.S. $856 million), the company sa... DHL Express opens $100m hub in Singapore DHL Express opened a new $1.14 billion Singapore (U.S. $100.3 million) hub in Singapore earlier this week, the company said in a statement.... Marten Transport reports Q3, first nine-month results Marten Transport, Ltd. reported a net income of $8.44 million for the third quarter of 2016, a slight increase from a net income of $8.41 m... Port of Antwerp posts increase in tonnage Container volumes at the Port of Antwerpticked up4 percent through the first three quarters of 2016 to 7.6 million TEUs compared to the sam... Domestic maritime industry honors Sen. Ayotte The American Maritime Partnership has honored Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., for her efforts to support the domestic maritime industry. On Thu... Judge Sherwood denies Ashley Furniture's request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. denied a request by Ashley Furniture Industries Thursday afternoonto al... DOT releases $1m for storm damaged roads in S.C. The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration on Thursday released $1 million in emergency relief funds to help start... Former SAP VP indicted for money laundering The U.S. Justice Department said a former global vice president of SAP and two others were charged in a federal indictment Thursday for the... Executive Moves: MatchBack Systems and Graybar MatchBack Systems has appointed Joris van de Kant commercial account manager, based at the company's European headquarters in Rotterdam. Pr... Maersk Line resumes service to Iran Maersk Line said it has resumed service to Iran after a five-year absence and just a year and a half after a ship in one of its container s... NEWS FLASH: Judge denies Ashley Furniture's request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. denied a request by Ashley Furniture Industries Thursday afternoonto al...

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OCTOBER 21, 2016
Open arbitrage of Ekofisk sees charterers secure multiple options on Aframaxes The British Cygnet Aframax was on subjects with Statoil for an 80,000 mt stem with October 30 loading from the North Sea to the UK Continent, West Coast Sweden and Whitegate, Ireland. Venezuela El Palito refinery to stay shut until December: source The work started April 11 and was slated to last 72 days, according to Venezuelan media reports. TANKERS: Caribbean Aframax rates drop as tonnage overhang looms "A lot of the rise last week was because we had fixtures done on top of fixtures all at once and that created a void," an Aframax shipbroker said. Panama bunker prices rise to 14-month high as supplies tighten "I've never seen this market so dry," said one market participant in Panama, "Product that we were expecting this week has been delayed to the end of the month." Crude futures edge higher, but wider contango suggests weakness Even though crude futures rose Friday, their timespreads weakened. NYMEX crude's December/December 2017 spread widened 29 cents to minus $3.79/b. Scrubber demand could surge on 2020 global sulfur cap: association The economics of using scrubbers will become more favorable after the global sulfur cap External: Wired Bunkering TENDER DATA: Rosneft offers HSFO from Ufa for 2016-2017 FACTBOX: Winners and losers from a 0.5% IMO bunker sulfur limit What to expect after next week's IMO meeting TRADER NOTE: Former Total Trading Asia fuel oil trader joins BP Singapore Rotterdam bunker sales lost 9.4% in third quarter Total sales dropped to 2.42 million cu m in Q3 from 2.67 million cu m a year earlier FUTURES: Crude dips in Asia trade ahead of OPEC meeting end-Oct

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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