BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 12, 2017

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Cosco takes top spot for liftings in Q3, overtaking Maersk Line Wan Hai Lines time charters Diana Containerships' 6,494 TEU ship for US$11,000/day LA-LB big data can increase dock productivity with existing assets Greencarrier puts an environmental spin of its LCL service Futurist looks at 50,000-TEUers and says it can be done Halifax deep water Halterm purchases three Konecranes RTGs Four RTGs moved from Nhava Sheva to Mundra for heavy lift jobs Siemens AX4 claims to bring new analytics tools to logistics Works underway at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter until January 5 Helsinki Commission Briefing to focus on rescuing refugees, migrants at sea Air China starts thrice weekly non-stop Shenzhen to Los Angeles service UK forwarder Europa scores big with a 68pc increase in air profits Finnair launches 'Cargo Eye' to monitor, control air freight flows using IoT sensors

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
... signs MoU for LNG transhipment & marketing project in Kamchatka area APL expands coverage in the Trans-Atlantic with new North Atlantic service British freight forwarding & logistics body welcomes news of progress in Brexit negotiations CMA CGM completes acquisition of MERCOSUL Line & strengthens service offering in South America Indians among officers & engineers honoured at MOL Presidential Awards 2017 OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance intra-Asia network SCI participates in relief efforts for fishermen affected by cyclone Ockhi Transworld Group celebrates 40th Anniversary CONCOR celebrates Customer Day How to Develop Green Transport in India: Experiences from the Norwegian demonstration project

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Rail car service centre opens in Texas Braille Battery at fault again Logistics and telecommunications snuggle up closer Althusmann for Seaports of Niedersachsen New vans for express carriage of cream slices TRPA and Logistec ink new pact in Canada Fiege shoulders logistics for Palmers Time to say good-bye to Deugro's EVP Hilpert Landmark agreement for port of Mortukea Cold chain solutions for Nigerian farmers IAG Cargo's components make big volume surge CEP sector booming before run-up to Christmas Another first for airfreight forwarder Flexport Intermodal shift enhanced by Port of Antwerp Belgian industry legend dies Locomotives for South Africa's railway facelift

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Europe-Asia backhaul container trade helps to ramp up rates Heavy load cargo growth picking up in Bremen Finland's Supreme Court rules against shipping companies in fairway dues dispute Swedish forestry export rise to help balance trade flows UK shipping greets Brexit divorce deal with cautious optimism Samsung HI CEO resigns after more red ink predicted Vale sells last two Valemax ships to Bocomm Leasing Goseong O&S to be renamed Samkang S&C, to focus on MRO business Seoul to launch USD915 million fund for struggling shipbuilders as job figures highlight downturn Capesize period fixtures firm as spot market rises

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Fewer freighters at Schiphol thanks to lost slots, but air freight volumes improve Size isn't always important, especially when it comes to port connectivity Claims of a threat to subsidies casts a pall over booming Asia-Europe rail Air cargo IT specialist iTran in cooperation deal with HNA Group's logistics arm JD.com reckons cargo aircraft will give wing to logistics World's largest automated container terminal opens in Shanghai Victoria Reynard joins Walker Transport as group sales manager

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Metal Shark ready to build new Damen FCS for U.S. market Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030 Research vessel upgrades include Schottel Pump Jet ShipServ adds to monitoring and analytic tools Ingalls christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) BIMCO Secretary General signs on for five more years

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Trafigura presents optimistic outlook as shipping needs rise Commodities trader builds 30 tankers in BoComm-backed newbuilding deals Skuld poaches Simpson from Steamship P&I veteran to lead development of North American business Teekay LNG Partners secures $816m for Yamal LNG service Marine transport company owns a 50% stake in six LNG carriers Sovcomflot ships first commercial Yamal cargo Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of the project for Arctic trade LNG tanker charter rates breach $80,000-per-day mark China's halt of coal-to-gas switch could not stop rally Dabelstein & Passehl to merge with larger German law firm Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein to launch on first day of 2018 Maersk rating held on review for downgrade at Moody's Rating agency cites uncertainty over Total proceeds application and pending deals involving units Daily Briefing As the latest edition of Lloyd's List Containers went to press, the great consolidation game is probably about over for 2017... SITC to spend $112m on four 2,700 teu newbuilds Deal comes as ordering activities for feeder ships gather momentum Top 10 in marine insurance 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global... China Merchants Port raises upfront investment in Hambantota Need for more financing during the early stages of the project spurs payment revision Hyundai Glovis signs 10-year COA with oil company Company plans to order a new very large crude carrier for the contract Khalifa to become first Gulf port to handle capesizes Emirates Global Aluminium to deploy capesizes to import bauxite ore through Khalifa port Vard appoints financial adviser ahead of bourse exit CIMB Bank named to advise the company on the exit offer made by parent Fincantieri Samsung Heavy Industries appoints new president Nam Joon-woo replaces Park Dae-young at the top post Antwerp port looks to intermodal transportation to cut road congestion Seven projects picked to lower truck trips by up to 250,000 per year Shanghai launches $2.1bn unmanned box terminal Designed annual capacity stands at 6.3m teu Seoul imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea Among 20 sanctioned entities, seven firms are either shipping or trading firms Teekay optimistic on 2018 tanker market Slower fleet growth and expected reversal of Opec production cuts to drive rate improvements

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
US ports in no rush to follow Shanghai on automation path Outpacing trans-Atlantic market growth, APL adds service Amid tight labor market, US truckers struggle to add drivers Russia to offer large discount for internet-booked rail cargo Air cargo rates climb higher with no sign of slowing demand Faster imports improve JNPT dwell times Strong Europe-Asia backhaul trade pushes up round-trip rates

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
GRS to open Far East office within two years Hamburg-based renewable energy shipbroker is looking to expand into Asian offshore wind market. Azvalor discloses stake in Tsakos Energy Spanish asset management firm reveals second tanker-related investment for the year. Atlantic tightness, iron ore drive capes Spot charter rates driven to multi-year high of $30,000 per day as iron ore cargoes, European weather drive market. Quark Expeditions to add eco-friendlier ship World Explorer will use Rolls Royce diesel-electric engines run by power management system that will lessen emissions by almost 90%. Brokers split on reports of Navios Maritime bulker sale Some sources believe group holding company has cashed in one of its oldest assets. Scorpio Tankers sees investor trim stake Largest outside shareholder of New York-listed tanker owner lowers stake to level below 2016 holdings. Bondholders take $3m of converted Dof shares Norwegian OSV owner issues new stock as investors back company. MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m Oslo-listed owner's boxship spree continues with move for German-built vessels. Weather window spurs North Sea OSV rates Respite from winter prompts fixing of 50 anchor-handlers and PSVs. MAC misses newbuild payment in China Charterer Nautilus in talks over fixing default for mining ship at Fujian Mawei. Crew abandon listing cargoship off Africa Two merchant vessels come to aid of 13 seafarers from Turkish vessel. Teekay LNG Partners pens $816m loan New York-listed MLP inks financing for six jointly owned Yamal newbuildings. OECD study calls for Indonesian cabotage exemptions Report concludes that bringing in foreign mega-ships would lower costs. OPEC cuts rob crude tanker market of seasonal cheer Arctic Securities researcher points to turning point in the second half of 2018. First Ship Lease confirms boxship sale Singapore-quoted Trust says cash from deal will help repay debt. Vitol builds Latvian Shipping stake to 97% Holding in tanker owner boosted through $142m issue of new shares. Subsea 7 wins "substantial" Aker BP deal Norwegian owner to carry out tie-back work in Aerfugl gas field. Trafigura to keep fixing as tanker newbuilding tally hits 30 Trading giant confirms newbuilding options taken as it explains tanker expansion. Keppel O&M scoops $96m of contracts Yard group secures hull work and turret mooring jobs in Brazil and Singapore. Quartet quit Braemar-ACM in Singapore Tanker brokers to form new shop - Sentosa Shipbrokers Veteran Andriaki VLCC latest in sales spotlight Greek owner tipped to be the latest to be cashing in a early 2000s built tanker. Essar Shipping eyes tanker and bulker buys Indian owner could acquire VLCC, suezmax, MR and panamax tonnage, boss Ranjit Singh says. Korea tightens monitoring of debt-ridden firms Government says efforts will focus on preventing insolvencies and bail-outs. EMAS Offshore reveals revised loss of $535m Restructuring Singapore owner accounts for big impairments in 2016. Samsung Heavy CEO quits following losses Geoje yard boss Nam Joonou replacing Park Dae-young, who has resigned after shipbuilder forecast fourth year of losses. P&O ferry runs aground in Calais Cross-Channel ferry one of several vessels to be impacted as Storm Ana hits Europe. Vale offloads last of 19 owned VLOCs Brazilian mining behemoth exits large bulker ownership with final vessel sales. Wilson offloads elderly small bulk carrier Norwegian shipowner says it is not worth taking 1980-built ship through drydocking.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Port of Oakland expects record cargo volumes for 2017 Record cargo volume is expected at the Port of Oakland by the end of 2017 due to improved infrastructure coupled with new supply chain capa... APL to join Europe-North America loop APL will join CMA CGM on a transatlantic loop in January. CMA CGM subsidiary APL will join its parent company's RTWPAN container loop in Ja... UPS operations return to 'peak operating plan' after initial cyber week surge UPS struggled with cyber week orders, but has since corrected the issue. United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) struggled to handle increased e-c... Customs to test launch electronic payment system for commercial vessel fees An 18-month pilot test of the electronic payment of taxes and fees imposed on commercial vessels at four ports of entry is expected to begi... Jumbo inks letter of intent with CMIH for LNG powered offshore construction vessel Shipyards group China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) and Netherlands-based maritime heavy lift company Jumbo have signed a letter of in... DSIC, Wärtsilä enter joint project agreement for shuttle tanker development Technology group Wärtsilä and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), a part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), have signed ... Brexit negotiations reach breakthrough Brexit negotiations experienced a breakthrough last week as officials from the United Kingdom and European Union closed the first phase of ...

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DECEMBER 11, 2017
Prompt ICE Brent reaches two-year high after Forties pipeline shut ICE February Brent settled $1.29 higher at $64.69/b, the highest level for the prompt contract since June 2015. Bunkering at Gibraltar resumes after suspension: port authority Bunkering operations have resumed at Gibraltar after a short suspension. High winds curb crude, bunkering operations at Novorossiisk: sources High winds in the Black Sea Monday has caused the Russian port of Novorossiisk to shut down most of its operations. External: Wired Bunkering External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. IMO-Norad project to boost marine environment protection in ASEAN The new four-year project aims to enhance the countries' capacity to implement high priority marine environment conventions. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to amend Asia Supramax coal cargo sizes FUTURES: Crude falls on profit taking, higher US rig count Abu Dhabi's crown prince says Japan partnership important for offshore concession This comes as ADNOC looks for partners to co-develop new technologies and co-invest under its new strategy announced in July. Iran proposes budget for year starting March 21 based on crude at $55/b Iran had based its budget for the current year at $50/b crude and that of the preceding year, 2016-2017, at $40/b.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

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

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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