BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 25, 2016

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A-E off 26pc to US$545/TEU, Asia-Med down 27.6pc to $629/TEU OOCL revenue off 10.1pc in 2015, but volume up 2pc to 1.3 million TEU UASC resumes shipping services to Iran after lifting of Western sanctions MOL Liner adds ports to existing Asia-West Africa WA1 Service Gold Star Line to enhance its Asia-West Africa Service NileDutch launches new service from US east coast to West Africa Use of bigger ships drag down freight rates to West Africa Hit by low oil, Algeria turns to China for transport infrastructure IMF downgrades 2016 global growth forecast 3.6pc to 3.6pc in update Agility-Ti poll shows supply chain execs bullish on emerging markets in 2016 Seventh Annual Digital Ship Hamburg to be held on February 25-26 World cargo safety group meets in Barcelona from February 29 to March 2 Cargolux enjoys higher volumes for 3rd year as demand rises 7.4pc IATA predicts air cargo demand to rise 3pc in 2016 as 5.3 million tons lifted Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings receives average 'hold' rating on its stock

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JANUARY 24, 2016
ASIC hosts high-level Indo-Nepal trade meet in Kolkata DSV's acquisition of UTi Worldwide Inc. approved & closed Mediterranean to West Europe, epicentre of evolution of Maritime Law MSC places embargo on shipments of shark-related products Iran asks oil cos to stay away from middlemen while buying its crude DP World forms JV to invest in Russian port & logistics infrastructure Krishnapatnam Port proves its resilience yet again Mumbai Port Trust commences construction of passenger jetty at Kanhoji Angre Island New reefer yard inaugurated at JNPCT L&T Construction wins INR 1,213 cr. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project contract Engineering exports decrease due to slowing global demand Exports of farm commodities may fall by 25 pc this fiscal Forex reserves fall further to $347.20 bn Steep fag-end rally helps INR to minimise loss; ends weak at 67.63 Textile exports may cross $40 bn mark, but still below target of $47.5 bn Looking at 2016 through the smoke screen of 2015

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Innovation abounds Into the Great Wide Open? Evergreen founder dies CP pruning back workforce Intermarine's suprising decision Jan de Rijk scoops up rival Snapping up 50% stake in South Africa's Cat-WWL Boeing building fewer big freighters Electrification progressing in India USA Truck chooses new driver Haropa - a year of growth in 2015 From freight to finance Send pallets to Romania the easy way Cargo on upward trajectory at Luxembourg airport Barcelona well above pre-crisis levels New MD of Munich cargo handling company 1,000th HGV takes on LNG Tam starts commercial A350 operation Motorcycle distribution contract extended

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Cruise sector heightens defences against cyber threat The focus on cruise cyber-security threats has never been greater. As part of a broader maritime initiative, guidelines for best practices were released by industry groups in early January and two IMO committees will address the topic in April-May. "We are in the midst... Chinese vessel deliveries fuel global overcapacity Despite a global economic slowdown, 509 vessels of more than 10,000 gt were delivered from January to December 2015 by Chinese yards alone, according to IHS Maritime & Trade. Bulk carriers make up the lion's share with a combined gross tonnage of 13,565,128 across 331 vessels. Container ships came second... China's top ports expand business in 2015 at a slower pace Throughput at China's top container ports expanded in 2015 but figures show a trend of slowing growth amid macroeconomic uncertainty and softer global demand for Chinese-made goods. Figures released by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) show the country's 20 largest container ports handled just over 181... Guangzhou Hangtong wins tanker pair China's Guangzhou Hangtong has secured a newbuilding contract for the construction of a pair of asphalt/bitumen tankers. The 7,800 dwt tankers are to be built for unknown domestic owners under hull numbers HT152203 and HT152205. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2017. This latest order brings the yard orderbook to 34... AET Tankers to see earnings reverse amid oil price fall The dramatic decline in oil prices and the resulting growth in seaborne oil movements would reverse two years of losses at MISC's tanker arm AET Tankers, according to a report by CIMB Securities. AET suffered annual losses of USD140 million to USD 150 million from 2012 to... BIMCO warns of another tough year for global economy Shipping body BIMCO is warning that the current year could become challenging for the global economy and therefore maritime, although not all the indicators are negative. All eyes remain focused on China, because of uncertainty surrounding the development of the world's second-largest economy, said Peter... Havila cancels bondholder meeting Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, aims to find an agreement with its bondholders by the end of the month, despite cancelling a meeting with them scheduled for 20 January. The meeting had been planned to approve a restructuring plan... Siem Shipping charters two reefer ships Norwegian shipowner and operator Siem Shipping has signed an agreement to charter two reefer ships for at least five years. The company said in an announcement that it has signed the lease with a Japanese shipowner. IHS Maritime's Sea-web data indicate the vessels are owned by Nissen Kaiun and the ships will... Safety bungles behind man overboard from Hyundai Dangjin at Australian port Rio Tinto has banned the use of rope ladders for draught surveys at its terminals in Australia after an investigation into a man overboard from Hyundai Dangjin at the Pilbara's Port Walcott in July 2015. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the fatality, released this week, also found the... Relief for Aussie ports as strike action ends Disruption to Australian ports and shipping activity has come to an end, at least for now, as labour action at container terminals was suspended and a tug dispute that led to rolling stoppages over the last two weeks has been resolved. Svitzer Australia... DAILY: Keppel remains in black despite headwinds Singapore-listed offshore services provider Keppel Corporation (Keppel) posted a full-year net profit of SGD1.53 billion (USD1.06 billion) for financial year (FY) 2015 amid depressed oil and gas market. However, the net profit declined 19% from net profit of SGD1.89 billion in FY 2014. Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua credited the... DP World launches Russia ports investment venture DP World Chairman, HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO, Kirill Dmitriev signing the term sheet to form 'DP World Russia'. Dubai-based port operator DP World launched a joint venture with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to develop marine, dry ports and logistics infrastructure in different... Hazardous river ties up US Gulf shipping Fog, high water and fast currents are creating navigation hazards on the Lower Mississippi, tying up vessel capacity and threatening America's grain and energy exports. River levels are at or near flood levels between Baton Rouge and the Gulf of...

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Amazon eyes more investment in Europe, but is warned against launching its own air cargo arm Shippers and carriers on a collision course over looming Hong Kong competition law Freight rates tumbling in Asia as carriers prepare for the slack Chinese holiday period DSV completes acquisition of UTi - now the work starts Airlines and railways cancel services as winter storm Jonas hits US east coast The biggest challenges for logistics providers in 2016 - in five charts

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Tug launched for Suderman & Young at Eastern Cruise giant brings information security into the C-suite Farstad sells another PSV at a loss MHI-MME Hybrid Turbocharger wins award New DNV GL notations on water-lubed tail shaft bearings

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Corps starts maintenance dredging of Grays Harbor navigation channel Diana Shipping Oks charter for dry bulk vessel ALIKI Coast Guardsman honored for rescue of four fishermen The Northwest Seaport Alliance releases 2015 container numbers SeaPort Airlines cancels service to Washington state

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Golar partners with Schlumberger on FLNG Golar looking to expand its FLNG presence as traditional LNG shipping struggles Farstad loses $5.5m on PSV sale Disposal of 2001-built Lady Grace is part of fleet development strategy, says company Helmepa leader hailed as a naval hero by Greece and Cyprus Well-known maritime personality Dimitris Mitsatsos receives long-overdue medals for 1964 action Capesize ticks up Higher spot activity and initial potential congestion due to port suspension at Tubarao in Brazil leads to slight rise Capital constraints spell gloom for shipping borrowers, say top bankers Senior trio see trouble in store for 2016 CSCL predicts $426m red ink for 2015 Losses also include Yuan800m asset impairment on vessels and containers China Merchants Energy Shipping expects $180m net profit for 2015 Su Xingang named new chairman Downwards pressure on container freight rates resumes after brief uptick Little on the horizon to signal any end to supply and demand imbalances for several years Iranian oil tanker leaves floating storage for Korean port Speculation abounds as to how much Iranian oil is in storage and its nature OOCL's fourth quarter revenues decline 16% Volumes up in three of Hong Kong box shipping giant's four main trades, but down sharply on Asia-Europe Safmarine appoints new UK head Gary Jeffreys to take lead as Maersk subsidiary moves from Felixstowe to Liverpool Seattle and Tacoma ports throughput reach 3.5m teu for 2015 Volume growth boosted by international trade Borouge and Maersk Line agree to cut carbon emissions Carbon Pact between the two inked as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon sets new shipping record for 2015 Coal, agricultural products, steel and other bulk commodities all contributed to cargo volume jump VLGC mooring for Virgin Islands power project gets the nod Approval is a milestone for long-running effort to convert to gas power from more costly fuel oil Safe Bulkers completes refinancing of three vessels Refinancing frees up $19.5m in collateralised value of assets Diana nabs 11-14 month newcastlemax charter Contract with RWE Supply & Trading will generate about $2m in gross revenues Kinder Morgan terminals segment lifted by Jones Act tankers business Liquids terminals business accounted for 74% of terminals segment's 2015 earnings VLGC rates little changed for Middle East to Asia route Rates to continue hovering in $50 per tonne range as west to east arbitrage window still shut APM Terminals finalises Cartagena joint venture New terminal expected to handle vessels up to 13,000 teu

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JANUARY 22, 2016
KCS pulls back expectation of Lazaro Cardenas-fueled intermodal surge Oakland port: Exit of terminal operators will allow better asset efficiency Mississippi River reopens after loose barges hit ships Winter storm roils Eastern US supply chains US North Atlantic ports adjust hours in advance of storm Port of Virginia says congestion woes behind it and it's mega-ship ready China port volume set for slowdown after 2015 growth Panama Canal sets sights on transshipment tied to new locks OOCL reports plunging 2015 revenues and container volume No sign of Chinese New Year export drive as rates tumble

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Goldenport halts payments on bank debt The bulker and boxship owner cites falling Baltic Index, waits on charter redeliveries. Shipping shares rocket in global bounce Golar LNG leads surging names in New York, capping worldwide rally in stock prices. Iran VLCC ends long idle with Ulsan move NITC-controlled Serena heads to South Korea, where Iran shipments already permitted. Borealis expands dry fleet with bulker brace British owner the latest to spread its dry cargo wings at a time of poor rates and tempting prices. Iran VLCC steams to Ulsan in first export Ending long idle time, NITC-controlled Serena heads to South Korea after sanctions easing Schlumberger signs FLNG deal with Golar Market welcomes new venture that sees shipowner join up with blue-chip partner. Hornbeck the pick of the offshore bunch Clarksons Platou backs cash-rich owner to ride out offshore storm. WW ups corruption fight by joining TI Thomas Wilhelmsen explains how compliance effort can aid business and save on cigarettes. CSCL to post $427m loss Chinese container line expects to log big 2015 deficit as volumes fall 8%. Farstad axes another Norwegian owner sells PSV at a loss as it takes action in offshore slump. Crew hopeful of departure Seafarers stuck on cargoship in Spain for a month could leave after dispute settled. Hyundai Heavy closing Onsan offshore facility Move from giant shipbuilder comes in response to offshore market downturn. Vinalines IPO approaching Vietnamese minister says national owner's listing will take place before end of Q1. Siem Shipping set to delist in Oslo Reefer owner says daily volumes not enough to justify stock listing. OOCL pushes up Q4 volumes But Hong Kong container line sees revenue fall 15.6% year-on-year. Hope on the horizon for offshore owners Clarksons Platou softens bearish view of industry, but says 500 laid-up ships must exit market permanently. Halifax adding 150 workers Canadian yard boosting workforce as parent Irving starts state shipbuilding programme. Good news, bad news for BW Offshore Oslo-listed FPSO operator loses one contract, but sees another one lengthened for a year. Aurora clinches $200m loan Norwegian VLGC owner finances four HHI newbuilds in deal with ABN AMRO and Kexim. Good news, bad news for BW Oslo-listed FPSO operator losses one contract, but sees another one lengthened for a year. Arkas Line adds service Turkish owner responds to increasing demand with new run into the Black Sea. Seaport Alliance volumes inch up North America's third-largest container gateway continues to see growth despite global slowdown. Navy man jailed over fraud Petty officer gets 27 months for his part in US Navy supply scandal dubbed 'Fat Leonard' affair.

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JANUARY 22, 2016
TraPac may lease portion of Oakland's Outer Harbor Terminals Northwest Seaport Alliance posts 4% bump in container volumes Commentary: Visualizing Big Data Spot container rates decline for third straight week Northern European airports report mixed 2015 cargo results Port of Green Bay sees 14% drop in cargo throughput Cargill to shutter London ocean shipping office Executive Moves: Aljex Software, IICL, SOGET and Hansa Heavy Lift APMT, Compas S.A. finalize joint venture in Colombia Tulsa Port of Catoosa cargo volumes drop in 2015 Container cargo grows 10% at Port of Charleston DSV completes $1.35b UTi acquisition OOCL revenues drop despite increased volumes in Q4 2015 J.B. Hunt beats Q4 2015 earnings expectations DP World joint venture to invest up to $2b in Russia CP to cut 1,000 jobs, change strategy in NS bid Heavily automated Long Beach Container Terminal to open in Q2 2016

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JANUARY 22, 2016
Bunkers sales flat at Rotterdam But sales of distillates on the rise. China's Yangtze River Delta ECA to take effect from April Emission Control Areas for Shanghai, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Suzhou and Nantong ports. Dutch GoodFuels Marine gets green light to sell RSB-certified marine fuel Accreditation to promote 'drop-in' biofuels. US Northeast ports brace for major winter storm Bunker fuel suppliers notified weather conditions to clients. Tight Asian bunker fuel supply sees shift to South Korea Russia loses competitiveness on low prices. EIA says large USGC draw enough to push US fuel oil stocks lower USGC stocks fell 1.197 million barrels to 25.001 million barrels

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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