BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

September 13, 2017

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Maersk's APMT sells Zeebrugge terminal to Cosco for US$41.8 million Maersk blanks transpac sailings for China's Golden Week holiday Mega alliances drag Klang down despite universal port prosperity Top global ports see box throughput rise 7.2pc in second quarter: report Scotland's Grangemouth starts terminal resurfacing to up capacity Soon-to-be Cosco's OOIL signs UN Global Compact - first in HK to do so Savannah, Charleston ports close and re-open after Irma sweeps through Work underway to build new container terminal at Port of Chittagong How India Railways got supplies to Nepal through devastating flood waters Containerships cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4pc during 2016 Ships at Saudi Aramco ports need to report on ballast water content Cargo Antonio AN-26 crash lands in eastern Congo near Rwanda India's domestic cargo grows 8pc as international freight rises 6.2pc Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics company Cargo Signal

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Boxship demolition sees significant fall Braemar Shipping Services announces conditional acquisition of NAVES Corporate Finance Cosco Shipping Holdings obtains one of the requisite Chinese regulatory approvals for OOIL acquisition Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species enters into force Guidance for carrying cargo in non-operating refrigerated containers issued London International Shipping Week 2017 begins with the opening of London Stock Exchange London P&I Club joins with BV in issuing blackout & engine failure guidance Steve Felder is new Managing Director of Maersk Line India Visa Global Logistics Spa enters into a Joint Venture with Navigators Logistics - India Container throughput at world's major ports rising Modernisation & reforms seen driving growth at Major Ports Air France celebrates 50th anniversary of its Paris-Mumbai route DGFT activates online system for resolution of foreign trade-related issues Exports sector welcomes decisions of GST Council BRICS trade going strong

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Heavy transport along purpose-built gravel road Edeka to build logistics centre in Oberhausen Two new authorised signatories for Loxx WFS increases presence at Boston airport Joint venture for scrubbers on its way FRA clears hurdle for improving rail traffic Yet another record month at London Heathrow Homtrans co-founder bowing out Barcode scanning without software integration Southern US ports coming back Axing Hungary - CIS transit times Lively cargo community in trinational triangle Freja restructures Swedish organization Martin Oelrich heading for Italy Cosco maintains expansion course with APMT New locomotives to expand fleet

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
No fleet sell-out, says Norddeutsche Tug of war over Marenave intensifies Owners sceptical over unmanned vessel operations Marine insurance leaders to watch Changing dynamics require new leaders for the most traditional of markets Low sulphur fuel behind increase in propulsion loss incidents HHI to impose off-hire with reduced salaries South Korean shipbuilders sign JV agreements with Russian peers Sembmarine secures USD145 million FPSO project at Brazil yard Cosco Shipping Ports buys Zeebrugge terminal from APM Terminals Exmar sustains further loss in first half

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Threat to cargo jobs as freighter operators look set to lose slots at Schiphol Shortsea operators suffer as new ocean alliances put feeders out of work Rotterdam and Antwerp ports tackle congestion, but it's 'too little, too late' WiseTech Global snaps up buys eight and nine as it rides acquisition trail Strikes and protests against Macron's labour reforms kick off Startup buzzkill: California bans drone delivery services of legalised pot

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Seadrill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 119 DOE releases update on energy sector impacts of Harvey and Irma Wärtsilä inks cooperation agreement with wave energy leader Rolls-Royce plans autonomous naval vessel

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
UK flag charm offensive targets 50 shipowners, including Fredriksen Brexit uncertainties are worrying some international shipowners such as Grimaldi which has vessels on the UK register but may not... FFA players look to China for market growth To induce more paper trading, Baltic Exchange plans to launch two per-tonne indices for Chinese grain imports Guidance issued on non-operating reefers Poor backhaul packaging risks both container and cargo Daily Briefing Concrete deadlines, London ambition and conspicuous consolidation LPG market to be challenging for the next six to nine months But the market is looking promising, with the orderbook limited and US exports increasing steadily Autonomy in shipping is happening far quicker than expected Research shows development of autonomous systems will continue to accelerate Peel Ports backs calls for boost to rail infrastructure investments Improved east-west rail transportation would provide expansion options for importers and exporters Double-digit interest will kill your business, shipowners warned Vulture funds might find slim pickings in industry, London International Shipping Week told Mid-sized crude tanker rates hit three-month high Suezmaxes supported by West African demand while aframaxes still benefit from US storms John Prescott leads charge for low-carbon economy Humber 'energy estuary' to drive carbon reduction through wind and battery power production LNG market faces shortage of carriers New markets for FSRUs are developing in Africa and South Asia MNTB fighting seafarer bullying and harassment UK body makes training materials available to educate workforce on bullying EU official warns of vessel attacks off Horn of Africa Pirates and jihadists pose a threat in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandeb strait Strong Middle East market fails to lift VLCC rates Charles R Weber expects Middle East VLCC demand to rebound in October Körtum forced out of full control of H Schuldt State governments push big name owner to seek outside investor HPH Trust to raise $500m from notes issue Hong Kong-based company said net proceeds of issue would refinance existing debt Co-operation needed to make sulphur cap work ExxonMobil sees supply disruptions no matter what option owners and operators take to cut sulphur emissions Supramax trade opportunities hampered due to hurricanes Irma and Harvey No grain trade reported from the Texas US Gulf coast in the past few weeks UN toughens maritime sanctions on North Korea Tighter scrutiny of vessels comes amid new sanctions on fuel imports and textile exports Put plans in place for a no-deal Brexit, urges Dover MP Port executive pushes for frictionless post-Brexit borders while local MP warns we should prepare for the worst China Merchants Energy Shipping shares resume trading Chinese shipping giant is looking for more mergers and acquisitions SHI and Zvezda Shipbuilding to form joint venture The move comes shortly after South Korea and Russia discussed plans to jointly develop the Northern Sea Route PIL back in the black Recovery in freight rates and robust demand for containers provided a boost to revenues Global Ship Lease takes haircut to extend two charters Reduction in daily hire of more than $10,600 per vessel will hit company's bottom line China Merchants Port to buy 51% stake in Zhongshan Port Group Chinese port giant looks to extend its service and investment to upstream terminals and barge services via key feeder port... Vard wins Coral Expeditions cruiseship contract Company looking to diversify into specialised cruise vessel market as well as fisheries and aquaculture Trial period for ballast water management begins Realities start to sink in while questions still remain Grimaldi and Ofer join Downing Street delegation as government paints positive post-Brexit picture UK maritime industry bosses say they were reassured after meeting with ministers that the government is listening to their Brexit...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
CargoSphere's global reach expands via new parent company Rail seen as protection against rising Brazil cargo theft Logistics aid needed to keep hurricane relief rolling Corpus Christi plans 2018 start to channel widening, deepening What's good for carriers of little benefit for BCOs, shippers say US Southeast ports to reopen but cargo delays to last days Prince Rupert CEO Krusel retires Top five carriers serving US expand share

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Euroseas takes two from joint venture Euromar Athens-based shipowner also says it acquired remaining stake in venture from private equity partners. TEN seeks LNG and tanker buys Executive says New York-listed owner is taking a look at LNG growth alongside modern tankers. BRS will open new Houston broking office Shipbroker seeks to add new US office as US Gulf Coast crude exports expect steep growth. Braemar set to roll out new LNG tank Broker's technical services arm on cusp of getting general approval of type-B system. US Venture crude shipping blocked in Milwaukee US company agrees not to ship oil, but ethanol and LPG exports can go ahead. Bottiglieri puts private equity on the spot Italian owner asks if marriage is an option now the banks have run for the hills? Island Offshore agrees restructuring deal Norwegian owner's banks agree to extend repayments if Ulstein and Chouest families pump in more cash. Teekay FSO hit by fire 138 contractors evacuated from unit undergoing work in Norway. Guo: Chinese lessors have $20bn budget ICBC Leasing shipping boss says peer group has more capital for shipping. HFW backs Mission to Seafarers International law firm picks first ever global charity partner. OOIL signs up to UN agreement Boxship group to uphold standards on labour, environment and human rights. LNG carriers head for three-tier market Shipowners remain split on propulsion choices but agree that newbuilding prices are at their lowest. Trada Maritime expands into mining Indonesian shipowner becomes the majority shareholder in compatriot company SMR Utama. Oil leaks after Greek tanker sinks Emergency operation underway near Athens after Agia Zoni II went down. Danish investors sue OW Bunker IPO banks Group adds writ against Morgan Stanley and Carnegie as fall-out from 2014 collapse continues. 'Constructive meeting' over STX France Chances of deal increase after Italian and French ministers make progress in ownership talks. Snapshot of London International Shipping Week Keep up to date with the best images from the ongoing event in the UK capital. Reborn RMC targets more ferry orders Former STX Finland yard wants to build on deal with Mols-Linien. Hurtigruten takes 40% stake in Kleven Investors will bring NOK 300m in new funds into specialist Norwegian shipbuilder. Japanese groups team up for wind-ship order Power companies looking at yards to boost domestic offshore fleet. HHI introduces rotational leave Korean yard sending 7% of workforce home on 70% of wages. HPH Trust taps bond markets for $500m Singapore-listed port trust says proceeds will go towards refinancing existing debt. BDI nears three-year high on cape surge Dry cargo sector enjoying the fruits of China's decision to cut coal and steel production levels. GSL takes a hit on CMA CGM extensions US-listed container leasing company set to earn nearly 60% less on elderly feedership duo. Asian liner trio plan Kolkata surcharge Container shipping companies say lower drafts due to winter will affect loading levels.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
WiseTech acquires CargoSphere, Cargoguide The enterprise logistics software company WiseTech Global has made acquisitions on two continents to bolster its freight rate management ca... AAR: U.S. intermodal traffic hits new high in August U.S. intermodal rail traffic set a record last month as the best such monthly volume in history, according to the Association of American R... Port of Vancouver moves for summary judgement in OPMA lawsuit The Port of Vancouver, Wash., has moved for summary judgment in a lawsuit regarding closed executive sessions in 2013, the port announced o... FAA fines two air cargo shippers for hazmat violations The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Interscience of Sai... USDA to allow bone-in lamb meat from Uruguay The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow the import of bone-in lamb meat i... TSA implements new screening directives for Turkish cargo New security directives for enhanced screening of cargo from Turkey have been implemented by the U.S. Transportation Security Administratio... FMC nears finalization of supply chain innovation report U.S. Federal Maritime Commission plans to wrap up the work of its industry-based supply chain innovation project and present its results in... IATA: Airfreight demand soars in July, but could be nearing peak Global airfreight volumes in July increased 11.4 percent from 12 months prior, according to the latest figures from the International Air T... CBP looks to increase ranks in New England U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting officers for its port locations in Boston and northern border crossings in ...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Weak Med diesel sees interest in reverse flow to North For the time being the flow was heard to be somewhat limited and sources were unsure as to whether it would be maintained. Fuel cargoes line up as Florida's Port Everglades, Tampa set to reopen Tampa receives deliveries from Texas and Louisiana refineries, while Port Everglades receives deliveries from the East Coast. ANALYSIS: UN resolution to cap N Korea oil supplies welcomed but analysts skeptical UN oil supply cap seen cutting 30% of N Korea's imports Sunk barge at Piraeus sparks fears of tighter environmental rules: sources Market players said this could lead to tighter environmental regulations at the port. However, these appeared to be limited in the short term. Taiwan's CPC halts bunker operations at Suao on Typhoon Talim In its latest update at 0900 GMT, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said that Typhoon Talim was moving in a northwesterly directio. External: Wired Bunkering Hurricane Irma impact uncertainty slows Rotterdam bunker trading "People are waiting to see the consequences of Hurricane Irma which [delayed] the usual Monday activity," a buyer said. Middle East sour crude complex rallies on expected strong demand, healthy margins "It looks like another strong month ahead in [the Middle East market]. Oman [is] super strong, spreads [are] still very strong supporting [Dubai] value," said a Singapore-based trader. FUTURES: Crude steady as Irma weakens to tropical depression UN security council approves North Korea oil, products sanctions The resolution would also bar UN members from exporting more crude to North Korea than they exported over the previous 12 months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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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)

››› Press Review File

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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