BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 6, 2018

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8,721-TEU CMA CGM ship call starts a China-backed Africa hub Box volumes soar 8pc to 7.2m TEU at HHLA terminals US east coast ports dredge, lift bridges to live in a mega ship world Pressure mounts for delay of UN's ballast water and low-sulphur rules Evergreen e-document function in Bolero International partnership Log-In Polaris opts for Thordon Bearings' Compac shaft bearing NYSHEX names board members and launch of shipper, carrier member council China's upstart Tianjin Cargo Airlines to commence operations in May Brussels Airlines Cargo wins CEIV Certificate for Pharmaceuticals UPS Worldwide Express expands to deliver faster in high growth markets

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MARCH 5, 2018
Bob Bandos appointed GAC's Group Vice-President - Americas CMA CGM continues its development in Latin America; launches 3 new services between Asia, Mexico & West Coast of South America HMM to launch independent Asia-North Europe service Impact of mega vessel deliveries on Asia-North Europe Maersk Line begins export cargo acceptance at Valsad (ICD Tumb) for Hazira & Nhava Sheva Wan Hai Lines announces new Far East-Red Sea service YM's Korea-Vietnam/Thailand service Port of Antwerp intensifies cooperation with coast of West Africa Two luxury cruise vessels call at New Mangalore Port on March 3 AMTOI Day 2018 showcases rising business opportunities & other facets of the North East Milaha inaugurates Phase 1 of Logistics City for cold chain solutions in Qatar Nitin Gadkari chairs review meeting on National Highway projects & ports in Chennai Warehousing space leasing rockets by 85 pc across key Indian markets: Knight Frank Warehousing Report 2018 Compliant taxpayers under GST do not run risk of facing punitive action, assures govt Key points/suggestions made during meeting of exporters with Dr Hasmukh Adhia, IAS, Union Finance Secretary at Chennai on March 2, 2018 under the aegis of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (Southern Region)

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The Roaring Twenties Takeover expands railcar business Ports of Niedersachsen outdoes recent years' results Smart glasses for pump manufacturer More B767s for CAM to convert Birte Schulz moves from Hellmann to Kerry 10,000 trailers made from 100% Australian steel Reinforcements for Crane's time critical team Industry squashes logistics centre fee ECA says "no" to mass dismissal of Avianca pilots 35,000 t of plant equipment sent to Siberia Northern Sea route raises more interest Difficult start to year IT know-how for Panalpina board Air transport sector needs more German government support Growth in all segments in port of Vancouver Pakistan enhancing rail connectivity

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MARCH 5, 2018
US tariffs on steel to hit breakbulk operators Charter appetite for box ships keeps rates heading north Bawat keeps ballast water treatment simple Stronger shipping fundamentals change New York legal landscape Hydrographic survey of straits of Malacca and Singapore enters phase two COSCO appoints new general manager Samsung HI wins LNG carrier order TMS Cardiff Gas exercises option for LNG carrier at Hyundai HI BW Dry Cargo profits from Ultramax ship sale Hyundai HI to use robots in shipbuilding work

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MARCH 5, 2018
Storm clouds are gathering over box line business in 2018, says Fitch 'Sewbots': the hi-tech revolution with designs on fashion logistics Growing digitisation of sea freight booking will 'move the industry forward' Analysis: Expeditors, by far the best takeover target in freight forwarding Panalpina elects Google's Sandra Emme to board of directors

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MARCH 5, 2018
Lockheed Martin gets $481 million FMS long-lead contract for MMSC Fincantieri to stretch and upgrade Grimaldi cruise ferry duo Coast Guard issues new NVIC on Ballast Water Manaagement Hyundai Heavy reports breakthrough in shipbuilding robotics Damen merges its Marine Components and Van der Velden units Fjord1 orders seven more battery powered ferries Wärtsilä launches Eniram Mobile

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MARCH 5, 2018
SeaCube chief bemoans reefer shortage Robert Sappio says seasonal and spot shortages of refrigerated containers are increasingly, with insufficient global production to meet demand US urged to focus on exports as remedy for trade imbalances Tariffs on imports not in the best interests of consumers, says Maersk North America boss Christian Pedersen as he warns... Logistics sector faces threat of vertical integration 3PLs see challenges emerging from carriers and shippers moving into their market Axa takeover of XL will see biggest hull insurer change hands Combined entity will be a formidable marine insurance force in many mainland European markets, in which Axa traditionally has a... Economou beefs up LNG presence with Korean orders Four newbuildings now contracted at Hyundai and Samsung, with multiple options, as group prepares for launch of Gas Ships as... Hapag-Lloyd sees UASC vessel and containers detained in Lebanon Court awards $12.6m to shipping agent who lambasts 'unethical and unprofessional' behaviour by carrier Results round-up: Bulker firms in October-December 2017 Latest reporting: Genco, Songa Bulk, Star Bulk and DryShips HHI rolls out automated formation of vessel head and tail panels New machine can form panels three times faster than when the job is done manually, potentially saving $9.2m Pacific Basin sees low-sulphur fuel as the best solution for smaller dry bulk carriers Oil companies should also help in working toward a viable solution, says Pacific Basin chief executive Mats Berglund US tariffs 'a danger to international trade' Move may prompt retaliation from other economies, says Maersk Warning sounded over blockchain's weakest link Humans can corrupt the data that blockchain relies on, says lawyers' white paper Shipyards face mounting profitability pressure amid rising costs Only a few vessel types saw price gains outstripping Chinese currency appreciation Samsung Heavy Industries nets order to build an LNG carrier The order includes an option for one more vessel Nakilat adds two more vessels to Maran Gas joint venture Move boosts vessels deployed in the venture to 15 Maersk to rationalise Asia-Europe services Reduced port pairs to add resilience to container network Box carriers consider options for low-sulphur rules LNG, scrubbers and low-sulphur fuels all remain in contention

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MARCH 5, 2018
APL takes on air freight with new Shanghai-LA service Chicago rail backlog forces UP to restrict draymen DB Schenker CEO: Forwarders under threat from game-changing tech Economists: Container demand-supply tipping toward carriers New CMA CGM efforts to boost responsiveness to shippers At least 70 Maersk containers damaged, lost on Carolinas sea Economist issues trade, monetary policy warning Port of Koper adds new Med-to-Munich rail link *EDRAY aims to get cargo from terminal to shippers quicker TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis Canadian National CEO exits amid service woes Terminals' rail dispute weighs on JNPT's February volume INTTRA adds Evergreen to Top 10 carrier customer list**

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MARCH 5, 2018
Teigen's Lighthouse shines on supramax duo Norwegian shipowner picks up pair of supramaxes from Seven Seas Carriers. Global Ship widens loss but sees itself in 'excellent position' Chief executive Ian Webber says the New York-listed containership owner's strong ledger allows it to look forward to adding asset value. Hapag-Lloyd goes digital for rate updates Fifth largest containership company in the world makes move away from email-based practice. Euroseas keeps consolidation on menu as profit returns Discussions with Poseidon and other private companies ongoing, executive says. Blockchain 'only as strong as weakest link' Law firm Reed Smith says technology no substitute for human judgement. WEB TV: Boxship bashed by runaway rig German vessel breached after platform broke moorings in Canary Islands storm. 2020 Bulkers chairman cool on further newbuilding orders Shipowner secures capital from key shareholders but further growth of orderbook looks to be off the table. GOS defaults on Axis Bank loan Indian offshore owner says $14m outstanding on financing. Trump car tax threat could dent Wilhelmsen DNB Markets says Oslo-listed owner has major exposure to EU to US traffic. Fjord1 orders seven ferries for $140m Deals at Havyard and Cemre Shipyard come after big contract win. Clarksons splits dry recovery from 2013 false dawn Researcher Sarah Holden's sums suggest bulker rates may finally stay clear of the ground. Logistics restructuring to hit DFDS Danish owner will take $2.5m hit from Italian rail closures. STX O&S facing job cuts Restructuring plan for yard and compatriot Sungdong expected on Thursday. LNG rates show largest weekly drop in over two years Seasonality dents market while Cove Point opening helps fuel longer term view. Reach adds Olympic subsea ship Norwegian operator expands with two-year deal for Olympic Challenger. Two top targets for Genco as it sets out on 15 ship renewal John Wobensmith says older vessels earmarked for sale will be replaced "dollar for dollar". ADSB posts 70% profit jump for 2017 Abu Dhabi shipyard posts second-best annual result ever. Expanded fleet boosts Chelsea result Dennis Uy's ambitious tanker and ro-pax group sees profit rise in 2017. Court overturns $68m award to Economou firm in charter row High court judge admits owner will be disappointed with ruling that China's JSG did not guarantee doomed Shagang Shipping's deal for new capesize in 2008. Maersk warns over threat to global trade from tariffs Danish giant's comments come after US president Donald Trump says trade wars are "easy to win" Hyundai and Samsung grab LNG orders South Korean shipbuilders win newbuilding deals for two and one gas carrier respectively. Maran Gas expands Nakilat LNG carrier venture Angelicoussis adding smaller Woodside chartered gas carriers to Qatar joint venture. Austal firms up Japanese trimaran order Deal marks first high-speed trimaran ferry placed into Japan by Australian fast ferry specialist. VLCC newbuilding orderbook hits 100 ships Angelicoussis, China Cosco Shipping and China Merchants with the most large tankers on order.

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MARCH 5, 2018
Maersk boxship loses dozens of containers off N.C. coast The Maersk Shanghai lost about 70-73 cargo containers Saturday night while 17 miles off the coast of Oregon Inlet, N.C., due to high winds ... OOIDA's push against ELD mandate keeps on truckin' The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to... Top trade officials say steel, aluminum tariffs still on track to be finalized this week Top executive branch trade officials on Sunday affirmed that President Donald Trump aims to follow through in assessing broad tariffs on st... How large forwarders, NVOs keep competitive edge The global freight forwarding and non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVO) industry is vast and fragmented. But if there's a unifying the... CN's CEO abruptly leaves Canadian National Railway Co. revealed Monday that CEO Luc Jobin has resigned, effective immediately. The Class I railway's board has inst... Home Depot exec behind new drayage collaborative platform A former international logistics executive with The Home Depot is behind a new technology provider aiming to make drayage operations more e... Hapag-Lloyd digitizes rate dissemination through CargoSphere The ocean freight rate management software provider CargoSphere said Monday it has begun providing a direct data feed of global ocean rates... INTTRA adds Evergreen to network The liner shipping digital platform INTTRA on Monday said it has added four new carriers to its network, including Evergreen, one of the la...

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MARCH 5, 2018
Demand to outpace supply, but inadequate investment could lead to price volatility: IEA Global oil demand will outpace supply over the next five years, but declining or stagnant investment nearly everywhere except for US shale plays could spark a return to volatile crude prices, the International Energy Agency said in a report released Monday. CERAWEEK: Trump's steel tariff to hurt Permian pipeline projects: Plains CEO President Donald Trump 25% tariff threat on steel would increase costs for Plains All American Pipeline Oil complex caught between macro themes, fundamentals NYMEX crude settled Monday at $62.57/b, up $1.32 and roughly midway between the contract's three-year high in late January above $66/b and subsequent low in mid-February near $58/b. Oil complex strengthens as Dow heads higher day-on-day Oil futures rose Monday after US equity indices turned higher calming some nerves frayed by President Donald Trump's vow last week to slap tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. March loadings of Forties crude to be delayed by two or three days: traders Loadings of key North Sea crude grade Forties could be delayed due to past weather disruptions, market participants said, although no specific cargo deferrals were reported Monday afternoon. VLCC freight hits 6-month low on slack Asian crude demand, sending fuel oil east VLCC freight has hit a six-month low on fuel oil cargoes loading out of Rotterdam due to weak crude demand from Asian buyers in West Africa, encouraging charterers to move more fuel oil east. Pan Ocean's vessel arrest in Singapore not due to unpaid bunkers: owner The Grand Ace12 was arrested in Singapore on February 28. EXMAR opts for LPG bunker fuel for its two VLGC newbuilds The carriers are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2020. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Peak demand discussion heats up Shift to cleaner, renewable energy gathers pace. FUTURES: Crude higher on growing supply concerns Market participants will be looking out for the meeting between OPEC and US shale companies to be held later Monday at CERAWeek conference in Houston. Open interest for front-month ICE middle, light distillates contracts rises in Feb Open interest for the front-month Singapore gasoil sulfur spread contract on ICE plunged 32.2% for March settlement at the end of February.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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)

››› Press Review File

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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