BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

June 30, 2017

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Cyber attack could cost Maersk US$59m in lost revenue: expert Hapag-Lloyd retains B+ rating following merger with UASC MOL to raise Northeast Asia to Australia rates by US$300/TEU in August CMA CGM unveils new logo with new slogan 'Shipping the future' Wan Hai Lines expands its China-Vietnam/Thailand service Kerry Logistics launches new Europe-China LCL rail service CEVA facility in Lion City achieves IATA's CEIV certification South Africa's CHC taken over by Vanguard Logistics Services Hong Kong stages anniversary celebration with sea parade in the harbour Boeing raises 20-year industry demand forecast for aircraft Airbus executive to bow out after poor sales at Paris Air Show Ghana inaugurates e-manifest system at Accra's prinicipal airport

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JUNE 29, 2017
MOL signs long-term charter contract of 4 LNG carriers for Yamal LNG project in Russia Standard & Poor's confirms Hapag-Lloyd rating after merger with UASC National Cyber Security Coordinator visits JNPT to assess impact of cyber attack on container terminal operations Apollo LogiSolutions raises INR 485 cr. from Piramal Finance CAI & CCA sign MoU Mid-term Foreign Trade Policy Review to be released in Sept. Relaxation in return filing procedure for first two months of GST implementation

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Seeking to return from the wilderness Intermodal operator enjoys strong growth New distribution vehicle for Swiss company Need a holiday? Use AF's 70 year West Indies service FTA recognises inspirational women Rising Swedish-Polish trade via ferries Woodhead and Barnett join brokerage startup in Texas More truck-on-train services Hapag Lloyd rating on the positive side DHL sets wheels rolling for Tour de France Virgin Australia flying cargo on Melbourne-HK route Express blocktrain delivers pulp to China Homer Logistics raises more capital for expansion Maersk comments on current cyber storm AA Cargo starts working with new GSA in Mexico MSC recruits seasoned professional as EVP New weekly China-Germany LCL railfreight service Carrefour's growing cooperation with FM Logistic Good progress in Haropa in 5M/2017 China Southern to start Dreamliner service in Urumqi New leader for New Brunswick-based transport firm

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JUNE 29, 2017
Maersk opens secure links for new cargo bookings Silted ports leave Brazil's growth prospects stuck in the mud Turkey's maritime fight for survival Confitarma thrown into crisis as leading members leave Simatech boosts fleet with four more vessels MOL seals charter contract for LNG carriers in Yamal project Maersk cyber attack highlights importance of EU data protection rules Keppel Shipyard wins four contracts worth over USD60 million Busan proposes introducing sulphur-fuel cap before IMO deadline Slowdown in bulk carrier sales in Q2 2017 Kumiai Navigation books VLGC at Kawasaki HI

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JUNE 29, 2017
Cyber attack victims Maersk and TNT find ways to keep customers' cargo moving Outlook for air freight, still healthy, according to IATA S&P takes Hapag-Lloyd off its watch list, but remains concerned Industry leaders step up battle to beat fake goods supply chains All US-bound commercial flights subject to new security rules Nike resisted Amazon dominance, but finally capitulated Phil Nolan to take over as ABP non-exec chairman Peter Vallenthin joins Greencarrier Freight Services board

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JUNE 29, 2017
Global Industry Initiative aims to move shipping to low carbon future HII announces leadership changes at Newport News Shipbuilding Largest ever Chinese-built box ship has ABB turbochargers Cooper Group picks ABS for Subchapter M compliance Vancouver ferry service to get a third Damen SeaBus lsland Offshore order at Kawasaki has not been canceled First Jones Act wind turbine installation vessel in the works Metalock Denmark now MAN PrimeServ On-site Recovery VIDEO: Shell Prelude now under tow to Australia

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JUNE 29, 2017
Shipping: The Paris Agreement's first battleground Entrenched international divisions reveal political, economic and even existential considerations Concordia Maritime inks one-year charter for product tanker Stena Paris Charter comes with option for a further year Temporary labour dispute relief for Spanish ports Stevedores and employers make a deal to maintain calm for at least two months MR rates continue to surge on US Gulf-Latin America trades US exports of crude oil and petroleum products have more than doubled since 2010 Lauritzen's blue-eyed boy has his work cut out following promotion Much faith put in Thomas Woidemann to take on multiple roles at a challenging time CMA CGM sets sights on disruptor role Landmark year for French group as Rodolphe Saadé follows in footsteps of his father On thin ice: The future of navigation in the Canadian Arctic The Northwest Passage will not be an international waterway anytime soon, but Canada still needs to step up development work... NYK and Kyushu Electric partner in LNG to promote Japan Inc Partnership between Japanese companies includes LNG bunkering and transport Firmer tone in capesize market as rates approach $10,000 per day Further boost could come from China's ban on coal imports to certain panamax ports China clamps down on coal imports Move could have a positive impact on the capesize spot market MOL orders four LNG carriers for over $738m at Hudong Zhonghua Newbuilds backed by long-term charters for the Yamal project KHI clarifies status of contract with Island Offshore KHI clarifies contract status with Island Offshore unit Webinar: Qatar Blockade Hear the discussions of maritime experts from Drewry, Clyde & Co, Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List Intelligence over how the... Seanergy Maritime terminates equity offering programme Proceeds will be used for vessel acquisitions DSME to sell $1bn in convertible bonds Bonds to be purchased by Export-Import Bank of Korea Seadrill increases loan to North Atlantic Drilling Move comes amid ongoing restructuring talks at both firms Keppel secures $62m vessel conversion contracts Deals are with four different parties CMES provides guarantees for nearly $1bn Cexim newbuilding loans Guarantees cover 10 valemaxes and five VLCCs on order

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JUNE 29, 2017
US Customs: No ACE relief date in sight after latest delay Maersk booking cargo but some US terminals still shut NY-NJ under pressure to revive ban on older truck engines Black Sea shippers favoring Ukraine over Russia Spanish dockworkers cut deal, end strikes NY-NJ port traffic controller eyed to prevent mega-ship delays Forwarding growth quickens but margins pressured APMT Mumbai still closed as authorities work to aid shippers New Korean connection expands China-Europe rail service

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JUNE 29, 2017
Matson adds another $250m to credit line US containership company says new terms also provide more 'covenant flexibility.' APM terminal remains closed due to cyberattack Third day for outage at containership terminal along US Atlantic Coast after Petya attack. JPMorgan: International Seaways has 'firepower' Equity analyst trims estimates due to acquisition, but is 'encouraged' by move to renew fleet. Golar's Tundra buyback to close in third quarter Partnership exercised put option on delayed Ghana charter and gets options on new FLNG project. Golar Partners tells Golar to take back FSRU Partnership exercises put option on delayed Ghana charter and gets options on an upcoming FLNG project. Bonny Light cargoes yet to boost suezmaxes Restart of another crude export stream from Nigeria will take time to push rates. JB Ugland shipping arm boosts group profits Braemar shareholders question non-executive director pay rises Metrostar inks aframax orders at Daehan Chandris faces lower rate for VLCC Ship sales Tufton Oceanic acquires pair of Offen boxships in $40m deal Acquisition of 9,000-teu vessels from German owner would be biggest yet for UK private equity buyer Diamond S enters merger talks with Hafnia Tankers Discussions could lead to the creation of a $1.4bn tanker giant with the scale to appeal to the capital markets MOL boss defends liner merger Carbon experts urge IMO to set strict global targets Regulators meeting in London face a critical decision on whether to cap shipping's greenhouse gas emissions or set goals for cuts United Ocean sales tied to softening values Raffles to scrap LR1 tanker JP Morgan books capesize newbuildings Bangladesh shipbreakers confident of U-turn on tax Prices pick up amid optimism that government is reconsidering budget measures that would hit the local industry hard Hydroussa ends joint venture with Mitsubishi Yong Xu denies reports of $8.2m bulker buy Sea Pioneer orders two MR tankers at Mipo 'Ballast water issue may consign bulkers to scrap' Trade body warns thousands of bulkers at risk due to technical challenges Foremost Maritime sells capesize bulker for $28.5m Bariba accelerates fleet wind down as buyers step forward Neda sale highlights decline in clean tanker values Bank trio extend loan and take slice of Wagenborg Deal with Dutch lenders will not restrict ability to make decisions, says MPP specialist's chief executive Kmarin 'settles for $11m' on supramax sale Gurnee plays down talk of Ardmore pool move Target Marine dismisses talk of kamsarmax resale deal Disclosures show how China's ports are owned Cosco and China Merchants are dividing the map of China's ports between them as China Inc continues the process of forming province wide port and stevedoring monopolies. Jebsens sees profits double and positive book equity Debut deal for new China Merchants leasing arm Newcomer China Merchants Financial Leasing has done its first deal, acquiring a high-spec vessel from a sister shipyard and leasing it to Singapore's Ultra Deep Solutions Tanker owner Brovig set for better days Neu inks 12-month time charter

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JUNE 29, 2017
SCPA opens reefer service area The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has opened a $14 million new refrigerated container service areaat the Port of Charleston. The s... BDP International opens new offices Logistics and transportation solutions company BDP International has opened a new office in Paita, Peru and two new offices in India. The ... Port Houston completes maintenance dredging Port Houston has completedmaintenance dredging of the Bayport channel, the port said. The channelwill be maintained by the U.S. Army Corps... Crowley inks collaboration agreement with ExxonMobil, Eagle LNG Partners Jacksonville, Fla.-based Crowley has partnered with ExxonMobil and Eagle LNG Partners LLC to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine ... Greenbrier reports Q3 FY 2017 results Net earnings attributable to the Greenbrier Companies totaled $32.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, which ended May 31, ... Ohio agency finds evidence of racial discrimination at UPS facility Repeated racial comments and acts have been reported at a UPS distribution center in Maumee, Ohio, according to the Ohio Civil Rights Commi... Lowenthal, Poe call for port security briefing Two U.S. Congressmen on Wednesday called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a classified briefing to Congressional mem... DHL opens pharmaceutical facility in Ireland Global logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has opened a new pharmaceutical grade facility in Ireland, located at the Horizon Logistics Park... Maersk still sorting through Petya aftermath The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group said overnight Wednesday it continues to be significantly impacted by a cyber attack Tuesday thathas affected ...

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JUNE 29, 2017
Yamal LNG to charter new-build vessels from Japan's MOL The vessels will be delivered in 2019 and 2020. TENDER DATA: Petroperu seeks 1.16 million barrels of ULSD Offers are due July 5 with validity until July 7. Kogas eyes Lake Charles LNG ties as Cheniere contract cargo nears The signing in Washington came during a week-long focus on US energy sponsored by the Trump administration. Black Sea fuel oil going east leaving Mediterranean market tight More volume had been expected to arrive in the Mediterranean after the return of Russian refineries from maintenance, though that has failed to materialize, according to sources. Bunker quantity disputes in Singapore now limited to small amounts But while in the past such disputes tended to be over substantial differences, nowadays the amounts tend to be far smaller External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES: Crude higher on lower US production data Maersk partly restores container bookings after hack Maersk Line is now able to accept container bookings externally through the INTTRA trading platform, the company said late Wednesday. Russia says deeper cuts under OPEC/non-OPEC deal not under discussion "At the July meeting, which the ministers will attend, we will discuss the overall situation."

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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


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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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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