BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

18:59 GMT+2

BRIEFS

June 29, 2016

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Born again Panama Canal opens with passage of China Cosco vessel Port of Oakland executive director Chris Lytle to remain at helm for 3 years Israel, Turkey declare peace, end 6-year snit to forge energy deal Brexit win prompts calls for EU Commission president Juncker to resign Drewry: 35pc shippers expect low peak season, dashing rate hike hopes 38pc think leaving EU will hurt UK logistics industry: poll Courier urges UK to secure single market access after 'Brexit' vote MISC commits to sustainability as central to business operations GAC Dubai sets up co-packing facility in Jebel Ali free zone India's top LNG buyer to complete terminal expansion by September DHL eCommerce boosts presence in China by 50pc DB Cargo UK introduces flexible and green 'pop-up' rail depot ICTSI stands ready to take on tough jobs anywhere any time AirBridgeCargo May tonnage soars 31pc, and in first 5 months of 2016 DHL Express sets up as prime cargo lease holder in Calgary Work starts on new US$7.9 million distribution facility at Edmonton Airport

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JUNE 28, 2016
BCHAA seminar on VGM today Broad industry coalition provides guidance for the smooth implementation of container weighing regulations CMA CGM crosses 90 pc ownership threshold in NOL Maersk Line welcomes expansion of Panama Canal MSC partners with Peel Ports for Liverpool2 trials SGX & Baltic Exchange extend period of exclusive discussions Cochin Port gets RFID-based Access Control System JNPT takes measures to facilitate Ease of Doing Business Major Ports to implement new Stevedoring & Shore Handling Policy from July 31 Mumbai Port's advisory to its pensioners

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Innovation to the fore Space pooling platform to fill trucks Biglift: another dose of happiness Arkas SEM calling Alexandria Tailor-made distribution networks for overland traffic E-platform for Africa's freight transport sector Buckerfield transfers from forwarder to cargo airline Industry veteran to boost business for Saddle Creek Digitalization to reduce rail maintenance costs Strategic supply management award for ICTSI Rhenus Switzerland publishes annual result Cherry export blooming in Seattle NOL: time to say goodbye Cargo to Azerbaijan by Aryamasir Leasing company orders host of new locomotives Cold chain specialist names sales director for Japan IAG Cargo's Kuala Lumpur service above expectations New airport for Nouakchott

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JUNE 28, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd merger agreed Pan Ocean executes more debt-for-equity swaps Shipbuilder HHIC sells estate in Incheon for USD39 million SGX and Baltic Exchange extend takeover talks No rebound in dry bulk this year as outlook labelled 'extremely negative' No justification for forwarder container weigh fee, says shipper group REM Offshore cancels AHTS order at VARD due to restructuring Maersk Oil fails to win new Qatar contract CMA CGM to delist NOL after it secures 90% share KDB to dispose of non-financial subsidiaries by 2018, DSME included Nigeria moves to stamp out corruption at its ports Rabaul Queen trial adjourned until August Changhang Phoenix to swap equity with Ganghai Construction Brexit turmoil to further curb shipping's access to capital

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JUNE 28, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd and UASC merger talks conclude with agreement DHL Supply Chain appoints Oscar de Bok as its Europe chief executive Now Germany limits air cargo imports from Bangladesh in further blow to garment exporters Consolidation 'inevitable' as freight forwarders see challenges grow as market shrinks Hanjin to off-hire 38 chartered ships in bid to reduce outgoings and shore up cashflow Analysis: FedEx investors balance new European footprint against domestic business risk Will Brexit close the doors on Open Skies? Nigeria moves to stamp out corruption at its ports

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JUNE 28, 2016
Swiftships awarded $15 million FMS contract Silver Ships delivers fire/rescue boat to NY Young Brothers orders four new tugs at Conrad Shipyard Ice floe, delayed crew response, led to laker grounding MAN marks two stage turbo milestone Wartsila opens new Canary Islands service center In-port ballast water treatment system now in production FMC approves six-port container weight agreement

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JUNE 28, 2016
Matson adding new service covering South Pacific ports Seattle-Tacoma Airport earns Salmon-Safe nod DB Schenker making executive level changes Port Angeles Port Commission extends MAC application period NYK ship first commercial vessel to transit expanded Panama Canal

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JUNE 28, 2016
Supras gain More cargoes available looking for tonnage Hapag-Lloyd and UASC agree merger terms Update: UASC and Hapag-Lloyd shareholders still to vote on the deal that would create world's fifth-biggest box line Work begins for the expanded Panama Canal After a successful launch, Panama needs to win over shipowners to make its investment pay off Navios Partners appoints Theodorou to board Ex-Eurobank shipping banker, turned consultant, maintains MLP's board at nine directors CSIC Ltd to raise $587m from parent group Loss-making Chinese shipbuilder needs money to replenish cash flow LNG shipping is split over rate recovery Some anticipate rates of $50,000 per day by the end of the year, and rising, while others see no significant change for at least three years The shipping finance crisis It is now clear that the demands for shipping services are way below the availability of the fleets of existing ships in most sectors Two more months for SGX Baltic talks Extension allows further discussion with stakeholders to agree final terms of transaction BigLift Shipping orders heavy lift vessel from Chinese yard Vessel scheduled for delivery in first quarter of 2018 Brexit curbs on ship finance to help boost tanker markets Tougher capital markets will help curb funding of newbuilding orders K Line and Kawasaki Heavy Industries venture into smart shipping But new system still needs more vessels and time to improve accuracy Rem Offshore to terminate shipbuilding contract with Vard Move is part of company's restructuring efforts Diana Shipping inks time charter with SwissMarine Charter to generate about $2.06m in gross revenue for minimum period Swiber carries out internal restructuring amid offshore weakness Group transfers a number of units to another wholly owned entity Essar Shipping eyes younger dry bulk tonnage in secondhand market Company planning to sell two vessels over 25 years old Dry bulk sector to benefit from rising Chinese demand for iron ore Marsoft expects global dry bulk trade to grow 2% to 3% by January 2017

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JUNE 28, 2016
Amazon's blend of fulfillment, technology raises bar for 3PLs NY-NJ Port Authority: No SOLAS disruption or delays expected SOLAS solution for railed US exports still in progress Tech start-ups promise to streamline forwarding amid skepticism Oakland port offers new contract to executive director Maersk outlines US exporter-friendly SOLAS policy India temporarily eases SOLAS guidelines US importers fret over rolling cargo as trans-Pacific peak season nears Lufthansa Cargo extends All Nippon Airways joint venture Hapag-Lloyd agrees to merger terms with UASC Hanjin will cut capacity to boost liquidity Nigeria ramps up port anti-corruption efforts Shippers say forwarder VGM fees unjustified

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JUNE 28, 2016
Bulker grounding pinned to 'delays' Ice floes were main factor, but report cites crew and traffic plans too. Religare moves for ABG Shipyard Investor triggers offer for struggling shipbuilder by snapping up 24.99% stake. Sembcorp pays Sevan $2.4m for Aragon stake Norwegian company will recognize $1m gain from latest deal with Singaporean shipyard. Finnlines secures $55m of retrofit cash Finnish ro-ro operator taps EIB for loan to help it bring ships into line with fuel rules. Hapag-Lloyd, UASC closer to merger German owner's board agrees business combination agreement with Middle East partner. Oaktree exec held in $264m theft case UK-based VP faces fight against extradition to the UAE in dispute over PDVSA vessel-seizure award. CSIC plots stock sale worth $587m Chinese shipbuilder is offloading 718m shares privately as it looks to repay its debt. EX-DSME boss Nam arrested Former CEO Nam Sang-tae held in probe into alleged accounting fraud. SITC sells boxship to sister operation Hong Kong-listed line charters back SITC Ningbo to meet new requirements for Taiwan trade. Strong profit to help Dof restructure Offshore vessel owner targets improved liquidity in 2016 in order to complete rebirth scheme. HMM stretches restructuring by a month Korean shipowner's rebirth taking longer than expected due to delays in joining a major boxship alliance. SGX extends Baltic Exchange bid Singapore exchange agrees another two months to conclude takeover discussions. Coastal shipping could save India $6bn Government incentive being offered to lure cargoes off roads and trains. Pan Ocean hands out shares worth $7.63m Restructured Korean owner continues to convert claims against it into equity. Liner giants in no rush to book Panama slots It will be a while yet before vessels owned by big companies transit the widened canal. Troms fixes PSV for five months Norwegian owner finds North Sea term work with Apache. P+S liquidator sues KPMG for $565m Berthold Brinkmann wants damages from accountants after German yard collapsed in 2012. 50 British jobs at risk in Carnival shake-up Southampton staff affected as US cruise giant reorganises global brands. Wisdom Marine looks to enter aframax market Taiwanese owner splashes out $100m on crude tanker newbuildings at Japan Marine United. Singapore offshore executives keep snapping up shares Pacific Radiance director Choo Boon Tiong is the latest to join the growing band of buyers. CMA CGM crosses 90% ownership threshold in NOL French liner giant says it now intends to delist the company from the Singapore Exchange.

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JUNE 28, 2016
NEWS FLASH: Two BNSF freight trains collide in Texas FTR: Shippers Conditions Index rises in April Hapag-Lloyd, UASC one step closer to merger U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals Hanjin to off-hire 38 charter vessels by 2017 NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd agrees on merger deal with UASC Executive Moves: DB Schenker and Canadian Airports Council Stimson: Brexit could impact more than just UK trade Gartner buys SCM World E2open builds demand capability with Orchestro deal Damco launches control tower orchestration program Maritime groups provide revised VGM FAQs Break-Bulk Ocean Lines starts new logistics services network Lytle approved to stay on as Port of Oakland director Georgia governor calls canal project 'historic' for Georgia U.S. attempts to contain fallout from Brexit turmoil ITC finds corrosion-resistant steel imports harmful to U.S. industry Maasvlakte terminals to institute paperless transfer system Japanese liner carrier CEO's see approval ratings fall amid weak industry ICHCA: No grace period for VGM...period CargoSmart's VGM platform goes live

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JUNE 28, 2016
Seasonal factors keep marine fuel availability tight in Hamburg But limited supplies are getting through. Oil corrects higher after sell-off; Norway strike looms Singapore Jul ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term inked at parity to discount of $1/mt Singapore July ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at discounts of $7.50-8/mt Handysize freight for key Australia-China alumina route hits 8-month high Russian Rosneft, Italian Pietro Barbaro JV to start operations by Dec: source Japan Astomos' VLGC Lycaste Peace is 1st commercial tanker to transit expanded Panama Canal SOUTH KOREA DATA: May oil product exports jump 16.7% on year to 1.38 mil b/d Bunker C fuel oil exports increased 1.14 million barrels. UAE's Federal Supreme Court rules against physical bunker fuel suppliers Shipowners, charterers not obligated to supplier. France's CMA CGM to delist Singapore container line NOL after gaining 90% stake After gaining 90% stake.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

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

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

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

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

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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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