BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

September 26, 2016

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Asia-Europe rate falls 21pc to US$764/TEU, down 22pc to Med ports OECD trims global growth forecast based on slowdown in world trade CMA CGM vessel attacked by petty pirates in West Africa Hanjin customers turn to rail and air to move ocean backlogs Coscon signs on to INTTRA's eVGM box weight conveyance system Export Development Canada opens in London to serve post-Brexit UK Night gates now permanent feature at Port of Oakland's largest box terminal Oil prices rise after fighting in Libya stops tanker from loading Empty containers to be vegetable farms under student design concept GSF to hold practical workshops at Air Cargo Forum in October TIACA's Air Cargo Forum to come to Paris from October 26-28 DHL Express puts up prices in Hong Kong 4.9pc for next year National Airlines seeks US safety exemption to fly more outsize cargo Emirates SkyCargo's new facility for handling pharma opens at Dubai airport UK fines Amazon US$84,295 for trying to ship lithium batteries Rockford airport upgrades taxiway with US$2.2 million Fed fund

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
L&T bags $ 100 m patrol vessel export order Shipping trade expresses serious concern on traffic restrictions in & around Kolkata Port The need for an integrated Cargo Community System DP World adds two new routes to its Container Rail Road Services portfolio IndianOil & GAIL sign MoU for taking equity stake in upcoming Dhamra LNG terminal JNPT harnessing solar energy for sustainability & reduced costs Kamarajar Port incentivising coastal automobile movement Kamarajar Port issues tender for developing FTWZ KPT invites EoI for setting up RoRo facilities Ministry of Shipping proposes new Model Concession Agreement for port sector Vedanta inks concession agreement to redevelop berths at Mormugao Port East Coast Economic Corridor gets ADB boost ICD Bawal commences export services APEDA's decision on Basmati exports COPY OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION Exporters get enhanced support under MEIS of Foreign Trade Policy Fieo President welcomes expansion of MEIS

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Continuing ascent First LNG bunkering pontoon going into service Toll dodgers - watch out for blue pillars Dongwon Group absorbing Dongbu Express Apply KISS principle to cabotage rules IAG Cargo on countdown to new product launch Club of Logistics continuing to grow Ferry sector to be hit hard by Brexit? K Line squelching rumours Blackstone acquires warehouses in USA Deregulation between Finland and Russia New custodian for Inttra Emea Technodinamika to provide services in Africa Maersk drops fission bomb MLT investing in Vietnamese logistics park DAE to scoop up 80% stake in Joramco Padborg ready for more cool cargo

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Bauxite boosts bulker demand as voyage distances soar Seafarer advocate pledges help for stranded Hanjin crews Auditors blast 'ineffective' EU port investment IUMI 2016: IUMI president warns insurers of accumulations risk Dutch shipowner backs wind power Norwegian OSV and shipbuilding sectors seek new opportunities Carriers in the driving seat as Asia-Europe contract time nears 'K' Line bankruptcy rumours sparked by unrelated company's failure KDB to give STX O&S USD54 million in debtor-in-possession financing Hanjin making progress in offloading Singapore ships Visakhapatnam looks to tap growth in India's oil demand

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Hanjin suppliers and customers on a collision course over money and cargo Hack-proof blockchain technology arrives - the paperless future for freight Asia-Europe container shipping rate bubble bursts as Hanjin ripples fade Why Boeing and Airbus sales to Iran are a big ing deal Tech troubles at DHL Global Forwarding NZ leads to job cuts Why China's Alibaba keeps its distance from logistics arm Cainiao DHL wins supply chain contract with the Met

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Finland aims to take lead on unmanned ship development ABS publishes new Subchapter M Guide Hovering AUV: New option for in-water hull inspection Carnival JV inks MOA to build two cruise ships in China The Switch acquires Wartsila marine drives business Hanjin Shipping mess: FMC eyes MTO fees for releasing cargo

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Teekay wins new North Sea shuttle tanker contracts Market to remain tight going forward, says Evensen Stena Line adds vessel to Rotterdam-Killingholme route Operator puts second ro-ro vessel on route from end-October Hanjin: Tip of the iceberg Shipping companies have grossly over-ordered new ships that have been delivered into a stagnant global economy that has continued to decline Maritime UK sets out Brexit agenda UK government urged to maintain single market access and wield more power internationally K Line acts to quash bankruptcy rumour APL Logistics accused of disseminating false message that the Japanese line is facing bankruptcy LNG needs to reduce costs to compete Cost curve is king, says Cheniere Show me the Money: Hapag-Lloyd and UASC - rescue or strategic expansion? It remains to be seen whether the merger is a marriage of convenience or a shotgun wedding, with increased exposure to Asia-Europe traffic being a mixed blessing, writes Alastair Hill Asia-Europe rates down more than 20% While Asia-Europe carriers will fear the worst with the slack season fast approaching, transpacific lines continue to reap the rewards in the wake of Hanjin's demise Dryships sells panamax 'at 10% premium' The 2002-built Oregon is latest from Nasdaq-listed owner's fleet to be acquired by founder George Economou Fincantieri and CSSC strike preliminary China cruiseship deal Shipbuilders agree to build two vessels for 2022 delivery Hanjin secures bankruptcy protection in Germany Shipping line now awaiting a decision from Belgium China Shipping Container Lines provides $275m loan guarantee Borrowing for two subsidiaries will be used to replenish working capital Marco Polo Marine says business fundamentals are sound Company clarifies statement released a day earlier Rodolphe Saadé warns of further failures after Hanjin collapse CMA CGM prepared to let other lines take the lead in the next wave of consolidation

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
US protection extended to NVOCCs hit by Hanjin collapse Wildcat strike temporarily shutters Santos after dockers storm ship Hanjin: Rails, terminals and container lessors gouging US shippers Hanjin says it won't charge US shippers for late return of containers Faster Customs clearance for US ocean imports expanded nationwide High ship utilization unable to lift trans-Pacific spot rates Ruling threatens to slow Santos containerized rail investments Texas legislators to consider higher truck weights Asia-Europe liners entering contract season in best shape in four years Cargill says liner cost-cutting hurting service further

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Poten: growth in US exports good for tankers Researcher says US oil production to resume growth, benefitting cargo activity. Judge refuses to axe OW's Hudson claim US Bankruptcy Court allows effort to collect from Illinois operator to continue. Law firm flags up US windfarm opportunity Blank Rome says Rhode Island's Deepwater Wind paved regulatory path for vessels to serve nascent market as support grows. Rem Offshore laying up another three PSVs North Sea tonnage glut could see new wave of stacking after owner reacts to rock-bottom rates, brokers say. Credit Suisse targets second Efploia bulker Bank tries for sales order in high court of Namibia. North Energy Capital buys into Reach Subsea Oslo-listed company has a new second largest shareholder as West Supply sells out. USTC distances itself from court case Bunker company clarifies it is not involved in a legal case which saw an unnamed firm sentenced. South Korea's Iranian crude imports double Shipments spiked year-on-year in August as output increases after easing of sanctions. Teekay signs COAs with oil majors New York-listed company secures long-term employment for two shuttle tankers in the North Sea. Boxship values under the microscope Pending sale of Offen brace set to establish new benchmark for such tonnage. Aker-Farstad union 'would not move rates' Clarksons Platou busts the myth that combined offshore group could shift a fractured, depressed spot market. Stena Line adds ro-ro to UK service Swedish owner responds to increased demand with the addition of second vessel. Marinakis tied to bargain boxship brace Greek owner said to have snapped up vessels from Offen in a deal that shows major deterioration in prices this year. Two hurt in tanker explosion Seafarers taken to hospital after blast hits Morfini bunker ship in Italy. Boluda and OPDR team up in Canaries Short-sea lines form strategic alliance for Spanish islands. Rieber culls all permanent seafarers Oslo-listed company axes 66 crew on its nine vessels and plans to replace them with contractors. Maersk Line closes book on newbuildings Chairman says mergers and acquisitions will replace trips to the shipyard. Outlook 'really bad' for Rickmers, Swiber bondholders Southey Capital says investors looking to offload millions of dollars of debt at just 1-2%. Polarcus adds survey job in Europe Middle East owner to carry out 3D seismic data acquisition in fourth quarter. Mission to Seafarers looks to help Hanjin crews Maritime welfare charity warns there could be a crisis if ships are blocked from entering port. Varun aframax set for Singapore auction Sheriff gives interested bidders until early October to submit bids for ten-year old tanker.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
U.S. says more work to be done as China lifts beef import ban The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) acknowledged that China's Ministry of Agriculture has lifted its ban on U.S. beef import... House Democrats voice opposition to WRDA after late change The reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) appears set for a floor vote in the House next week, but Democrats who st... Spot rates fall back as boost from Hanjin bankruptcy subsides Container spot rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) on Friday fell across the board compared to the previou... Commentary: Confusing symptoms with the cure The recent declaration of bankruptcy by South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping is a symptom of what ails the container shipping industr... Port of New York/New Jersey experiences busy August As the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported its marine terminals saw high volumes of cargo August, the agency's commissioners ... Reps. Hahn, Napolitano want hearing scheduled on Hanjin collapse U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn, D-Calif.,said Thursday that she and Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Calif., plan to ask the House Transportation and Infras... U.S. wins WTO compliance dispute over EU's Airbus subsidies The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of the United States in a long, drawn out dispute with the European Union and four of its... Maersk shuffles top management in wake of split announcement It appears the A.P. Moller-Maersk companies are wasting no time in shaking up senior management positions following yesterday's announcemen... More Hanjin vessels offload cargo More Hanjin ships have been offloading cargo at various ports. The Marine Exchange of Southern California said it expected the Hanjin Jung... Executive Moves: Port of New Orleans and CHA Consulting The Port of New Orleans board has elected Michael W. Kearney chairman. Kearney represents Orleans Parish and joined the board in December o... FMC reviews 37 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 37 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review. ... Special Coverage: Port of Virginia kicks investment plans into high gear Stabilize operations: Check. Restructure organization: Check. Restore fiscal health: Check. Those were the immediate tasks faced by John Re... Tech providers map out post-Hanjin phase Three weeks into the Hanjin insolvency crisis, ocean freight technology providers have urged the industry to focus on what comes next. "It... UTi loses contract to XPO in Wisconsin UTi Integrated Logistics will lay off 200 of its employees at Sealed Air Corp.'s warehouse in Sturtevant, Wis. on Jan. 15, 2017. UTi Human... IAG Cargo launches emergency shipment service IAG Cargo said Thursday it is launching a new emergency shipment service called Critical, and also unveiled its plans for a new freight fac...

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Algiers OPEC meeting will test group's credibility on output policy How such a pact would be enforced also remains a significant uncertainty. Danish bunker fuel supplier fined $1.5 million over fraud The case relates to a complaint in 2014 over 24 deliveries of fuel oil to a Malaysian customer, in which the customer received less product than it had paid for. Hanjin Shipping -- The fallout so far Vessels have been arrested, others remain stranded outside ports, and bunker credit conditions are tightening as companies determine where the exposure to the debt has fallen. Japan shippers split Singapore bunker term amid price uncertainty The change in approach was driven by price uncertainty ahead of the mandatory adoption of mass flow meters at Singapore from January 1. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Russian government urges stable 2017-19 oil taxation ARA fuel oil stocks at lowest level this year on VLCC loadings Stocks remain well below average levels for the year of around 6 million barrels, and far below the highest level reached in April at 9 million barrels. External: Wired Bunkering PRESS RELEASE: Teekay Offshore Partners Awarded New North Sea Shuttle Tanker Contracts Singapore Q4 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at around $2.50/mt premium This compares with current quarter term contracts concluded at discounts of $0.25-$0.50/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments. FUTURES: Crude pulls back on profit-taking amid Saudi-Iran meeting FEATURE: Global LNG bunker sales may gain 24% by 2025 Tighter emission regulations and stricter enforcement may stimulate demand

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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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		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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