BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 21, 2017

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CMA CGM hikes FAK rates from Asia to Europe and Med from May 1 CMA CGM levies north Europe to USWC peak season surcharge on May 17 OOCL offers intra-Europe loop - North Europe-Turkey Service (NET) Only three out of 10 top ocean carriers posted a profit in 2016 Shipping much better off than one year ago: Singapore's Poulsson Maritime leaders debate future April 25 at S'pore owners conference India's top ports handle record 647.43 million tonnes in 2016-17 California passes highways upgrade bill to be funded by fuel tax Maritime economist Bill Ralph joins port of Virginia's trade symposium Hapag-Lloyd ups rates US$200/TEU from South America to North America Digitisation of Russian port and logistics sector on the rise Yang Ming to offer direct Far East-Iraq connection CMA CGM to increase rates from Europe to Indian subcontinent in May CMA CGM applies Europe-West Africa peak season surcharges May 1 Canadian Pacific profit off 17pc, revenue up 1pc to US$1.19 billion UPS adds 400 new 'dangerous' commodities to its fly list Ethiopian Airlines starts new cargo services to Milan, Tarragona Air cargo Middle East growth increases 3.4pc in February: IATA Global air cargo has seen ups and downs, but players still optimistic

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APRIL 20, 2017
AMTOI organises skill development training programme in Mumbai Lexicon Overseas completes two years of successful operations London P&I Club says consistent approach to publication management is essential MANSA to demystify implication of GST on maritime trade at conclave on May 31 Moore Stephens warns on dangers of diving unprepared into shipping pools TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Adani Logistics commissions multimodal logistics park in Punjab & dedicates it to the nation Railway Minister dedicates new freight terminals, flags off freight trains Essar Projects has a noteworthy FY17, looks forward to even better FY18 Finished steel exports double India projected to grow at over 7 pc in 2017 & 2018 India ranks 8th in foreign direct investment confidence index

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From the roads to the air International collaboration in the area of railways US class I railroad to upgrade rail infrastructure New Turkish cooperation partners Link between Lübeck and Latvia strengthened Helium One to explore deposit sites with airships Three new international Antwerp port representatives Rail freight increased and truck traffic flat Supporting the fashion industry Refrigerated warehouse begins operations at Leipzig airport Fresh cash for Diana Shipping AAR promotes Holmes to president and COO Impressive start to 2017 New rail alliance lobbies for open markets Recruitment specialist attracted by Europa Lufthansa Cargo goes west Restructuring of Rickmers Group a matter of fact

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APRIL 20, 2017
Samskip buys US freight forwarder Rimar Consultants Judge denies Fredriksen's attempt to derail DHT-BW deal Maersk calls on fellow shipowners to improve Alang recycling standards UK insurers told to plan for the worst on Brexit Volumes up, margins down for K+N Rickmers bows to debt pressure Shanghai port congestion to last into May, say forwarders Epic Gas adds pressurised LPG carrier to fleet London insurance market threatened by Brexit, economist warns Indonesia pushes to cut terminal handling charges Samkang-UAMCO picked to buy Goseong O&S Hyundai Heavy Industries or Samsung Heavy Industries could acquire DSME in 2018 Liner operators and shippers at odds over rates Owners eye 'third-party' coal cargoes from Tenaga Nasional Bhd Swiber announces second bond default, on SGD160 million issue

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APRIL 20, 2017
Emirates SkyCargo returns to fuel surcharges - 'more accurate and transparent' Debt restructure may be Rickmers' last hope of avoiding bankruptcy United and Lufthansa Cargo become one between the US and Europe Investors spot a gap and move in on secondhand feeder vessel market Revenue up at K+N in Q1, but exchange rates and rising costs bite into profits Venture capitalists find another big-money market to upend: shipping John Eastland is SEKO Logistics' new president of aerospace and aviation division Yusen Logistics appoints Marloes Seesing healthcare quality director Amazon patents automated on-demand clothing factory

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APRIL 20, 2017
Gibdock meets new ISO quality and environmental standards Great Lakes Dredge & Dock wins Corps West Coast contract Bollinger Shipyards delivers twenty third FRC VIDEO: ABS CTO shares a future of smart ships, cyber threats Frontline foiled in bid to block DHT deal with BW Group Rolls-Royce to provide mooring system for Njord A upgrade Virgin Voyages ships to have Smart Air compressors Denmark shows shipowners how to avoid PSC problems Algoma Central in short-sea bulk JV with Nova

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APRIL 20, 2017
BW and DHT thwart Frontline's legal bids to block VLCC deal Will John Fredriksen really give up after the Supreme Court ruling? Kuehne+Nagel claims significant market share gains Sea freight volumes rise 9% to over 1m teu for first-quarter 2017, but operating margins and profits fall Vale sets another record for first-quarter iron ore production Coal output is also increasing despite Australian divestment VLGC rates recover after 19% downward correction Oversupply could cap upside but charter demand is firming Brazilian CSN terminal outage threatens capesize market Average cape earnings down 10% on week as outlook turns bearish Scorpio Bulkers cuts net loss by $24m Update: Analyst says earnings were below expectations on costs MPC eyes first eight feeders in Greek-style asset play EXCLUSIVE: Initial $100m is only for starters, as Baack and Schroeder outline big league plans for new containership fund Korean authorities aim to find new owner for DSME Goal is to cut the top three shipbuilders down to two, says financial regulator China's policy changes hurt intra-Asia product tanker rates TC11 lowest in more than three years with China's product exports stemmed by tax, lower quota Bertram Rickmers looking to trim stake in holding company Move to allow creditors to eventually offload stake in Rickmers Holding as part of restructuring plans Moore Stephens advises due diligence before owners join shipping pools Potential financial, tax and jurisdiction impacts must be scrutinised, says shipping partner Michael Simms US fines Princess Cruise Lines $40m for illegal oil dumping and false records Penalty is the biggest on record in deliberate vessel pollution cases Algoma forms shortsea dry bulk venture with Nova Marine Both parties targeting opportunities to ramp up the mini bulker business in the Canadian market Rio Tinto first-quarter iron ore shipments battered by bad weather Cyclone activity led to temporary closure of ports and rail lines which affected Pilbara shipments DryShips to buy three kamsarmaxes for $68m Company expects deliveries over the second quarter of the year Frontline ups the ante in pursuit of DHT Lawsuit seeks restraining order against DHT-BW merger plans We don't know the half of it The threat to companies from cyber attacks is bigger than we think and chief executives need to take it seriously Hyldager back with new venture Former Inchcape boss launches maritime services company Nisomar

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APRIL 20, 2017
Mobile gains second North Europe service Haven pivots from Expedia-for-logistics to TMS Kuehne+Nagel ocean, air traffic soar, but profit slips Lufthansa and United forge trans-Atlantic cargo pact Bertram Rickmers set to surrender control of ailing shipowner New intermodal park to support doubled Mundra capacity Indonesia pushes for lower handling costs at ports Forwarders warn Shanghai congestion could last weeks

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APRIL 20, 2017
Kinder Morgan sees drop in Jones Act rates Navios swells boxship fleet with 14-ship Rickmers buy Scorpio sale aims to boost balance sheet DHT deal with BW 'not defensive' How Frontline's pursuit of DHT unfolded Macleod says Frontline and DHT came within $30m of a deal Pair to settle cargo claims on Flaminia Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes bound for DryShips ExxonMobil set to seal lengthy VLCC deals Dragnis family interests emerge as buyers of products tankers Chinese container carrier rivals brace for price war Fredriksen explores VLCC orders in Korea and China Tanker giant launches legal action against DHT Densay expands into handysize segment Neda signs up to Greek VLCC orders run Weaker rates hurt Atlantis Tankers' profit Sinoriches sued over alleged unpaid bills Indonesian ropax blaze highlights problem of car-deck fires Sammok offloads bulker as values rise Banks save Tschudi from bankruptcy Semi-retirement no walk in park as it still involves 70-vessel fleet Graham Porter plots banking startup CMA CGM, DP World and ICTS in race for Greek port Jera aims to grow outside home turf Purchasing scheme is relaunched by owners New German management giant is in the making L&B/Buss merger 'a partnership of equals not a takeover' MPC Container Ships 'favours' Oslo for full listing CMT weathers worst storm as renewals are imminent Charter market revival filters down to feeder-sized containerships Navigators' rejection of cruise claim upheld Maersk Insurance rings up its fifth profitable year Latest change of guard sees 'Taka' step in for 'Tomo' in little Arendal K Line will wait for an offshore 'sunrise' Kyklades plans aframax tanker series at Sungdong P&I remains soft as Lloyd's shows signs of hardening New questions raised over safety of converted VLOCs Eastern Pacific orders aframax tankers at Hanjin Subic Growing Wilmar linked with supramax buy Wisdom and Shih Wei explore 'brotherly' co-operation options Taylor Maritime turns towards larger tonnage Wah Kwong rules out JP Morgan ultramax sales Growth and tax incentives selling point for Kumiai CIT loses yet another shipping chief Midsize LPG carriers plummeting in value CSL purchases handy bulker Salvaged Sewol in Mokpo three years after tragedy Union increases action for HIV-positive seafarers Salvors work hard to keep shipping clean NOCC looks for long charter for Samho newbuild Excelerate homes in on next FSRU newbuilding Norway's Oslo Shipbrokers delivers steady 2016 profits Bank push sees HMM construct VLCCs at DSME ConTex keeps improving MSC containership adrift in Greek waters ICG tries for $81m EIB newbuilding loan BCI and Cleaves team up on ship finance Cosco Shipping scales down share placement Scorpio Bulkers two cents below consensus Owners warned about diving into shipping pools Winning Shipping adds to capesize fleet Keppel's marine division breaks even Lines hiring lifeguards after pool deaths Bertram Rickmers ready to relinquish control of Rickmers Holding Frontline fails to derail deal between DHT and BW Severnaya eyes gas carriers and tankers Siem Industries buying $35m of bonds Atlantska takes control of IT company Samkang to take over STX's Goseong yard

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APRIL 20, 2017
BNSF Logistics heads south to Mexico Multi-modal logistics provider BNSF Logistics, LLCannounced its expansion into Mexico on Thursday, via its subsidiary BNSF Railway Servicio... K + N posts Q1 2017 financial results Swiss-based Kuehne + Nagel Group's net earnings for the first quarter of 2017 totaled 165 million Swiss francs (U.S. $165 million), slippin... Royal Vopak to expand Santos terminal Tank storage company and terminal operator Royal Vopak is expanding its wholly-owned terminal in Alemoaat the Port of Santos. The expansio... Rickmers Group unveils restructuring plan A restructuring of Hamburg-based shipowner and breakbulk ship operatorRickmers Group could reduce the ownership stake in the company by its... Tulsa Port of Catoosa posts March cargo figures Tulsa Port of Catoosa accounted for 21 percent of the total 1.1 million tons of cargo shipped through the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Nav... Detention and demurrage clash continues to heat up A debate between shippers, carriers and terminal operators over a petition asking the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to regulate detenti... CP's profit tumbles in Q1 2017 Canadian Pacific Railway's net income for the first quarter of 2017 tumbled 20.2 percent from the corresponding prior year period to $431 m... North American freight market growth continues in March The North American freight market showed continued, albeit slowing, growth in March 2017, with volumes registering the fourth year-over-yea... Executive Moves: Port of Virginia, Tiger Cool Express and SEKO The Port of Virginia has named Joe O'Brien vice president of ocean carrier sales, effective immediately. He replaces Frank Naughton , who w...

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APRIL 20, 2017
Panama IFO 380 prices fall to lowest level this month on supplier competition UPDATE: Gibraltar port closed after gale warning The Mediterranean bunker fuel hub of Gibraltar has been closed, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday, hours after a gale warning. Crude unable to hold highs, despite support for OPEC cut NYMEX May crude settled down 17 cents at $50.27/b after trading as high as $50.78/b. ICE June Brent settled 6 cents higher at $52.99/b, off an intraday high of $53.55/b. ANALYSIS: Americas VLCC freight climbs on diversification of trade flows VLCC freight rates from the Americas to the East of Suez region have climbed 7%-13% over the past two days, sending the cost of moving crude on these shipping routes to its highest point since February 15. TRADER NOTE: UK fuel distributor Prax adds Belgian bunker operation UK-based fuels distributor Prax Petroleum said Thursday it will launch a new marine fuel physical supply operation in Belgium next month. External: Wired Bunkering Saudi Oil Minister says OPEC/NON-OPEC output cuts could be extended for 3 or 6 months All eyes on May 25 OPEC meeting in Vienna TRADER NOTE: Skangas appoints Kimmo Rahkamo as its CEO Rahkamo will take up his new role on May 15, 2017. Russia's Novak says coordinated output cut with OPEC could be extended by 6 months: report OPEC will hold a technical meeting in Vienna on Friday to review the latest production figures and market statistics. FUTURES: Crude nurses wounds after 4% tumble on US gasoline build

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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

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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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