BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 3, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate rises 2.8pc to US$838/TEU, up 14.8pc to USWC CMA CGM increases Asia-West Africa freight rate US$500/TEU from May 1 China Merchants profit up 14.3pc to US$706 million as sales rise 14.0pc Singapore's APL sets sail in CMA CGM service with the Ocean Alliance Singapore grants Japan's 'Big 3' approval to merge box operations Hamburg expands Vorhafen Harbour Basin for more space at Tollerort terminal MOL buys 20.9pc of Malaysia's PKT Logistics to optimise joint 'synergies' CN and TFI strike deal to strengthen Canadian intermodal service 30pc of digital jobs in China by 2035 may be created through Alibaba: study Falling orders, new China paint rules to lead to container shortage: CIMC Malaysian Export Academy to hold retail, wholesale, meeting in Vietnam Pittsburgh Airport's cargo rises 5.9pc in January and February 100 tonnes of flowers fly from Colombia to Britain for Mother's Day Delta, Korean Air enter JV to stave off rivals and share revenues, costs

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APRIL 2, 2017
CITI Solutions opens new office to focus on international freight forwarding Credit growth in exports & shipping a sign of improved sentiment, says analysis OCEAN Alliance commences on April 1 DP World's NSIGT introduces automated gates for the first time in Indian ports sector JN Port achieves all-time high throughput of over 4.5 million TEUs in 2016-17 JN Port handles its deepest ever container vessel Kandla Port crosses 105 mt throughput in 2016-17 KPT Board approves number of measures for all-round development of the Port Nitin Gadkari inaugurates child care centre as part of Mumbai Port's CSR project State Assembly approves setting up of Gujarat Maritime University Gateway Rail to start handling container traffic at Viramgam GST seen beneficial to organised logistics Cabinet allows unrestricted exports of all certified organic agricultural products Dr Lalit Kanodia to be President & Raj Nair Vice-President of IMC for 2017-18

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Strengthening Georgia as transport and logistics hub Joint forces to create digital freight train USD 25 million lands in Freightos net Niches in the north Long-term contract on the Maasvlakte Flower for John Good's new NW agency Best financial year ever Lufthansa Cargo back on track? Trans-o-flex finally announces CEO New IT system for domestic rail traffic in Norway Wave of cranes to Latin America Tony Barnes new Seko COO Asia Shopping in Malaysia New FCL and LCL train from Guangzhou to Vorsino Faster transit from southern Spain to UK Jumbo freighter order cancelled

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MARCH 31, 2017
Mitsubishi HI signs alliance agreement with Imabari and Namura MOL to take USD183.3 million hit on box ships Exmar expects to close Vopak deal for the summer Container shipping seen turning corner as freight, charter rates firm up Beleaguered EMAS served notices of demand for two support vessels Cosco Shipping Holdings suffers USD1.4 billion loss HMM launches South Korea-China-Russia service World's first LNG icebreaker docks at Russia's Sabetta Port DSME's bond holders urged to accept bailout Profit and throughput grow strongly at China Merchants' Hong Kong-listed ports division Japanese trading groups may finance shipbuilding

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MARCH 31, 2017
Shippers draw up April Fools' Day contingency plans as new alliances launch UK Express under fire as GMB union takes action over delivery drivers' status Container lines see rate rises stick across most ocean trades Brexit 'a leap in the dark', but flexible shippers could benefit Gatemore chief piles on the pressure as DX Group unveils merger plan What a world led by China might look like enVista appoints Henry Gorski as EMEA ocean category manager China's COSCO Shipping reports $1.4bn loss for 2016 Anthony Gunn appointed executive vice president of forwarding at Gefco Tony Barnes is SEKO Logistics' new Asia-Pacific chief operating officer

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MARCH 31, 2017
Mitsubishi Heavy moves ahead with shipbuilding alliances Sanmar and Robert Allan Ltd. mark 150 vessel milestone VIDEO: First ice-breaking LNG carrier docks at Yamal terminal Damen develops First Line Assistance Vessel Turkish yard delivers Canada's first dual-fueled tanker NTSB reports on sinking of 41-year old U.S.-flag tug Detyens awarded $12 million T-AO 189 contract

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MARCH 31, 2017
Oldendorff to use 'smart' data to cut fuel costs The technology will lead to a reduction in the fleet's carbon footprint A logistical nightmare The UK's decision to leave the European Union has left forwarders in the dark over the future of the supply chain This is why Bourbon is in trouble Offshore sector still feeling the sting of oil price collapse in worst market for 30 years Bourbon lease deal worth $1.5bn on the rocks Negotiations between offshore giant and ICBC 'not going well' Spot market rejects latest carrier price push Container lines left playing the April Fools as third successive attempt to hike rates falls flat Higher debt costs pinch shipowners Rising interest rates increase cost of debt by 0.5% to 1% MOL to delist from Nagoya Stock Exchange Move partly due to low traded volumes on the board Creditors demand written pledge from DSME union not to strike Union will have to submit pledge by next week Evergreen Marine plans $263m bond issue Proceeds will be used to pay back bank loans and improve liquidity situation HMM receives shipbuilders' proposals for up to five VLCCs The carrier is evaluating the proposals with the bidding process yet to start FMC's revised shipping service contract rules come into effect May 5 Move to streamline regulatory processes and costs for ocean shipping businesses Nasdaq exchange regulator seeks to delist Ocean Rig Ocean Rig's shares to suspend trading on April 6 unless appeal is successful Eagle Bulk looks past fourth-quarter losses Fleet renewal on the way with nine-vessel acquisition and the earmarking of 16 vessels for sale Euroseas goes ahead with discounted kamsarmax newbuild Greek owner convinced by Chinese yard's 10% price reduction, coupled with signs of market recovery

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MARCH 31, 2017
Steep climb ahead for Mississippi River container terminal Trans-Pac spot rates pop on pre-alliance surge Simplified carrier service contract rule takes effect May JNPT's rail push advances with new depot Weak rates pull China Cosco to $1.4 billion loss Teamsters win wage hikes in US auto shipper contract Kobe unseats Yokohama as Japan's No. 2 port CEVA Logistics, Anji expand China joint venture China Merchant profit soars on strong volume growth

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MARCH 31, 2017
Eagle Bulk's Vogel sees dry bulk improving China and US infrastructure plans could be major positives for minor bulk cargoes. George Economou tied to Berkeley resale deal Greek shipowner's Cardiff Marine said to have purchased kamsarmax newbuilding. Navigator Gas' fifth ship goes in-house Gasship owner on path away to shift most of its fleet away from third-party mangers. Gener8 tanker sales talk said 'premature' New York owner has not yet closed a deal to halve its remaining aframax fleet. Japanese panamax sales show rising prices Reported S&P deals by Kotoku Kaiun, Shoei Kisen and Abo Shoten deliver jump second-hand bulker prices. Dry bulk recovery continues Most dry bulk indices were up this week allowing the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) to gain more ground. Two more anchor-handlers out of layup Havila and Olympic reactivate ships in better North Sea market. ConTex on a rising spree Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association index sees one month of successive improving sessions. VostokCoal to order 15 Arctic bulkers Russian producer teams with Nordic Bulk on new fleet initiative. PSV rates climbing Steady fixing has boosted earnings in the North Sea. KfW risk provisions reach $175m German lender took "conservative" approach to loan problems in 2016. Swedish Club discounts rates by 4% Members to benefit from reduction on premium rates for the current year. Songa Bulk acquires two more ships Arne Blystad-backed company expands its fleet with double bulker deal worth $43.35m. RMT pays $5m to banks Voluntary move designed to lower interest costs as restructuring continues. Mitsubishi confirms shipbuilding alliance Imabari and Namura team up with compatriot shipyard while Oshima is expected to join as well. Evergreen Marine falls to $282m loss Taiwanese container line sees operating costs outstrip revenue in 2016. Siem offers sweetener to bondholders Norwegian owner set to buy bonds worth $23.4m if maturity extension is granted. MOL booking $183m impairment charge Japanese giant to take hit on bulker business in fourth quarter. Pan Ocean more than doubles profit Restructured South Korean shipowner delivers strong bottom line result in 2016. HMM: no VLCC tender yet But Korean owner says it has already received proposals from yards for five tankers. Emas hit by $54m charter claims Owners of two vessels want Singapore company to pay $17m within 10 days. DSME worth only $4.5bn if liquidated Report by auditor shows big gap to yard's asset-value of more than $13bn. MES considering spin-off plan Japanese shipbuilder could split business into yard, machinery and engineering units. Greenship agrees to sell five ultramaxes Jacques de Chateauvieux-backed venture wastes little time finding buyer for Crown-63 vessels. DSME creditors seek union 'no strike' pledge State-backed creditors want workers to refrain from launching any strikes over restructuring plans. COSCO Shipping reports $1.4bln loss Chinese owner expects 2017 to be an improvement on last year as container markets pick up.

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MARCH 31, 2017
Trump picks McAleenan as permanent CBP commissioner Acting Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to be commissioner of Customs and Border Prot... FMC provides date for new rule amending service contracts, NSAs The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)said its final rule amending requirements for service contracts and NVOCC service arrangements (NSAs), ... Lower Mississippi River could gain new container port Source: American Patriot Holdings LLC. Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District and American Patriot Holdings LLC want to build a con... Special Coverage: Ocean freight invoicing errors There are plenty of variables to quantify the impact of ocean freight invoice inaccuracies, but here's a simple one: the Atlanta-based food... Swiss Post gets green light to begin drone flights Swiss Post, the national postal service company of Switzerland, has been given the green light by Switzerland's Federal Office for Civil Av... K + N becomes Grünenthal's global transportation provider Kuehne + Nagel, a Swiss-based third-party logistics provider, and Grünenthal, an international research-based pharmaceutical company, agree... Chao: Trump's $1t infrastructure plan to include 'more than transportation' President Donald Trump's purported $1 trillion infrastructure plan will cover far more than just transportation infrastructure, U.S. Secret...

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MARCH 31, 2017
US DATA: EIA says January fuel oil imports fall from last month Import data showed a total of 6.758 million barrels of fuel oil came into the US, down from 7.074 million barrels from December, as well as the 2016 average of around 7.29 million barrels. Glencore sells stake in oil storage business to China's HNA Group The transaction will result in a newly incorporated company, HG Storage International Ltd. Under the deal, HNA Group will acquire a 51% equity interest, which is payable in cash upon closing, subject to customary closing adjustments. Storm hampers bunker operations at Novorossiisk Deteriorating weather has meant tighter restrictions on operations at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, with bunker operations also hit, sources said Friday. Singapore Q2 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at $3-$3.50/mt discount This is broadly in line with current quarter term contracts that were concluded at discounts of around $3/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments. External: Wired Bunkering Bunker association IBIA appoints new acting board from April 1 The association's new chairman is Robin Meech, from Marine Energy and Consulting. FEATURE: LNG bunkering still a key solution to IMO's 2020 sulfur cap rule Stricter regulations, ample supply, and incentives for infrastructure will promote LNG as a marine fuel FUTURES: ICE Brent edges lower ahead of contract expiry Container shipping may grow 2%-4% in 2017 as economy revives: Maersk Supply and demand for container ships is now more balanced but better capacity management will be required. ANALYSIS: Market expects large EU CO2 emissions drop in 2016 Analysts broadly expect a year-on-year drop of 2-4% for CO2 emissions across the EU ETS in 2016, ahead of the partial data due for release April 3. Iraqi oil output falls sharply, but still above OPEC allocation Iraq is committed to "fully implementing" the OPEC cut, Alamri said. TRADER NOTE: Ex-Petrochina head of crude trading to join Mercuria: sources

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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

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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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