BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 10, 2017

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Maersk Line lost US$376m in 2016 - parent company in the red for $1.9b Maersk pays US$230,000 to settle Russian Anti-Monopoly Case US posts its highest deficit in four years S Carolina ports handle record 185,018 TEU in January Capital improvements at Port of Oakland carry US$600 million price tag GE to slash 250 workers at North Fort Worth locomotive plant March conference on Africa ports expansion Japan's air cargo forecast to grow 3.6pc in FY2017 Doha's HIA sees cargo volume rise 20.8pc in 2016 to 1.7m tonnes IATA Cargo iQ develops 2nd phase of Smart Data project

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
AMTOI Day 2017 acknowledges the selfless service of the armed forces INTTRA container orders surge 16 pc in 2016 Jacques Saadé appoints Rodolphe Saadé Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group Maersk Line improves volumes & market share in 2016 India importing more wheat APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP for paper-free Customs clearance procedure Longest container vessel berths at Haldia International Container Terminal, Haldia Dock Complex 'The allocation of funds for infrastructure development will result in long-term benefits for the economy' Alibaba partnering with logistics & transportation companies to reduce shipping costs Budget proposes doing away with import duty on nickel Cabinet apprised of MoU between India & France in the fields of science, technology & innovation CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION Essar Projects bags contract for laying 100 km natural gas pipeline from Jalandhar to Amritsar Exports showing positive growth since Sept. last year Rationalised Customs & excise duties in Budget seen benefiting manufacturing & global competitiveness

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On course for Industry 4.0 Securing market share Repeat order for 3,000 new trailers Rachel Morley joins Bifa board Hamburg Süd opens own agency in Dubai Reducing emissions with high cube swap bodies Using a partner's warehouse Investment in Jaxport a matter of authority Gysev Cargo drives change Perishables push up volumes from Reunion Ifs and buts to Hamburg's fairway adjustment Substantial growth in net income in 2016 Heart of Georgia Railroad in new hands Swissport to handle Emirates Skycargo at three French... Hillebrand's Marsili from Australia to New Zealand Fair winds not headwinds expected in 2017 Rotterdam exercises modesty Rail line to connect Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran Jacques Saadé hands CMA CGM helm to son Etihad Cargo with flat volume evolution in 2016

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Bertram Rickmers sells project carrier business Enforcement failure undermining container weighing rule Rotterdam loses more ground to Antwerp in containers Bourbon and SBM Offshore see another year of offshore woe Epic Gas posts loss for 2016 Marine fire expert highlights little-known ship hold fire risks HMM slashes net loss to USD3.68 million Maersk Line drive for market share boosts volumes by 9% in 2016 Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding to expand energy-related business Mid-sized Japanese ship operators expect to stay in profit Precious Shipping loses USD75 million but predicts bulk market comeback KDB chief vows no more bailouts for DSME Courage Marine to sell Supramax for USD7.35 million

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Freight booking platforms: our beef is with inefficiency - not forwarders. But can online booking deliver? IATA takes a dim view of growth predictions for air freight in 2017 Echo Global profits hit, but cost of Command integration will bring payback, says CEO Best of both worlds on the waterfront, promises new ship agency Etihad fails to boost cargo volumes in 'very tough' environment FedEx Fulfillment looks to take on Amazon in SME e-commerce market Rodolphe Saadé replaces father as CMA CGM chief

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
First U.S.-built Rotortug now in service with Seabulk Towing NTSB: Boaters should be required to take safety courses Dry bulk sector recovery ahead, says Drewry CRS issues new report on Navy shipbuilding Damen takes delivery of its 1,000th R-R azimuth thruster New PrimeShip HULL software released by ClassNK VIDEO: DNV GL unlocks maritime potential of big data Polarcus to bareboat second vessel to Sovcomflot

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Globus clinches private placement and debt swap Bulker owner raises $5m from new investors and issues further shares to cancel $20m of debt Frontline fires back at DHT board over takeover bid Fredriksen's tanker giant says its offer is 'highly compelling' Xeneta secures further funding Cash boost for box pricing platform Daily capesize earnings $1,900 below panamax Chinese fixings show recovery after New Year but record iron ore stocks could curb vessel demand Newbuilding deliveries outweigh demand gains for LR product tankers Large LR2 and LR3 newbuilding tonnage is hitting the water Bottiglieri says it has viable cash flow Naples-based dry bulk and tankers owner hails business as usual amid bankruptcy protection proceedings Navios Acquisition posts reduced profits Longer-term charters cushioned owner from tanker market 'correction' Europe likely to reject renewed Iran sanctions UK will build on nuclear deal to deepen ties, says ambassador Shipping operations resume in Western Australia following tropical low Ports reopen with caution as weather front moves inland Yang Ming to stumble but not fall Taiwanese carrier will likely survive its financial crunch through refinancing and better earnings Tell me the truth 'Fake news' is not such a modern invention, despite the US president's trumpeting Clock is ticking for Maersk Tankers It is crunch time as the chief executive and his team work with the energy management team and board of directors of AP Moller-Maersk to decide the fate of the product tanker company Losses on vessel sales lead to wider 2016 deficit for Precious Shipping Thai dry bulk operator says continued scrapping necessary for better 2017

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Pallet by pallet, US LTL trucking demand grows Port Arthur prepares to expand breakbulk capacity US imports to jump on consumer spending Rickmers Group sells breakbulk/project carrier 272-ton crane makes first lift at Milwaukee Hamburg gets conditional OK to deepen Elbe River Interest in US surface transport acquisitions rises Rotterdam container trade resumes growth Transport providers adjusting to Amazon threat JNPT gains clients for struggling import plan Maersk gained share from 2016 price war

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
DOF bond convert puts Mogster in minority Bond investors exchange debt for equity that leaves largest shareholder with 49.97% of offshore vessel owner. Burke: tanker supply overwhelms demand Ridgebury CEO questions outlook for 'manageable' fleet supply growth. Navios Acquisition suffers dip in profit But New York-listed tanker owner's long-term charter book keeps rates above market. Twin attraction continues Maersk Tankers pool push Momentum around new membership continues amid gloomy product market outlook. Songa Bulk seeks $50m from placement Arne Blystad-led owner looking to raise more cash to fund asset play project. KDB: no new cash for DSME State bank will not pump more money into yard despite big looming debt payments. Bottiglieri: it's 'business as usual' Owner says don't confuse its restructuring process with those of companies in financial difficulty. Tsakos family explores new private equity partnerships Private arm of Greek owner is studying approaches from a number of private fund investors, but has made no commitment yet. Frontline keeps chase for DHT alive Oslo-listed owner makes its case for takeover after seeing initial approach receive cold shoulder. Nigeria thwarts attacks on tanker, LPGC Navy fights off pirates targeting Naftomar and Teekay vessels. HNA Group merges shipping and tech arms China's group's shipping and shipbuilding activities are being swallowed up by its technology division. GasLog closes Gastrade FSRU deal LNG carrier owner buying 20% of Greek company controlled by Asimina-Eleni Copelouzos. Costs clobber SCI as profit plunges Indian state owner hit by higher charter, wage, fuel and repair expenses in third quarter. Columbia-Marlow merger going 'swimmingly' Plans to combine Cyprus-based shipmanagers progressing well, Columbia boss says. Xeneta pockets $12m from investors Freight benchmarking platform attracts fresh cash from Smedvig Capital and others. Maersk Line settles with Russian authorities Danish conglomerate will pay $0.23m instead of an initial fine of $12m. Loan provisions hit $962m at Commerzbank Shipping gets the blame for increase in losses at German lender. Crewman killed in blast on cruiseship Exploding gas cylinder blamed for death on Emerald Princess in New Zealand. Restructured Prosafe hires new CEO Cyprus-based owner reveals management reshuffle as it enters newbuilding negotiations with Cosco. Stopford: time to plan for dry bulk recovery Clarksons man believes owners have to prepare now for inevitable market upturn. Winning linked to Carval capesize Singapore owner said to have snapped up 2002-built bulker. Yara International swings to loss in fourth Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner hit by lower revenue in final three months. EMGS trims quarterly and annual loss A more stable oil price helps Oslo-listed company reduce its red ink with cost cuts on track. Maersk Tankers confirms 10 LR2s at Dalian Shipyard Danish owner says newbuilding series is part of fleet renewal effort and contains unique optional element. SCF in bareboat deal with Polarcus Middle East owner wins multi-year contract valued at $72m from Russian conglomerate. CP Offen tanker pair sold for $36m Identity of buyer not yet clear as banks offload MRs. American Shipping sells out $220m bond Tanker owner's Oslo debt issue "significantly over-subscribed".

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
'Transit cargo' moving to U.S. important to Canadian economy Source: JPL Designs/Shutterstock Speakers from the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert, Montreal and Halifax said sizeable portions of cargo mov... Executive Moves: Iptor Supply Chains Systems and PayAnyBiz Supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services provider Iptor Supply Chains Systems has named Eric Dodd as chief fin... Report: Yang Ming raises $54m in private share sale Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has secured more than $54 million via a private stock offering, according to multiple media reports. The ... AP: Panama Canal still suffering from growing pains More than seven months since the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, the important Central American waterway is still suffering from grow... Hyundai Heavy Industries turns profit in 2016 Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) had a net profit of 682.3 billion South Korean won (U.S. $594.8 million) for 2016, up from a loss of 1.36 tr... Rodolphe Saadé named CEO of CMA CGM Group Rodolphe Saadé has been named chief executive officer of the CMA CGM Group. On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Jacques Saadé appointed ... Commentary: Comparing and contrasting India, China As the world continues to move forward from the surprises of 2016, it is worth examining how China and India, the two fastest growing major... Xeneta secures second funding round The Norway-based ocean freight rate benchmarking platform Xeneta said Thursday it has raised $12 million in a Series B investment round led...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017
DUTCH DATA: Port of Rotterdam crude throughput down 1.2% in 2016 Throughput of oil products rose 0.3% last year, following an 18% rise in 2015. INTERVIEW: Thailand's Precious Shipping completes Fleet Rejuvenation Plan "Eventually, we will likely install scrubbers a year or two later after the regulation kicks in." External: Wired Bunkering INTERVIEW: Monjasa sets quality as key to riding out bunker market upheaval "Where we take comfort is that we don't see our relative market share in any market declining." TRADER NOTE: Bunker industry association appoints new CEO Justin Murphy Murphy was previously CEO of Brightoil Shipping in Singapore. BHP Billiton approves $2.2 bil Mad Dog 2 Gulf of Mexico project BHP Billiton holds a 23.9% participating interest in the Mad Dog field FUTURES 2: Crude edges up amid fall in US gasoline stocks FUTURES: Crude edges higher despite near-record US crude build Iraq reduces pumping at Basrah oil terminal for 24 hours-- status reports The reduction is due to work to install a new pipeline ANALYSIS: Iran siphons off oil market share from capped OPEC competitors Iran was the only Middle Eastern producer to see exports rise in January

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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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		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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