BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 8, 2017

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HMM announces new Asia-USWC links as it exits G6 Alliance Unreleased Hanjin boxes raise concerns of looming shortage Yang Ming halts EDI as THE Alliance gears up Shipping industry slams EU over Emission Trading System ILA, USMX hold early talks before labour contracts expire ICTSI to upgrade Manila facility to handle 13,000 TEU vessels Submarine cable repair works off Junk Bay in HK waters IATA urges President Trump to help US aviation industry American Airlines Cargo sets new daily Heathrow record IAG Cargo donates blankets to orphaned Kenyan elephants

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MARCH 7, 2017
Wan Hai launches weekly service between Visakhapatnam (VCT) & Straits A different perspective on DPD JNPT rooftop solar installations saving electricity costs Rishi Shipping to make presentation on efficient fertiliser handling at ports & through coastal movement on March 9 Standard Operating Procedure consequent to commencement of "Document Processing Area" in the Parking Plaza & Gate Auomation for Export & Import through JNPCT Automation alone will not kill the freight forwarder Jagson Carriers opens new office in Navi Mumbai Trade Mark Rules, 2017 notified

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UK's transport industry calls for fuel duty cut NVOCC and NVO team up Interoperability services for Europe's rail industry Two service providers meld into Blujay Solutions Weaker demand for wagons and rail logistics Air Astana extends handling contract with FCS New contact person for DAF Trucks Deutschland From Ireland to Puerto Rico for Crowley China - Russia train completes test run Icao adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft Brambles names successor for CEO Gorman Rail logistics terminal opens in Serbia "Umba" supporting oil industry in Murmansk APMT Lazaro Cardenas is operational

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MARCH 7, 2017
P&I clubs warned of 'risk diversification' dangers Owners take calculated approach to box ship and bulker scrapping Singapore court auctions off Hanjin Rome Seoul to finance newbuilding orders from HMM, KSS Line ExxonMobil targets export markets with USD20 billion expansion SM Line to launch nine services in 2017 VT Halter serves Ezra over USD3.3 million lawsuit Renewed interest in bulker newbuildings Libera Group to sponsor United Ocean Group's rehabilitation IEA foresees tanker upside from long-haul Asian demand Economou's DryShips keeps buying ships and selling shares

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MARCH 7, 2017
Economic and ocean woes provide a welcome lift for air freight How data could thwart Amazon's freight forwarding ambitions Alliance reshuffle gives containership charter market a welcome boost How to get the safety standards for containers message to go global Analysis: K+N on a roll, but is Panalpina the next major takeover target? CSX names Hunter Harrison as its new chief executive Road vs rail: India counters China's OBOR with freight train to Turkey via Iran How an army of postmen is turning China's rural stores into the world's largest retail network

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MARCH 7, 2017
ISHC set to exit Chapter 11 as SEACOR unit Docking maneuver errors led to cruise ship allision Damen to build six Rotortugs for Port Hedland operations Busy first quarter for Grand Bahama Shipyard Wartsila in new JV with China State Shipbuilding USCG issues bulletin on BWM extension program DHT sells its oldest VLCC

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MARCH 7, 2017
Seaspan seeks $75m with at-the-market equity offering New fundraiser showcases diversified pool of capital sources Sinkhole fails to pull Liverpool2 down New deepwater terminal remains operational despite 50 ft sinkhole at north end Hamburg enhances big ship credentials German port completes Vorhafen basin widening Impairments push Global Ship Lease to loss Extension of charters at lower rates forces write-down OSG plunges into red amid business restructuring Operations streamlined with the spin-off of international flag business Between the Lines: Benchmarking the new alliances on capacity deployment The shape and structure of the new alliances' service networks is beginning to emerge Supramax earnings at year-to-date high amid strong Atlantic and Pacific trades Outlook brightens in Asia on coal demand while US Gulf cargoes support Atlantic market Spanish government postpones vote on port reforms Congress to reconvene next week, while talks continue between port employers and unions over new collective bargaining agreements Supply disruptions cloud aframax, suezmax outlooks despite small rate gains Libyan conflict has shuttered oil ports of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider, affecting aframax loadings Come together Carriers and shippers are dependent on each other and must learn to talk DHT clears out old tonnage VLCC will be retired as a floating terminal as DHT renews its fleet to remain attractive to charterers FMC relaxes rules on shipping service contracts and arrangements Move aims to cut unnecessary transaction costs and make ocean transportation more efficient Korea gives HMM a $739m helping hand Hyundai Merchant Marine to sell 10 boxships to state-backed company and will consider leasing them back in the days ahead Yilport box traffic rises 5% Volumes climb to nearly 4m teu on an equity basis in a 'golden year' for the Turkish operator South Africa pursues K Line prosecution Commission seeks a court order to declare K Line liable for payment of an administrative fine US energy shipping Bill may provoke oil sector backlash A Bill proposing to ship 30% of US energy exports on US-flagged ships threatens to make energy supplies costlier and less competitive Vard secures $5.7m maintenance deal with Norwegian Coast Guard Shipbuilder makes foray into potential new revenue stream Dry bulk segment sees recovery signs from Chinese coal imports Coal imports likely to surge in the short term with aggressive production cuts announced by China ICTSI Manila orders 25 cranes to handle mega boxships Deal comprises five post-panamax quay cranes and 20 rubber tyred gantry cranes

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MARCH 7, 2017
Chassis shortage solution demands change from all involved Standardization, penalties advised to cut ocean bill errors Roadrunner Transportation Systems Hamburg completes widening of harbor basin FMC simplifies service contract amendment rule VTG posts record profit on acquisition synergies Sweden seeks end to Gothenburg port labor dispute LA, GE working on smart terminals to better react to surges APMT Mumbai blames changing traffic patterns for congestion

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MARCH 7, 2017
Containerships 'rocky' at the outset of 2017 Contract season may surprise, AlixPartners says. But outlook still uncertain. Seanergy achieves early loan termination Greek bulker owner agrees on reduction of $39m facility, resulting in equity gain of $11.4m. OSG mulls options amid Jones Act ATB charter rolloffs Six of eight conventional Jones Act ATBs to enter spot market by year end as OSG considers whether to redeploy or repurpose. New Navios loan presages payout restart Banks want higher interest and shorter term, but new loan not a burden, analyst says. GSL slumps in fourth but sees 'equilibrium' Chief executive Ian Webber touts long-term prospect for New York-listed company's small to mid-size boxships. USCG limits more ballast rule extensions New guidelines pushing owners to take closer look at available BWMS gear. ConTex rises for fourth time in a row Hamburg Shipbrokers' index carries the positive momentum from February into March. ConTex posts fourth rise in a row Hamburg Shipbrokers' boxship index carries the positive momentum from February into March. Kexim pledges to support Korean owners, yards State lender says it will help companies stand on their own two feet. Koch takes two capes as BDI hits four figures Tonnage hungry dry cargo newcomer adds more ships as Baltic Dry Index moves above 1,000 points. Creditors cleared to sell Hanjin boxes Terminals to recoup cash through foreclosure on defunct owner's containers. OSG flips to profit as US-flag tanker owner Following spinoff of International Seaways, Tampa-based outfit records $64.7m profit in the fourth quarter. Sharif calls on China to invest in Pakistan Prime minister wants cooperation between shipbuilders and PNSC, Karachi Shipyard. M/Maritime dismisses handysize bulker link Reports linking Greek owner to another purchase in busy dry cargo S&P market are off the mark. Yilport boosts volumes 'in golden year' Turkish company describes 2016 as "year to remember" thanks to multiple investments bearing fruit. Modest share purchase triggers Solvang offer Is the Steensland family looking to take the Oslo-listed shipowner private? NAO bags $47.7m and eyes expansion US-listed offshore vessel owner completes share offering and tries for fleet growth. 'Dirty' bulker ordered out of Tauranga Government says Korean vessel had barnacles and tube worms on its hull. Viktor Lenac posts drop in annual earnings Croatian shiprepairer hit by falling revenue in 2016. Ezra drawn into EMAS Chiyoda legal row Singapore owner summonsed by Halter Marine after guaranteeing JV's loan. DHT Holdings nets strong price for VLCC New York-listed owner secures a figure ahead of brokers' expectations for DHT Phoenix. Lender takes over GOL headquarters Indian owner sees Mumbai office seized by State Bank of Hyderabad. FMG's Pilbara Marine orders tugs at Damen Australian mining group wants six vessels for Port Hedland operations. Swiber asks for more time for revival Judicial managers want until July to finalise owner's restructuring plan. Man jailed for attack on Singapore broker Guy Broadley suffered vicious assault and robbery after leaving London nightclub. Golar $86m to the good after leaseback LNG specialist has over $400m for FLNG investments after Golar Crystal deal, says Morgan Stanley. Siem Offshore secures contract extension Oslo-listed owner will upgrade one of its largest PSVs and send it to Canada. K Line faces fine in South Africa Japan's third largest shipping company under scrutiny over its involvement in price-fixing cartel. TCC Group scraps its oldest capesize Chinese owner sends 2000-built bulker for scrap in Bangladesh, brokers say. HMM and Korea Shipping in 10-ship sale-and-leaseback Deal first mooted in February reaches memorandum of understanding stage. Wartsila inks another JV with CSSC Finnish group focusing on systems for high-tech ships in China.

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MARCH 7, 2017
Bankruptcy court approves International Shipholding's reorganization plan International Shipholding said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed its plan of reorganization. T... Port of Hamburg completes Vorhafen Harbor Basin project The Hamburg Port Authority officially completed the redesign on the Vorhafen harbor basin access. Three phases were completed, beginning w... Report: "K" Line found guilty of cartel behavior in South Africa Japanese ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) has been found guilty of cartel behavior in South Africa, according to multip... CSX names former CN, CP CEO Harrison to top spot Despite a highly public and at times contentious negotiation process with hedge fund Mantle Ridge LP, CSX Corp. has named outgoing Canadian... AlixPartners: Container carriers face grim 2017 A new report from AlixPartners on the global container carrier industry said the outlook for 2017 remains grim, but there is reason to hope... Report: EU court reverses ruling on 2013 UPS-TNT deal A European Union court has struck down a 2013 decision by the European Commission to block parcel giant UPS Inc. from purchasing Netherland... Commentary: Rosie the Riveter's home The Port of Richmond, Calif., located on the northeast shore of the San Francisco Bay, may be best known for its history as a shipbuilding ... IATA: Airfreight volumes rise 6.9% in January Source: Pierre-Yves Babelon/Shutterstock Volumes carried by European airlines rose 8.7 percent year-over-year in January, fueled by an incre... CaroTrans forms alliance with TransOcean Shipping CaroTrans announced a new alliance with TransOcean Shipping (TOS) on Monday, beginning with consolidation and distribution in Prague. Both...

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MARCH 7, 2017
ANALYSIS: OPEC mulls extending output cuts, as high compliance not enough to move market - Monitoring committee meets March 25-26 in Kuwait - Meeting could yield signs of OPEC policy direction - Saudis key to any decision on output cuts External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. South Korea's bankrupt Hanjin Shipping has vessel sold by Singapore court Ship valuation firm VesselsValue had placed its demolition value at $8.03 million. OPEC achieves 98.5% of agreed cuts in Jan & Feb: Platts survey Compliance led by Saudi Arabia, Angola compensates for overproduction by Iraq, Venezuela and the UAE. OPEC production capacity to rise to 37.85 mil b/d in 2022--IEA Iraq will lead OPEC's gains in capacity growth, followed by Iran, the UAE and Libya if political stability can be achieved. Fog slows Istanbul bunkering operations: sources But weak demand tempers effects of congestion, providing a floor to prices. Malta bunkers tight on bad weather, high demand Inclement weather comes at a time of heightened buying appetite.

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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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