BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 13, 2018

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Box imports via US ports continue to break records, up 2.8pc in August Long Beach August traffic dips 1.9pc, but up 9.4pc in '18 to 5.3 million TEU Guangzhou Port opens offices in Singapore to promote its Nansha terminal Shipboard boxes blaze weekly, fire engulfs ships every 2 months: TT Club Kerry uses branches to capitalise on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor CMA CGM, Hapag to send import boxes right back to exporters in Mexico ICTSI Basra builds up Umm Qasr port's capability to dock bigger box ships Hapag-Lloyd to undertake scrubber tests in 2019 as a stop gap solution CEVA deploys warehouse management for Australia's Western Power Portugal Shipping Week takes place in Lisbon from September 17 to 21 Concerns raised over control of the South China Sea and role of oil Istanbul New Airport opens October 31 as Ataturk gutted and closed Stefan Schulte to continue to head Fraport for another five years SkySpace Cargo rolls out air cargo platform for forwarders to books

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Bahri bags 'Shipping Line of the Year - Break Bulk Operator' award at All India Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018 Classification of potentially hazardous cargoes being discussed at IMO DG Shipping - Circular on IMO Data Collection System Pradeep Kale elected President of Pune Custom House Agents' Association India-Syria trade seen having potential to reach $500 m by 2020 North Carolina ports bracing for Hurricane Florence SpiceJet launches dedicated freight service Work on Agartala-Akhaura rail project commences

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27 million t of freight transported by rail Inner Mongolia to Iran in 15 days 90th anniversary of Miami Airport drawing closer Additional lifting capacity for Weserport Vallair expands cargo conversion portfolio BLG simplifies structures Hupac now serving Europe's NW-SE rail corridor Handful of appointments at Cargologicair Antillean Marine Shipping joins network platform Use of pharma containers axes CO2 emissions Post Nord and Zalando sign new logistics contract Icao underlines air cargo's key role for economic growth Another newbuild for Yamal LNG project New voice at Corpus Christi port "Curiosity of the Day" Polish-Italian alliance to develop railfreight traffic New subsidiary in Pakistan

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
US ports close ahead of major hurricane Box services remain fluid in Caribbean transhipment zone MOL Chemical Tankers signs up to EUR400 million tank venture in port of Antwerp Russia's Zvezda shipyard and Samsung HI in JV to build shuttle tankers Shipbuilder STX O&S wins refund guarantees for MR tanker pair Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC aims to stop losses by next year China's HNA Group puts container lessor Seaco up for sale Tahitian port steps into 'smart' era of cargo-handling SM Line logo on the side of a truck

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Group's cargo airlines may suffer as angry brokers hit back at Volga-Dnepr snub Shipping trapped between a rock and a hard place as China-US trade war heats up K+N debuts blockchain solution for containers - 'with more to come' Transport 'undoubtedly the big-ticket item in reducing port emissions' Analysis: CMA CGM is 'looking for opportunities' - Zim or Evergreen? Air freight growth slowing as demand softens Levi's management shake-up puts supply chain front and centre

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Austal Philippines delivers high speed cat SKF to supply stabilizers for world's largest research expedition vessel Marcon increases sales, but sees differences in market sectors SUNY Maritime gets funding for two clean energy initiatives Total taps two from Solstad Farstad for South Africa campaign Briggs Marine acquires Canadian companies VIDEO: Damen model tank tests Fast Crew Supplier Thordon Bearings offers lifetime guarantee on its water lubricated propeller shaft bearing system

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Port of Savannah braces for Hurricane Florence The US' second-busiest container exporter could see movement restrictions on Thursday Molaris axes Product Shipping IPO after signing new MR2 orders Formal withdrawal from public registration comes as affiliate Empire Navigation orders four new tankers from Hyundai Mipo We are listening to the industry, says UK maritime minister London International Shipping Week 2019 takes place soon after the UK leaves the European Union so let today's maritime sector... Shipbroker education goes back to school The scheme will provide evening classes across a range of topics, including dry cargo and tanker chartering, law, insurance, and... Norway pushes for zero emission shipping and the advent of hydrogen Norway's environment minister calls for regulations on the use of hydrogen as fuel Mitsui venture to build liquid chemicals storage at Antwerp port The tank terminal for liquid chemicals will cost between 300m to 400m euros and will be located at the Delwaide... Marshall Islands Registry joins environment scheme Major flag continues Rotterdam-based environmental foundation's recent momentum Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit Trade between Britain and the Netherlands could fall by half, declining by tens of billions of pounds, Dutch think tank... Port of Montreal feels benefit of trade deal with Europe The port's inland location allows it to serve as a gateway into the US midwest and central Canada Maritime UK optimistic on post-Brexit trade future The Maritime UK chair believes the sector can boost trade with non-EU destinations after it leaves the confines of the... Pacific coal trades lend support to panamax bulkers Deutsche Bank sees mid-sized carriers outperforming other dry bulk segments on the back of strengthening coal trades in the Pacific... GoodBulk underlines preference for capes as earnings climb Fast-growing bulker owner quadruples second-quarter profits and backs recovery to continue EU puts concessions on the table in US trade talks The US has won a commitment from the EU that it will join forces with it to help reform the... Maersk reveals plan to adopt scrubber technology Maersk says that it is looking into all possible and available opportunities to ensure it is ready to comply with... Warning over CO2-leaking fire extinguishers The report into two incidents on two separate ro-ro ships calls for regular maintenance and inspections of fire-fighting equipment Genco completes acquisition of long-haul dry bulk carriers Genco will position itself in the Atlantic to benefit from a potential freight rate increase in the fourth quarter Second CSIC executive held by China's anti-corruption squad The 54-year-old began his tenure in March 2016. Before that, he had been the deputy director of the No. 704... Daily Briefing Dorian continues to evaluate BW offer \| US ports close as east coast braces for Hurricane Florence \| Trade wars... Top Ships enters $93m leaseback deal for two suezmaxes Chief executive Evangelos Pistiolis says the deal, if it completes, will significantly reduce the company's unfunded capital requirement and mark...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Remaining holdout Montreal terminals extends gate hours Global container lines adjust to slower volume growth E-commerce pushes FedEx Ground to year-round six-day delivery Analysis: US refrigerated shippers turn to trailer rail transport DP World deploys legal attack on Djibouti terminal nationalization

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Port of Long Beach keeps top bond rating Fitch cites strong market position, high revenue, liquidity and modern facilities. Global Ports gets rights to Croatian port Independent cruise operator signs 20-year concession agreement for operating rights to Croatia's Gazenica cruise port. AIDA to build shore power for Rostock ships Carnival Corp's AIDA Cruises will build 'environmentally friendly' shore power plant at the city's port. Navios Maritime Containers downplays tariff worries New York IPO hopeful is telling investors any Trump-China fallout should prove minimal for its trade. Texas port looks to delay Trafigura offshore project Port of Corpus Christi highlights 2006 criminal case against Swiss commodities trader as Texas Gulf Terminals plans to build an offshore oil terminal for VLCCs. Midelfart snaps up $1.5m worth of Borr Drilling shares Chairman Troim's long-term partner adds to her investment in Norwegian rig company. Seaspan Corp shapes fresh preferred equity offering Shipowner has both growth and debt repayment uses in mind for new funds. Maersk changes course on scrubbers Group's head of oil trading says exhaust cleaners will be fitted on "limited number" of ships. El Faro: Congress gets its Act together How politicians are tackling the problems exposed by the tragedy India clears Iranian P&I clubs to cover crude tankers Kish and Qeshm win permission to provide $1bn of cover for Iranian oil imports. Pacific Drilling presses on with revised notes issue Pacific Drilling has taken a further step in efforts to exit Chapter 11 with a tweak to a previously planned notes issue. Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders New York-listed Pacific Drilling says it now plans to issue $750m first lien notes and $250m second lien notes. It marks a slight switch from the earlier plan that had involved first and second lien issues of $700m MOL investing $460m in new storage at Antwerp Japanese group teaming with SEA-Invest for tank terminal project. Iran sanctions may tighten tanker market, says Maersk Broker Arrival of a new round of sanctions on Iran may deliver a helping hand to tanker owners, according to Maersk Broker. Jakob Hjortlund, the lead tanker researcher at Maersk Broker, says the approaching sanctions will bring uncertainty to the market. Tanker owners could cash in before Iranian window closes Macleod sees seasonal upswing and continued Iranian exports "Our view is that it may tighte GoodBulk keeps sights on capesizes as recovery takes shape Capital will continue to be targeted at larger vessels, says John Michael Radziwill-led company. EU spending $2.5bn on coast guard expansion New vessels part of the plan for upgrade of European border force. Newbuilding deliveries in 2018 will be 50% below record levels Clarksons says further declines from peak production in 2011 are expected next year. ExxonMobil eyes low-sulphur fuel with $650m upgrade UK's Fawley refinery being readied for 2020 emissions rules. Shipping and wine make the perfect cocktail at EBE Basile Aloy finds the living is easy after buying ships at the trough of the market. But he's not resting on his laurels. Here he talks about sustainability, diversification and the advantages of being a member of the Saverys clan Pareto survey predicts offshore spending will jump 10% in 2019 Shipowners can take heart, the pendulum of oil company spending on offshore is finally swinging back Drifting cargoship towed off Sweden Coast guard brings distressed vessel in to Gothenburg after breakdown. Bahri VLCC heading for scrap in Bangladesh Saudi Arabian shipowner has netted over $21m for one of its oldest tankers, sources say. Crude imports slowdown hides real extent of Chinese demand Refinery expansion and strategic reserve look set to reignite seaborne trade Oslo Stock Exchange mulling Belships protests Frode Teigen-led Lighthouse facing challenge from Tidships over takeover bid Wisdom sells Imabari ultramax newbuilding Taiwanese owner will lease back bulker ordered with sistership in 2016. Clipper's Seatruck boosts Irish Sea capacity Larger vessel brought in to replace smallest ferry sailing from Liverpool. P&O Ferries stops shipping calves Welfare concerns prompt end of veal traffic from Scotland. Croatia widens hunt for new Uljanik investor Government in talks with German, Chinese and Korean players over cash injection. Durban looks to accommodate bigger boxships South Africa's largest container port to lengthen and deepen berths to take 9,600-teu ships. Stamatis Molaris' Product Shipping pulls IPO Greek-based petroleum tanker owner cites adverse market conditions for withdrawal. LNG exports to rise nearly 50% by 2022 Increased export capacity in Australia, Russia, and the US will meet strong LNG demand, particularly from China. HNA seeking buyer for container lessor Seaco Chinese group reportedly looking to offload assets unrelated to its core aviation business.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
PortMiami leader elected to chair state council Florida business owner charged with misbranding hazmat Kuehne + Nagel deploys blockchain technology for portal Port of Vancouver USA adopts strategic plan Executive Moves: Merchant Marine Academy, inconso Los Angeles processes 826,638 TEUs in August DHL Freight letting customers specify delivery dates HNA reportedly seeking to sell Seaco, Ingram Micro Ports batten down for Hurricane Florence

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Northeast Asian leaders push for strong regional energy integration Iran accuses Trump of 'bullying' oil market Oil complex strong despite larger-than-expected distillate draw US Fuel oil stocks build, USAC stocks highest since June USGC stocks rebound from lowest levels since September 2009. China's MGO market to grow on new ECA timeline for sulfur limit: sources Many of Chinese initiatives to curb pollutants from shipping come as part of its 'blue sky defence' action plan and ahead of IMO's 2020 rule. Contango structure in China crude futures may spur Dec physical profit-taking The total value of the settlement was Yuan 293 million, INE said. Fujairah/Singapore bunker price spread widens to 4-year high as tightness persists Strong selling interest in the Singapore delivered bunker fuel market has been capping price gains Iran situation offers 'huge uncertainty' to market: Russia's Novak "It remains unclear how the countries which jointly receive some 2 million b/d of Iranian oil will act," Novak said. Safe Bulkers gearing up for IMO 2020 with LSFO, scrubber options Scrubbers will be installed in its medium-sized vessels, Safe Bulkers said.

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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

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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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