BRIEFS

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05 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 1, 2017

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Hapag-Lloyd gets shareholders' consent for US$400 capital injection Port of NY/NJ posts record box throughput of 547,013 TEU in April Panama Canal welcomes OOCL France, largest box ship to date Seaspan takes delivery of 14,000-TEU 'Saver' containership IMO committee due to adopt routing system amendments for tankers CN Rail and Teamsters reach tentative agreement to avoid strike Tanjung Pelepas - first Southeast Asia port to welcome giant Madrid Maersk Djibouti's new port to change shipping in the Horn of Africa Nigerian first quarter GDP down 0.5pc, fifth straight quarterly decline Virgin offers 14 tonnes of cargo capacity on new Melbourne-HK link Singapore Changi Airport cargo traffic rise 7pc to 2m tonnes Asian airlines continue to cut costs despite 9pc traffic growth

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MAY 31, 2017
HMM to see turnaround next year, says CEO MOL, "K" Line & NYK Line's container shipping JV to operate under 'Ocean Network Express' trade name NYK & Dualog enter into strategic partnership for joint innovation SCI reports net profit of INR 135.52 cr. for 2016-17 Constitution of Centralised Export Assessment Cell in JNCH KCT conducts trade interaction session FIEO raises GST-related concerns affecting export sector Govt reiterates that GST would be implemented from July 1

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The cat is on the prowl India says "yes" to rail electrification scheme Tapa tables cargo theft statistics for April Agnew to chair Atlas Air board of directors Automated trucks will reduce demand for drivers Marseille introduces eco-friendly measures National Airlines goes global with Navitrans USA Ground breaking for Daimler in Duisport Konecranes lands large order from Indonesia New train connects Hungary and Germany WFS sells ground handling business in Italy Brian E. Clark awarded COO berth at NC Ports Ocean Network Express within sight Switzerland: "smart" wagons go into serial production New warehouse in Malaysia operational Another award for Jacques Saadé Air China launches Astana, returns to Zurich HSH Nordbank abandons Rickmers Group

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MAY 31, 2017
Transport 2030, dramatic changes will disrupt all aspects of society Con-ro mode for Puerto Rico trade German towage firms join forces Nor-Shipping 2017: Management team key to unlocking ship finance Japanese liner shipping merger is the ONE Pankaj Khanna leaves Pioneer Marine Nor-Shipping: Viking-Life Saving Equipment focuses on ergonomics to improve product range Coroner rules 'foul play' in Sage Sagittarius deaths Procurement-focused relationships 'undermine' collaboration on berth productivity Nor-Shipping 2017: Peace Boat signs with Arctech for "most innovative" cruise ship Mermaid Maritime's Q1 subsea contract wins total USD26 million South Korean maritime ministerial candidate vows to revive shipping industry HMM expected to finalise negotiations with PSA in June NS United wins another Vale CVC, to order VLOC Nor-Shipping 2017: Taking a shot at shipping

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MAY 31, 2017
Japanese liner shipping trio becomes ONE, ready for launch next spring RHA and FTA demand action as attacks by migrants on truckers increase Shipping alliance reshuffle still causing major delays for barges at Rotterdam Online retail boom for Asian air cargo triggers imbalance in ULD supplies How freight is priced and paid for is changing fast Air freight eyes export boom for North American cherry growers after European frosts Industry veteran Robert Agnew steps up to take over as chairman of Atlas Air RHA appoints new policy team as Jack Semple departs

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MAY 31, 2017
Rolls-Royce launches next-gen Energy Management System Evoqua gives SeaCURE BWMS a smaller footprint VIDEO: Wartsila launches new hybrid power module Norwegian ferries will have Schottel SRE EcoPellers WSOV to have MAN gensets and electric propulsion system LIVE FROM NOR-SHIPPING 2017: The future of LNG

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MAY 31, 2017
EIB looking into potential One Belt, One Road investments Bank's shipping head sees digitalisation as opportunity for efficiency and increased investment Good luck, One Belt One Road Industry leaders see positive impact on shipping from Chinese grand project despite challenges Latest MSC cruiseship marks start of $10bn delivery programme Aponte group eyes booming leisure market as container trades begin slow recovery We have bigger priorities than digital Digitalisation has taken centre stage, but environmental issues are as significant as ever Frontline-Gener8 - merger talks hotting up? Gener8 is Frontline's next natural target after DHT failure, say analysts, as tanker consolidation increases Saudi Arabia's new $5.2bn mega-shipyard set to worsen global glut Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Lamprell and HHI to build Middle East's largest shipyard by 2019 Uniformity in connectivity necessary for digital success Inmarsat touts itself as enabler of communication between onboard applications Ordering enthusiasm fades at China yards Price recovery in dry bulker newbuildings slows as BDI falls again South Korean coal shipment delays suppress panamax demand Earnings for the segment remain at five-month lows Three Japanese lines become ONE After much speculation, Japanese container line joint venture named Ocean Network Express Swissco judicial managers have until September for creditor proposals Offshore services provider's judicial management orders extended to January 2018 New boss for Pioneer Marine as Pankaj Khanna departs Chief financial officer of dry bulk operator taking up interim role of chief executive Radical approach to technology needed in digitalisation age Industry can no longer simply use technology but must embrace it, experts argue in Oslo Contracts, not law, key for data protection in sharing era Data ownership does not exist and agreements provide the most powerful legal framework, lawyer warns

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MAY 31, 2017
US truck demand rising but freight haulers changing New alliance business overwhelms Seattle's largest terminal Public Indian ports cut container dwell times further Danaos still suffering from Hanjin collapse Profit surges at auto logistics company Gefco DP World to take control of Santos box terminal Container volume growth poised to outpace capacity gains Lack of terminal-carrier cooperation costs port productivity New Japanese joint venture carrier now ONE step closer

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MAY 31, 2017
Scorpio has backup plan in Navig8 sale-leaseback vessels Scorpio Tankers has put in place a backup plan in case it cannot secure consents to transfer some of the 17 Navig8 Product Tankers vessels that are financed through financial leases. Scorpio has secured a $225m senior secured loan 'facility from Dutch lender ABN AMRO that would refinance nine vessels currently owned by Shanghai-based Bank of Communications (BoCom) Financial Leasing Co. The senio Does Trump's Paris pullout threat matter for shipping? Some industry experts do not see move by US president having an impact on IMO's emissions regulations. Empros renews fleet with younger tonnage Empros Lines has significantly renewed its fleet, buying two dry bulk vessels on the secondhand market that are seven years younger than another pair of ships it sold earlier. Clients of the Greek company have emerged as buyers of the 58,700-dwt Maritime Emerald (built 2009) for $14.5m, sources say. The ship was reported sold by Japan's Orient Line to unidentified Greek buyers in late April. Emp Wilhelmsen focus stays on offshore comeback Alliance with Ferd has group pondering 'opportunistic' return to sector Navig8 inks sale-and-leaseback deals for chemical duo Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner aims to refinance UniCredit loan with deal. Frontline drops pursuit of DHT as focus switches to Gener8 John Fredriksen confirms acrimonious takeover battle is over, but expansion ambitions remain. CLdN behind Mipo ro-ro order Belgian owner declares options for duo, bringing series to six units. Diana Containerships offloads panamax Greek owner sells 2002-built boxship for $6.15m. Surveyor's costs covered in ferry damage row ITIC reimburses expert embroiled in towing casualty in North America. Pankaj Khanna leaves Pioneer Marine Bulker owner's CEO to be replaced on interim basis by CFO Sam Tsui. Sage Sagittarius deaths were foul play Evidence strongly suggests captain involved in one incident on 'death ship', coroner says. Stupidity fuelled perfect dry bulk storm Khalid Hashim has harsh words for peers and a frank view of impact of legislation on bulker market balance. Pirates fire RPG on Greek tanker But armed guards on vessel owned by Prime Marine Management manage to deter the attack. Saevik: offshore rates will recover But Havila chief tells Nor-Shipping that earnings will not return to previous highs. Titan LNG orders its first 'FlexFueler' Dutch LNG bunkering newcomer takes a final investment decision on pioneering pontoon solution. Saudi Aramco and HHI seal deal for new yard Saudi Arabia-based shipbuilding facility will have the capacity for 40 vessels, including three VLCCs. Sinotrans Shipping banks $4m from disposal Hong Kong owner boosts balance sheet by selling finance company to parent group. Odfjell Drilling deepens Statoil ties Oslo company signs new deal for Deepsea Bergen for next year. Greece wants to lure UK firms facing Brexit Shipping minister says five insurance brokers considering Piraeus as Britain prepares to leave EU. Cocaine found on cargoship in Colombia Police recover 50kg of drugs in cylinder attached to Carmen I's hull. GripShip reduces first quarter loss Norwegian wellboat company cuts costs and boosts revenue. Havila extends PSV term deal with Maersk Restructured Norwegian owner keeps vessel busy for up to a year. Euroseas adds ship from JV partner Aristides Pittas-led company expands its fleet through bank deal with private equity-backed Euromar. Ten questions for Mark O'Neil Columbia Shipmanagement president, and future chief executive of the merged Columbia Marlow (subject toregulatory approval), talks about discovering the importance of digital developments, the need for a three-figure fleet and the one-word secret to success Mermaid ties up three OSVs on short term gigs Thai-backed offshore player continues to find work for its fleet as it awaits sector recovery. Sealink International starts 2017 in the red Malaysian shipbuilding and chartering group hurt by lack of revenue from shipyard activities. Platano Eesti OU makes bulker debut Estonian reefer operator has ordered up to three mini-capesize bulkers at Shanghai Shipyard. Keppel order haul set to reach SGD 500m in 2017 Singapore shipbuilder's diversification into other ship types set to pay off, says analyst. Frontline pivoting from DHT to Gener8? Chief executive Robert Hvide Macleod says tanker owner remains interested in growing by taking over companies or buying ships.

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MAY 31, 2017
Rickmers 'forced' to file for insolvency Rickmers Holding AG said in a statement Wednesday that the management board of HSH Nordbank AG has "surprisingly denied" approval of the te... Purolator International launches intra-U.S. expedited forwarding service Purolator International is launching an expedited forwarding service for domestic U.S. shipments, the company said Wednesday. The service ... NYK, Dualog form maritime IT partnership Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line has entered into a joint venture with Norwegian maritime IT company Dualog to "push t... Samskip acquires new reefer containers Rotterdam based multi-modal container transport and logistics company Samskip has acquired 150 new 40-foot reefer containers for use in the... Japan's 'Big 3' to operate as Ocean Network Express Japan's three major shipping companies - Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushik... Maryland Port Administration buys 70 acres of land The Maryland Department of Transportation's Maryland Port Administration (MPA) recently purchased 70 acres of property at the Point Breeze ... Lawmakers seek fairer trade for Mexican sugar imports A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators is urging Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to seek "fair competition" for U.S. imports of Mexican suga... Rosen to lead USDOT Regulatory Reform Task Force The U.S. Department of Transportation's Deputy Secretary Jeffrey Rosen has been tapped by Secretary Elaine Chao to head the department's Re... Virgin launches Melbourne-Hong Kong route Virgin Airlines is launching a new Melbourne-Hong Kong route this summer through its partner, Virgin Australia. The route will commence Ju...

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MAY 31, 2017
Fuel oil arbitrage uneconomic despite 8-month low VLCC freight Typically at this time of year HSFO demand tends to pick up in Singapore due to Asian summer air conditioning requirements. NAFTA talks could lead to uncertainty in energy sector: API chief The Trump administration is expected as soon as August to launch negotiations with Canada and Mexico to "modernize" NAFTA Oil futures resume downturn ahead of weekly US inventory data One of the main obstacles standing in the way of OPEC's aim to draw stocks lower through supply cuts is rising US production. US DATA: EIA says March residual exports to Panama were flat year over year In March, US residual fuel oil exports dropped 19% from 502,000 barrels in February. BIMCO to develop standardized form for syndicated ship financing BIMCO's initiative is significant not only because it has ventured into this segment for the first time, but also against the backdrop of global economic conditions, where obtaining finance for ships has become challenging. External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. ExxonMobil lists cat fines, water washing as main engine issues for ship operators "Operators are constantly under pressure to save money, so efficiency continues to be front of mind," ExxonMobil Marine Global Marketing Manager Iain White says. FUTURES: Crude dips as worries over supply cut efficacy weighs HST expands capacity of proposed Mexico City gasoline terminal to 875,000 barrels The $70 million HST-1 terminal will be located in Acolman in the state of Mexico FACTBOX: Trump nears decision on Paris climate deal Departure from the accord would ultimately undo the signature accomplishment of President Obama's efforts to combat climate change.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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