BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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January 16, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate falls 2.7pc to US$1,086/TEU, off 1.3pc to Med ports Maersk boosts Iran service with call at Bushehr port 220 Hanjin staff to come under HMM payroll Chao Senate hearing fails to provide details on US infrastructure funding US trade deficit widens in November to US$45.2b Malaysia plans to develop US$44.6b 30m TEU facility on Carey Island Dachser opens multipurpose warehouse in Busan's FTZ Alfred Goh heads DHL's customer solutions and innovation in Asia Pacific American Airlines boosts service to cater to Puerto Rican pharma Mauritius offers airfreight rebates to beat off any Brexit downturn India to set up electronic air cargo processing system to boost efficiency

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JANUARY 15, 2017
European shipowners want non-EU facilities included in approved recycling list Freight rates looking up in New Year Hyundai Merchant Marine hiring defunct Hanjin Shipping's workforce LIFT & SHIFT India completes door-to-door transport of 110,000 frt of break-bulk cargo for Fluor Kuwait Maersk Line now servicing Iran's Bushehr port Steel products from China, EU in line of anti-dumping duty fire Air cargo enjoys strong peak season in Nov. 2016 Exports increase for fourth month in a row in Dec. 2016 MoUs worth INR 8,835 cr. signed in textile sector during Vibrant Gujarat 2017 Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji of Oman's Khimji Ramdas Group receives grand welcome in Mandvi When will India get reasonable World Bank ranking in 'Ease of Doing Business'?

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Logisticians in competition Funding for new link between Uganda and Rwanda ABC achieves milestones in Amsterdam and Frankfurt Freight trains steadily greening up Managing in-house logistics for aluminium company Calais-Boulogne have to regain ground Boyd switching to Neovia Logistics Tanger Med confirms upswing in the Med Maintenance for 200+ freight locomotives Saint Vincent ratifies TFA Wiederhold quits Lufthansa Cargo and airfreight Budapest airport delighted with 2016 cargo business 2016 a solid year for port of Dunkirk Celebrating twice over Brinks takes over the wheel US JV invests in rail terminal for liquid fuel Etihad reduces Belarus service Vexlard leads ID Logistics France

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JANUARY 13, 2017
Greek shipping companies fined USD2.7 million for oil dumping ECSA calls on EU to encourage Asian ship recyclers Beijing calls on major shipbuilders to have 70% local market share Ship attacks in Asian waters down 58% in 2016 Search continues for seafarer overboard off Australian coast Ocean Alliance members most likely to buy OOCL, say analysts Five years after Costa Concordia: Assessing the safety legacy Samsung HI and DSME trim order targets for 2017 Hanjin Transportation disposes of stake in Busan terminal, acquires cargo terminal

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JANUARY 13, 2017
CMA CGM and Cosco are most likely takers for OOCL, say analysts Rates rocket on Asia-US east coast SCFI leg while pricing on European routes flattens Airfreight shippers could face price hikes between US and Venezuela as DoT rejects Transcarga traffic rights Question, questions... Dunkirk looks for answers after strong 2016 Globalisation needs to be all or nothing Diary... of a supply chain corruption investigator FedEx executive Gloria Boyland appointed to US Department of Transportation automation advisory team

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JANUARY 13, 2017
Philly Shipyard lays keel for fourth LNG-ready APT tanker Former Supply Officer of the Year heads for slammer Hong Kong operator takes delivery of 199 passenger cat

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JANUARY 13, 2017
Optimistic Odfjell raises $82m in second bond sale Chemical tanker player says latest issue was 'substantially' oversubscribed Progress on tanker spills goes on show Exhibition at IMO will commemorate Torrey Canyon disaster while showcasing progress in averting incidents since Koch bets on capesizes Flurry of charter activity remains unabated despite softening spot rates Ocean Alliance partners in the frame for OOCL takeover Deal could be largely affected by political power Ecsa urges Brussels to approve non-EU shipbreakers Shipowners argue that European Commission approval will influence other yards to upgrade their standards Meaningful consolidation in dry bulk not possible: Western Bulk boss Chief executive Jens Ismar says expect market volatility this year Lloyds Bank takes another shot at LNG carrier sale Steam turbine-propelled British Trader put on sale without sister vessels Transpacific rates continue to soar SCFI indicates another GRI success, as Asia-Europe continues to hold firm SHI gunning for $6bn of new orders in 2017 Shipbuilding industry could improve marginally over last year Chinese iron ore imports smash earlier records But after a surge in 2016, the outlook for the year ahead may not be too rosy China eyes bigger slice of global shipbuilding market State backing for acceleration of yard mergers, acquisitions and investments abroad Triyards inspires further analyst optimism Continued profit in market bloodbath sparks upbeat comments Cosco Shipping signs $26bn One Belt, One Road finance deal China Development Bank to help stabilise Chinese conglomerate's long-term financial standing Mermaid Maritime earns 'buy' rating from DBS Offshore firm looks set to escape downturn with potential privatisation upside as risks dissipate Singapore and Gujarat ink port and logistics pact Singapore firms to tap opportunities to develop and implement port-related infrastructure

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JANUARY 13, 2017
US ruling a warning to motor carrier's owner-operator model NW Alliance allows former Hanjin terminal sale US Commerce report stresses port metrics Oakland expects to outpace fellow West Coast ports Trans-Pacific spot rates jump on tight capacity China Cosco gets $26B for Belt and Road initiatives Attempt to block US driver logging rule falters Ocean Alliance partners best placed to buy OOCL Tight Asia-Europe space steadies spot rates

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JANUARY 13, 2017
Silversea hikes bond fundraiser to $550m Moody's upgrades rating on cruiseship owner's debt as bond drive seeks to refinance newbuidling Silver Muse. Odfjell bond issue nets over $80m Norwegian shipowner has additional cash for expansion after latest visit to bond market. Diana and Navios lock in year-plus charters Koch takes a capesize from each owner for up to 16 months, while Cargill renews charter for Diana kamsarmax. Serco agrees pay deal for freight ferries Low-paid workers on northern Scottish routes get a wage boost. Producer Sonangol sells products tanker Latest sale taken as further evidence of asset price declines. SCI plots $48m newbuild spend Indian owner to use yard refund cash for offshore and LPG vessel orders. Chartworld linked to another bulker Lou Kollakis company said to be buying third kamsarmax this year. Lewis: OPEC cut no knockout for tankers Credit Suisse analyst hits back at suggestions the tanker up-cycle is a thing of the past. PSVs leaving Brazil offshore sector Vega Corona departure confirms trend of smaller market. Statoil burst boosts AHTS rates The Norwegian oil major fixed six ships on Friday for three rig moves. MAIB: chief officer made fatal error Seafarer fell to his death after needlessly climbing on top of moving cargo. Crew deny cocaine smuggling charges Vessel was intercepted off Tasmania with 185kg of drugs on board. Reach Subsea set for $12m pay day North Energy not looking for change after investment, with Knut Saeberg praising present leadership. Quotes of the week: shipping wit We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Solstad wins Ichthys CSV contract Norwegian owner sending vessel chartered from Reach to western Australia. Owner plots protection for Bharati yard Edelweiss reconstruction company could file insolvency case against Indian shipbuilder to stop winding-up claims from creditors. Samsung Heavy raises orders target South Korean shipbuilder aims at new contracts valued at more than $6bn in 2017, which it sees as a key year. Navios Partners packs $500m on shelf Angeliki Frangou-led MLP lays groundwork for potential equity sales. Korean yards to cut 4,000 extra jobs Industry sources claim big three shipbuilders will seek to reduce workforce further in 2017. More Sea Trucks defaults revealed West African offshore specialist has laid up ships without the written consent of the bond trustee. Fire ravages CSL transshipment barge Flames engulf FOTB loading panamax bulker with iron ore off port in Southern Australia. ISS targets maritime advisory services Maritime services company says move is first of a new pipeline of products and services. Portigon to sell bulker as crew claims wages Crew claims seniority in proceeds from any pending sale of the arrested vessel. Ocean Hope owner and operator fined $2.7m US court hands done penalty for Greek firms who also face five-year term of probation. DBS Bank upgrades Mermaid Maritime Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator in much better financial shape, says analyst.

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JANUARY 13, 2017
Chassis pool co-op launches in Ohio Valley The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) is launching a chassis pool in the Ohio Valley on Monday. The new pool, which will be ... Executive Moves: IICL, Dayton Freight and Page International The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) has appointed TRAC Intermodal President and CEO Keith Lovetro as IICL Chairman for ... South Carolina budget includes funds for Jasper Terminal Gov. Nikki Haley has included in the 2017-18 fiscal year budget funding for a proposed port in Jasper, S.C. "We must continue to ensure th... Commentary: Welcome to 2017 Supply chain professionals are particularly skilled in dealing with uncertainty, but 2017 will test even the best of us. Uncertainty regard... SCFI ticks up 2.3% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 968.40 to ... Comments sought for miscellaneous trade legislation petitions The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started accepting comments on petitions seeking temporary duty suspensions and reductions... Port of Oakland expects growth in 2017 The port handled 1.83 million TEUs of loaded containers in 2016 Source: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock What a difference a year makes at th...

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JANUARY 13, 2017
Izmit Bay reopens to bunkers, shipping operations: sources REFINERY NEWS: Russian Novokuybishev cuts crude intake on fuel oil export woes External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering Cruise ship arrested in Singapore after collapse of All Leisure Holidays Intercargo backs IMO against shipping inclusion in EU ETS "Shipping is by definition an international activity and the IMO is the appropriate body to address its global challenges." Bunkers, shipping operations suspended at Izmit Bay: sources TANKERS: Asia Piracy declines but crew abductions in Philippines up: ReCAAP Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes 10-12% growth in bunker sales in 2017 Company's global bunker sales were around 5 million mt in 2016, 2 million mt of which were in Singapore 'Significant' oil supply-demand gap possible in three to four years: IEA's Birol CHINA DATA: DEC CRUDE OIL IMPORTS HIT ALL-TIME HIGH OF 36.38 MIL MT Oil companies rushed in to maximize usage of their import and export quotas for the year. CHINA DATA: Oil product exports jump 34% on year to 48 mil mt in 2016 FACTBOX: Global energy implications of Tillerson as top US diplomat Rex Tillerson's appointment could have hug impact on upstream oil and gas activity, international pipelines, nuclear energy FUTURES: Crude futures stay supported by output cuts, weaker dollar

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

Transaction valued at $440 million

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

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

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

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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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		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

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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)

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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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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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