BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

August 9, 2017

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US west coast dockers ratify 3-year contract extension with PMA bosses Hong Kong's best days still ahead under Beijing: Swire chairman Slosar 12 hurt in hazmat spill on 8,212-TEU 'K' Line ship in Long Beach Cotton shippers are hit by severe congestion at Port of Chittagong Mercosul box ship, tug collide, 9 crew feared lost in Amazon DB Schenker's deal with Sichuan JiuYe boosts perishables in China Hiab to acquire loader crane business of Argos to enter Brazil market Mumbai's JNPT rubber-tyre gantry cranes to drive productivity Bigger canal means dredging, leads to mega ships and soaring rents Sri Lanka's National Chamber holds workshop on customs Air cargo 'flying high' as demand grows 10.4pc in the first half: IATA Frankfurt air cargo in H1 up 5pc to 1.1 million tonnes FedEx to apply pre-Christmas surcharges to counter 'bad' packaging

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Chemical shipping earnings seen impacted by growing fleet Extending the Single Window Interface for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT) in Exports with WCCB to all EDI locations Idle boxship fleet below 500,000 TEUs Larger orderbooks will force carriers to pursue increased market share ZEABORN Group purchases five heavy-lift cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding Trade Facilitation Agreement a new era in international trade, says Samir Shah Cotton import allowed through VOC Port India & Iran reiterate their commitment towards early operationalisation of Chabahar port Kamarajar Port handles break-bulk export Young Parliamentarians from Africa visit JNPT as part of familiarisation programme Railways develops high capacity parcel vans for perishables Stronger rupee seen hurting exporters

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Hong Kong regulator gives liner shipping five-year block exemption Hanjin Shipping's creditors may get just a fraction of monies owed Zeaborn swoops on Rickmers heavylift tonnage ICTSI net income jumps 19%, handled 4.5 million teu in 1H 2017 New approach to prevent migrant deaths in Mediterranean needed EU greenhouse gas emissions monitoring system goes live Yangzijiang net profit jumps 61% to CNY1.4 billion in the first half Rising US coal exports to Asia to bolster Panamaxes, Capesizes Hayne Shipping seeks more vessels on period basis Win-win solution sought for South Korean shipowners, shippers

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Hanjin creditors can expect to get back less than two cents in the dollar ATSG flying after a great first half, despite the costs of landing Amazon contract ICTSI plans to build on a profitable first half, boosting terminal expansion Sea freight rebound expected to taper off, while confidence stays high in air cargo US ports rent rises the effect of Panama Canal expansion Kazakhstan to set up all-cargo airline

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Saudi plans for major shipyard complex move ahead EMSA launches web-based CO2 reporting app Floating dry dock will be largest in Baltic U.S. Coast Guard issues Jones Act build and rebuild guidance San Diego museum gets grant for preservation of 1898 steam ferry ClassNK issues its first EU MRV certification Bulker banned from Australia after failure to pay crew VIDEO: Eco-friendly Viking Line newbuild to have Climeon WHR

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Genco looks to exit from panamax segment Bulker owner wants to focus on capes on the back of growing iron ore trade, and supras and ultras for... What does $6.3bn buy? Why did the Tung family decide to sell up, and why was Cosco prepared to pay such a premium for... Supramax bulker earnings dip on sluggish Pacific and Atlantic Rates may be boosted in coming weeks on grains from South America and Black Sea Booming Libyan and Nigerian oil exports fail to lift mid-sized crude tankers Baltic Exchange's aframax TCE hovers around six-year low on general oversupply and Caribbean sluggishness Yard Talk \| Yangzijiang's 80/20 rule Chairman of China's largest non-state yard anticipates further consolidation in weak markets Port Hedland's iron ore exports to China slip slightly Overall Chinese imports of iron ore rise Claims against bankrupt Hanjin Shipping top $10.5bn Hanjin creditors hear grim news about the scale of failed line's debts Topaz inks $100m contract with Dragon Oil Offshore support vessel owner and operator to supply six ships Zeaborn takes five more Rickmers ships Rickmers-Linie buyer takes ownership of five multi-purpose vessels operating the line's Pearl String service India aims to have Iran's Chabahar Port up and running by 2018 Civil construction works have already started on the port's premises JICT strike ends earlier than expected Union head said to have made decision based on the national interest Container chemical spill at Long Beach injures 12 dockworkers Leaking tank moved to a containment area Asian gas demand supports LNG vessel spot rates South Korea's turn to review LNG destination clauses will expand trade opportunities ICTSI first-half container throughput rises 7% Higher volumes due to ramp up in Iraq, new services in Mexico and new terminals in Congo and Australia Navigator focuses on petrochemical sector in second half of 2017 Group notes weak earnings across all gas transportation segments Eagle Bulk narrows loss and continues fleet modernisation Eagle delivers best quarterly results since its corporate reorganisation despite an $5.9m loss Yangzijiang's shipbuilding revenues boosted by larger-sized newbuildings Group expects growth in e-commerce and China's Belt and Road initiative to be long-term drivers in the containership and dry... Daily Briefing Genco narrows losses on lesser impairments and improved freight rates Results also helped by $1.3m gain on the sale of a vessel during the period Crude tanker markets in four charts Mid-year outlook: Fleet growth outweighs modest oil demand expansion as rates remain in the doldrums

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AUGUST 8, 2017
Of billions lost, Hanjin creditors may get two cents to dollar Port tenant: NY-NJ forced us to vacate warehouse space Demand drives US-Latin America network expansion Panama OKs new canal tolls aimed at big ships Hong Kong grants five-year carrier block exemption YRC shakes up network for faster service Japan bankrolls Sihanoukville Port expansion JNPT clears legal hurdle for speedy import program Floating terminal to be built to relieve Chittagong congestion Surging volumes push Deutsche Post DHL to record quarter India reaffirms commitment to Chabahar port development

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AUGUST 8, 2017
DHT beats on bottom line, but misses on top Results reflect ongoing swoon in tanker market as 27 of its VLCCs remain in the spot market. Navigator looking past weak LPG markets Chief executive says company is in 'love' with joint venture for ethylene terminal. Panama's government approves new ship tolls Newest rates seek to incentivise greater usage by containerships, but gas carriers will pay more. Lukoil-chartered tanker faces US arrest Ship agency claims unpaid bills from tanker owned by Nicholas Moundreas-backed company. Earnings beat drives NCL shares to year high Shares pop after cruiseship owner raises outlook, bringing market cap to $14bn. With warchest, Genco in position to strike New York-listed bulker owner's $180m in cash allow it to seek growth opportunities, executive and analyst say. Latvia to sell its LSC shares to Vitol State decides to offload tanker company stake to majority owner for $17m. Epic Gas sells oldest LPG carrier to FGAS Singapore gas carrier owner widely reported to have sold fully pressurised vessel to Vietnamese rival. Glovis set to exit Wilhelmsen Treasure chest? DNB Markets believes a separate division could fill the Oslo listed vehicle. Eagle Bulk boss sees bid-offer spread narrowing for bulkers Gary Vogel says there are plenty of ships to purchase and limited downside to asset values. Samsung Heavy unveils new safety plan Korean yard responds to concerns after crane collapse killed six workers in May. Samudera Indonesia plans stock split 20-for-one expansion aims to boost boxship owner's liquidity. Eagle Bulk confirms sale of sister ships Disposals come as dry cargo specialist continues fleet renewal exercise. Norwegian Cruise Line beats estimates as outlook brightens New York-listed cruiseship owner lifts guidance for 2017 as sentiment surges. SwissMarine sticks with Genco capesize Earnings report shows Geneva operator renews charter of 10-year-old Genco London. KTB/KDB fund targets initial $300m Scope of new Korean ship finance project could be widened further. US coal trade helps dry but will fire keep burning? A resurgence in US coal exports is providing a boost for the dry cargo market but opinion is split on how long the trend can be sustained. Shipments out of the US crashed to the lowest level since the 1970s in the third quarter last year but the trade is returning to become a "dominant player" once again, according to Bimco's Peter Sand. Bulker rates running at three month high "A rising US coa Crewman airlifted from Greek reefer UK coast guard evacuated seafarer who fell five metres from crane in Falmouth. Topaz bags "critical" $100m Dragon contract Dubai-based owner claims to have the highest revenue backlog in the industry after new deal with ENOC. Crowley boosts Central American services US owner starts fixed-day weekly runs to Costa Rica and Panama. Analysts survey NAT's dividend and fleet renewal routes Additional OSV shares expected to be handed out with scrap sales suggested for oldest vessels. Prosafe lays up another floatel Cypriot owner sends Safe Concordia to Curacao after Petrobras charter expires. HOS still a sell as profit dips Clarksons Platou says offshore owner's result highlights tough US Gulf market. Zeaborn adds five from Rickmers Holding Expanding German owner says latest deal will ensure independence from third-party tonnage. Hanjin Shipping sales fail to plug $10.5bn hole Creditors a long way from being repaid following raft of asset sales. Mayer Brown poaches Clyde & Co lawyer Ship finance man Conor Warde to become partner at Hong Kong practice. IHI yard profit boosted by FLNG Japanese group says earnings rise fourteen-fold in first three months. Chelsea poised to pounce following Manila debut Dennis Uy tanker and ro-pax company in advanced talks with shipowners over acquisitions after completing $116m IPO. Yangzijiang sees order tally surpass 2016 level Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder also reports 73% rise in second quarter profit. Miclyn ties up DSV vessel for two years Indonesian flagged vessel set for deployment in Asia Pacific region until 2019. Drunken Swire captain avoids jail time Pilots praised for prompt action as skipper of multi-purpose vessel escapes custodial sentence. Navigator Holdings profit drops as expenses rise Handysize LPG carrier owner says petrochemical cargoes were main drivers of revenue growth.

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AUGUST 8, 2017
OOIL back in black in first half 2017 Source: Shutterstock/VanderWolf Images OOIL, parent of container carrier OOCL, posted a $54 million profit in first half 2017. Orient Overs... ZEABORN buys five cargo vessels from Rickmers Holding Bremen, Germany-based ZEABORN Group, an integrated shipping company operating globally in the maritime multi-purpose segment, signed contra... Port of Oakland sells bonds to lower debt costs The Port of Oakland has finalized the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The port's $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt... Matson launching twice monthly container service to Tahiti Hawaii-based Pacific Ocean carrier Matson, Inc. is introducing a new extension of its South Pacific Express service, providing twice monthl... U.S. DOT proposes nearly $79m in INFRA freight-related grant awards The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed nearly $79 million in grants for 10 freight-related roadway, rail and port infrast... Crowley, King Ocean enter vessel sharing agreement Two long-time customers at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., have entered into a vessel sharing agreement they say will expand their... WTO: Global merchandise trade on the rise Global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third quarter of 2017, according to the World Trade Organization's (WTO)... FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 21 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... Seaboard Marine to commence twice-weekly service to Costa Rica Miami-based container carrier Seaboard Marine is enhancing its Miami - South Central America loop later this month by offering service to P...

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AUGUST 8, 2017
CORRECTION: Japan's Showa Shell, Idemitsu Kosan buy spot crude jointly in Apr-Jun quarter Japanese refiner Showa Shell said Tuesday it has jointly procured crude oil on a spot basis with Idemitsu Kosan during the April-June quarter under their alliance announced in May. Six tankers waiting to discharge in Venezuela pending payment from PDVSA Six oil product tankers are docked at the Paraguana Refining Center (CRP) marine terminals in northwestern Venezuela awaiting payment from facility operator PDVSA before they discharge, according to a technical report Tuesday. Oil dips as consolidation continues following July rally The oil complex fell slightly Tuesday as efforts by Saudi Arabia to cut global supplies continue to be offset by greater production in the US, Libya and Nigeria, keeping prices in a tight range. 380 CST East-West swap spread widens on stronger Singapore, firmer freight: traders REFINERY NEWS: Shell's Pernis restarting 'a number of units' Shell said previously operations were not expected to restart before the second half of August. External: Wired Bunkering Singapore 500 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential nosedives into discount on weak demand "I guess Indian buying has truly dried up .... and [there are] more [exports from] Essar Oil," a trader based in Singapore said. Six LNG bunker vessels to operate by end of 2017: SEA\LNG These vessels are key to increasing demand for LNG as marine fuel and delivering it to shipowners in a normal way. FUTURES: Oil dips on Libyan field restart; OPEC/non-OPEC meet eyed

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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


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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

››› Meetings File

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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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