BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 11, 2017

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CMA CGM ups rate US$1,500/FEU from Asia to Caribbean November 1 India's Mundra port sets new productivity record, rivalling JNPT Japan's major ports post solid growth on back of global recovery DP World expects to tap West African hinterland into Mali Shipping lanes plagued with twice the number of lightning strikes Shreyas takes its biggest containership to date New York stock watch Seeking Alpha: Tide turns for box shipping Pakistani central bank cries foul over China trade deal Amazon tests delivery services in US pose threat to FedEx, UPS Cargo loader sparks blaze near freighter at Hong Kong airport Seattle hails Air France decision to fly non-stop to Paris ADB Safegate said to enhance visual docking and speed turnarounds China Airlines to fly from Taoyuan, Taiwan to Ontario, California

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri Data & DNV GL sign partnership to leverage Big Data for safety, quality & compliance excellence CMA CGM enhancing Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to East Africa service NISAA elects its Executive Body for 2017-19 Anti-dumping duty imposed on ammonium nitrate from Russia, Indonesia, Georgia & Iran India's exports to China surge SEZs' exports up in Q1 DP World SCO hosts clean-up drive Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping visits JNPT NMPT registers impressive cargo handling growth in H1 Information regarding a recent decision of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) published on Sept. 12, 2017 MACCIA organising seminar on Foreign Trade Policy & GST Seafood Exporters Association of India elects office-bearers

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Ever more fruit in boxes Spain: new gateway for pan-European transport Panattoni developing large site near Karlsruhe Short line railroad reopens Yalova ro-ro terminal starts operations New HR head for Gefco Spain People / Company Cincinnati airport celebrates all-time high Leipzig/Halle logistics network seeks closer contacts in... Trophy awarded for Channel 5 West Memphis port emphasizes its multimodality Even more European airfreight in August Austria investing in tracks for autonomous trains 3 PL revenues growing to USD 1.1 trillion by 2022 Three Morocco loops for ro-ro traffic Contract to haul 7.8 million t of coal by rail Jack Bismohun to develop Kale's African business Qatar off to Pittsburgh/receives 13th B777F

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Huge overcapacity ahead for liner shipping Container sector rise despite Hanjin's demise Royal IHC takes 50% stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group North Korean risks to shipping mount Four ships banned for breaching North Korea sanctions EC deadlines to push maritime sector to meet carbon obligations Bahri in Big Data tie-up with DNV GL Vrinda, formerly known as Kanak Prem, is Mercator Limited's last dry bulk carrier. Credit: Dietmar Hasenpusch China's coal imports strong on prices and North Korea ban Transcor Energy to be renamed Northstar Fishermen in South Korea with a port in the background

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Harm or help to Malaysia's smaller forwarders as China's Alibaba moves in? ABC opts for Liege as back-up for cargo flights after losing slots at Schiphol APL offers 'money-back' guarantee on premium transpacific service Russia's Globaltruck eyes IPO to fund acquisitions and expand truck fleet Jeff Mailhiot joins Crane to head its ocean products team Emirates and Cargolux agree new air cargo codeshare deal Terry Unrein back at SEKO to boost logistics growth in the US

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
House bill seeks five-year Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico Wärtsilä acquires vessel positioning specialist Ballistic protection foils pirate attack on security vessel

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bulker owners call for scrutiny of charterers and terminals Intercargo highlights 'Stone Age' conditions in sector as other stakeholders go unvetted The future is (always) bright for shipping equities If investing in stocks is about the future, shipping equities should do very well based on the supply and demand... UK government outlines customs contingency plans for Brexit UK Chamber calls papers 'somewhat disappointing reading' Intercargo sees membership surge Dry bulk association reports 48% increase in fleet since start of 2017 Weak newbuilding recovery fails to lift yard sentiment Activity in main shipping sectors still at a historically low level China's One Belt, One Road project may hit tanker demand Projects such as the Myanmar-China pipeline and Kra Isthmus canal are negative for tonne miles, Poten & Partners says Crude oil in floating storage falls as supplies tighten OPEC member nations adhering to production adjustments, strong oil demand and slower shale oil production growth attributed to floating storage... Daily Briefing Chinese yards are marking up prices amid cost pressure Boston Consulting Group spins off xChange platform Box swapping platform moves to standalone operation Singapore regulator raises concerns over Wilhelmsen takeover of Drew Marine Competition Authority of Singapore notes that both are major players in the maritime services sector Supramax owners looking for a better week despite dip in rates But pockets of positive sentiment from South America may drive up freight rates NYK starts production at Wheatstone LNG Australian project will have the combined capacity to produce 8.9m tonnes per annum Global Ship Lease aims to raise up to $400m in bond offering Container charter owner to use proceeds to repay outstanding debt Japan's Kobe Steel unveils automated welding machine and system for shipbuilders Move comes amid Japan's efforts to tackle a shortage of young skilled workers in the shipbuilding industry Bahri jumps on Big Data bandwagon with DNV GL pact Both parties developing a prototype to help all maritime industry participants make informed decisions regarding safety and quality in operations

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
US warehouse lease rate growth expected to decelerate US imports forecast to hit near-record in October CP service opens Vancouver rail routing to Ohio ag exporters JNPT tightens gate-in rules for direct exports program Japan exporters choosing Panama over Suez routings

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Clarksons: better outlook for Navios debt Unsecured and secured notes that traded at distressed levels now closer to par thanks to bulker markets. AP Moller Holding closes Maersk Tankers deal Transaction that takes products tanker specialist private has now been completed. BlackRock takes some money off Ardmore Largest US institutional investment manager trims stake as stock outpaces peers. Intercargo celebrates record membership numbers Squeezed by regulation, ever more drycargo owners gather forces to speak with same voice Wan Hai Lines buys office for $10.35m Taiwanese owner builds presence in the US with deal in Arizona. Ship Finance swaps $121m in note to shares Chief executive says the move is a 'cheap forward equity offering' as note holders now in the money. Cosco Shipping Holdings expects profit Chinese giant cites better conditions in the container market as the main reason for positive nine-month outlook. Zodiac buys pair as Tailwind parks car carrier sector Eyal Ofer-led owner adds to PCTC fleet as Norwegian firm continues to reduce shipping exposure. Maersk scoops Youngship award Norwegian organisation recognises Danish group's commitment to young recruits. South Korean yards chop 35,000 workers Figures from yard association reveal scale of downsizing at restructuring shipbuilders. Wartsila takes over Guidance Marine Finnish company enhances its expertise in vessel positioning and remote control operations. Stolt Tankers wish list puts M&A ahead of IPO Niels Stolt-Nielsen says consolidation trumps flotation for stand-alone tanker business. Mercator confirms penultimate bulker sale Indian owner has one dry cargoship left after Sri Prem Poorva disposal. Heuvels in shock swap from London to Hong Kong Ince & Co's international senior partner Jan Heuvels' decision leave London and head for Hong Kong was met with surprise in legal circles. But the leading London law firm says there is nothing more behind the move than a decision to target Asian growth. Ince back on growth path Heuvels' move comes amid continued speculation in that Ince & Co is seeking a merger with another London shipping law Pareto sees twin catalysts for Stolt-Nielsen upgrade Norwegian finance house has buy rating on Oslo-listed owner for the first time in over two years. Gunvor targets more joint ventures as it looks to expand in shipping Glencore's Jan Andersen brought in to revamp Clearlake Shipping arm as trader seeks more vessels. Vernicos Tugs & Salvage makes it 19 Greek tug owner completes its fourth acquisition since April with the addition of 2006-built unit. Setback for Sevan in Logitel loan row Oslo court rules against floatel owner in dispute related to Teekay Offshore takeover. Chinese SAR vessel gives cargoship a tow Rescue authority comes to aid of vessel that lost power off Shidao. Andreas Hadjiyannis: 'The big, big crisis is over' Shipowner believes the darkest hour has passed with the next one a century away. Supramax sale closes book on United Ocean clear-out US buyers said to pick off final vessel from the fleet of bankrupt Japanese owner. Gas4Sea nets second LNG bunker customer Key tanker operator signs up to supply in Rotterdam from Zeebrugge-based ship. Singapore oil storage levels plunge Volumes held on tankers have dropped to 8.1m barrels from 30m in May. Limarko snaps up H Schepers boxship Lithuanian owner boosts capacity with $5m deal for German feedership. Oman Shipping and KOTC in tanker talks Oman state owner may need extra vessels to handle shipments from Duqm refinery as it looks to cooperate with Kuwaiti company. Ships face UN port ban over North Korea ties Move against four ships described as 'unprecedented' by co-ordinator of a UN panel on sanctions. Ocean Yield extends Lewek Connector charter Lars Solbakken-led leasing outfit ties up subsea construction vessel potentially until Christmas. Aussie log exports jump 300% in four years China set to account for virtually all volumes shipped and 25% of total harvest in 2017. Borr deal to boost Sembcorp Marine balance sheet Singapore yard now positioned for growth in the new low-oil price era, say local analysts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri partners with DNV GL on 'big data' initiative Bahri Data inked a contract with classification society DNV GL to co-develop and jointly leverage their big data capabilities for safety, q... 'K' Line fleet to install new automated weather routing system A new navigation system will be installed in 120 "K" Line vessels. Ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) will install Kawasaki Hea... UPS enters contract talks with Teamsters UPS' current five-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ends after July 31, 2018. UPS has started contract talks wi... Hong Kong terminal operator adds Russian all-cargo airline Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) is now handling shipments arriving at Hong Kong International Airport from Moscow-based all-carg... MercuryGate, SMC3 partner on LTL pricing API Transportation management systems (TMS) solutions provider MercuryGate International and application programming interface (API) provider S... IATA's Cargo-XML integrated with WCO targeting system The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the integration of its Cargo-XML messaging standard with the World Custom... GM acquires LIDAR tech company General Motors Co. has acquired Strobe, Inc., a three-year-old light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology company based in Pasadena, Ca... NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities rise 5.4% in 2016 The number of fatalities involving large trucks in the United States increased 5.4 percent in 2016 compared with the prior year to 4,317 fa... CR England Chicago intermodal drivers decertify Teamsters local Nearly 70 intermodal drivers working out of the Chicago site of trucking and refrigerated transportation company CR England have voted to d...

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Iraq planning to rebuild federal oil pipeline to Turkey Iraq's oil ministry announced Tuesday it was ordering three state oil companies to rebuild the federal government's crude oil export pipeline to Turkey, which has been out of service since early 2014. OPEC's Barkindo admits "extraordinary measures" needed to sustain rebalancing OPEC has signalled to the market that it could further broaden its OPEC/non-OPEC alliance, ramping up the rhetoric over the possibility of expanding its membership and trying to deepen its dialogue with US shale in order to rebalance the market. Bill to expand US offshore drilling, revokes safety regulations A bill that could open a vast swath of US federal waters to oil and natural gas producers, ease offshore drilling regulations and give the US president expanded powers to permit drilling will begin its legislative process Wednesday. ExxonMobil says restores output at Julia, Hadrian South fields in Gulf of Mexico ExxonMobil has restored production at its Julia and Hadrian South fields in the Gulf of Mexico after halting output last week prior to Hurricane Nate's move through the area, the company said Tuesday. Oil futures rebound on remarks by OPEC's Barkindo, Saudi exports Oil futures strengthened Tuesday, with NYMEX November crude rising $1.34 to $50.92/b, after OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said efforts underway to rebalance the global oil market were working. Durban bunkering suspended on poor weather: port authority Bunkering and loading operations at Durban, South Africa, have been suspended due to bad weather, a spokeswoman for the port authority said Tuesday. Kerch Strait closure may delay grain exports; bunkers not hit The Kerch Strait, connecting the Sea of Azov and Black Sea, will be closed for the transit of all types of vessels, apart from military and government security vessels, from Wednesday at 6:00 am local time (0300 GMT) for three days, according to a statement posted by the Kerch harbor master, Sergei Belyh. External: Wired Bunkering Fewer accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore after Uni Petroleum's exit The number of accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore has dropped to 55 this month from 56 in September and 58 in August as Uni Petroleum dropped out of the list after its bunker supplier licence expired. Fuel oil physical East-West spread at three-month high on freight rates The spike in VLCC freight rates to the East from Rotterdam has widened the discount of physical 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges to 3.5% FOB Singapore cargoes to the largest in three months. Massive destocking underway in oil market, says OPEC's Barkindo "The market structure has switched to backward, making it uneconomic to continue to keep storage," he said. FUTURES: Crude steady; Aramco announces record allocation cuts

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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