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BRIEFS

June 15, 2018

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Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage' ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1 US implements new air cargo security requirements Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

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JUNE 14, 2018
Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1 MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019 Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

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Growing importance Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks Mexicans to serve Madrid more often Evergreen & partners launch CAE service Ports of Indiana names new CEO Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol Fresh capital for MPCC Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 14, 2018
Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

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JUNE 14, 2018
Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

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JUNE 14, 2018
MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List" Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

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JUNE 14, 2018
International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it... Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also... ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to... APL launches new Asia services New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has... US to decide on China tariffs President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's... Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap Daily Briefing Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short \| Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive... Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of... Crew member killed in tanker explosion Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

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JUNE 14, 2018
LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

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JUNE 14, 2018
Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners. Seaways set to surprise New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week. Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified' Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges. For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York? What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet Vroon offloads third product tanker Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea' Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle' Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'? Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale' Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

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JUNE 14, 2018
Is container shipping industry boxed in? During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ... HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari... Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port... How to be shipper of choice in carrier market As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge... DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry... SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca... European shippers protest bunker surcharges The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch... Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A... Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

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JUNE 14, 2018
FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output. ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period. TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months. Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said. Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday. Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V. FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said. Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said. OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December. Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery. US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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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