BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 9, 2017

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APL adds four new port calls to Asia-Med/Black Seas services US says no to public-private partnerships in funding infrastructure Europe-Asia rail freight volumes could hit 742,000 TEU in 2027: study APL salutes Philippines on its 100th anniversary Maersk 20,568-TEUers to be fitted with new GE's power system Industry group calls for safe cargo packing, handling, transport Gulf Stevedoring in Jeddah to handle 1.8 million TEU in 2017 American Airlines Cargo bags Quest for Quality award after survey SIA and Lufthansa start JV between Singapore and Europe ICAO chief urges UN to better promote Global Aviation Security Plan

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OCTOBER 8, 2017
A maritime treaty is adopted or amended - what happens next? MSC improves transit time for Indian Subcontinent cargo bound for Europe Deendayal Port Trust recognised as 'Best Green Organisation of the Year' Procedure for clearance of fertiliser consignments under Direct Port Delivery (DPD)-Reg. NHAI launches new website & PMIS Mobile App Relief package for exporters approved at 22nd GST Council Meeting GST - More taxing than the tax for merchant exporters South Gujarat - Cargo & Logistics Business Forum 2017 to deliberate on seamless movement & the opportunities at Hazira

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Ensuring quality New transload facility to serve Texas Panhandle Fresh burgers and buns thanks to QSL Containers handling made simple Jamaica - more recognition on the maritime front RR and Google ink maritime technology cooperation SAA begins intra-Africa service reductions Friultrasporti orders 100 Kögel trailers British Airways pushes new technology Bremen now Allsta's new port connection Geto: we need more Eurasian rail lines DP World banks on port of Sète New cooperation in Asia Kuen leads Quehenberger in Hungary and Slovakia Pharma initiative launched at Singapore airport Expansion works in Nordic ports Moscow-Vladivostok mail train now daily

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
3D Printing to cause major blow to shipping Ernst Russ, Döhle swoop for sub-Panamax tonnage Slower-than-forecast bulker deliveries provide market cheer Insurers look to further fuel debate on cargo fire safety BahriBunge Dry Bulk eyes double-digit million tonnes of cargoes Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding details spin-off plan BP adds six LNG carrier newbuildings to support global trade Twelve missing after Brightoil tanker and fishing vessel collide

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
Container rates still on the slide as Asia-Europe peak season 'fizzles out' 'Forwarders are the real integrators of logistics in the supply chain' is money: report shows carrier reliability leads to higher profits US airforce veteran Ray Johns joins ATSG board Predictive logistics reaches beyond supply chain visibility South African regulator approves Maersk's Hamburg Süd deal

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
Navy set to commission newest Virginia Class submarine Great Lakes Dredge and Dock to take $42-$47 million hit Navibulgar orders Bluetch 45 bulker quartet Navy hospital ship gets to work in Puerto Rico DHS won't extend unnecessary Jones Act waiver Conrad Shipyard to build WETA ferry terminal components

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
Container compatriots show joined-up thinking Poseidon Container's intention to merge with Euroseas and acquire ships from Diana paves the way for another significant Greek boxship... Building up their arsenals Is Cosco poised to challenge European lines' dominance of container shipping? DNV GL bets big on digital centralisation Head of new digital unit lauds prospect of collective operations Governments pledge cash to support ocean initiatives Politicians and royalty focus on maritime security, pollution and climate change Shell inks long-term LNG supply deal with Siem Car Carriers Fuel to power two gas-driven ro-ro vessels due for delivery over 2019 Gearbulk closes UK office UK operations had moved to London from Weybridge in 2015 as part of restructuring efforts Trump rhetoric renews Iranian risks for tanker owners Washington drama suggests potential resumption of secondary sanctions against Iranian trade Shipping escapes EU ETS - for now Member states reject proposals but battle rages on India coal imports set to rise Strong coal imports also expected in other parts of Asia Daily Briefing DIANA Containerships has strikes deal to sell up to seven of its fleet of 11 container vessels to Poseidon Container... Spot market maintains downward curve China's Golden Week prompts further rate erosion across the board, while the short-term outlook looks bleak on major routes South African authorities approve Maersk's acquisition of Hamburg Süd Competition regulator's approval contingent on Hamburg Süd's withdrawal from the SAAF vessel-sharing agreement involved with the South Africa-east coast South... CJ Group buys majority stake in Gemadept Shipping CJ Logistics now owns 50.90% stakes in both Gemadept Shipping and Gemadept Logistics Twelve missing after tanker collides with fishing boat off Japan coast Japan Coast Guard carrying out search and rescue operations APM Terminals exits Tacoma port Terminal operator has transferred the lease over to local player SSA Marine Bahri starts dry bulk joint venture with Bunge in Dubai Joint venture aims to transport over 5m tonnes of dry bulk cargoes in its first year of operations

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
Russia's RZD speeds up rail service to attract cargo US ports need more than $100 billion from investors ILA under pressure to guarantee US East, Gulf coast peace Major Japanese ports' container traffic surges Investor interest in JNPT SEZ slowly picks up China takes a breather after healthy Europe trade volume

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
Palau ship registry hits 3m gt Pacific island flag now has 380 vessels on its books. George Economou reveals larger $222m stake in DryShips Increased holding follows support for rights issue completed this week. Star Bulk locks in kamsarmax at above spot market level Latest deal shows continuation of strategy to keep such vessels on short-period deals. Kalashnikov pulls trigger on shipyard deal Russian arms group widens shipbuilding interest with takeover of Nobel Brothers. Krabbe appointed Maersk Supply CFO Welltec finance chief joins Maersk offshore vessel company. Owners splash $2bn on bulkers as dry cargo dominates third quarter S&P market Almost half of cheques signed for second-hand ships in the quarter were to fund dry cargo purchases. Are ships causing their own storms? US researchers claim lightning strikes twice as likely in busy shipping lanes. Anglo Investments steps up to shipowning table with debut deal Big break comes with purchase of two modern kamsarmax bulkers at a competitive price. Five bodies found after aframax smash Seven fishermen still missing off Japan after crash involving Brightoil tanker. St Helena finally reaches end of line Royal Mail ship up for sale as flights to the remote Atlantic island start. Tanker scrapping hits highest level since 2003 Weak rates and higher prices help drive tankers to the breakers' beaches. YZJ clinches Navibulgar's newbuilds Chinese yard emerges as the winner of deal for up to six handymaxes for Bulgarian owner. MHI mulls ferry construction comeback Japanese shipbuilder considers restarting its ferry activities at its Nagasaki yard, according to local media. Boa Offshore wins $13m arbitration Oslo tribunal rules in favour of Norwegian owner over its dispute with Noryards Fosen. Gener8 Maritime suezmax tanker latest in line for sale Talk of a completed deal for the company's oldest tanker said to be premature. Borr and Schlumberger team on jack-ups Troim-chaired company and US giant working together on drilling contracts. Teekay Offshore clears away 2018 bond debt US partnership calls in NOK 420m and NOK 800m issues maturing next year. GulfMark Chapter 11 plan approved US owner set to emerge from restructuring within a month. KL High Court dismisses PDZ writs Malaysian shipowner see first series of writs over unpaid bunkers thrown out of court. Maersk reactivates semi-sub for Southeast Asian gig Rig is fifth unit to be returned to service from warm stacking within the past eight months. Robbers target Shell LNG carrier Ship boarded by at least one intruder during late night incident off the Philippines.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
NAFTA trade totals $89.2b in July The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... APMT ceases operations in Tacoma Port terminal operator APM Terminals (APMT), a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has ended its operations at the Port of Tacoma a... U.S. trade deficit shrinks in August The U.S. trade deficit totaled $42.4 billion in August, a 2.7 percent decline from July, as export value rose amid a decline in imports, ac... Diana Containerships to sell seven vessels Vessel owner and lessor Diana Containerships has entered into an agreement to sell up to seven of its vessels for a total purchase price of... Port of Houston could lower tariff charges due to Hurricane Harvey The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met on Wednesday to discuss the option of lowering tariff charges for customers affect... Report: Barge rates skyrocket amid Ohio, Mississippi river closures Spot rates for barges are skyrocketing as portions of the Ohio River into the Mississippi River are closed due to low water levels from dry... AAR: U.S. rail traffic up 0.7% in September Total combined U.S. carload and intermodal rail traffic in September 2017 was up 0.7 percent, or 2.1 million carloads and intermodal units,... PHMSA releases $23.8m in hazmat training grants The U.S. Transportation Department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) has issued three separate hazardous m... U.S. Gulf Coast port conditions set to Whiskey, X-Ray ahead of Tropical Storm Nate The latest hurricane of an already tumultuous storm season is currently making its way through Central America and the U.S. Gulf Coast coul...

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OCTOBER 6, 2017
US to End Sudan Sudan Sanctions October 12: WHITE HOUSE The US will end economic sanctions against Sudan on October 12, allowing trade to resume after 20 years, senior government officials said Friday. US Gulf of Mexico operators prepare for Tropical Storm Nate US Gulf Coast oil and gas producers, refiners and terminal operators are preparing for Tropical Storm Nate by evacuating some platforms and closely monitoring onshore and offshore operations. Ecuador to offer exploration bidding round near Peru border: oil minister Ecuador plans to offer an exploratory bidding round of 16 blocks in 2018 located in the southern part of the country near its border with Peru, which offers potential for a relatively untapped area, Ecuador's oil minister said Friday. Dakota Access environmental analysis delayed until April: US agency The US Army Corps of Engineers' court-ordered environmental analysis of the Dakota Access Pipeline will not be completed until early April, roughly four months later than originally planned, the agency said in a court filing Friday. Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico will not be extended: spokesman The Trump administration will not extend a 10-day Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico when it expires on Sunday, a spokesman for the US Department of Homeland Security told S&P Global Platts Friday. Novorossiisk bunker loadings expected to slow on strong winds Maritime operations in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk are expected to slow due to strong winds, shipping and bunker sources said Friday. NYMEX RBOB leads oil lower reversing storm-driven rally Oil futures fell hard Friday after NYMEX November RBOB was unable to sustain higher prices that were sparked by gasoline supply concerns ahead of Tropical Storm Nate's arrival this weekend on the US Gulf Coast. External: Wired Bunkering Shell signs deal to bunker LNG fueled car carriers External: Global Risk Management Denmark's Clipper Bulk to shut five offices globally, including Singapore "Fewer, but larger, hubs will allow us to service our customers and operate our fleet more efficiently." FUTURES: Crude steady as Nate threatens US Gulf output FEATURE: Japanese minister's visit to Abu Dhabi to open new era in partnership - Japan to expand focus from upstream to mid-stream - Also hopes to retain stakes in UAE's major offshore concessions FEATURE: Iran debate rages in Washington as clock ticks down on Trump decision - White House to announce decision 'in the coming days' - Trump expected to pressure Europe, Iran for new terms - US could reimpose sanctions if renegotiation fails

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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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		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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