BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate rises 2.9pc to US$811/TEU, dips 5.9pc to USWC Yang Ming sinks deeper in red in Q1 with net loss of US$65m ICTSI Q1 net income sinks 15pc to US$44.1m despite volumes increase MSC to invest US$1.09b in major expansion of Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port Container volume on Asia-US east coast trade surges 16pc US retail port volumes forecast to rise despite looming China import tariffs Automated invoicing can help shipping industry to save billions: Drewry Insurers urge maritime industry to address cyber threat UPS names new president for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics Lufthansa Cargo to receive 2 new Boeing 777 freighters in 2019 ATSG Q1 profit soars 60pc to US$16m IAG quarterly operating profits soar 133pc as cargo revenues rise 2.1pc

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MAY 13, 2018
BDP International unveils enhanced 'Smart Tower' application for increased visibility management Bulk carrier casualty report presented to IMO Easy financing models being worked upon to promote private participation in developing inland waterways Lines taking a relook at Iran operations following US decision MOL in agreement to charter FPSO in Brazil Safmarine to ship 80 cryogenic tanks to the US this year SCI strengthens coastal network; launches Chennai-Port Blair service The Legal Effect of the Unknown Clauses in a Bill of Lading under the International Rules Yang Ming's consolidated revenues up in Q1 Customs & Postal Department hold first ever joint conference to deliberate on streamlining imports & exports by post India wants China to simplify pharma export process First Silk Road train arrives at Port of Antwerp Transporters' strike against DPD transport solution at JN Port called off Transporters' stir at JN Port continues amid hopes of a solution soon Amendment in import policy of Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper or Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek under Chapter 7 of the ITC (HS) 2017, Schedule- I (Import Policy) Blue Dart posts INR 142.10 cr. net profit for 2017-18 SAL Heavy Lift & Sai Maritime hold knowledge sharing workshops

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Silver candles for overnight express network Angolan flag carrier renews NAM contract Transport division flourishes in 2017 and Q1 Alha Group awarded again by Anama Baxter Freight celebrates 100'000th shipment Green light for MOL's academy in the Philippines Another new position for Knowlton at Bestpass NEE sees membership grow Air and overland transport enhance 2017 result Hactl handling Flexport's new service from LAX Further classification of fuel efficiency by DNV GL GAC opens contract logistics facility Hapag-Lloyd CEO on board for five more years More forest products moved by rail in Sweden ICTSI - more volume, lower income ECS Group pushes UIA partnership to India

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MAY 11, 2018
Gold Star Line could handle a record 1 million teu this year Hunter Group builds up VLCC contract portfolio Pan Ocean eyes stronger 2018 on healthy dry bulk market Speculation may be creating overcapacity, say Singapore shipowners Maritime surges ahead in decarbonisation race, thanks to 'little miracle' Busan pier to shed staff as Sinokor moves containers

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MAY 11, 2018
Maersk leads the way as carriers look to raise Asia-Europe FAK rates Non-US forwarders must scrutinise their businesses if they want to trade with Iranian companies Latin recovery fails to save Viracopos airport as operator files for bankruptcy Digital disruptors risk 'de-skilling' the logistics market Eximchain develops public blockchain to give logistics SMEs legitimacy Man changed address of UPS HQ to own apartment PSC: worst ports (in Paris MOU) with real threat to get detained Sean van Dort steps up to become new chairman of the Global Shippers' Forum Andy Fitt named new managing director of Yusen Logistics UK

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MAY 11, 2018
TOTE Maritime Alaska delays Orca class LNG conversion Master Marine delivers third towboat to Waterfront Services Clarkson shareholders in growing revolt on executive pay Norway to expand maritime traffic service radar coverage TOTE Maritime introduces new mobile app

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MAY 11, 2018
The Georgia and Virginia tie-up: Better than the sum of its parts East Coast Gateway Terminal Agreement allows port authorities to punch above their weight The Interview Gordon Downes Reliability is a concern for both shippers and carriers, and by providing enforceable contracts, NYSHEX hopes to improve service levels... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The week ahead On this week's podcast: How shipping can mitigate risk from Iranian sanctions \| What's happened to shipping's toxic debt? \|... CIMC Enric suspends Lloyd's Register link LR is said to have offered certifications to competitors' products, despite knowing they infringed CIMC Enric's patents Panel event to address shortcoming in gas shipping sector Claims that a deep knowledge and experience in the gas sector is not available in the marine industry will be... Yang Ming suffers after 'slack' first quarter With the new containership capacity scheduled to be delivered in 2018, the record levels of capacity is expected to slightly... What's behind Japanese shipbuilder co-operation? Japanese business remains an enigma to non-Japanese observers ConocoPhillips dispute leads to tanker queues in Venezuela Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows 85 vessels off Puerto José Pioneer Marine optimistic after 'successful' quarter Greece-based handysize owner looks ahead with optimism after posting a net profit in the first quarter East coast ports benefit from box carrier cascading East coast throughput rising as west coast volumes fall DSV upbeat on market outlook as customer sentiment remains positive Freight forwarder optimistic over market outlook and plays down fears of slowdown Looming US sanctions weigh on Tehran newbuilding plan IRISL could find it more difficult to secure employment for the vessels being built at HHI Shareholders baulk at pay deal for Clarksons' directors The concern over wages comes amid a profit warning for 2018 on the back of weak sale and purchase activity... Gener8 sets date for investor vote on merger with Euronav At least 48% of the Gener8 shareholders are expected to back Euronav's all-share offer Legal advice needed for Iran-related fixtures, UK P&I Club warns Members told the reinstatement of Iran sanctions relates to the provision of marine insurance, port operators and shipping and shipbuilding... Last Word: A toast to tradition Annual event aims to bring people together and has historically been held at the Baltic Exchange building

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MAY 11, 2018
Asia-Europe spot rate rebound foreshadows more volatility Europe feeders adapt to shippers' reefer, clean air demands India urges port-based 3PLs to adapt to lessen trade reform's impact ILA-USMX gear up for talks on six-year contract Poor Asia-Europe rail infrastructure slows cargo, hampers growth

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MAY 11, 2018
Gener8 deals last aframax New York owner had cleared out three similar units last year prior to Euronav merger news. Diana Shipping looks ahead with optimism Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to 'benefit from improving conditions', having narrowed losses for the first quarter. Vogel: Eagle's eyes on enbloc bulker deals Chief executive outlines preferred growth path but stays quiet on target fleet size. Roshydromet inks debut vessel order Russian hydrographic agency picks Admiralty yard for new research ship. Profit soars at Kyoei Tanker Japanese VLCC owner sees earnings jump over last 12 months. Gibson rumours strike the wrong chord, says Richardson A chapter 11 filing by a US guitar maker whose instruments were favoured by David Bowie and Chuck Berry has created an uncomfortable backing track for a UK shipbroker in the past week. Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore Gibson Brands sought court protection in the US at the start of May, sparking rumours in the shipping market surrounding possible office closures and staff departures Fearnley Securities says buy Troim's 2020 vision Analysts launch coverage of 2020 Bulkers with positive view on asset prices and scrubber selection. Taiwan Navigation bulker sale price catches the eye Taiwan Navigation has achieved a surprisingly low price for 17 year old Japanese built panamax bulker, brokers say. The Sumitomo built 73,000-dwt Tai Price (built 2001) has been sold to a Chinese buyer for $8.2m, sources claim. The vessel is due for dry-docking. Last week US listed DryShips sold the Kanasashi built 75,000-dwt Maganari (built 2001) for $10m. Tai Price has been in the Taiwan N Two crew dead from 'natural causes' on cargoship Turkish operator contradicts reports of poisoning on vessel in Cape Verde. Yang Ming loss widens in 'slack' first quarter But Taiwanese owner pushes up revenue and volumes despite low season. Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding Revenue also down at Japanese yard. Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says. Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets. Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work. GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves. Polarcus makes it back into profit Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves. Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more. Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices. Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017. Annual loss grows at Namura Shipbuilding Revenue also down at Japanese yard. Danske sees terminal tonic for Odfjell Possible sale of stake in Rotterdam facility changes investment picture, Anders Karlsen says. Kjell Inge Rokke's Ocean Yield eyes bond issue Oslo-listed company calls in banks to explore move in debt capital markets. Reach Subsea wins five-year Statoil contract Norwegian owner to supply vessels to major for maintenance and repair work. GulfMark predicts 20% rise in North Sea spot rates Restructured OSV owner shifts two ships back to UK as market improves. Polarcus makes it back into profit Middle East seismic player back in black as revenue improves. Hunter builds VLCC order to potential 10 ships Tanker newcomer declares three options at DSME - and adds three more. Pan Ocean reports 23% jump in profit South Korean shipowner continues turnaround on the back of improving dry bulk fundamentals Pioneer and BaltNav go their separate ways Owner also confirms deals for three ships from Interorient Navigation at "attractive" prices. Nitta Kisen receives $1m "magic pipe" fine US Coast Guard tipped off by ship's junior engineer during inspection in May 2017.

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MAY 11, 2018
Port of Gothenburg volumes rise slightly The Port of Gothenburg in Southern Sweden handled 188,000 TEUs during the first quarter of 2018, up 3 percent from last year's first quarte... What to do if your ELD malfunctions With the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in full effect, drivers have to know what to do if the device malfunctions. On "Land Line... L.A. vetoes Cal Cartage port operating agreement The Los Angeles City Council has taken away the ability of California Cartage Co. (CalCartage) to operate at Foreign Trade Zone 202 at the ... L.A. port's box number slips The Port of Los Angeles handled 705,536 TEUs in April, a drop of 1.3 percent compared to last April's record of 714,755 TEUs. The port's A... Dynamo invites startups to camp The venture capital investor Dynamo announced at a Rise of the Rest seed fund road show stop Thursday that it will host a Founders Camp for... Speaker Ryan: NAFTA resolution deadline Thursday House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on Wednesday said that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) needs to finalize the NAFTA rene... Yang Ming loss deepens in Q1 Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. had a total comprehensive loss of 2.14 billion New Taiwan Dollars (U.S. $71.89 million loss) for the first... Ross: No 'unlimited patience' in deferring tariffs on China A bilateral negotiation in which the United States is seeking fairer treatment for its companies doing business in China remains in an earl... Japanese carrier nets $1 million fine for pollution The U.S. Justice Department said Japanese ocean carrier Nitta Kisen Kaisha was fined $1 million by a federal district court on Thursday for...

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MAY 11, 2018
LPG vessel makes rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus A handysize LPG vessel has made the rare voyage from Mexico to Cyprus, according to market sources and data from cFlow, S&P Global Platts trade flow software. FUTURES 5: ICE Brent holds above $77/b, as crude backs off from highs Crude futures eased Friday from three-year highs set Thursday, as the market started to focus on the sustainability of higher prices and the potential for demand destruction. East-West fuel oil arb at standstill in May on lack of VLCC fixtures The fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore is on pause so far in May with no VLCCs or Suezmax vessels booked to take cargoes east, due to strong freight rates and an uneconomical arbitrage. APL gears up to tackle sulfur, carbon emissions ahead of IMO rules Will use an array of options -- low sulfur fuels, scrubbers with HSFO and LNG. Japan's Cosmo Oil may substitute Iranian crude imports with Kuwaiti oil Iranian grades account for 4%-5% of Cosmo's crude feedstock imports and it can be altered with Kuwaiti crude or other grades, a company executive at Cosmo said. $70/b oil 'unsustainable': OPEC's newest member "More is good but it's not sustainable and we don't want to send mixed messages," Equatorial Guinea's oil minister said.

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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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