BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 11, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate falls 8.4pc to US$812/TEU, off 1.5pc to USWC Beijing approves OOIL sale to Cosco with Shanghai Port owning 9.9pc Port of Long Beach August box throughput up 8pc to 692,375 TEU Adelaide July box volume increases 3pc to 26,251 TEU Higher box volumes drive Ashdod port revenue up to US$173 million Hutch struts its perishable capacity at Fruit Logistica fair Ningbo Zhoushan port's digital platform boosts sea-rail volumes 72pc Drewry urges BCOs to transform contract strategy with ocean liners Hutchison Karachi sets record, makes 3,191 moves in 23 hours K+N, Panalpina win approval to takeover Kenyan perishables IBM explores BlockChain technology with global food suppliers Turks and Persians unite to help blockaded Qatar Arab emirate E-commerce drives digital disruption in air cargo industry DoKaSch adds 50 new RAP-containers to its cool chain Worldwide air cargo up 11.8pc in July, offsetting weak China exports

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
MOL launches 2017 session of 'One MOL Global Management College' NYK selected for DJSI for 15th consecutive year Anti-dumping duty reduced for Indian shrimp exports to US Centre allows import of 3 LMT of raw sugar through southern India ports at 25 pc duty Gujarat Maritime Board & Port of Rotterdam explore strategic partnership HAROPA & Montreal Port Authority sign international cooperation agreement JN Port handles 6.18 pc more containers in April-August 2017 Kakinada Container Terminal holds fruitful interaction with the trade Major Ports handle more cargo in first five months of ongoing fiscal Major Ports handle reduced coal volumes Annual Report of RBI for the period July 1st 2016-June 30th 2017 MALA 2017 to celebrate excellence & provide food for thought on Sept. 15 in Mumbai

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Ready for the future Shorter waits for HGVs, more efficient handling ERA position on Brexit New branch in Milan for Mainfreight RZD boosts infrastructure projects Moritz lands at Metrogistics P&I: Swedish Club on track USD 151 million to improve airport infrastructure DSV collaborates with agency in Iran UK: glass cullet taking a train ride Haropa and Montreal close ranks FACC strengthens management team Rickmers Group continuing after bidding process closure Leman acquires Maru in UK Intermodal terminal in Pittsburgh up and running First US disaster relief drone programme Allison Transmission: another CEO after almost 18 years

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Weighing the cargo volume impact of Caribbean storms Zeaborn poised for more acquisitions Reshuffle at Bourbon Kleven receives multimillion dollar equity shot in the arm Yang Ming to auction off old containers New type of project cargo vessel goes into service Keppel, Pavilion work with Indonesia on small-scale LNG distribution Braemar Shipping Services expands by acquiring Naves DSME, Samsung HI deny MSC orders hit by North Korea threat Korea Shipping Corporation wins contract from KEPCO unit How record-setting Hurricane Irma could impact shipping

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
More rate slippage on east-west trades as carriers prepare for slack season EU unveils its vision for a new, autonomous era in shipping history 'Dear Niall': IATA responds to load factor reporting criticism US forwarder Radiant swoops on Sandifer-Valley Transport Who will deliver Christmas in 2019? asks FTA after Home Office plan is leaked North Korea's missile launch hits South Korean shipbuilding industry

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
VIDEO: Tough truths on Navy readiness emerge at hearing BAE Norfolk gets $13.5 million Navy award McQuilling analyzes impact of Hurricane Harvey on tanker market USCG issues guidance on compliance with IMO BWM Conventiom MTU premiers ship automation system for the future Global Maritime Forum will tackle tough industry challenges

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Diana doubles earnings for panamax with DHL time charter Higher rate achieved is indicative of a recovering sector Piraeus port clinches €23.8m deal for Cosco Dalian floating dock Acquisition is part of strategic expansion of repair capacity in Chinese-controlled Greek port Pacific and Jones Act product tankers benefit from hurricanes Hurricane Irma and Katia seen as bullish factors even as Atlantic rates correct sharply downwards Daily Briefing Rickmers comeback, Brexit trade plea and China's coal cuts Last Word: The Smart thing to do Will the UK government use London Shipping Week to announce new funding for seafarer training? Skuld technical result slips $22m into red Marine insurer points to 'small number of substantial claims' Box lines eye green shoots of recovery Container shipping is enjoying a well-earned respite from bad news NAVES acquisition to help Braemar diversify risk and mitigate impact of digitalisation Group remains mindful of the challenge posed by digitalisation to the shipbroking market, says Braemar chief executive James Kidwell Last Word: EEX says thank you to 300 guests Around 300 people were in London for EEX's thank you bash for its clients US east coast ports prepare for Hurricane Irma Hapag-Lloyd declares force majeure as Irma heads north towards the US MSC 22,000 teu ship orders still on the table, says DSME Brokers say the deal is far from being firm and that talks may come to nothing Kicking the habit Shipping has slowly limited its use of sulphurous fuels to date. What will happen when it goes cold turkey in... Uncovering North Korea's clandestine seaborne fuel imports Have fewer product tankers been supplying North Korean ports with fuel cargoes in 2017? Cargo owners' claims against shipowner's limitation fund not time-barred In the recent case of Eleni, the High Court of Hong Kong rejected the argument that cargo owners' claims against a... Chinese regulator approves Cosco-OOIL takeover deal Cosco Shipping Holdings to hold extraordinary general meeting to seek shareholders' approval on October 16 HNA makes formal offer for CWT after pre-conditions met HNA to retain CWT's senior management team to ensure business continuity Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers deputy general manager resigns Li Jianxiong left the company due to a "working reason" Keppel, Pavilion Energy and PLN team up for Indonesian LNG projects Companies will develop the supply chain to distribute LNG to remote islands of western Indonesia Near-term headwinds test Dynagas Partners' mettle Spot exposure and higher interest costs will strain cash reserves, but future is bright UK promises to do "whatever necessary" to attract international shipowners Senior minister makes pledge to business leaders as industry bosses spell out risks to UK maritime activities of hard Brexit Seanergy share price regains Nasdaq compliance Growing belief in dry bulk sector appears to have given stock a helping hand

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Freight recovery from Irma to last months, spike truck rates ILA's Dennis Daggett resigns from NY-NJ port council US import surge in July belies fall slowdown forecast Trans-Pac spot rates tread water ahead of Golden Week World Bank sounds alarm on logistics worker shortage Rocketing air cargo volume keeps up rate pressure Asia-Europer rates tumble ahead of pre-Golden Week season

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Stolt-Nielsen stocks up with $175m bond Oslo-listed owner closes five-year bond issue to refinance existing debt. Atlas linked to landmark drybulk purchase Leon Patitsas-led company said to return to drybulk scene after 10 years MPC Containerships eyes buys with $100m bond cash Oslo-listed owner's latest fundraiser was over-subscribed. Zvezda taps $122m Gazprombank loan New Russian shipyard arranges third loan for cash to get it started on vessels. Vroon seals five-year OSV charter Dutch owner's standby ship to work with Premier Oil FPSO. Rates shoot up as PSVs sell out North Sea earnings climb as charterers book all 70 working ships. Mokster stretches Norwegian AHTS deal Owner keeps Strilborg with country's coastal administration for another year. Currency costs hit Eimskip's result Profit chopped at Icelandic containership owner due to forex fluctuations. GoodBulk confirms capesize number nine Former Singa Star ship set for delivery in the next couple of weeks. Barska Plovidba increases earnings Montenegrin ferry owner reduced costs in the second quarter. Pareto places buy on Songa amid positive market view Diana and Star Bulk also upgraded as Chinese steel industry helps drive dry market into 2018. COO leaves struggling Triyards Andrew Mak Yeuw Wah pursues other projects as yard group restructures. De Chateauvieux hands over CEO role COO Gael Bodenes steps up at Bourbon as owner becomes executive chairman. Seadrill hands another $50m to NADL Fredriksen company adds to subsidiary's loan ahead of Chapter 11. Pacific Radiance starts debt restructuring talks Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator aims for "consensual restructuring" with lenders. Pirates target Thai product tanker off Malaysia Robbers transfer half of ship's cargo of diesel oil, but most are caught after swift response by police. Damaged US destroyer set for lift to Japan Semi-submersible vessel will transport USS John S McCain to US Navy repair facility.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Port of LA approves 10-year project labor agreement The Port of Los Angeles' harbor board on Sept. 7 unanimously approved a 10-year agreement that it says ensures the quality and timely const... Mercator Line to be listed or restructured Dry bulk carrier Mercator Lines has filed an application to wind up the company, which is currently under judicial management, according to... Port NOLA relaunches ro-ro service after 12 years A ro-ro vessel has called the Port of New Orleans for the first time since 2005. The Port of New Orleans (NOLA) recently relaunched roll-o... Executive Moves: GPA and East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The Georgia Ports Authority appoints senior director of trade development for ocean carrier and non-contain... FTR: Class 8 orders continues to rise in July Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 20,700 units in July 2017, according to preliminary figures from freight transportatio... Port of NY/NJ's APMT terminal receives its largest vessel ever Thanks to the clearance of the Bayonne Bridge (above) being raised, the port is now able to handle ships that can carry as many as 18,000 TE... U.S. Southeast ports hunker down for Hurricane Irma U.S. Southeast ports are bracing for Hurricane Irma as the mega-storm moves through the Caribbean, gradually making its way closer to the s... Port of Long Beach posts third-best monthly container volumes ever The Port of Long Beach, above, says that it is on pace to have one of its best throughput years in its history. Port of Long Beach terminal... Chinese regulators green light COSCO-OOIL deal China COSCO SHIPPING's acquisition of Orient Overseas International Ltd. (OOIL), parent of Hong Kong-based liner carrier Orient Overseas Co...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Oil lower as market braces for Hurricane Irma Oil futures were lower in US trading Friday morning as the market braces for the fallout from Hurricane Irma, expected to make landfall this weekend in Florida. Trump waives Jones Act to bring in fuel ahead of Irma's arrival The Trump administration is waiving Jones Act requirements until September 15 to address a potential fuel shortage in Florida caused by the approaching Hurricane Irma and lingering Gulf Coast pipeline and refinery disruptions following Hurricane Harvey. Salina Cruz refinery has no major damage after Mexico earthquake Pemex reported its 330,000 b/d Salina Cruz refinery suffered no major damages after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit southern Mexico. Savannah fuel terminals closing as Hurricane Irma nears The Georgia Ports Authority will cease operations ahead of Hurricane Irma at the ports of Savannah and Brunswick Saturday through Tuesday. Durban bunkers hit four-week high on rising benchmark External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: ICE Brent outperforms NYMEX light sweet post-US stock data OIL FACTBOX: Hurricane Irma closes Caribbean storage; Katia heads to Mexico Buckeye also said it was "implementing hurricane preparedness plans"

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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

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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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