BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

February 22, 2017

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LA's January up 17.4pc to 826,640 TEU, LB up 8.7pc to 582,689 TEU Cai Mep International Terminal first in Vietnam to dock 18,300-TEU vessel Hamburg HHLA port operator up 1.5pc to 6.7 million TEU in 2016 HMM buys box terminals in Tokyo and Kaohsiung from bankrupt Hanjin Zim signs up with Alibaba's website for booking space on vessels online Panalpina's expands single warehouse management system to France FedEx launches faster and efficient customs clearance service in China Canada's high commissioner to UK says speedy trade deal likely post Brexit 2M Alliance makes changes to services - adding Wilmington, NC call NY/NJ port awards US$52.4 million to Union Paving for upgrade work UPS blasts plan to triple jet fuel tax to fund Alaskan airports New DHL Express platform offers consumers options for receiving goods European airlines' cargo volumes in January show a mixed performance

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Analysis of global reefer trade: An overview Book on ship management practices released HMM to acquire four Hanjin terminals IRClass receives authorisation from Iran; opens office in Tehran LNG shipment from Gorgon project for Petronet Coal import down FTA launches logistics industry's Brexit manifesto Issue of SMTPs in respect of cargo destined to ICDs by Rail-Reg. Constant improvement in ease of doing business & robust infrastructure development imperative for India's all-round economic growth: Report A lively interaction on key issues & an exciting awards gala mark Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable and Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017

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80.5 million pallets set new record Blockchain technology - the latest in logistics E-truck trials on Austria's roads First newbuild goes into service for DFDS Two New York appointments for more maritime security Transport price index down, diesel index up Chinese locomotives en route to Myanmar Remodelled TP7 to be operated by HMM Second lean summit hosted by Pemco Viapost selects director general Stepping up services in southern Africa IRClass raises flag in Iran Piraeus overcomes challenges of 2016 New offices: more than a baker's dozen opened Straight from Croatia to Germany

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Government-induced scrapping could lift tanker rates in 2018 Struggling Marenave gains new investor Spain's Boluda joins the fray in Hamburg and Bremerhaven towage sectors Tough renewals for some as P&I market gets competitive Hyundai HI wins two VLCCs from Greek owner Asia is key LNG demand centre, FSRUs a game changer: Shell Seafarer shot dead as Sulu Sea piracy threat escalates Hong Kong and Shenzhen unlikely to lose services with alliance regrouping, says HPH Trust CEO Ship scrap prices up on higher steel prices South Korean banks cushion fallout from shipbuilders' woes, Hanjin Shipping

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Surging steel price boosts scrap value of redundant containerships Cut to UK rail freight grants will drive loads back onto the roads Scoop for Wilhelmshaven as the Ocean Alliance comes to call Post-Brexit customs gridlock could choke UK trade, experts warn China fines 14 shipping lines over failure to disclose rates Exporters suffer as air cargo ban lingers Airport's new focus on cargo proves a cool move for Dallas Fort Worth

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Ingalls authenticates keel of DDG 121 ICS publishes new Flag State Performance Table ABS issues first cybersecurity notation Hyundai Global inks scrubber retrofit MOU DryShips reenters the tanker market McDermott acquires former Ceona flag ship

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Emerging trades offers support to product tankers Trafigura sees "domino effect" on product trades from US LPG export boom Supramax bulkers gain from Asian trades Expectations of more activity from the Atlantic also adds to bullish sentiment Anglo likely to increase coal exports from South Africa But iron ore production from Brazil may be lower due to delays in licensing approvals UK P&I Club sees 99% retention rate Mutual insurance provider maintained clientele while adding to its tonnage DryShips moves for bulkers on top of $102m tanker splash Meanwhile new $200m fundraiser could herald an even bigger spree Opec's Barkindo offers only excitement in lacklustre week Oil demand to rise but investments needed, says Cartel boss Offen and DEVK come to Marenave's rescue Duo to invest in the company, provided banks relieve Marenave's fleet of its liabilities World's oldest class society says experience counts in the digital age Chief executive Alastair Marsh sets out new role for Lloyd's Register as customers demand broader range of services Biggest maritime nations abiding by regulations ICS annual report finds largest flags in line with international rules Nakilat holds steadfast in LNG headwinds Long-term contacts are the Qataris' 'get out of jail free' cards Beijing fines 14 carriers for misreporting freight rates Excessive low rates or extra surcharges are said to be the reasons Carnegie-Brown confirmed as Lloyd's chairman Former Marsh Europe chief will succeed John Nelson in June Competition authorities shoot down Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover Firm has 15 days to present its case to the authorities MOL appoints chief country representative in Turkey Move to position Turkey as a key strategic country Offshore sector drags Singapore banks earnings Non-performing loans from the sector are expected to persist over next few quarters but the worst may be over, Moody's says HHI clinches order for VLCC pair Newbuildings scheduled for delivery by end of 2018 No bulker boon from China's North Korean coal ban Muted short-term impact of China's coal import ban expected as replacement by Chinese domestic coal appears likely Hong Kong box throughput rises 3.5% in January Challenges of competition and land constraints remain after 2016 throughput drop Tanker charterers expected to bear part of post-2020 hikes in bunker costs For once, owners need not to bear the brunt of rising fuel costs, says Howe Robinson

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
XPO's new e-commerce service blends LTL, last-mile Early trucker input on gates key to cutting terminal turn times Breakbulk carriers consolidate in soft market Alliance rejigging leads six carriers to Wilhelmshaven ILA planning one-day shutdown, march on Washington Trustbusters challenge Eimskip's Nor Lines acquisition Home Depot cuts trucking costs via 'green' network North Sea energy projects boost heavy-lift shipping Shipping lines press Hong Kong for tariff reductions Asia-Europe rate increases on the cards for March 1

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Grindrod forecasts net loss for fiscal 2016 But conglomerate says dry bulk recovery helped stanch red ink in second half. Vessel catches fire at Panama Canal mouth No injuries are reported on the workboat and Canal transits remain unaffected. Bank of Cyprus plots entry into ship finance Former RBS man John Hourican to spearhead "sensible" move into maritime arena to back Greek and Cypriot owners. Quintana bulker locked in with SwissMarine Largest bulker in fleet of Greek owner has been fixed on period business as positive sentiment builds. Eidesvik hires new finance chief Thor Krukhaug, 38, replaces Svein Ove Enerstvedt at Norwegian offshore vessel owner. LNG Arc7 heads into Arctic ice First shot of world's first ice-breaking LNG carrier in northern climes emerges. Seaport boosts GasLog amid LNG rebound Analyst Magnus Fyhr raises New York-listed owner's stock as multi-year recovery begins to take shape. DryShips confirms VLCC, aframax buys George Economou company spends $102.5m as it re-enters tanker market. ICS rates and slates flag states DR Congo, Tanzania and Bolivia come bottom of chamber's annual quality assessment. McDermott in bargain deal for Ceona ship US owner signs sale-and-leaseback deal with OMP for 2014-built pipe-layer. OPEC cuts now being felt in VLCC market, analysts say First signs of new limits impacting the freight market have emerged, Credit-Suisse and Morgan Stanley say. NAO seeks fresh cash as it defaults on loan Hansson-chaired PSV owner wins waivers until next year as it tries to boost liquidity in painful markets. POSH sees red as Makamin case rejected Impairment charges dent Singapore owner's 2016 result as charter dispute ends. ITF warns over new 'wage-slashing' unions Transport workers federation says Ukrainian organisations seeking to lower seafarer pay. Libyan forces release car carrier Eukor says all crew safe after vessel was intercepted by warlord's troops. Fincantieri linked to further Chinese orders Italian shipbuilder tipped to expand its orderbook in Asia during president Mattarella's visit. Offen Group and DEVK bailing out Marenave Companies could plough $17m into restructuring German owner; fleet sale still the target of ongoing bank talks. Drilling segment helps Bonheur back to black Fred Olsen-controlled company turns a profit as offshore and cruise arms remain steady. Dividend confidence draws GasLog upgrade JP Morgan raises its rating on shipowner amid belief increase in dropdowns will help sustain payout. STX's Goseong yard back on the sales block Korean court said to have offered facility to rivals and private equity funds for less than $87m. Havyard wins workboat number two Inverlussa Marine option firmed up to provide important work for the present year, Norwegian yard group says. CoscoCS said to want more of Guangzhou Chinese conglomerate is reportedly considering increasing its investment in domestic terminal. Norway appeals Eimskip takeover plans Icelandic owner's bid to acquire Nor Lines faces an obstacle from competition authorities. Boa Shipping nets $16m from Gulmar clash Ole Bjornevik-controlled company will divert the funds to its restructuring effort.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
CSX CEO, president retire amid Harrison takeover talks Current CSX Corp. Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Ward and President Clarence W. Gooden will both retire from the company, effective May... Vinalines will build large logistics center in Hanoi Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) will build a large logistics center in Hanoi that will connect to major seaports such as Haipho... ILA members call for shutdown of ports along Atlantic, Gulf Coasts The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) said it is calling for a shutdown of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and a marc... State auditor orders Port of Seattle to review improper bonuses The Washington State Auditor's Office has ordered executives with the Port of Seattle to return bonuses that violated the terms of the stat... Re-exports could be excluded from export statistics The Trump administration has reportedly asked staffers at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative t... FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 16 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev... China's Ministry of Transport slaps 14 container lines with fines China's Ministry of Transport has fined 14 container lines for failing to record or recording inaccurate data on their freight rates, Splas... CMA CGM will charter slots on two 'THE Alliance' services CMA CGM and "THE Alliance" have entered into a space charter agreement between ports in North Europe - the United Kingdom, the Netherlands,... Maersk, MSC and HMM to cooperate on transpacific loop Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will offer a transpacific string outside of the 2M network that i..

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017
External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Oil stable as investors maintain confidence External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering P&I cover for Iran oil shipping back to near pre-sanction level Monday The P&I reinsurance coverage will be significantly improved in IG's new fiscal FUTURES: Crude higher despite rising US rig count Iraq raises oil reserves estimate to 153 billion barrels: oil minister Despite the revision, Iraq remains OPEC's fourth largest reserves holder, after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran ANALYSIS: Asian buying of Atlantic Basin crudes spikes on aligning factors - Narrow Brent/Dubai EFS increases attractiveness of Brent-related crudes - Freight rates soften on key routes - Chinese buying up, increased teapot refinery demand

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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