BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

November 27, 2017

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Asia-Europe rate rises 0.7pc to US$694/TEU, falls 12pc to USWC Rodolphe Saade takes the helm at CMA CGM after solid Q3 result Zim's record peak season volume lifts result in major turnaround in profit OOCL cancels Trans-Atlantic sailings over Christmas and New Year period Hong Kong launch of war risk insurance syndicate for Asian shipowners British ship insurer prepares for Brexit fallout MCI wins contract for 3,700 reefer containers from Hapag-Lloyd Maersk starts service to transport fruit from NE Brazil to Europe SecureSystem brings smart shipping container technology to US CEVA Logistics reshuffles senior line-up after departure of Helmut Kaspers MNX boosts healthcare supply chain offering with Logical acquisition ACS Q3 revenues boosted by income from hurricane response work Smiths Detection's explosives trace detector gets TSA approval

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NOVEMBER 26, 2017
Appositeness of the Doctrine of "Necessaries" as "Maritime Lien" for ship arrests CMA CGM registers continued increase in volumes & revenues in Q3 2017 Maersk Line imports first-ever consignment of frozen fruit juice into NCR No pollution detected at sight of vessel sinking off Mumbai coast UK Autumn Budget seen having preserved stable tax regime for shipping Maiden RoRo export shipment of trucks flagged off from Kolkata Port to Bangladesh Port of Halifax delegation visits JNPT APM Terminals Inland Services expands to serve industrial belt around Pune Avvashya CCI Logistics commences operations at Bhiwandi warehouse Merchandise Exports from India Scheme enhanced for two sub-sectors of textile industry Centre approves over INR 1 lakh cr. worth shipping & highway projects in Tamil Nadu

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Spies amongst the clients Ethanol truck benefits French hauliers Maintaler opens new branch office PSA educating personnel for new Tuas mega port Switzerland: bigger slice of pie for railway Noatum in Bilbao opts for two new RMGs Osprey fleet reaches operational milestone Bolloré strengthens ties with Thales Finnlines' lengthening project proceeding apace Port of Barcelona pushes e-mobility Blackburn to lead BVL from 1 January Preparing Iran's airports for natural disasters One million Renault trucks from Normandy New technology to improve trans-Australia railway Board reshuffle at DVB New air cargo complex in central eastern India Q3 strong for Zim

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Emerging economies driving car market growth Jacques Saadé hands over CMA CGM chairmanship to son Rodolphe Deutsche Asset Management invests in Italian towage leader Rimorchiatori Riuniti Belt and Road: What's in it for marine insurance? New North American sanitation rules for containers could go global KDB issues refund guarantees for three of STX O&S' tanker orders Successful litigants can be made to pay for bypassing mediation Chinese LNG imports could see winter spike Sungdong management, provincial authorities seek self-rescue

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Transpac fears as pressure on spot rates hardens, but Asia-Europe is calmer Pilots put brakes on Air Canada-Cargojet freighter partnership Damco increases its footprint to keep pace with growth in Myanmar The complete package: Black Friday and Christmas logistics HNA Group acquires Australia's AHG refrigerated logistics unit Neil Grant-Hunter quits Air Canada after 30 years to join Swissport Lars Jokumsen takes over DSV shortsea operations Ex-trucker has some questions on Tesla's Semi MSC eyes stake in Russian cargo major Transcontainer

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
River cruise vessel market continues expansion

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Sovcomflot adopts prudent approach to LNG bunkering Leading tanker player to operate more than 10 dual-fuel aframaxes in coming years Rodolphe Saadé steps into father's role at CMA CGM as founder moves aside Jacques Saadé hands over chairmanship to son as French carrier reports strong growth in third quarter UK Club to set up Netherlands subsidiary to secure passporting rights Move follows North and Standard's decision to opt for Dublin as Brexit talks make limited progress Rate slides putting downward pressure on Asia-Europe contract negotiations Lines now relying on a healthy December and pre-Chinese New Year spike to boost shipper talks, say analysts Daily Briefing Offen held rescue talks with Kortüm just before $600m debt write-off Cautious optimism for Hong Kong's maritime future The Greater Bay Area initiative to create a regional 'super-cluster' of cities will require some give and take for all... On the bus ride to digital disruption Maritime digitalisation is a one-way journey that has no clear path and no set timeline Container lines: Prospects brighten against backdrop of more consolidation Merger and acquisition activity will continue to reshape the box trades in the coming year Euronav and DHT sell their oldest VLCCs VesselsValue reports asset player Ridgebury Tankers picks up the four vessels built in the early 2000s President of Hanjin's affiliated university to face disciplinary measures South Korean authorities said Choi Soon-ja failed to provide tangible evidence to support purchase of corporate bonds Canada inks pact with IMO on Polar Code implementation training Nation to fund four regional training workshops run by the International Maritime Organization The man behind Bocomm Leasing Inter-lessor asset trading to increase and leasing houses will have to get used to lower margins ahead, says chairman Chen Min Hong Kong-Singapore maritime rivalry continues at Mare Forum Tax benefits and initiatives to nurture younger maritime professionals in both cities among key topics Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel slower than anticipated, says DNV GL But turning point for LNG uptake is approaching Antwerp port and Belgian authorities invest in digital data platform Port authority to take 75% stake in NxtPort, with FPIM taking 25% Hong Kong shipowners call for a statutory body to guide industry Independent maritime authority with ample resources needed to deal with rising competition in Asia Vitol has a new head of shipping Kit Kernon has gradually taken on responsibilities in the commodity trader's shipping unit

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Leadership change at the top of CMA CGM after solid Q3 result Brownsville port looks to energy traffic for growth New challenges await Gulf ports, inland networks post-Harvey Black Friday demand bolsters booming air freight shipments Visibility tools key to combating supply chain disruption DP World strengthens Mundra as market tightens Black Friday plunge for trans-Pacific spot rates

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
MPC Container Ships takes $130m fleet Olso-based boxship owner uses freshly raised equity capital for new acquisitions. Rodolphe Saade takes chairman's chair at CMA CGM Change sees founder assume a back seat and comes as Marseilles-based company returns to profit. Ridgebury Tankers spree shows there is life in old VLCCs DNB Markets analyst calculates how veteran crude tankers can make money and avoid the scrap heap. AM Nomikos continues to cash in MEP fleet Greek owner believes to have sold brace of modern bulkers to Zodiac Maritime. Oceanteam reveals row with KPMG Auditor quits after OSV owner suspended its services earlier this month. Korea Ship Finance VLCC sold for demolition Korea Ship Finance has sold its sole VLCC for demolition, TradeWinds understands. Sources say the 298,000-dwt OS Arcadia (built 1996) has been sold as is in Singapore for $420 per ldt or $17.7m. The ship is set to be resold to Bangladesh. Yesterday brokers said the tanker was close to being sold for $405 per ldt. The ship is to be delivered either late in December of mid January. Kor Sado Steam Ship sees loss grow Japanese ferry owner further in the red despite higher revenue. Graft charges ordered against Baseco directors Philippines ombudsman makes allegations of cash withdrawals without valid documentation. Hoegh LNG ends Pakistan FSRU deal Hoegh LNG has axed a contract in Pakistan that would have employed an FSRU newbuilding. Much speculation has surrounded the fate of the charter since ExxonMobil pulled out of the project. Hoegh LNG shares slide on ExxonMobil move Today Hoegh LNG confirmed the the termination of the deal signed in late 2016. It was planning to use one of its three newbuildings on the project and today repeated DCI turns around six-month loss Indian state dredger owner back in black as revenue grows. BW Offshore notes increased demand for new FPSOs Positive commentary comes as the Oslo-listed company wheeled out solid third quarter financials. Shell takes Mokster PSV on term deal Supply ship booked for at least four months by oil major off UK. DHT Holdings sells trio of veteran VLCCs One buyer snaps up $66.5m bundle of tankers from New York-listed owner. Sincere Navigation logs lower earnings Taiwanese bulker owner hit by fall in revenue in third quarter. Svanevik quits Seadrill board Orjan Svanevik has resigned his board seat at John Fredriksen's Seadrill. Svanevik is stepping down as a director just a few weeks after ending his short executive stint at Seatankers. The former Aker executive has held directorships with Fredriksen companies since 2014. This September he was appointed chief operating officer of Seatankers but left just five weeks later following a disagreem Malaysian owners eye $709m fund Government also lines up tax breaks for fleet expansion. Navios Partners tipped to scrap oldest bulker Cash cow bulker bought back in 2002 now heading for the breakers' beaches. WEB TV: ferry demolishes building Pelni ship ploughs into port office in Indonesia Tankers still on course at James Fisher UK owner says recent positive performance maintained so far this year. Moody's upgrades Navios after bond sale Ratings agency says new debt addresses maturity of 2019 issue. Standard Drilling expects OSV upturn in spring Oslo-listed company's loss grows in the third quarter. Euronav makes $7.7m profit on VLCC sale Owner confirms departure of 2001-built Artois to Ridgebury. Finnlines receives first "jumboised" ro-ro Shipowner says lengthened ships will cut energy consumption per transported unit. Cosco Shipping capesize fined for speeding Canadian authorities penalise three more owners for not respecting Gulf of St Lawrence restrictions. Silver Cloud maiden Antarctica voyage cancelled Silversea expects recently converted vessel to be ready for next departure on 1 December 2017.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Eimskip Q3 earnings sink amid higher revenues Icelandic shipping company Eimskip reported net earnings of 8.8 million euros (U.S. $10.4 million) for the third quarter of 2017, falling 6... Milaha lunches feeder service between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Qatar-based maritime transport and logistics conglomerate Milaha is launching a direct feeder service between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the... CMA CGM: Four ships currently under construction will be French-flagged French container carrier CMA CGM said Nov. 21 that it's future flagship, a 20,600-TEU container vessel, will be named CMA CGM Antoine de Sa... Port of Vancouver USA approves $68.5m 2018 budget The Port of Vancouver USA's board of commissioners has unanimously approved a $68.5 million 2018 budget for the port, $16.7 million lower t... Intermodal rates inch up in October North American intermodal rates in October inched up 1.9 percent from 12 months prior, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price Index,... ATA: Truck tonnage ticks up 3.3% in October Domestic truck tonnage in October ticked up 3.3 percent from the previous month, following a 1.9 percent monthly decline in September, acco... Antwerp Port Authority acquires pipeline operator in $51.7m deal The Antwerp Port Authority will acquire pipeline operator Nationale Maatschappij der Pijpleidingen (NMP) from its current shareholders, Ack... NRF: Organized retail crime continues to grow Organized retail crime is on the rise, according to the NRF. Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to be a growing problem, according to a...

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017
S&P Global Ratings sees $55/b Brent next year Fuel oil stocks at ARA hub fall on week on VLCC loading: PJK External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: NYMEX crude rises on Keystone pipeline outage

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

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


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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