BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

21:10 GMT+2

BRIEFS

May 25, 2016

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IMO calls on member states to delay enforcement of VGM rule for 3 months Bimco-ICS report warns of shortage of 15,000 officers by 2025 US farm exporters who ship containerised bulk blast UN's weigh-in rule CMA CGM to make westbound call at Port Kelang on FE-Red Sea REX2 string Box volume at Latin American ports up 1.7pc to 48 million TEU in 2015 Matson Shanghai-NYC express LCL service is set up to rival air freight Phone app tells truckers how long it will be to get in, get on with it and get out Global Shippers Forum backs Method 2 for VGM box weigh-ins New Taiwan leader will not bow to 'One-China' policy, looks to build Asian ties Envirotainer opens new service station in Delhi with pharma focus Massive hydraulic pile driving hammer loaded in the Port of Hamburg American truckload rates continue to show slowing growth in April Air China receives first of 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on order Sensibility of Oman's airport strategy is thrown into question: report Oman looks to revise service level standards to boost capacity CEVA streamlines customs clearance process in Brazil using locals

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MAY 24, 2016
CMA CGM announces new westbound call at Port Klang on REX 2 FINS conference on multimodal logistics on June 17 in Mumbai Further IMO guidance on SOLAS VGM amendment welcomed IMO advises administrations & port state control authorities to give some initial leeway while implementing verification of gross mass of packed containers Specification marks for UN-approved packages UASC completes landmark, award-winning finance deal Exports to GCC decline Cochin Port woos Erode trade DP World Chairman highlights need for better international cross-sector connectivity MbPT Chairman takes part in deliberation on the development of Mumbai's Portlands South-East Asia might soon be just a long drive away

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New China train Welti-Furrer acquires heavylift equipment EU warns - railfreight still not on the right track Korean-Iranian cooperation ABC linking up two energy hubs Industry veteran supervising O&G in South America Malaysia Airlines developing stand-alone cargo unit New name for CP Carga in Portugal Hidden champions up, China and Russia down Citizen Systems names MD Emea Air China ends Ethiopia ops Palletised freight network - magnet for new members Ruscon enhancing loading system in Novorossiysk New members enrich Logistics Hall of Fame Staking a claim in Czechia High level executive change at Karl Gross

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MAY 24, 2016
Seaspan prices 'surprise' offering despite market headwinds Deepsea sector brightens Norway's horizon Updated: French ports at heart of oil refinery battle Offshore jackup crane vessel Vidar becomes Vole au Vent A Ballast Water Management System for dredgers Keppel Corporation, Sembcorp Marine sued by US investment firm Busan to make USD5 billion newbuilding proposal to government USD2.2 billion Oil Search acquisition tipped to double LNG shipments out of Papua New Guinea HMM fulfils preconditions for meeting with bond holders Golden Ocean seeks to delay deliveries to preserve cash Iron ore stockpiles build up at China ports Zhonggu Shipping orders four box ships from Shanghai Shipyard China ports throughput returns to lower growth levels in April Korean regulator: HMM's charter talks will proceed Surveillance - the first line of defence Maritime reacts to the terrorist threat West African piracy 2.0

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MAY 24, 2016
Hanjin owes us $11.6m in charter payments, says Seaspan - carrier's 'business is at risk' ASL takes over TNT's two airlines as FedEx deal completes HNA Group turns its eye on Singapore with $1bn proposal to buy CWT logistics group Panalpina to close JFK facility, leaving its cargo handling to third-party operator IMO urges 'pragmatic' approach for first three months of new container VGM rules SF Express plans reverse listing as its hunger for investment cash builds How Unilever overtook Amazon in supply chain rankings DB Cargo appoints gender diversity expert to push for more women in rail industry Vietnam is globalisation's last big fan

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MAY 24, 2016
Duckworth Steel Boats to build research vessel Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers Moran ATB Eastern launches 340 ft MPFSV for Harvey Gulf ClassNK issues new guideline on noise levels code Cat Marine hybrid thruster: more power, less fuel Coco Yachts books order for Coastal Cruiser 298 IMO's MSC issues circular on container VGM headaches

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MAY 24, 2016
Draft EIS comment period set for Terminal 5 project Crowley inks $21 million contract for San Juan terminal upgrades United States joining Ukraine in Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement Canceled Captain of the Port order allows vessel to depart Columbia River Inchcape Shipping Services warns of upcoming dockworkers strike in Greece

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MAY 24, 2016
Novae poaches Bridges and Deering from Mitsui Sumitomo New hires will join marine team at Lloyd's insurer Euroseas reduces losses in first quarter Greek owner expects both dry bulk and containers to struggle in 2016 Suezmax rates down 20% on softer West African market But aframaxes find support from Mediterranean, Baltic and Kozmino trades MayBulk posts deeper losses for first quarter Robert Kuok-linked carrier hit by weak dry bulk rates Shipping minister Goodwill urges industry to back EU Remain campaign Continued membership best for trade, he tells conference Harris Antoniou installed as chief executive of Amsterdam Trade Bank Ex-AMCI man will lead bank's new strategy which may include space for shipping-related business DNB eases covenants for Safe Bulkers Latest in string of deals with banks gives greater flexibility, says owner Torm finance chief resigns to head up J. Lauritzen Peter Zacho swaps tankers for dry bulk challenge UK shipping would be among Brexit big gainers, Tory politician claims Dozens of trade deals would follow EU withdrawal, David Davis insists Sime Darby looking to list Chinese port assets Group would also consider mergers and acquisitions and swaps Supramax index rises but underlying sentiment remains weak Cargoes from US Gulf provide support to some trades Tax bill nudges American Shipping Company into the red Oslo-listed tanker player posts first-quarter loss Golden Ocean delays new vessel deliveries amid loss Update: New chief urges supply side changes Hamburg box traffic continues decline Slowdown in China and Russia traffic, void sailings and cancellations on Asia-Europe services dent first-quarter box numbers HMM says creditors agree to $587m debt for equity swap Carrier to seek bondholders' nod for debt adjustment on May 31 and June 1 Melbourne posts higher container movements Total throughput in April up 4.3% on year Port constraints and cash crunch stifle Venezuelan oil trade Analysis: Main crude terminal capacity halved while payments to shipowners are delayed Philly Shipyard clinches financing for product tanker newbuilds Quartet scheduled for delivery over 2016 and 2017 Giuseppe Bottiglieri to shed product and chemical tanker fleet Italian owner enjoys staying private but will not rule out M&A with compatriots Korean Register to form joint venture with Iranian Classification Society Joint venture to to provide plant certification and engineering services Pioneer Marine axes final two newbuildings at Chinese yard Company will be refunded instalments already paid Seaspan reveals $11.6m in arrears from Hanjin Shipping Company also received and rejected offer to reduce $43,000 daily hire rate for three 10,000 teu containerships

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MAY 24, 2016
Congress considers opening floodgates for US port funding Tool helps APL customers determine terminals' SOLAS policies Seattle-Tacoma alliance bets on terminal to handle mega-ships Russia rule change threatens to raise trucker, shipper costs US container exports grow but far from blossoming Estes Express Lines steps up final-mile delivery HMM clears hurdle to bondholder meeting Hamburg box volume still shrinking, breakbulk stalling AirBridgeCargo launches new Mideast-US service Eimskip to connect Greenland to global container routes Restoration of container services to Portland hinges on labor JNPT expands rail incentive plan to capture truckloads Growth slows at China ports

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MAY 24, 2016
Storm data unreliable, TOTE master says Master of sistership that passed El Faro during Hurricane Joaquin noticed storm was not tracking forecasts. Astomos signs up for B.C. LPG exports World's largest LPG trader by volume signs on for proposed terminal Newbuilding funding starts now for TT-Line Tasmanian government calling in special dividends to help fund new ro-paxes. Hapag-Lloyd postpones AGM due to UASC talks German shipowner says annual meeting will take place in August at the latest. Deutsche downgrades Seaspan amid Hanjin exposure Shipowner sees rating cut to hold as it presses on with $85m fundraising effort. Euroseas improves but stays in the red Tough conditions in both dry and container markets deliver negative result for Pittas-led company. Lohmann joins Howe Robinson in Copenhagen Former Brostrom boss added to brokerage's projects team in Denmark. STX France sells Lorient shipyard French group offloads facility to naval consortium Kership. TOO: Sevan made mistakes in Logitel sale Owner hits back after being threatened with legal action in row over floatel company takeover. Olympic Shipping strikes Canyon Offshore deal Stig Remoy-led company puts pen to paper for the joint operation of a subsea construction ship. Davis: Brexit would benefit shipping MP claims long-term economic gains would work in industry's favour. Wider loss for MBC in bulker blight A strong performance from Malaysian owner's tankers was not enough to overcome tough dry market. J Lauritzen poaches Torm finance chief Mads Zacho will replace CEO Jan Kastrup-Nielsen at Danish owner as it cuts management team. Fesco seeks bond payment extension Board of Russian containership owner proposes changes to the terms of debt issue. Oslo bourse delists Bulk Invest shares Monday 30 May will be the last trading day for stock of struggling dry bulk owner. Golden Ocean cuts first quarter loss Fredriksen-owned bulker player benefited from no fleet impairments after $141m write-down last year. AMSC turns red but ups dividend US product tanker owner logs $2m loss in the first quarter but declares 4% higher dividend. Creditors agree HMM debt for equity swap worth $638m But Korea Development Bank and others will only go ahead with relief if charter fees are cut. 'Better adjusted' Havyard posts smaller profit Norwegian shipbuilder makes less in the first quarter but feels well positioned after restructuring. Inside the crisis: how DVB tackles bad loans Troubleshooter Carsten Gerlach reveals team dealing with legacy assets, saying ship ownership is "never the end game." MPC Capital's Q1 earnings cut back German asset manager cannot match last year's "exceptionally high" level. FSC: neither 'optimistic nor pessimistic' on HMM Korean watchdog calls for cooperation from stakeholders as charter-cut talks go on. Golar LNG Partners takes control of seventh FSRU MLP says Golar Tundra acquisition partly financed by new senior secured credit facility. Vitol and Aegean trade first DME bunker derivatives Dubai Mercantile Exchange says firms now able to directly hedge fuel oil delivered in the Gulf region. Seaspan plans stock offering; backers buy Containership owner plans follow-on offer of 5 million common shares. Carnival disputes Australian sulphur fuel fine Cruise giant says it is now having ship fuel samples tested independently to ensure conformity.

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MAY 24, 2016
AirBridgeCargo commences Houston-Abu Dhabi service

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MAY 24, 2016
Marine distillate to account for 10% of diesel demand in 2021: IEA Fuel oil will need to find a new use Carnival fined for breaching Australian bunker emissions rules But samples taken subsequently were compliant. Refining sector could handle 0.5% marine sulfur cap in 2020: IMO consultant Final report submitted in July. French strike spreads across more refineries, ports: sources Further action likely. Oil trader Phillips 66's recovery of OW Bunker dues hits snag Summary judgement against vessel owners dismissed, must pay costs. Montevideo's IFO 380 CST at highest level since September on tight supplies Uruguay's ANCAP diverted most of its fuel oil production to the power generation sector.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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