BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

December 13, 2017

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CMA CGM completes acquisition of Maersk's Mercosul Line New mega automated box shipping terminal at Shanghai port enters testing phase OOCL boosts Intra-Asia network with new Japan-Vietnam service Ex Hanjin Shipping chairwoman is jailed and fined for insider trading N American freight shipments grow 2.9pc year on year in October: Cass Freight Index China's November trade surplus with US hits US$27.87b, topping October's surplus 49pc of US truckers won't have 'spy-in-the-cab' installed by deadline How China hopes to reform chaotic trucking sector via Uber tech New SF Express verification service counters China counterfeiting Payra to be turned into a deep-sea port for Bangladesh, to cut transit times and costs Kalmar wins rail mounted gantry order from Bilbao in northern Spain Air cargo heading for another solid year in 2018 Nippon Express opens second office in Africa within 4 months Russian company test flies heavyweight cargo drone

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
CMA CGM to upgrade MIDAS Loop 1 connecting South Africa with Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf Nikhil Logistics achieves another milestone Simatech adds Visakhapatnam call to its FME service High & lows of port risk JNPT observes Mahaparinirvan Divas JSW celebrates its bond with stakeholders JBS Academy conducts 4-day workshop to train candidates of Regulations 6 Examination IFFCO-Kandla honoured with multiple FAI awards

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Of men and machines Safety train on tour in the States Offshore drives Hunterston Port's diversification E-commerce trader moves to Duisburg Paycargo partners with CNS Europa Worldwide sets ups new entities Rail solution results in massive CO2 reduction Ineos and Imperial designing new barges Chief HR for North America Rail Consulting More space for Geodis Key technology for Hunter Valley rail operations Tunisair hoists flag higher in Africa and America Quehenberger scoops up Alpin Spedition Augmenting offers to/from China LDZ awarded seat on UIC management committee From Atlantic to Pacific Emirates increases Algiers service

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Brittany Ferries taps EU Green Shipping Guarantee scheme for new ferry North Sea Port is born from Ghent-Flushing-Terneuzen merger GoodBulk mulls rights issue to buy CVI ships Danish Shipping targets 10% fleet growth by 2021 The milestones that shaped maritime safety in 2017 HMM, SJ Logistics team up in freight train service Seoul to back construction of LNG-fuelled ships in 2018 China Merchant Port Holdings takes control of Sri Lanka's Hambantota port FSL Trust sells 2003-built box ship to reduce debt Hyundai Glovis books VLCC in Hyundai HI

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
A record air freight peak season flies into a real 'perfect storm' Which is the smartest supply chain link for air cargo to forge? Analysis: DP-DHL reports there's good news; and really good news Time to get serious about vehicle sharing Union leaders accused of conspiracy in waterfront blockade Going for the real thing: PepsiCo orders 100 Tesla electric trucks Marie Gay-de Tailly to lead new HR initiative at ID Logistics

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Horizon Shipbuilding delivers landing barge Crowley awards scholarships to four USMMA cadets Shipyard says subsea mining vessel buyer misses payment Vittoria Shipyard launches ASD tug for Algerian customer BIW gets $24 million more for DDG 51 lead yard services MHI-MME and Wärtsilä put technologies together to boost EEDI PODCAST: Inside Marine Pipe Joining Systems with Victaulic's Len Swantek

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
GoodBulk launches rights issue to help finance more capes Fundraiser timed to boost coffers ahead of six CarVal capesize options Baltic Exchange names SSY's Duncan Dunn as chairman Simpson Spence Young senior director has years of experience in the derivatives industry Tufton Oceanic Assets scales back IPO target London firm cuts funding target from $150m to $100m Japanese ultramax resale lifts M/Maritime fleet to 13 The Shin Kurushima ultramax will be the 13th vessel secured by the Mytilineos family-backed bulker company Glencore says electric cars to boost demand for cobalt, copper and nickel Further boost expected from coal production next year owing to extra volumes from an acquisition FMC's Doyle to take top job at dredging association Uncertainty over reappointment sees regulator return to private sector Forties outage to benefit aframaxes and suezmaxes VLCCs could take a hit from removal of Hound Point shipments and wider Brent-Dubai premium Removal of grounded containership facing delays Weather hampers recovery of ruptured vessel Kea Trader Daily Briefing As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global... Baltic LPG Index rises to a seven-month high VLGC rates jump by more than 10% this month on strong chartering activity in Middle East and traffic issues in... Top 10 in finance 2017 As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at how Chinese institutions are... Cosco Shipping president moves to tourism role Announcement made amid rumours of further changes to shipping company's leadership in near future Kuehne+Nagel reports 6% UK gender pay gap Female employees earn less at Switzerland-based forwarder in the UK, but pay gap is still significantly lower than the government benchmark Zero-emission vessels declared key to decarbonisation in shipping Fresh study by Lloyd's Register says ZEVs will need to be part of the global fleet by 2030 to meet... Call to loosen Indonesia's cabotage rules OECD report recommends gradual vessel-specific exemptions in coastal shipping and the clearing of supply chain bottlenecks as part of the... Eagle Bulk completes $256m refinancing Deal extends the maturities of the outstanding debt to 2022 TEN declares new charters valued at $32m gross revenue Aframax tanker and two MR vessels fixed for an aggregate of six years MPC Container Ships buys three feeder vessels from Harmstorf Reederei The company paid a total of $31.9m for the three ships. FSL Trust trims debt with disposal of vessel Net proceeds from the disposal will be used to pay down the trust's outstanding loan facility Japan's Kamigumi plans bulk terminal at Thilawa Port in Myanmar The joint venture between Kamigumi and Myanmar's Lluvia is expected to be established in April 2019 Keppel O&M wins orders worth $96m from Petrobras and SOFEC Deals are for the manufacture of components on a floating production, storage and offloading vessel as well as a floating... Smart people are the key to the future of maritime Technology leaders must work harder to persuade the maritime industry that their version of the future is the real version

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
APM Terminals: US ports need to catch up Joining crowded coast, Quebec plans to build terminal UPS: Customer collaboration shortest route to more capacity New truck weight limit nearly halts Chittagong FEU movement Europe supply chain under pressure to curb emissions Wilmington, NC, able to complete refrigeration on-dock HMM, SJ Logistics launch Asia-Europe rail service

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Jones Act vessels expected to diminish through 2022 Almost 15 ships may be scrapped over next five years due to age of overall fleet, analysts say. Clarksons sees Golar LNG price catalysts Outages at major sources of natural gas lifts European prices, with further gains seen in spot shipping rates. Tankers yet to rally on Forties outage Short-term fixture activity may see gains as crude stream shut, as US exports may be main beneficiary. Shipowners groups call for 2020 sulphur fuel 'prohibition' Plan aims to stop shipowners flouting rules and gaining unfair advantage. Enesel adds two more crude tankers to fleet Greek owner books fourth VLCC newbuilding and takes management of new aframax. Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth after refinancing Chief executive opens door to dividend and suggests asset values may inch down short term. MHI and Wartsila plot propulsion boost Yard and tech company team up on more efficient ship systems. Duncan Dunn takes Baltic Council chairmanship SSY Futures man steps up one year after SGX takeover was completed. DZ 'brings in Goldman Sachs to sell DVB' German bank moves ahead with plans to offload shipping lender. Shell springs tanker chartering probe after staff suspension Whistle-blower raises alarm at colleague's dealings with specific brokerage. Modec tipped to have taken Euronav VLCC Deal would mark the FPSO player's first buy in three years. HMM launches rail service to Europe Korean owner using Trans China Railway to speed up cargo shipments. CLC expects earnings boost from bigger fleet Dennis Uy-backed company has expanded capacity by 10% following Manila IPO. Bondholders table alternative plan for Seadrill Investors reported to have come up with a rival package to restructure drilling company. MOL lines up blockchain trial with IBM Japanese owner also teaming with Mitsui to test cross-border trade operations. EMAS wins more time for restructuring Singapore owner extends deal for new investors to pump in $50m. Taylor dismisses handysize link, still looking to grow Founder says company open to adding more ships despite passing on handy after inspection. Viking Supply wins backing from lenders Refinancing agreed as Sveaas-backed OSV owner continues with rights issue. Concordia Maritime adds newbuilding on time charter Kim Ullman-led company makes counter-cyclical move alongside Stena Bulk. Skangas makes UK SSLNG breakthrough Norwegian producer inks fleet sourcing deal with Grain LNG. SolstadFarstad sells veteran anchor-handler Norwegian owner offloads OSV laid up in Indonesia. USC selling 50%-plus stake in Finnish yard Russian company wants new domestic partners for Arctech as it eyes cruiseships. GoodBulk in $80m rights issue to back CarVal deal Oslo-OTC quoted owner on the hunt for further funds to support capesize purchases. Kristian Rokke takes leading investment role at Aker Businessman also earmarked to take the chairmanship of Akastor. Vopak venture fixes $1.25bn loan Dutch company's Malaysian operation taps nine banks to develop Pengerang terminal. Bulker master executed by Abu Sayyaf Body of Pham Minh Tuan found by police in the Philippines. Jumbo heads to China for new heavy-lifter Dutch owner picks China Merchants yard for LNG-ready unit. Ultrabulk awarded $4.26m in Indian coke row UK court rules producer Gujarat NRE's chairman liable for debts arising from 2007 cooperation deals. Bauxite deal to see Khalifa made capesize ready UAE port claims it will be the first in the region capable of handling large bulkers. Apeejay raids second hand market for panamax Growing Indian owner has acquired its second gearless bulker in less than three months. Tufton Oceanic Assets plans $100m IPO UK-based fund manager eyes listing on specialist fund segment of London Stock Exchange. POSH expects to report more impairments However, Kuok-backed offshore vessel operator said it is seeing improved utilization. Eagle Bulk refinances $265m in debt New York-listed bulker player extends debt to 2022.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
Yangshang Port to utilize Internet of Things in fourth development phase Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) plans to utilize internet and automation technologies in its port complex to create "smart, green,... SISI: Global ports see stable throughput growth in Q3 2017 Cargo throughput at major ports across the globe grew by 6.4 percent year-over-year during the third quarter of 2017, according to a report... Cargotec, Orange Business Services sign IoT agreement Finland-based Cargotec has signed a three-year, multimillion euro agreement with Internet of Things (IoT) provider Orange Business Services... Maersk looks to increase client prices in 2018 The third quarter of 2017 saw demand fall behind oversupply in the maritime industry,a Maersk Line official told Bloomberg in an interview ... Daher to build new logistics platform near Paris airport French equipment supplier Daher is expanding its third-party logistics services to Paris-based aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, wit... Commentary: Talk of abandoning WTO follows a pattern The World Trade Organization (WTO) is holding its biggest meeting in two years in Buenos Aires, Argentina this week. The significance of t... U.S. trade chief negotiator says 'serious challenges' exist for WTO U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer warned his counterparts at the start of the World Trade Organization's Ministerial Conference i... Massive Hindu temple construction in NJ involves long, winding supply chain Driving down a nondescript grass- and tree-lined four-lane highway in the middle of New Jersey, there's little indication that an immense s... FAA fines battery shipper $1.1m for hazmat violations The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1.1 million civil penalty against Sarasota, Fla....

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DECEMBER 12, 2017
ICE Brent leads oil futures lower, despite prolonged Forties disruption The oil complex fell Tuesday reversing course from Monday when the closure of the Forties pipeline sparked a rally that drove front-month ICE Brent to its highest level since June 2015. Novorossiisk bunkering disruption continues as storm warning extended Bunkering operations at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk continued to be subject to delays Tuesday as a result of stormy weather. Vopak seeing early impact on bunker storage demand from 2020 IMO rule Global storage operator Vopak is seeing demand for fuel oil storage after 2020 dropping already because of tighter bunker sulfur limits. External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: Bimco re-appoints Frew as CEO to focus on environmental rules Frew was appointed secretary general and CEO of Bimco in September 2013. ANALYSIS: Brent/Dubai EFS soars to 17-month high on Forties pipeline shutdown "t;[There is a] structural impact, but I haven't heard anything impacted on the physical side yet as [the sour crude] market has been very quiet," a Chinese trader said. Trafigura banks on greater price volatility in 2018 after full-year profit falls Total volume traded in oil and petroleum products rose to 256.0 million mt, from 205.4 million mt in 2015/16 and 146.3 million mt in 2014/15. Attacks on ships in Asia at 10-year low over Jan-Nov: ReCAAP A total of 71 reports were made over January-November, down from 78 in the same period of 2016. FUTURES: Brent spikes to above $65/b on Forties pipeline outage Canadian heavy, light crude plunge accelerates amid oversupply conditions WCS at Hardisty traded at WTI CMA minus $21.50/b Monday, marking the lowest assessment for it since it reached minus $21.65 on July 31, 2014.

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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


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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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