BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

June 28, 2017

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Cosco Shipping to buy 14 containerships for a total of US$1.78b LA becomes first western hemisphere port to handle 9m TEU annually Felixstowe welcomes world largest boxship - 21,413 TEU OOCL Hong Kong NYK boxship involved in collision with US Navy vessel was on autopilot: report Trump's US$1 trillion infrastructure plan will require foreign investment WTO chief says more required to be done to promote women in trade CEVA starts rail service between Guangdong province and Germany MSC acquires full control of Brazil's Portonave Container Terminal Lineage buys Partner Logistics to offer automated warehousing services China's Zhuhai Airport could become Hong Kong's 'fourth runway' Transpacific air freight capacity hit by volcanic ash plume Air freight rates are expected to rebound in June: Drewry Los Alamos lab probed for shipping nuclear materials by commercial air cargo

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JUNE 27, 2017
'We are here to add value to your business' COSCO Shipping Lines (India) celebrates launch of its GEM2 service Maersk Line launches Remote Container Management for customers NYK vessels receive Japanese Pilots' 'Best Quality Ship Award' Two MOL-operated/managed vessels selected for 2016 'Best Quality Ship Award' Wan Hai Lines enhances China-South-East Asia service network CEVA starts rail service between Guangdong province in China & Germany Achievements of SCI & Central govt highlighted at 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' event

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A historic opportunity Kelly Caccetta becomes CSSI president Facelift for Murray Basin rail network Kramer to lead Containerport's midwest operations New vehicles for Swiss furniture transporter New location in Poland - gateway to the east Napier Port augmenting box lifting equipment From airfreight to rail passenger transport VTG on shopping spree in USA Boeing invests in artificial intelligence leader Linde Group sends Combi Lift to the Amur GIP strengthens Sech and TDT integration New blocktrain connecting China and Europe Higher volumes for Europe's freight forwarders Drewry optimistic about multipurpose shipping Lucky Air inaugurates second route to Russia

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JUNE 27, 2017
Maritime cyber policy in spotlight after Maersk attack Global cyber-attack hits Maersk Calls to protect seafarers during accident investigations Frontline leaves the acquisition path, for now Seafarer leads call for protection of crews from second-hand smoke STX O&S asks for early release from receivership Hyundai HI union to strike as wage talks break down SM Line ship-buying spree takes owned fleet to 20 vessels

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JUNE 27, 2017
'Some terminals will suffer catastrophic economic failure over the next few years,' warns analyst Maersk suffers a cyber attack causing IT systems to fail US air cargo players divided over privatisation plan for air traffic control One year on, the expanded Panama Canal still 'surpassing expectations' Henk Venema becomes chairman of Cargo iQ membership board Analysis: Cosco takeover of OOCL? Beijing could do better Bribes, borders and middlemen: why India's new tax is a game-changer Critical 'Chokepoints' threaten global food supply, warns report Global Freight Forwarding report: market up 2.7% in 2016, but stronger growth ahead

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JUNE 27, 2017
Three shipping executives indicted in car carrier price fixing case Bouchard appoints VP Regulatory Compliance and Inspections PSV to get batteries and a five year Statoil contract Powerful new Schottel Rudderpropeller can be installed afloat Huntington Ingalls appoints Chief Information Systems Officer IRClass and Indian Coast Coast Guard ink MOU Kawasaki Heavy cancels Island Offshore order Continental Maritime awarded $37.7 million CG65 contract

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JUNE 27, 2017
Product tanker sinks off the coast of Yemen One crew member missing and 5,500 tonnes of oil leaked Chokepoint fears Extreme weather, political unrest and policy measures leave food network vulnerable Maritime chokepoints pose risks to grains trade Chatham House highlights what could hit dry bulk shipping and threaten basic supplies Gas ships crucial to Panama Canal's plan to double transits Jose Arango tells Lloyd's List the ACP takes a cautious 'step-by-step' approach to boosting traffic, but it cannot discuss toll... The time is right for digitalisation to change the shipping industry The advent of the internet combined with a prolonged downturn have created ideal conditions for a digital sea change in... Will VLGC owners cry or laugh over higher Panama Canal tolls? Bullish scenario of more tonne-miles is possible, but bunker prices are not low enough Ports playing a zero-sum game There will be winners, but at this stage it is not possible to pick who they will be Supramax rates hit five-week high on US Gulf and Southeast Asia trades Chinese firms busy fixing nickel ore shipments from Philippines Time for box shipping to get real, says professor 'If you base your projections on the relationship between GDP and volume growth you are screwed' Maersk suffers massive cyber attack Updated: APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II closed Future of Africa's hub ports in doubt Falling volumes put new developments at risk How to ensure you have a ballast water treatment system on board that actually works Beware: issues with the installed systems is something commonly experienced Funding call for US waterways Crumbling infrastructure is holding back bulk exports from US hinterland Digital disruption inevitable, but beware of hype Digitalisation will continue to drive far-reaching change in shipping, but businesses should not be overawed by the transition, according to... IMO thinking about Arctic fuel oil use Issue moves up agenda at July MEPC Jaxport directors approve harbour deepening project Project scheduled to commence by early 2018 KHI axes newbuilding contract with Island Offshore unit Client is facing financial difficulties January-May VLCC newbuilding activity highest in nine years BIMCO warns shipowners to manage the supply side for crude oil tankers as demand is unable to provide support Hanjin Heavy issues $50m loan to Philippines unit Move comes after full acquisition of the Subic Bay-based yard operations Maritime UK launches careers tool Tool is in response to recommendations to build a skilled maritime workforce Daily Briefing In Germany there are fears that zombie companies are being kept alive by what is effectively state aid. Over in...

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JUNE 27, 2017
South Africa's rejection of Japanese carrier merger questioned Big ships sail call NY-NY port without hitch Shippers search for answers following Maersk cyberattack New Virginia truck gates open Friday Oklahoma inland port revamps ro-ro dock Overhaul recommended for major US truck safety program UPDATE: Maersk hit by cyberattack, LA and NY terminals shuttered Fujairah joins Persian Gulf port development wave

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JUNE 27, 2017
Ransomware causes APM Terminal shutdown UPDATE: US boxship ports on Atlantic and Pacific Coasts affected by Petya cyberattack. Algoma upsizes its convertible bond issue Toronto-listed dry bulk company is 'pleased' that over-allotment was exercised. Insurers and StormGeo in fight over El Faro weather data system Parent of Applied Weather Technology faces negligence and product liability claims from insurers over high-profile sinking. Golar LNG's Fortuna financing lining up Reports link the remaining debt capital to same lender behind other FLNG conversions. DHT Holdings closes book on BW VLCC deal New York-listed owner has now taken over all 11 ships included in March transaction. SolstadFarstad clinches PSV charter Merged company announces first big term deal with Statoil. Exmar bondholders stretch maturity Belgian owner gets another two years to pay off $118.5m Norwegian issue. AP Moller-Maersk IT systems down due to cyber attack UPDATE: Danish conglomerate is assessing the situation but has no comment on the cause of the incident. Subcontractors offer to take STX France stake French companies could buy minority holding in shipyard. Maritime chokepoints risk food price spikes Increasing dependence on key shipping lanes also carries risks, Chatham House report says. Fredriksen eyes $2bn spree as tanker market tipped to turn Frontline chairman is working 17 hours a day with growth dominating the agenda. Barreras confirms cruiseship contract Spanish yard wins deal to build luxury vessels for Ritz-Carlton. New IACS chairman focuses on the future Knut Orbeck-Nilssen wants to modernise class sector as digitalisation increases. Brittany Ferries spending $223m on new ship French cruise ferry owner reveals cost of LNG-fuelled newbuilding to be constructed by Flensburger. NS Lemos VLCC tied up on time charter Brokers say the only remaining VLCC in the owner's trading fleet has found employment. Marco Polo hearing adjourned again Singapore owner gets another week to prepare moratorium application. Wilson Sons fixes $54m of financing BNDES cash will go on new order for six tugs at its own Brazilian shipyard. Product tanker aground off Kenya No pollution reported after Singapore vessel got stuck off Kilifi coast. Maersk Oil calls in banks as it reviews listing options One of four Maersk Energy divisions comes a step closer to IPO, report says. Sovcomflot IPO 'still set for July' Deputy transport minister says privatisation remains scheduled for next month. Golden Energy wins PSV contract extension Total will keep vessel owned by Victor Restis-controlled company for another three months at least. JP Morgan fund linked to supramax deal Big-spending investment vehicle believed to have continued expansion drive with United Ocean vessel. SeaBird sending ship to South America Oslo-listed owner providing source vessel for third-quarter survey. NYK captain blames US warship for clash Ronald Advincula says USS Fitzgerald failed to respond or take evasive action. Rowan chopping another 50 jobs US drillship contract cancellation leading to more redundancies. CLC targets seven-ship spree after IPO Dennis Uy tanker company wants to use $85m of proceeds for fleet expansion. Crewman evacuated from Greek tanker Severe abdominal pains prompts US Coast Guard to airlift seafarer from ship off Louisiana. JAXPORT greenlights harbour deepening Dredging work intended to attract largest Asian containerships to US East Coast port.

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JUNE 27, 2017
Drewry: Multipurpose shipping sector on the rise A new report from global shipping consultancy Drewry indicates improving conditions in the multipurpose shipping sector. Dry cargo volumes... Expanded Panama Canal reaches first anniversary Monday marked the one year anniversary of the expansion of the Panama Canal, and the Central American waterway's performance since the expa... Port of NY/NJ sees record box volumes in May The Port of New York and New Jersey handled565,052 TEUs of containerized cargo in May 2017,a newall-time record for the month, according to... NAFTA trade totals $91.1b in April The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... U.S. Class I railway employment declines in May Class I freight railroads across the United States employed 149,032 workers as of the middle of May 2017, a 2.4 percent decline from 152,72... 'Don't hang up!' When it comes to phone etiquette, the North American logistics and courier industry has more work to do to sweeten the customer experience.... FourKites integrates with HaulFox FourKites' real-time freight visibility platform and HaulFox's software have been integrated into one platform. Chicago-based FourKites sa... Maersk hit by cyber attack The shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk Group was hit by a cyber attack Tuesday that's impacted its global operations. Maersk release... House passes bills aimed at getting more veterans into trucks The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed two bills aimed at getting more military veterans behind the wheel of commercial trucks....

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JUNE 27, 2017
Maersk 'assessing the situation' after global cyber attack Dutch media reported that container terminals in Rotterdam and elsewhere operated by logistics unit APM Terminals have stopped operating because of the attack. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude slightly higher amid lack of fresh cues Strong crude oil arbitrage east leaves fewer VLCCs for fuel oil Although many of the recent VLCCs have been fixed to head to South Korea, sources said that flows to China could re-emerge in the near future.

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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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		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

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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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