BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

05 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 4, 2018

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Seaspan's Q1 net profit surges 69pc to US$66.7m Global Ship Lease CEO upbeat despite 24pc slide in Q1 net profit ONE's predicts total revenue to rise to US$14b in 2020 Maersk CEO criticises government subsidies in container shipping industry Gold Star Line boosts vessel size on China to Indonesia service, CTI Alibaba's Ma warns US trade war with China will hurt American economy Windward unveils software to analyse global shipping movements MOL ships canned bread to famished children in South Africa Global air freight traffic rises 4.8pc in first quarter Global freighter fleet to expand by 2,800 units by 2037: study shows Fraport gains IATA accreditation to handle pharma products at Frankfurt

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MAY 3, 2018
CMA CGM confirms its investment in CEVA Logistics Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics bags 'Pharmaceutical Supply Chain of the Year' award ITIC helps limit naval architect's exposure after survey vessel capsizes Milaha launches first ever container feeder service between Qatar & Iraq MISC Group takes delivery of the last in a series of MOSS-Type LNG carriers H-Energy inaugurates India's first FSRU-based LNG terminal at JSW Jaigarh Port NSICT strengthens connectivity to China & Singapore with new weekly AS3 service SC waylays NGT order on Adani-Hazira Port CONCOR North West Region's ICD Khodiyar offers superfast train services to Mundra Port Global air cargo sees slowest pace of growth in 22 months

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Greater safety? Russian FTL trucker purchases over 400 new HGVs Mosolf swallows competitor Double check for Dships ABP knows name of future boss AA Cargo supports Cinco de Mayo lime demand Net revenue up, gross profit down Tenfold freight haulage capacity increase in Nigeria WCA banks on China and e-commerce Adrimed now serving East Med Early arrival of Qatar Airways' A350 in Morocco Hapag Lloyd establishes West African capital Business development is key for CFL New service between Turkey and Denmark Eurasian 'Iron Silk Road' launched Iranians - "da" to Russia and no to USA Southern Sweden and Czechia only a night apart

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MAY 3, 2018
Liner network efficiency is improving but berth productivity lags call size growth at top ports New Texas terminal to boost US crude export potential Debate on alternative fuels lights up Danish Maritime Days Bourbon Q1 revenues drop by 13% as debt talks continue Marine insurer says there are no delays in demand for cyber cover Hyundai HI confirms four-ship order from Zodiac Shipowners say scrubbers don't make sense China's top two ports brush off trade war fears to post strong growth Beijing curbs ship scrapping, leaving market to Indian subcontinent Keppel O&M slapped with additional accessory charge in EIG lawsuit Tsuneishi Shipbuilding eyes 50 newbuilding orders in 2018 Hanjin Shipping's Busan headquarters to be auctioned off MOL looks into ordering more LNG-fuelled ships

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MAY 3, 2018
Doubts surface over green light for local rule for freighter slots at Schiphol OOCL enjoys a busier and more profitable first quarter than its new owner Rents go through the roof as US e-commerce boom overruns warehouse space Forwarding not ready for full customs declarations at new EU-UK border Mirja Nissen becomes new co-director of WCA eCommerce network Lou Rivieccio to lead European operations for UPS Blockchain and E-bills of lading Lars Christiansen appointed Hapag-Lloyd's new MD in Asia

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MAY 3, 2018
Hyundai Heavy books orders for four box ships, reports more red ink How to avoid wet damage on dry bulkers Navy looking to buy used OSV Kirby to acquire Targa tank barge biz for $63.9 million N-Sea set to clear WWII UXOs as part of Viking Link project HOS reports red ink quarter and an agreement to buy four OSVs

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MAY 3, 2018
Zodiac extends neo-panamax order at HHI to nine vessels Currency headwinds hurt Hyundai Heavy, but hope remains as environmental deadlines promise order uptick Wet damage claims draining bulk carrier owners Almost 34% of all insured bulk carriers suffered a cargo claim in 2017, with the average claim almost $70,000 More US contribution to tonne-mile demand for clean tankers: a port level view Houston, Corpus Christi and Port Arthur will continue to lead US expansion of product exports CMA CGM confirms $379.5m stake in CEVA Logistics Purchase paves the way for Netherlands-based company to begin trading as a publicly listed company. Glencore expects drop in Colombian coal output Glencore maintains full-year guidance despite disruptions at Prodeco Viewpoint: Distant horizons Yet another shipping report has been commissioned but over the years, there have been many studies, inquiries, research papers and... Import ban on scrap ships deals a heavy blow to Chinese shipbreakers Chinese ship recyclers may be diminishing as import ban is set to take effect from end-2018 GCI acquisition boosts Seaspan's first-quarter results Chief executive Bing Chen praises benefits from acquisition of Greater China Intermodal Investments OOCL first quarter revenue up 16% to $1.38bn Hong Kong-based container shipping and logistics services company's overall average revenue per teu increased by 8.3% compared to the year-ago...

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MAY 3, 2018
US retailer group blasts LA-LB PierPass flat fee proposal 9 questions to determine if US dedicated trucking is right for you INTTRA's rate management foray unnerves some partners US Customs' expertise centers boost shipment fluidity After record year, JNPT growth slows, except for one terminal Global port berth productivity falls as call size continued to grow E-commerce spawns new customs filing challenges

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MAY 3, 2018
Teekay Offshore's top accountant steps down New York-listed MLP's chief financial officer David Wong will leave for a 'new opportunity'. Ocean Yield raises profit in first quarter Kjell Inge Rokke-based lessor buys 11 vessels while raising $96m in fresh equity for future investments. Seaspan chair blisters former management Sokol has critical words for containership giant's former leaders as company pivots away from pure dividend-yield focus. Star Bulk-Augustea tie-up brings consolidation to Italy, says Zagari Augustea's Raffaele Zagari believes the Italian model of shipowning is broken and consolidation is the only way forward in a changing industry K Line turns a new green leaf on eco vessel Shipping's leaders call for more cooperation on green goals Alibra provides market insight - and a little workout for the brain Shadow cast over talk of strong recovery in the suezmax market Spot rates for suezmaxes start spring at better levels, but no corks are popping yet Lego stays in shipbuilding as Kirk exits Clock ticks as Hansson attempts to recapitalise listed NAT Herbjorn Hansson faces tough choices as 'backstop' lending gets closer, with secured notes issue said to be the lead option Singapore Maritime Week places city in global shipping spotlight Cascade of capacity threatens to rebalance containership trades Deliveries of new ultra large containerships could swell global capacity by more than one million teu over the next two years, report warns Big data takes on challenge of subsea values VesselsValue has broken into subsea after years, while admitting the limitations of big data Norway aims to lead the charge for green shipping Norwegian minister of climate and environment Ola Elvestuen talks with TradeWinds about what roles governments can play in helping shipping comply with the IMO's CO2 reduction deal Stena adds to innovation record with fuel frugal tankers 'MAX' concept pays off with new MRs generating higher earnings Partnership policy at core of Stena tanker operations Tanker markets in for a 'very, very tough' couple of years Breakthrough in Asia fuels Maersk Tankers pool growth Recruitment drive means Asian-based shipowners now account for up to 30% of ships in the company's pools Danish owner continues MR fleet renewal Viken in talks with potential buyers for tanker duo Wobensmith edges Fabrikant to become US shipping's top earner The two top shipping executives received compensation in 2017 to rival that of Clarksons' Andi Case New Baltic Code of conduct must deliver more than warm words More than mere pledges to high standards are needed if the revised Baltic Exchange code of conduct is to be relevant and credible in today's intensely competitive shipping markets Vroon and Marsoft fall out over box feedership sales Nord/LB bid to unwind loans through 24-ship fleet sale faces legal challenge Kumiai Navigation orders another LPG newbuilding Solvang on verge of inking VLGC newbuild at HHI LNG fuelling 'to be around for several ship generations' Sales process under way for North West Shelf's LNG fleet Data room opens and inspections set to be scheduled over the next two months Portugal utility starts search for LNG carrier Chartering action for LNG carriers starts to pick up But while rates have yet to play catch up, shipowners are 'holding their nerve' for a winter resurgence Golar's Hilli Episeyo set to top up cargo next week Hansa poised to wind down fleet further Norden says MR purchase shows 'good timing' Polemis VLCC heading for Pakistan as tankers dominate scrap market Mjolner eyes expansion of niche vintage VLCC pool US company hopes to take on at least five ageing VLCCs in next six months Flurry of LR2 charters fixed as rates hold their ground Kyklades ties up suezmax newbuild with Trafigura Swiss trader takes Greek ship at $16,000 per day as period rates hold firm over the past week despite thin chartering volume Downsizing Interorient sells vessel trio to Pioneer Marine Aeolos makes its first acquisition in five years Stamford lines up sale of modern supramax bulker Joint venture concedes deal is on the table as it starts search for bigger ships Cape linked to Mok sold for fraction of cost Kirby buys Targa pressure barges Houston-based tank-barge giant acquires 16 inland marine pressure barges from Targa Resources for $69.3m in response to US Gulf's growing petrochemical activity. Product tanker variables pointing one way, says Fiori DIS chief executive sticks to positive outlook amid first quarter loss. Spate of fixing fails to boost AHTS rates Maersk, BP and Statoil lead rush for anchor-handlers in the North Sea. Avin International takes Toisa tanker brace Greek shipowner understood to have paid $46m for pair of ex-Toisa ships.

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MAY 3, 2018
Drayage driver groups support PierPass changes While a proposal by a dozen marine terminals operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach to modify the PierPass OffPeak sys... Union Pacific partners in clean locomotive initiative Union Pacific is partnering with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District t... DHL Global Forwarding adds around-the-world flight DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is deploying a second dedicated Boeing 747-400 Frei... Maersk's new structure relies less on freight rates A.P. Møller - Maersk's (APMM) new financial reporting structure taking effect from the first quarter of 2018 is designed to be less depende... IATA: Air freight growth throttles back in March Global air cargo volumesticked up 1.7 percent in March, the slowest pace of in 22 months, according to the latest data from the Internation... DSV ups expectations on strong Q1 Danish global transport and logistics provider DSV A/S saw its first-quarter 2018 profits rise 14.9 percent to 769 million Danish krone (U.... XPO more than triples Q1 earnings XPO Logistics increased its net income attributable to common shareholders more than 240 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 201... Delivery of air cargo screening rules on horizon U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is anticipated to release an interim final rule setting forth mandatory Air Cargo Advance Screenin... Dye seeks forwarder, broker input in penalty probe Rebecca Dye, commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, on Wednesday called for full participation from customs brokers and freight f...

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MAY 3, 2018
NextDecade pitches LNG from proposed Texas terminal to Asian buyers NextDecade proposed LNG export terminal in Texas will be able to deliver supplies to Asia for $7-$8/MMBtu, CEO Matt Schatzman told investors in China on Thursday in a bold pitch meant to differentiate the developer from competitors. FUTURES 5: Oil follows equities, pushes NYMEX June crude above $68/b June crude rose 50 cents Thursday to $68.43/b, as the oil complex tracked broader financial markets higher, while the shutdown of the UK's Sullum Voe terminal was also supportive. UK Brent terminal to restart loadings on Sunday after repair: operator The UK's Sullom Voe terminal, loading point for Brent crude, has been shut down due to a "minor defect" at the terminal, EnQuest, which operates the facility on the Shetland Islands, said Thursday. Market responds 'positively' to German LNG terminal open season: operator The operator of the planned 5 Bcm/year LNG import facility at Brunsbuttel in northern Germany said Thursday the market had reacted "positively" to the open season. Iran April oil exports surge ahead of possible US sanctions Refinery maintenance coupled with a release of floating storage volumes pushed Iran crude and condensate exports in April to multi-year highs, although output remained stable. Bosporus reopens to tanker traffic: sources Full shipping operations resumed in the Bosporus Thursday after being curtailed by fog earlier in the day, sources said. BIMCO approves new bunker terms for contracts to boost transparency The revision is an improvement on the previous edition, with a maximum limit on the parties' liabilities. Singapore May ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term concludes at MOPS plus $2-$6/mt Pushed up by a shortage of on-spec cargo. REFINERY NEWS: China's Sinopec Anqing restarts units after partial turnaround The last unit is expected to be restarted May 9, a source said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes new Kozmino-North China 100,000 mt dirty tanker assessment Platts has observed growing liquidity on the Kozmino to North China dirty tanker route with ESPO crude cargoes predominantly fixed basis a stem size of 100,000 mt. FUTURES: Crude slips on higher US stocks, but risk premium lingers "Investors remained focused on the geopolitical risks, with the impending deadline for the US to ratify the Iran nuclear deal the main focus," ANZ bank analysts said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to discontinue Bebatik, Manis, Brunei Light OSPs Platts understands that the OSPs for these grades are no longer being released, as the grades are not being marketed for export.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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