BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 15, 2017

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China slams European Commission for dumping duties on steel products HK port operators shower out-going Transport Secretary with high praise Qatar carrier taps Mumbai cargo access to sidestep Arab boycott Long Beach up 1.2pc to 648,287 TEU in best May ever, tops all but Sept '15 Panama shuns Taiwan by recognising China, now only 20 recognise Taipei SCPA's May volume up 9.4 per to 182,452 TEU, setting new monthly record Port of Oakland's May import volumes increase 1.4pc to 82,440 TEU Cosco takes majority stakes in container ports in Valencia, Bilboa Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement ends publication of fuel cost formula Damietta cargo volume falls 3.2pc in April to 2.8 million tonnes DHL now logistics partner of Council of Fashion Designers of America China-Myanmar border trade falls to US$797 million in first 5 months Qatar Airways posts 20.9pc demand increase, hitting million ton mark Old price-fixing Air NZ, Garuda appeals quashed by Australian High Court Volga-Dnepr deploys 747 and IL-76TD-90VD for speed and cost savings IATA CEIV certified ABC joins Pharma Gateway Amsterdam

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JUNE 14, 2017
CMA CGM to acquire Mercosul from Maersk Line CMA CGM upgrades EURAF 3 service SCI's 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' programme today in Mumbai Success of Trade Facilitation Agreement riding on industry-readiness for the new order, says Samir J. Shah TT Club announces robust financial results for 2016 More coffee exported in April JNPT organising 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sammelan' in Panvel today Mundra Port handles largest cargo parcel Alignment of State Codes of ICES with GSTN - Implementation of changes in ICES Cabinet approves proposal to introduce Financial Resolution & Deposit Insurance Bill 2017 Carry forward of unavailed Cenvat credit in respect of assignment of right to use any natural resource under GST Duty reduced on certain grades of steel China's exports & imports show impressive growth in May Organisations urged not to be complacent about cyber security

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Carbon footprint another 1,332 t lighter New traction for cross-border transport in Iberia MGX calling port of Miami Breaking ground for new Seattle air cargo facility Boeing names new SVP supply chain and operations Intermodal terminal opens in Hungary Chipolbrok good for another 66 years Globalink partners with Kerry Logistics Delta boosts global cargo business Testing large aft cargo door of new single-prop aircraft New rail service links UK, Benelux and Poland Hamburg after Fischamend, Clarksville and Shanghai Brazil-based Mercosul scooped up by CMA CGM Wincanton appoints CIO Two more pharma meetings for Turkish Cargo

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JUNE 14, 2017
Crew abandoned in UAE waters speaks out Owners being offered flexible finance terms to fit ballast water systems 'Green' self-unloader for US Gulf CMA CGM wins race for Maersk Line Brazilian subsidiary Mercosul Line STX Corporation's creditors reject SM Group's bid Strong economy boosts volume and profit at Philippine ports Vale scraps transhipment vessel amid muted demolition market Polaris Shipping buys Newcastlemax from TRF

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JUNE 14, 2017
CMA CGM to acquire Brazilian cabotage line Mercosul from Maersk RHA calls on hauliers to join class action for compensation from truck sales cartel Airlines and shipping step up to maintain supply lines as Qatar battles blockade The ups and downs of container vessel scrapping as charter rates rise and fall US exporters and truckers exhale as Trump threat to NAFTA eases Air NZ appeal on Australian cartel case rejected by High Court Delta Air Lines promotes Eric Wilson to head up global cargo sales Wincanton appoints IT specialist Richard Gifford as chief information officer

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JUNE 14, 2017
Tesoro tankers will use ABB software to ensure safe transit TSB Canada reports on fatal 2015 whale watching boat capsize Brooke Shields christens new Circle Line boats Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering starts in Zeebrugge CMA CGM to acquire Maersk's Mercosul Line Gregg McNelis now iMarine Software COO New liferaft release hook MAN Diesel & Turbo racks ups Chinese dredge orders Optimarin in spares and servicing agreement with Goltens Canada adds another LNG-fueled ferry

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JUNE 14, 2017
US-China LNG deal is pivotal for gas shipping The deal tears down one of the biggest trade barriers for US LNG, but challenges remain for Trump's new-found passion... What to watch: LNG shipping A mid-year review of LNG shipping markets: Are things really getting better for owners and how long will uncertainty prevail? FAQs: How the Qatar crisis affects oil and gas shipping Tankers and LNG markets have navigated the initial aftermath of the Gulf crisis with limited impact, but uncertainty will remain... Yang Ming increases stake in dry bulk unit Move to help Kuang Ming Shipping improve its financial structure Dorian LPG sees silver lining in shrinking income Dorian LPG sees freight market improvement Kugs das blog Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist Keep the faith during this time of LPG weakness There are positives such as demand growth to hold on to while riding out a tough market China fuel export quotas to boost Asian MR demand Pacific MR market has been recovering since hitting bottom in mid-May Unusually hot June in China could boost panamax bulkers Sentiment remains buoyant, supported by Atlantic trade Jefferies raises box line outlook Higher freight rates and better capacity management will see return to profitability Slowdown in scrapping threatens charter rate recovery Classic panamax recovery relies on continued demolition Spanish dockers launch 48-hour strike action Unions ignore pleas from employers to return to the negotiating table, bringing Spain's ports to a standstill Tilbury begins expansion consultation Ro-ro and dry bulk terminal planned for former power station site Rising suicide rates among seafarers linked to internet usage Seafarers have second riskiest occupation after veterinarians MHI inks business pact with Oshima Shipbuilding Move is the first step toward the establishment of a commercial shipbuilding alliance Qatar geopolitical spat weighs on Middle East bulker trade Several dry bulk long-term contracts terminated in the Middle East region China Merchants Group to help merge province's ports Group tasked by provincial government to manage the future Liaoning Port Group Bulker orders hit highest level in 14 months Despite industry calls to limit newbuildings amid a still fragile market recovery, orders are trickling in Briefing: CMA CGM acquires Mercosul from Maersk

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JUNE 14, 2017
US exporters struggling to find inland containers LA, Long Beach double down on clean ports goal Penske Truck Leasing to buy 'ODTL' from Congdons Scrapping slowdown puts charter rate recovery at risk Shippers support creation of major Russian logistics operator Indian regulator caps JNPT speedy import scheme pricing Strong economic growth boosts Philippine port volumes

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JUNE 14, 2017
El Faro manager taps Coast Guard veteran for VP role Shipmanagement arm of Saltchuk's TOTE Maritime hires head of USCG's Jacksonville division. Astomos and Statoil look at LPG bunkering Two major international gas distributors sign agreement to study potential of market. Lemos-owned Nereus fixes extension to BP at lower rate CM Lemos company Nereus Shipping is set to receive a sharply lower rate for a VLCC charter extended by oil major BP. The 298,000-dwt Gloric (built 2006) has been taken for another year, with sources suggesting the rate is now $30,000 per day compared with the $42,500 per day BP has been paying for the VLCC during the past 18 months. A number of suezmax tankers have been fixed all at $19,000 to Dileton returns to dry bulk scene after hiatus of 20 years Greece's Dileton Maritime has 'returned to the dry bulk arena for the first time since the mid-1990s. The Piraeus-based company con'firms it is the buyer of the 76,000-dwt Bubalin (built 2004), a vessel 'reported sold to unidentified buyers at the beginning of last year. The Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-'constructed vessel entered Dileton's fleet last month as Donousa. Managing director Sotiris Papant Kawasaki cuts workforce as Japanese yards feel squeeze Labour shortages used to be a problem at Japan's shipbuilders. Now they are starting to shed staff, while reconfiguring to cope with the downturn Specifications emerge for Total LNG carrier tender Sabine Pass has been ramping up its LNG output since its first historic cargo - the first in a new wave of US exports - was shipped onboard the 160,000-cbm Asia Vision (built 2015, pictured) on 24 February 2016 A2B-online buys fourth ship as box volumes surge A2B-online has increased its shipowning tally with the 'acquisition of a fourth small feedership. Operations director Michael van Keulen says the European shortsea specialist has picked up the 658-teu Phoenix II (renamed A2B Independent, built 1998) for its services between the Netherlands and the UK. The Anglo-Dutch specialist is building up its own fleet to handle an increase in volumes from t Skuld celebrates 120th anniversary A team from one of Skuld's newest members was among more than 200 guests who turned out for a celebration of the club's 120th anniversary in Oslo. Skuld has led the hull cover and had a share of the protection-and-indemnity (P&I) cover of the National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) since this large fleet was able to make a post-sanctions return to international insurance markets last year. NITC managi Vroon seeks to end bank talks this summer Without using word 'restructuring', private shipowner says deal aims to tackle impact of offshore vessel swoon. Unclear green rules weigh on tanker business Bevy of regulations coming, but charterers refuse to pay more, owners lament. Two missing after cargoship sinks Malaysian authorities search for master and chef after KM Avatar goes down. Exmar's bonds fall as new terms put forth Euronext-listed owner says FLNG uncertainties make refinancing difficult. Dennis Uy to boost 2Go stake Philippines tycoon wants to build ro-ro company holding to 35%. LNG bunkering vessel kicks off full operations Engie Zeebrugge starts work in the Belgium port delivering gas as a fuel to two car carriers Vitol takes majority control of Latvian Shipping Trading giant splashes $20m to lift stake in Riga tanker owner to nearly 70%. Seanergy secures 'strong' rate for cape Greek bulker owner signs 12 to 18-month time charter for newly acquired vessel. Lindblad cancels newbuilding debut US owner says Nichols Bros vessel still has a technical problem. Dorian in the black despite tough market Greek VLGC owner delivers positive result in the fourth quarter while analysts were expecting a loss. Norways sells out as OSV rates rise No prompt PSVs or anchor-handlers available, with numbers moving up. First Steamship returns to profit Taiwanese bulker owner prospers as costs are cut in first quarter. Thieves raid more vessels in Indonesia Duty officer of tanker threatened with a knife as incidents continue. Wilson buys bulkers from Lauterjung Norwegian shipowner pays around $4m for two Tulcea Shipyard-built ships. Scrapping of 'radioactive' former Maersk FPSO halted Bangladesh supreme court calls for report into state of North Sea Producer after levels found to be above permissible limit. Siem Offshore sells out $23m rights issue Siem Industries takes lion's share of stock in Norwegian owner. Yang Ming tightens grip on bulker unit Taiwanese container line spends $46m on building stake in Kuang Ming. Sevan Marine overturns $4m tax hit Norwegian authorities to hand back money in 2012 case U-turn. MHI reaches alliance agreement with Oshima Japanese shipbuilder says move will strengthen its global competitiveness. Klaveness Maritime Agency in expansion mode Manila-based arm adding Chellaram and Nordic Maritime Crewing Services to roster. Brightoil dismisses talk of redundancies Hong Kong tanker and bunker firm says trading team in Singapore "largely unchanged in 2017".

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JUNE 14, 2017
DP DHL, Ford-Werke to manufacture battery-electric delivery vehicles Deutsche Post DHL Group subsidiary StreetScooter GmbH will manufacture battery-electric delivery vehicles in partnership with Ford-Werke st... LNG bunkering vessel makes first ship-to-ship fuel delivery The first purpose-built liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, the ENGIE Zeebrugge , made its first deliveries of LNG to two PCTC ve... Emirates SkyCargo commences Luxembourg freighter service Emirates SkyCargo launched its first weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on June 12, according to the airline. A Boeing 777 freighter f... UPS to build sorting plant in Plainfield, Ind. UPS will build a new $260 million package processing facility in Plainfield, Ind. by late 2019, the parcel giant said Tuesday. A portion o... MSC prepares contingency plan for Rickmers insolvency Geneva, Switzerland-based ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) currently has three vessels under time charter from shipowner the ... iContainers launches automatic notification system Barcelona, Spain-based online freight forwarder iContainers has launched an instant notifications system that automatically notifies shippe... NASSCO delivers last of eight 'ECO Class' tankers West Coast shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO has delivered the final "ECO Class" tanker built as part of an eight-vessel, two-customer pr... Port of Los Angeles handles record 796,000 TEUs in May Just one day after the Port of Long Beach in Southern California reported the highest cargo numbers of any May in its history, the adjoinin... CMA CGM to acquire Mercosul Line French ocean carrier CMA CGM will purchase Mercosul Line, a Brazilian cabotage specialist, from parent company Maersk Line, according to a ...

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JUNE 14, 2017
German Marine LNG Platform supports Arctic HFO ban External: Wired Bunkering Bunker supplier Gulf Petrochem launches Thames operation The company has also chartered the 4,200 dwt gasoil barge Melbourne at Rotterdam to meet increasing demand it has seen in recent months. External: Global Risk Management IEA sees non-OPEC oil output rising 1.5 million b/d in 2018 The IEA also said that commercial oil stocks in OECD countries had risen by 19 million barrels in April putting them putting them 292 million barrels above the five-year average. Fujairah bunker sales may fall up to 20% if Qatar impasse continues: market Bunker suppliers and purchasers are still seeking clarity on the impact of the amendment on bunkering operations. Japan's Astomos, Norway's Statoil sign MOU to jointly consider LPG bunkering Astomos and Statoil will jointly consider technologies and prepare sites for LPG bunkering in Europe. ANALYSIS: Iranian May oil exports rise as smaller share goes to Asia - Exports jump 10% on month to 2.39 million b/d - Indian demand declines on political row - Independent Chinese refiner makes sizable purchase - 36% of May exports sent to Europe OPEC says May output of 32.14 mil b/d exceeds global call on its crude - OPEC report sees 2017 demand for OPEC crude at 32.0 mil b/d - OECD oil stocks 251 million barrels above 5-year average - Market rebalancing "at a slower pace" than anticipated - Saudi May output 9.94 mil b/d, based on secondary sources Qatar Petroleum, Shell sign framework deal for global LNG bunkering business - Agreement spans Middle East, Europe, East Asia - Response to tighter marine fuel emissions standards - Extends existing QP-Shell partnership

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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