BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 29, 2017

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CIMC profit plunges 73pc to US$78.5 million as sales slide 13pc China Shipping Ports profit falls 43pc to US$247 million, sales up 1.1pc Phase 2 of PSA-CMA CGM's 4 million TEU terminal in Singapore opens OOCL expects alliance membership to deliver competitive advantage South African students protest being schooled in shipping containers Port of Charleston's volume up 11pc in February to a record 175,820 TEU Houston earmarks US$500 million for new box terminal development China-New Zealand free trade talks to be renewed to expand accords Uncertainty over China rail subsidies deters European Silk Road investors Russia's RZD Logistics' 2016 freight volumes rise 5pc to 56 million tonnes PSA and SIT to develop knowledge in advanced port technologies Schenker seeks US court to quash carriers' demand for client information Walmart seeks last-mile work via start-up scheme called 'Store No 8' Vizag Airport in talks with contractor to start on air cargo terminal

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MARCH 28, 2017
Expansion, modernisation & upgradation of infrastructural facilities in shipping industry an ongoing process, says Minister APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes inaugural container train service from Rail Container Terminal, Vadodara JNPT becomes first Major Port to install Radiological Detection Equipment at road & rail gates JSW Jaigarh Port dedicated to the nation Shippers can utilise services of desired CFS under DPD Railways undertakes RoRo service trial runs GST implementation seen expanding Indian economy by an additional 1 pc of GDP JBS Academy launches 3 new courses to bridge skill demand, supply gaps in logistics sector

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A facility with a future Animal waste for powering trucks in cities Better services from USA to Caribbean Massive CO2 reduction with Istria-Railer First motorways of the sea conference in Trieste Three weeks to first business run in Moscow Importance of aviation for Rio highlighted before IBAS E-commerce deliveries from Czechia MD Florin quits GS1 Schweiz CCS gives green light for JV Rail-served terminal in twin ports starts operation LH Cargo - cool centre expansion and media talks New CEO for Greencarrier Freight Services Access to the whole north Continued cargo growth for Asian carriers A veritable "Triumph" for MOL Twice per week between Munich, Budapest and Istanbul

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MARCH 28, 2017
Ocean Rig bankruptcy: another ball in Economou's juggling act Strong gains for Panamax charter container ships Golden Ocean to issue new shares after dry bulk order approval CIMC profit plunges 73% in 2016 Signs that a container shortage may be on the cards Indonesian crackdown delays coal loading Dongbang Transport & Logistics to restructure amid downturn Capacity of CMA CGM-PSA container terminal in Singapore to double Second-hand bulker values appreciate as BDI improves DSME to downsize portfolio, focus on LNG carriers

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MARCH 28, 2017
UK apparel importers 'forgotten' by THE Alliance network planners Virgin Atlantic Cargo expects price pressure on revenue to ease this year Extra capacity will weaken transpacific carrier hands in contract talks Artificial intelligence will transform trucking in a decade, says Otto exec Uniqlo has designs on faster fashion and a larger footprint Vietnam's cold chain sector booming as domestic demand soars UK logistics filling more executive roles as supply of warehouse operatives slows

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MARCH 28, 2017
VIDEO: NASSCO christens, launches eighth ECO tanker GAO reports on Abandoned and Distressed Vessels Carnival reports strong first quarter ABS meetings discuss sulfur cap and EU MRV regs Caustic soda spill leads to costly deck damage Tidewater: Business as usual as waiver expires Economou's Ocean Rig files for bankruptcy LNG bunkering is an idea whose time hasn't come (yet) MARAD advisory warns of Yemen risks to U.S.-flag ships Inmarsat and Blue Maritime Cluster talk digital disruption Kobe Steel puts turbocharger waste heat to work

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MARCH 28, 2017
Shifting sands - the future of trade flows in Asia Global commodity trade flows will be anchored by China and the rest of Asia, but new areas of demand, climate change, technology and geopolitics will go a long way in shaping trade flows of the future J. Lauritzen's dry cargo head leaves Gas division head will temporarily take over role Hansa Treuhand ordered to hand 30 boxships to other managers Banks likely to seek spin-off of non-shipping affiliates Supramax bulkers buoyed by Pacific - for now Fresh enquiries from Indonesia and Australia Genco appoints commercial director of minor bulk fleet Jesper Christensen joins from Clipper Group The first rule of Box Club: you do not talk about Box Club Is now the time for this exclusive group to break cover? Will the US lead the LNG pack? Ten energy thought leaders weigh in Will the US expected to become the third-largest LNG exporter in the next few years, we asked several thought leaders in the industry how likely they thought this was Asia will struggle to create full LNG market hub, warns EIA Asian liquefied natural gas import terminals have limited pipeline interconnectivity World's largest containership delivered to MOL The 20,170 teu MOL Triumph will be deployed in The Alliance's Asia to Europe trade DHT likely to keep shedding older tonnage to stay attractive Tankers just bought by DHT from BW Group could find themselves put up for sale Vale appoints new chief executive New chief comes from paper industry London falls in insurance centre rankings on Brexit fears Uncertainty over exit damages city's position, influential survey finds Baltic Exchange implements changes to dry bulk indices Changes to better reflect market shifts in the global fleet and cargo movements Approval of DSME's rescue package may hinge on National Pension Service National pension fund has a 30% stake in DSME's corporate debt Kongsberg launches digital platform Biggest challenge will be to convince clients that the platform works and adds greater value to operations Cosco Shipping Ports profit hit by lacklustre performance in China Net profit fell 41.5% to $247m CIMC results hit by weakness in maritime-related businesses Botched SinoPacific Offshore takeover also to blame Port of Seattle offers 150 internships to tackle future labour shortfall Port authorities working with local firms and educational institutions to direct interest toward a maritime career

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MARCH 28, 2017
US exporters eye new CN ramp for truck savings US regulators clear 2M pact with HMM Bottom for multipurpose vessel rates spotted Ferromex owner to buy FEC in first US rail acquisition Yokohama port to reward green ships Scotland's Greenock terminal eyes doubled traffic in five years CMA CGM, PSA double capacity at Singapore terminal South Brazilian terminal invests as it bucks recession Adani Ports ratchets up efforts to grab JNPT cargo New signs point to possible container shortage

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MARCH 28, 2017
Top Ships taps Kalani for $10m promissory note New York-listed MR tanker owner adds short-term debt with note issuance. Maersk elects Jim Snabe to chairman role World's largest liner operator picks relative newcomer with technology chops. Tidewater's waiver on $2bn debt runs out New York-listed offshore vessel owner says negotiations still ongoing with its creditors. Genco taps Christensen to head minor bulks Long-serving chartering manager at Clipper Bulk switches to New York-listed owner. Carnival off to a good start in 2017 Cruiseship giant reports bigger profit in the first quarter on the back of higher revenue. OPDR launches new run to UK CMA CGM short-sea company begins new link from southern Spain. Scorpio extends life on $51.7m debt due 2017 New York-listed tanker owner issues longer maturity notes to refinance current notes. Nine feared dead as cargoship sinks Two crew rescued after Vietnamese vessel goes down following collision. Economou's Ocean Rig files for bankruptcy Liquidators are appointed to conduct the restructuring of Greek shipping magnate's drillship company. China Shipping Energy profit jumps 67% World's biggest tanker owner misses forecast, but still ends year $279m in the black. Rand eyes Lakes bulker upturn US owner says cost-cutting and growing demand should boost 2017 result. Lauritzen Bulkers president departs Peter Borup will be replaced by Thomas Woidemann on an interim basis. DSME rescue plan runs into opposition Bondholders and Korean pension fund believe terms of vital debt-swap favour state banks. Three held in US cargoship drugs bust Police arrest Haitians and recover 47kg of cocaine after operation in Miami. Baltic Exchange sets out indices changes London-based shipping exchange is making sure its data reflect the underlying market. Five bidders move for Swissco assets Judicial managers continue to market Singapore owner's anchor-handler, floatel and rig fleet, with final offers due in April. Tanker captain's body found off Trinidad Master had arrived on inter-island vessel at Kingstown last week. GMS makes less but sees opportunities Adu Dhabi owner reports smaller profit in 2016; relies on modern fleet to boost result. MOL gets its hands on biggest boxship Giant MOL Triumph to make debut run for THE Alliance next month.

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MARCH 28, 2017
NEWS FLASH: GMXT to buy FEC Railway Florida East Coast Railway Holdings Corp. (FEC) will be acquired by GMéxico Transportes S.A. de C.V. ("GMXT"), the transportation business ... UPS adds six stations to China-Europe rail service Source: UPS The China-Europe rail service provides FCL and LCL transport in both directions between China and Europe. UPS has added six sta... Tibbett Logistics to upgrade Bucharest Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal Romania-based transport and contract logistics company Tibbett Logistics will be enhancing the open-access Bucharest International Rail Fre... EUROGATE Intermodal extends rail network into Eastern Europe EUROGATE Intermodal (EGIM) has expanded its rail network and bolstered Munich as a rail hub to and from Europe's southern ports, the Balkan... Turvo raises $25m for 'collaborative logistics' platform Silicon Valley-Based Turvo has launched its new "collaborative logistics" platform, allowing shippers, brokers and carriers to work togethe... Virgin Atlantic Cargo grows volumes 1.8 percent in 2016 despite 'challenging' market Virgin Atlantic Cargo saw airfreight volumes rise 1.8 percent in 2016 despite "challenging market environment," the company said in a state... Special Coverage: Port of New Orleans' future growth Source: ED METZ / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM After tremendous growth and success over the last decade, the Port of New Orleans is looking to the futu...

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MARCH 28, 2017
Fujairah bunker hub ready to face challenges of IMO 2020: conference INTERVIEW: Glander International Bunkering targets 10%-15% growth in 2017 Oil complex rises after Libya invokes force majeure at terminal Oil to recover above $60/b this year if output cuts hold: oil trading chiefs With Brent oil prices struggling to remain over $50/b in recent weeks, most market watchers expect OPEC to seek an extension of the current output cuts. Norsepower's hybrid technology forms part of shipping's future: CEO The business case of our technology is better if the target ship runs with a more exotic fuel. Incentive for scrubbers driven by $200/mt price differential: shipowners The bigger the spread between high sulfur fuel oil prices and compliant fuel prices, the better it is for us to invest in scrubbers: Torm Quadrise International posts half-year loss External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES 2: Crude remains higher on Iraq comments ahead of US data Crude oil futures remained higher in mid-afternoon trade in Asia Tuesday.

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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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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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