BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 26, 2017

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Asia-Europe rates drop ahead of Golden Week with slack demand WTO raises 2017 growth forecast as global trade accelerates Port rotation changed to deal with Prince Rupert's congestion British freight forwarders to get revised trading conditions in October NYK links up with Dualog and NTT Group to develop onboard IoT Virginia to Pennsylvania/Ohio rail service starts from new CSX rail terminal Rebound in Asia-W Africa trade prompts carriers to launch 2 new services Intelligence agencies in India warn of attacks by terrorists on transport hubs Changi's air freight throughput surges 10.7pc in August Frankfurt Airport's cargo volume rises 5.4pc in August to 181,102 tonnes Parcel volumes to grow 17-28pc a year, says new Pitney Bowes report

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
AADA to increase rates Cosco Shipping Ports reports throughput increase Date for mandatory self-sealing of RFID export containers deferred by a month Los Angeles port sees surging container volumes MOL issues Safety, Environmental & Social Report 2017 MSC & Hapag-Lloyd offering new service between South America's East Coast & Mediterranean New online bunker fuel trading platform launched Port Authority & Municipality of Rotterdam launch blockchain technology field lab SAL Heavy Lift returns to German Flag SCFI spot rates down Singapore port handles more boxes in Aug. Soybean meal exports surge Essar Ports mulling LNG terminals, boosting iron ore handling capacity Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon show impressive cargo growth in Aug. JICA provides another development assistance loan for Western DFC Drawback factors other taxes including embedded taxes, says FEIO President MALA 2017 sees a confluence of the best & brightest in a celebration of excellence

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Seeking and finding synergies Longer semi-trailers reduce HGV trips Russia to support modernisation of Cuba's railway DHL to manage DCs for Eaton's electrical business American Airlines carries relief to Puerto Rico Europe's largest sugar plant phased in Cummings now chairing Artba Crossing first hurdle for 740 m network Hapag-Lloyd banking on Nigeria Quintiq technology for better route planning International reshuffle of DVB's aviation team China Airlines chooses Dokasch temp solution New west-east link along trans-Siberian artery US ports - like Philadelphia - on the rise Naxco Group celebrates 50th anniversary Everything still up in the air in Berlin Timocom winning over consumer goods makers

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Box rates set for further rise, says shipping consultant IG chairman highlights rising tonnage, falling claims disparity European shortsea market on the rise Fujairah National Group to relaunch ship agency arm Golden Ocean sells six Ultramaxes to Scorpio Bulkers New technology 'could force shipping consolidation' Wisdom Marine scraps Aframax venture Hyundai Glovis allots USD44 million to trade partners Thoresen unveiled as buyer of Songa Bulk vessel Charterers go long on dry bulk tonnage as BDI firms

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Xpediator closes in on acquisition targets and unveils e-commerce franchise ambitions REIT on a shopping spree for UK warehouse assets after IPO Click and collect? Jade's 747 freighters go up for sale online Can airlines bypass freight forwarders? Mexico: race for e-commerce dominance starts with logistics Drewry launches reefer benchmarking tool for shippers

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
MTU at work on engines with electrically assisted turbocharging Elliott Bay Design Group wins LaDOTD contract OceanSaver BWMS to be part of TeamTec portfolio VIDEO: Carnival to build fourth ship for Cunard Innovation in well work over gets ABS approval

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Era of the big box dry cargo supermarket is over Companies focusing on narrower business segments to take leadership positions Shipping confidence on a six-month growth run But managers, charterers and brokers report feeling increasingly insecure Piraeus posts higher first-half earnings Cosco-controlled Greek port sees further future gains Bermuda registry boosted by change of government We are aggressively pursuing new business, welcoming new and interesting partners, and building on the lessons we have learnt, says... Bermuda to seek fresh business in Asia Singapore and other Asian shipbuilding centres may provide new opportunities Handysize earnings hit highest level since April 2014 Reduced vessel supply in the Pacific and healthy demand in the Americas support earnings Container shipping 'remains competitive in most east-west trades' Drewry analysis highlights 'moderately concentrated' Asia-Europe market, while better capacity management will bring more stable freight rates China's overseas ambitions disrupting hydrocarbon trade flows Beijing's global investments in oilfields, ports and refineries are redrawing oil and gas trade flows Yard Talk \| LNG may be a saviour for Korean and Singaporean players Booming global LNG trades to bring business opportunities in building tankers and offshore units SIPG issues guarantee for $666m loans for OOIL acquisition State-owned port giant has been active in fundraising recently Shipowners slammed for lack of environmental ambition Decarbonisation proposals are inadequate, NGOs warn Daily Briefing Floaters come of age, but what comes next? HMM introduces new logo on its containers Line to mark its boxes with HMM rather than Hyundai Diana Containerships to make another reverse stock split One-for-three stock split to take effect at the start of trading in New York on Monday Songa Bulk to sell a supramax and buy a capesize Company views capes' risk-reward ratio as attractive for the moment Kandla port jetty blaze kills one Port authorities have halted all cargo operations at the oil terminal Golden Ocean to offload six ultramaxes for $143m Vessels to be delivered by the fourth quarter of 2017 Taiwan Navigation firms up $51m ultramax order Newbuilding duo scheduled for delivery in 2020 and 2021 Hapag-Lloyd renews liner agency deal with GAC Nigeria Move follows German shipping line's merger with United Arab Shipping Company Frontline net profit drops 92% on softer tanker market Lower market rates to blame for weaker time charter and voyage charter revenues Union revives claim that Korean yards blacklist bothersome workers Survey of employees puts flesh on an old bone of contention in the industry Rotterdam and Bureau Veritas join IMO-backed low carbon shipping alliance Alliance will tackle barriers to implementation of energy-efficient marine technologies China restricts oil product exports to North Korea Move shows Beijing's support for the UN's fresh sanctions on Pyongyang Cosco Shipping Energy gets $54m scrap and build subsidy State subsidy to be classified under non-operating income for the 2017 fiscal year ICTSI buys 35% stake in Manila port operator Petron offloads shares in Manila North Harbour Port to focus on core oil-refining and trading business

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Paul F. Richardson, containerization pioneer, dies at 88 San Juan port reopens but hurricane aid delivery slow NFI's plan to buy California Cartage advances consolidation US reefer BCOs gain new capacity, transport options ILA, USMX make early moves toward contract talks Maersk gets green light on Hamburg Süd takeover DP World aims to expand in Russian Far East Crowley ready to reopen San Juan terminal after storm JNPT rolls out operating reforms amid growth challenges Excess capacity keeping rates under pressure through 2017

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Aker Philly lays groundwork on TOTE orders Construction on new boxships could start sooner than expected after TOTE reaffirms interest in Hawaii trade. Hapag-Lloyd sends three to 'green' breakers Liner shipping company says latest demolition sales adhered to three-year old environmental policy. Brookfield adds to Teekay Offshore board UPDATE: Brookfield adds to board of general partner of offshore vessel after investment. Golden Ocean and Scorpio Bulkers fall despite 'win-win' deal Stocks of both buyer and seller fall back despite positive reviews of $142.5m transaction. Would Maersk Drilling be too big for Rowan to swallow? Talks reported to be underway for what would be the third of four energy division sales. Global Ship Lease adds CMA CGM official to board Containership lessor expands board at behest of largest shareholder amidst efforts to refinance. Sinotrans fixes capesize on period deal Bulker locked into charter of up to 15 months as market improves. Boskalis bags $95m cable-laying contract Dutch owner lines up UK wind farm work for 2020. Meghna expands fleet with supramax buy Bangladeshi bulker owner not deterred by rising prices as it buys another Mitsui-built sistership. Mermaid signs on for $96m extension Thai owner keeps OSV working in Middle East for another year. Korea plots largest LNG-fuelled ship Government involving shipyards in plan to develop 180,000-gt vessel. Topaz ties up AHTS for a year Oil giant Total moves for vessel to work on Azerbaijan wells in Caspian Sea. Scorpio Bulkers hunts loan to help fund Golden Ocean sextet Talks with banks underway for some additional debt as owner confirms $142.5m deal. FueLNG completes first Singapore transfer Keppel and Shell joint venture supplies Golar FLNG with bunkers. Golden Ocean could sell final ultramaxes at 'right price' Last two ultras could also go as shipowner focuses on segments where it has scale, says Vartdal. Oceanteam brings in van Dijk with two-fold mission Oslo-listed offshore owner nets new finance chief to replace the departed Torbjorn Skulstad. Greek merchant marine ministry vandalised Anarchist group chucks red paint on shipping building after Agia Zoni II spill. Carnival orders Cunard newbuilding Italy's Fincantieri to build iconic UK brand's fourth vessel. Thoresen tipped to have tied up Songa Bulk supramax Thai owner believed to be the buyer of ship sold by asset player last week. Two held after cargoship grounds Captain and officer arrested by Swedish police following incident off Oskarshamn. SAL Heavy Lift reflags in Germany Owner re-registering six ships after Harren & Partner bought it from K Line. Tsakos Shipping & Trading scraps VLCC Private Greek owner weighs in its only owned VL, broking sources say. Diana Containerships splits again Greek boxship company reducing number of shares further to meet Nasdaq requirements. Sveaas to help fix Viking Supply covenant breach Norwegian investor backing another share issue as weak offshore market hits subsidiary of restructured owner. Scorpio Bulkers strikes for six Golden Ocean ultramaxes Emanuele Lauro-led owner makes its first expansionary move in more than two years. Cochin Shipyard plots four new facilities Indian company to spend IPO cash on expanding shipbuilding operations. GC Rieber extends CSV charter Senvion of Germany keeps Oslo-listed owner's vessel for two more months. Swire Shipping boxship suffers fire Fire suppression system activated after crew detected smoke and rising temperatures. NYPD airlifts seafarer from d'Amico MR New York Police Department called into action after crewman loses consciousness. Transocean opts to scrap six floaters US drilling company set to take writes down of $1.4bn on latest round of demo candidates.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Ocean terminals, airports begin to reopen in San Juan Hurricane Maria left the island of Puerto Rico without power when it made landfall as a category 4 last week.However, ocean terminals and ... U.S. solar industry faces cloudy trade forecast The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday unanimously determined that imports of electricity-generating solar panels are entering t... Containers fall off MOL vessel into Port of Oakland's outer harbor Efforts continued last weekend to recover 11 shipping containers that fell from a cargo vessel anchored at the Port of Oakland's TraPac Ter... Senators introduce bill to increase funding for agriculture export programs The legislation was introduced by Senators Angus King, I-Maine; Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; Joe Donnelly, D-Ind.; and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Four ... U.S., Mexico launching joint cargo inspection pilot program in Southern California U.S. Customs and its Mexican counterpart are eliminating separate inspections at the cargo facility south of San Diego on the US-Mexico bord... Abu Dhabi Ports commences operations in UAE Terminal developer Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 35-year concession agreement with the Port of Fujairah, above. Seaports developer, operator... JAXPORT names Green permanent CEO The Jacksonville Port Authority's (JAXPORT) board of directors has selected Eric Green as the port authority's next chief executive officer... ICTSI to purchase 35% stake in Manila North Terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) inked an agreement with Petron to purchase 35 percent of Petron's... CNCo containership catches fire at New Zealand port The Port of Tauranga, above, was the site of a vessel fire early on the morning of Sept. 24. An inquiry has been launched into a fire that ...

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Corpus Christi port lifts draft restrictions, sees oil tankers using ship channel: executive The Port of Corpus Christi Administration over the weekend lifted draft restrictions, allowing oil tankers to navigate through its 36-mile ship channel. TANKERS: Bosporus to close for parts of Tue, Wed for Turkish celebrations The Bosporus, at the northern end of the Turkish straits, is closed to tanker traffic from 13:30 to 19:00 local time (1030 to 1600 GMT) Tuesday. APPEC ANALYSIS: Asia seen as hot destination for US crudes More than 4 million b/d of new refining capacity seen in Asia by 2020 Singapore's Trescorp to launch oil storage, bunkering in Oman's Sohar port The new facility will feature six deep-water berths. External: Wired Bunkering APPEC: Iraq may sue KRG over oil exports pending independence referendum: official Control over oil province of Kirkuk to be flashpoint SOUTH KOREA DATA: Aug oil products demand dips 3.5% on year to 2.52 mil b/d Led by sluggish transportation fuels demand, consumption of bunker C fuel also saw a slide.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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