BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

June 12, 2018

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US retail imports not hit by trade war threat: Port Tracker MOL chief says eco-fuel will drive many to ruin - 'We'll all go bust!' MSC signs with BoxTech Database to 10 million box mark China solar sector begs Beijing to delay subsidy cuts Capacity shortage drives up panamax daily hire rates 30pc Panama Canal sets tonnage record of 38.1 million tons in May Marseille Fos fortunes rise as Maersk adds 2 new calls UPS expanding less than container load ocean service North America rail traffic up 2.3pc in week ending June 2 US April exports: pork up 13pc, beef up 11pc, lamb up 97pc Airbus-Bombardier C Series deal presents challenge to Boeing Asia's first big aircraft recycling facility open in Harbin Siemens to expand Saudi Airlines Cargo air freight hub Emirates SkyCargo now goes to London Stansted and Edinburgh

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JUNE 11, 2018
Iridium makes maritime industry history Japan aims at becoming an international LNG bunkering hub Leading ship managers form global joint procurement business to enhance value for principals Liberia honours Greek shipping partners as it celebrates 70th anniversary SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rate marginally down Swire Shipping upgrades services from North Asia to the Pacific US Federal Maritime Commission votes to expand flexibility in NVOCC service options Approach road to BMCT in poor condition DP World Mundra works towards providing enhanced medical facilities in Kutch District Port of Rotterdam invests in low-threshold monitoring system for container transport QTerminals to showcase achievements, future plans at event Commerce Secy calls for diversifying export basket & focusing on newer markets Economy seen in a sweet spot

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"Heaven or hell?" Increasing industry support for secure truck parking Swiss Post starts search for new CEO Australia gets first fully automatic intermodal terminal New office in Hamburg Introducing Wallenius Wilhelmsens' new hero Only one FAA infrastructure grant for cargo facilities Another stellar project for Cargolux Salzburg - Trieste piggyback service resumed Toyota has plans for port of Long Beach Cross-dock centre opens in Ghent 100 candles on Embalex cake Europe's airports: robust freight traffic growth in April Launch of China - Turkey intermodal service TX Logistik greets new director intermodal Europe Swire calling more at Chinese port Over 1 million shipments conveyed The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 11, 2018
European shortsea freights under pressure DSME bounces back to full capacity and orderbook HMM launches China-Australia service with APL and Evergreen Maritime UK calls on Department for International Trade to drastically raise its game Hutchison's development of Laem Chabang's Terminal D well under way Oldendorff returns to Jiangsu Hantong for more Kamsarmaxes Mitsui books five MR tankers at Samsung HI for Chevron charter New Admire, a 2015-built bulk carrier

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JUNE 11, 2018
Low-sulphur fuel laws will see container lines 'all go bust', says MOL CEO Launch of JV sets Turkish Cargo on a course for Chinese logistics sector More freight services out of China as Kerry and Damco announce new rail routes Analysis: signs point to an 'M&A binge' in the wings of the logistics arena CJ Logistics to acquire majority stake in DSC Qatar Airport cargo cushions blow from Saudi-led embargo Nairobi's container depot the main cause of import cargo pile-up?

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JUNE 11, 2018
Thoma-Sea to build advanced Rolls-Royce design pelagic trawler Metal Shark acquires Horizon Shipbuilding assets First BC Ferries Spirit class ship completes LNG conversion LR offers one stop solution for EU MRV and IMO DCS compliance DSME sees order intake improving Volvo Penta "going full charge" into hybrid and all-electric Vittoria Shipyard delivers ASD tug to Algeria BV issues approvals for GTT LNG containment systems

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JUNE 11, 2018
Closure of Vedanta's copper smelter to hit small bulkers Regional government's order to shut the facility following violent protests will also dampen future bulk imports as Vedanta had sought... DHT appoints new chief financial officer Laila Halvorsen has served as chief controller and accountant since 2014 after 17 years with Western Bulk Shipping requires leadership and vision - not finger pointing and excuses Posidonia 2018 offered a showcase for the forward thinking next generation leaders, but it also made clear that the old... Europe-South Asia box trade makes strong start Middle East imports falling as Indian subcontinent booms The Trump-Kim power play A deal, if struck, could boost trades and significantly increase the demand for shipping Integro finalises Tysers acquisition Move follows private equity backed merger of SSL and Endeavour HHI delays IRISL newbuilds amid sanction fears Newbuildings expected to be delivered in the second quarter of this year remain on the orderbook OECD to investigate liner schedule reliability International Transport Forum to report on impact of late-running ships on supply chain The boxship leader board: It's not just a matter of scale MSC has pre-empted its 2M partner on several occasions in recent weeks GasLog founder linked to new private investment firm New firm will have "a desire for influence if not control" of the companies it invests in Lloyd's List names 2018 Tom Leander Fellow Three-month maritime news internship supported by companies and associations across the industry Euronav sells 20-year-old suezmax Belgium-based company will record a gain of $10.6m in the second quarter from the sale BIMCO backs anti-corruption drive The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network asked IMO member states to crack down on corruption at the June 5-8 Facilitation Committee Sulphur cap will drive operators out of business, MOL's Ikeda says Customers must understand that the cap is contributing to the health of the globe, says Ikeda, and the extra cost... Iraq begins to rebuild tanker fleet with oil export to US Updates: industry sources said the VLCC is owned by Evangelos Marinakis's company and on bareboat charter to a IOTC joint venture... Daily Briefing MSC boxships to slow down as chief executive Aponte reviews operations \| Freight rate dumping: It's yesterday once more \|...

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JUNE 11, 2018
East Coast ports hope federal funds boost Asia market share E-commerce pressures, strike threat frame Teamsters-UPS contract talks E-commerce's package explosion challenges US Customs New traffic plan eases DP World Nhava Sheva truck congestion Container lines face steep climb in recouping bunker fuel surcharges Chittagong shippers brace for Eid holiday delays Rotterdam's inland terminal box scanning pilot to improve visibility

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JUNE 11, 2018
UK P&I: off-spec bunkers hard to test Leading P&I club issues alert to owners as contaminated fuel hit US Gulf Coast market. Jones Act considered safety hazard Economics professor says 20th century US maritime law results in 'sacrificing safety' with older vessels. Gener8 lays out $12.2m in severance payments Top executives of soon-to-be swallowed up tanker owner also free to work for rivals post merger close. Thorco Luna banned from Australia Thorco Projects vessel barred after third detention in 2018. Scorpio Bulkers banks $30m loan ING cash will refinance owner's two modern kamsarmaxes. Probe finds self-igniting charcoal sparked two boxship cargo fires Investigators call for change after cargo declared safe is found to have started blazes. DHT appoints new chief financial officer New York-listed tanker owner goes with insider as long-serving CFO steps down. Flag states call on IMO to address 2020 fuel fears Registries join shipowner associations in warning of risks associated with sulphur cuts. Hurtigruten to take over Kleven yard Norwegian owner says it sees great potential at domestic shipbuilder. DSME revenue to fall further in 2018 But new orders could approach $7.3bn target this year, CEO says. Eyal Ofer tops Israel's rich list Brother Idan comes in fifteenth, $7bn behind Zodiac chief. Posidonia proves another success as star-studded parties steal show Greek event's parties celebrate milestones and feature celebrities First man joins WISTA in Norway Women's shipping organisation takes next step by welcoming Nor-Shipping director Per Martin Tanggaard. MISC reveals Petrobras tanker deal worth $645m New shuttle tankers will rake in the cash over 10 years in Brazil. German broker Peter Gast dies aged 89 Founder of Peter Gast Shipping also started up the world's largest private sailing race. Inmarsat stock jumps after takeover rejected Satellite player turned down bid from EchoStar Corp. 2Go swings to profit Philippines ro-ro group has non-shipping operations to thank. PDVSA makes first STS transfer to cut tanker queue Sonangol suezmax loaded at sea as Venezuelan major tries to beat congestion. MOL's Ikeda: 'We're all going to go bust' CEO warns disaster ahead unless owners can pass on costs of sulphur cap. Shell signs Subsea 7 pipe-lay deal OSV to install lines north of Shetland in 2020 and 2021. Euronav profits from sale of veteran suezmax Belgian owner makes $10.6m from offloading oldest and smallest tanker. Livanos teams with top bankers in new investment firm Greek owner and ex- Goldman Sachs partners will initially focus on energy, financial services and shipping. CMA CGM to use Rotterdam to bunker LNG boxships French container shipping giant says it may also eventually consider using Singapore as well. MMA Offshore ties up Pinnacle for three years Aussie vessel operator says contract is 'significant' as it looks to expand its IMR service offering.

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JUNE 11, 2018
CN heavily investing in two provinces Canadian National (CN), the largest of the two Canada-based Class I railways, is heavily investing in its rail networks across British Colu... Corpus Christi nets funding for channel improvement Included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2018 fiscal year Work Plan is $23 million for the Port of Corpus Christi channel improvement p... Oakland director warns about 'extreme protectionism' Chris Lytle, the executive director of the Port of Oakland, is warning about "extreme protectionism" and says a trade war with China would ... Vietnam alarmed about scrap imports Vietnam's environment minister is sounding the alarm about growing scrap imports into his country following a ban on many commodities in Ch... Trump rejects G7 joint statement over trade matters President Donald Trump rejected the joint statement signed off on by the six other world leaders who participated in the G7 summit in Charl... White House sending mixed messages on ZTE deal President Donald Trump and his administration appear to be having a tough time getting their story straight when it comes to a deal made la... A. Duie Pyle expanding warehousing footprint Transportation and logistics provider A. Duie Pyle is ramping up its warehousing footprint as demand for space continues to increase. All ... Trade community looks for drawn up drawback rules The trade community is hopeful that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will release a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for new dr... South Carolina Ports Authority reports record month South Carolina Ports Authority's (SCPA) container volumes in May surged 8.2 percent year-over-year to 197,437 TEUs, a record for the month ...

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JUNE 11, 2018
Amid strong Q1 USGC gasoline exports, Florida's foreign imports rise In the first quarter of 2018 the US state of Florida saw its imports of gasoline from abroad rise above historic norms as inflows from the US Gulf Coast dipped, S&P Global Platts analysis of various data sets from the US federal government shows. US, UN announce sanctions against accused Libyan fuel smuggler The US and United Nations Monday sanctioned six individuals accused of migrant smuggling. First VLCC booked to take HSFO east from Rotterdam for June The first VLCC for June was heard by shipping sources on subjects over the weekend to load high sulfur fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore. Oil a bit softer with attention on US-North Korea summit Oil futures fell slightly Monday morning in US trading, with broader financial markets awaiting news from the US-North Korea summit and a trio of central bank meetings scheduled to take place this week. Container market divided over emergency bunker surcharges Nerves are fraying in the container market over how best to reflect rising fuel costs in customers' freight rates in deals covering long periods of time. Classification expert DNV GL sees dramatic rise in marine scrubber demand As of May, the total number of vessels that had either ordered or installed scrubbers stood at 817, DNV GL said. China, Iran agrees to strengthen strategic cooperation despite US pressure Iran faces reimposition of sanctions by the US, which could impact its crude oil exports. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Global oil demand could leave gaping hole "If commodity prices remain elevated, we could start to see this have a drag on global GDP growth," said Platts Analytics' Chris Midgley. Armed robbery attacks against ships in Straits of Malacca, Singapore rise in Jan-May: ReCAAP ReCAAP also warned ship farers to be vigilant when traversing the waters of Indonesia. FUTURES: Crude mixed on rising US rig count, lower OPEC supply "WTI declined as investors digested the sustained climb in oil rigs," OCBC Commodity economist said. REFINERY NEWS: Japan's Cosmo Oil restarts 75,000 b/d Chiba CDU Cosmo Oil had shut 49% of its 363,000 b/d refining capacity at the peak of its scheduled maintenance.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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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