BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

October 4, 2017

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US Coast Guard blames El Faro sinking on captain, crew and owners Drewry notes east-west rate decline in World Container Index APMT announces new docker deal, adding more temps at Gothenburg Second-hand box ship market gives feeder vessels starring roles Houston Ship Channel needs dredging after Hurricane Harvey BCOs to face challenging new service contract negotiations US, Canadian, Mexican negotiators say gaps narrow in NAFTA talks Panalpina's perishables network keeps expanding - this time into Germany Cargotec's MacGregor sets up head office in Singapore Fears that Malaysia's mega port projects risk failure: experts Etihad freighter pilot dies at controls after Abu Dhabi take-off JFK taxiway approved by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Southwest Air sees US$100 million loss from natural disasters

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
CMA CGM to strengthen operations in the South Pacific with acquisition of SOFRANA Unilines ITIC settles dispute after Turkey bars entry to vessel with Cyprus connections Milaha launches NVOCC Tracking App for smartphones NYK celebrates 132nd anniversary Rizwan Soomar appointed SVP & MD, SCO Region, DP World SAL introduces Marine Projects department Schenker India appoints Paul George as Director Sales Ground-breaking ceremony held for JNPT's Wardha Dry Port JNPT moves ahead with facilitating transport solution under DPD Wreckage of sunken fishing vessel removed from navigational channel of Cochin Port DICT commences cold storage facility Cotton Association of India appoints new office-bearers

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Malawi: MoU for Malingunde rail and port services Contract for maintaining Saudi's 2,400 km rail line Swisslog lands Coca-Cola contract Ethiopian Airlines CEO signs last paper approval Veteran goes into action for KVH in the Middle East ECU Worldwide opts for external booking capacities Hamburg - Changsha in around three weeks WFS handles Airbus Beluga in Getafe Tandem appoints new agent in Romania Ahlers sells port agency business Latvia and Kazakhstan cooperate in the rail sector CEO Vogt to preside over Birsterminal board New certificate for Agility Horses jump to Ashgabat and back with Cargolux PSA and IFM: green light for port of Mersin Startup MPC going strong

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
Realisable value of EMAS Offshore's assets below 3% BW Dry Cargo to work with Berge Bulk to operate Capesize buys CMA CGM to take majority stake in SOFRANA Unilines

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
Slot constraints for freighters at major airports push shippers to seek new gateways CMA CGM to increase its South Pacific footprint with acquisition of Sofrana Unilines Creation of Ocean Network Express will be a turning point for NYK, says president Africa Express Line orders 500 hi-tech StarCool reefers from Maersk How freight forwarders add value to the logistics chain David Kerr set to quit Etihad Cargo for pastures new

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
Viking Cruises unveils plans for hydrogen fueled cruise ship Metal Shark to build Navy's PB(X) next gen patrol boats Rolls-Royce teams with Google Cloud to bring autonomous ships nearer High tech Arctic communications without satellites Damen outfits Multi Cat for shallow water dredging

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
Ecsa picks Martin Dorsman as new secretary-general Successor to Patrick Verhoeven joins from the Dutch Shipowners' Association Minoan posts smaller profits as fuel prices bite Ferry operator concentrating on Cretan route after pulling out of Adriatic trades Shippers warned over container cleanliness Efforts to protect from invasive species could affect free flow of containers Shipping organisations push for better CTU code communication Uptake and understanding of packing code still low Standardised port terms on trial at Rotterdam Europe's largest port has become a test bed for an initiative it hopes will help global port digitalisation Diffusing the hype around the US oil export boom Shale versus sheikh makes for poetic justice, but the tanker sector should temper its expectations Daily Briefing Euroseas reveals merger talks with Poseidon Container shipping headed for a nightmare OECD's Olaf Merk lays bare the industry's rocky road if it fails to respond to issues surrounding competitiveness, protectionism and the... China Europe intermodal 'could see a decade of 15% annual growth' Rail fortunes depend on Chinese subsidies and freight rates at sea Reefer supply shortage means rates set to soar Increasing pressures from carrier consolidation are colliding with acute shortages of refrigerated containers, Drewry analysis indicates Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia start next phase of navigational safety initiative Littoral states signed memorandum of understanding to launch next stage of a joint hydrographic survey in the Malacca Strait Gener8 Maritime to pay $19m less for newbuilding due to late penalty Vessel contract price reduced to $77.1m from $96.4m NYK Line's senior official joins Ocean Network Express Takuji Nakai, NYK Line's corporate officer, will join as a senior managing director at Ocean Network Express Seanergy Maritime reaps $11.4m gain from vessel refinancing deal Company refinances credit facility linked to a capesize vessel with a new senior loan arrangement CMA CGM to take majority stake in SOFRANA Unilines Group expects to seal stake purchase deal by end-October Oakland port authorities approve $11m rail infrastructure project Project will link the port to a logistics distribution centre currently under construction SHI defers delivery for two LNG carrier newbuildings Shipbuilder in talks with Asian shipowner regarding a new delivery date Seaspan seeks more cash via $80m notes issue Company to use proceeds to pay down debt and for corporate purposes Kishore Rajvanshy named 2017 Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards lifetime achievement winner The 38-year industry veteran, who turned Fleet Management from managing one ship in 1994 to 450 ships today, will receive... UK logistics companies' confidence rises Survey respondents are more optimistic about the future than last year, despite Brexit uncertainty Grimaldi brothers raise the bar in clean ship technologies Italian group leading by example with investments in a new class of ultra-clean ro-ro ferries

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
US House members: Do not extend Jones Act waiver NY-NJ port considers options after chassis pool collapse Rhine Alpine rail route reopens but damage done With drivers scarce, smaller trucking companies add capacity India's JNPT volume rises despite disruptions NY-NJ port urged to uniformly extend gate hours CMA CGM extends regional reach with Pacific island carrier takeover

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
ECSA picks Dorsman as secretary general Shipowners lobbying firm says new hire will bring 'sound knowledge' of shipping to his post. No foreign ships take latest Jones Act waiver Hearing aims to take heat off US maritime industry, but uncertainty over law having affect on ship financing. Safe Bulkers refinances $75m in bank debt Monaco-based dry bulk owner continues efforts to improve capital structure with latest refinancing. Tidewater's warrants to start NYSE trading New Orleans-based offshore company plans to provide liquidity to holders of now cancelled common stock . Stena Line officers could strike over job threat UK seafarers may be balloted by union as owner brings in foreign-flagged ro-ros. Ark Shipping gets its hands on AHTS Delivery of Turkish-built ship to Russian owner emerges. Diana Shipping gets bump up on panamax hire Athens-based shipping company secures better rate amid rebound in chartering for panamax ships. StealthGas sells veteran pair for further trading Harry Vafias-controlled company sells two of its 1990s built vessels, sources say. Seafarer electrocuted on bulker Chinese national dies on Shi Wei ship at Australian port. GAC snaps up Belgium's Ahlers Ship agency giant expands in Europe with port agency acquisition. ITF says C Star crew abandoned Union assisting seafarers on vessel used to try to prevent rescue of migrants in Med. Seaspan Corp seeks $80m from notes issue New York-listed Seaspan is looking to raise $80m from a notes offering. The boxship specialist announced yesterday that it was planning the issue for maturity in 2027. In a subsequent statement Seaspan set its target and revealed the notes will carry an interest rate of 7.125% per year. A further $12m could come in should underwriters take up options available to them. Cash from the latest is MPC Capital targets 100-ship fleet for boxship spin-off CEO Ulf Hollander's plan for more debt and share sales could lead to another 67 vessels being snapped up by MPC Container Ships; New York listing coveted. Goldenport adds container vessel to fleet Greek owner has added to its boxship interest with latest purchase. A tale of two Christmases for boxships? Freight data platform Xeneta says prospects differ for US and European markets. Lukoil eyes Singapore marine oils move Russian energy group wants to buy a plant to boost lubricants division. NOC: Libyan oil output to recover Chairman Mustafa Sanalla says 1m barrels of crude could be pumped within days. Cido Shipping continues sales with double disposal Two products tankers have been cashed in to continue busy period for the company. Gener8 Maritime slices $20m from last VLCC newbuilding Reduction to final vessel at HHIC yard includes compensation payment. Tallink pushes up cargo numbers Estonian ro-pax group sees freight figures jump 12.5% in third quarter. Hayfin and DNB shore up GulfMark Offshore UK fund and Norwegian bank lending $125m to restructuring US owner. Oceanteam wins cable transport contract Oslo-listed owner providing barge, equipment and crew for Dutch job. Richfield AHTS trio up for sale again Singapore court tries once more to offload offshore vessels. PGS fleet utilisation edges up More multi-client use boosts Norwegian owner in third quarter. CMA CGM acquires Sofrana Unilines French liner giant says move will strengthen its operations in the South Pacific region. CMB teams with Warren Buffet in BWTS trial Belgian dry cargo owner and Sage of Omaha company to carry out trials on capesize bulker. Euroseas eyes boxship merger with Poseidon All Greek tie-up would create containership fleet of 31 vessels of 120,300-teu capacity. Singapore shipyard share rally overdone Don't hold your breath on the oil price rally stimulating new offshore orders, say local analysts.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
Trump to abandon public-private partnership funding in infrastructure plan The public-private partnership funding element of President Trump's supposed $1 trillion infrastructure spending plan, one of many campaign... Commerce ups Q2 2017 U.S. GDP estimate Source: Sean K s/ Shutterstock U.S. GDP grew 3.1 percent during the second quarter of 2017, according to the "third" estimate from the Depar... ACP to allow swapping, substitution of booking slots between alliance boxships Ocean carrier alliances collectively operate 14 of the 30 fully cellular container services that utilize the Panama Canal, according to Blue... Drayage chassis supply tight at Seattle, Tacoma ports TRAC Intermodal says it's moving nearly 350 more chassis into the region to support the demand, but that in the meantime, all users are aske... CMA CGM to acquire Sofrana Unilines French ocean liner CMA CGM will purchase Pacific Island-based shipping line Sofrana Uniliners via CMA CGM's subsidiary, ANL Lines, the comp... Walmart acquires New York last-mile startup Parcel Big box retailer Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) has acquired the last mile delivery startup Parcel to provide scheduled, time-definite del... Stifel: E-commerce to swell transportation budgets Stifel's transportation and logistics group this week predicted that freight transportation budgets will swell as e-commerce sales grow. T... Mercury adds Integration Point denied party tool The on-demand transportation management software provider MercuryGate has established an agreement with cloud-based global trade management... Africa Express Line purchases 500 reefers from Maersk Container Industry Africa Express Line (AEL) has purchased 500 new Star Cool Integrated refrigerated containers manufactured by Maersk Container Industry (MCI...

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
Capex to buy oil field in southern Argentina from Enap Capex, a junior oil producer in Argentina, said Tuesday it agreed to acquire an oilfield license from the Argentinian unit of Chile's Enap Sipetrol for $33 million. Saudi king's first visit to Russia a bellwether for continued oil market cooperation Saudi King Salman's visit to Russia this week has already been hailed as "historic" by Arabic media, as the two long-standing rivals continue their warming trend that observers say augers well for their continued efforts to manage the oil market. Congressional panel questions motives of Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico President Donald Trump issued a 10-day US Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico last week to appease the "foreign corporate energy lobby" and Wall Street interests, the Republican chairman of a House subcommittee said Tuesday. Diesel futures' reversal weighs on crude before US data NYMEX November ULSD fell Tuesday, dragging crude futures lower as prices continue to come under selling pressure from traders closing out positions that benefited from September's rally. OPEC/non-OPEC to discuss ways to monitor exports at Moscow meeting: Novak Physical fuel oil hi-lo jumps on tight LSFO supply Jan-Sept bunker test alerts top 2016 year figure: Veritas Petroleum One of the most common parameters to trigger an alert in residual fuels was density while for distillates, it was falshpoint and cold flow properties. External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. FUTURES: Crude dips amid unwinding of investor net length

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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:
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	-	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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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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