BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 15, 2018

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Shanghai Oct box volumes up 5.3pc YoY, but down from Sept Wan Hai Lines orders 20 new container vessels Yang Ming in the red for US$30m in Q3 Long Beach handles record containers in Oct despite US-China trade war Tramps appeal to IMO to consider crew safety in low sulphur fuel rule Nations involved in fight against maritime piracy in Asia meet in Seoul Police recover stolen loot from containers in Durban port Rostec completes R&D for Russian-Chinese CR929 aircraft's landing gear easyJet chooses Kuehne + Nagel to upgrade 39 aircraft Turkish Airlines' cargo/mail volumes surge 24pc YoY in October Cargolux flies invaluable historical artifacts from China to Luxembourg

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk registers impressive performance in Q3 Ground-breaking MoU inked on researching new-generation, low-carbon ships for the Pacific region NYK, YLK training programme focuses on digitalisation & green Record-low hijackings yet danger persists in Gulf of Guinea, shows latest global piracy report Summit deliberates on key aspects of ocean freight industry's digital transformation ZIM & MSC joint Black Sea service will continue during 2018-19 India's thermal coal imports up at a fast pace Kenya notification regarding new documentation regulation for import shipments New terminal coming up at Port of Gothenburg Global cargo theft intelligence report released Nitin Gadkari to attend roadshow on TOT in Mumbai today Consensus between govt & RBI to revive MSMEs lauded New export incentive scheme in the works

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20 new LNG HGVs at one fell swoop Panattoni building logistics centre for backpack maker Railcar lessor expands freight fleet Award for Aspion Another golden October for port of Long Beach Amazon builds on Woolpert and Atlas Air Harnessing up for Silk Road services Strengthening Kerry and illycaffè partnership Geis Group acquires more air & sea experience ICS chairman calls for trade dispute settlement JV supplies new booze to Japanese wine lovers "Curiosity of the Day" ECS Group targets Asia Upply release new features Wan Hai: 28 more vessels in the long run Emirates Skycargo sets quality milestones India introduces freight train convoys

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Epic Gas boss puts faith in LSFO, eschews scrubbers HMM's loss worsens as bunker prices rise Maersk sees improved profits, but faces headwinds from higher bunkers DSME reports losses after Romanian yard disposal Japan complains to WTO over South Korean shipbuilding aid UK seeks to steer autonomous vessel evolution Changing roles at CEDA's Marine Strategy Navigation Group Petrolimex applies to wind up Brightoil's Singapore unit

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
'A quarter of solid growth on the top line' for APMM 'Air freight always benefits from chaos', but Cargologicair must wait and see Ambitions for more rail freight between China and Russia are on track Container shipping and charity set their combined sights on 'greener' seas Revitalised Panama Canal now eyes expansion of port and logistics capacity XPO Logistics appoints Patrick Oestreich as SVP for strategic sales WFS opts for ex-Emirates veteran Duncan Watson as new commercial VP 40 delivered, but Amazon seeks more aircraft Supply Chain Radar: AP Møller Mærsk Group Q3 out, all eyes on Twill Supply Chain Radar: A Deutsche dilemma - how DB funding will impact Schenker Supply Chain Radar: does CEVA's Q3 update make a counterbid by DSV less likely?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
VIDEO: NYK unveils emissions-free concept ship Vessel Incidental Discharge Act passes Senate by 94-6 vote Japan files WTO complaint on Korean shipbuilding subsidies Greek shipowners opt for Lang Tech scrubbers Detyens Shipyards awarded $10 million MSC contract VIDEO: Damen Curaçao commissions new Panamax floating dock Thrustmaster acquires controlling interest in Blue Thruster Conversion to batteries creates world's largest emissions-free ferries

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Shipping offers cautious welcome to outline Brexit plan UK Chamber of Shipping urges politicians not to obstruct progress, while Nautilus union highlights risks to future employability of British... Seanergy clinches leaseback refinancing with Cargill Greece-based capesize owner Seanergy has unveiled a landmark transaction to refinance one of its vessels with Cargill, which has acquired... Epic Gas expects 6% growth in LPG volumes Epic Gas chief executive says he will not be investing in scrubbers since his fleet's fuel consumption is low Maersk turns focus to capacity management Slower steaming as fuel costs rise will help Maersk improve schedule reliability and vessel utilisation MPCC orders five scrubbers with option for 50 more Oslo-listed feeder specialist says it sees 'significant interest' from charterers for scrubber-fitted vessels and is in well-advanced negotiations for mid-... Hong Kong policy address rekindles hope for maritime growth Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam's second policy address, delivered last month, is unprecedented for its focus on maritime measures... Naval vessel sinks following collision with tanker Several wires had been attached to the frigate to prevent it from drifting Hyundai Merchant Marine's losses widen on high fuel costs South Korea-based carrier says it will speed up moves to acquire megaships and terminals backed by recently secured funding Daily Briefing Standard Asia sets out tie-up benefits for Ping An clients \| IEA sees Asia dominating energy demand by 2040 \|... INTTRA survey calls for liner shipping standardisation The inability to share data and interoperate across the supply chain is the root cause of many issues for the... Maersk earnings rise in third quarter of the year Integration of transport and logistics businesses begins to pay off as revenues rise Nam Cheong exits restructuring with return to profit Stable outlook seen from Petronas jobs and brownfield projects Global Ship Lease fixes feeder ship with CMA CGM Global Ship Lease, created by a $1bn spin-off from CMA CGM, is in the process of merging with Poseidon Containers ICS's Poulsson sees challenges to global trading order More than half of global shipping demand now comes from China and the emerging markets

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
APM Terminals responds to NY-NJ port congestion Low-sulfur bunker clauses bring clarity to project shippers Public grant to speed Krishnapatnam rail project Container lines signal more capacity restraint in 2019 Houston ending extended port gates Maersk reports profit despite fuel costs; HMM doesn't

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Morgan Stanley scraps Enderby Wharf plan New York-based investment bank shelves plan for cruise terminal on Thames River over voiced pollution concerns. Cargill takes Seanergy Maritime stake as leaseback deal closes Trader takes stock in capesize specialist as part of leaseback transaction for a single vessel. AP Moller-Maersk chief strikes takeovers and big boxship orders off the menu for 2019 Clear statements on capital expenditure continue spending narrative from Soren Skou Banks: Scrubber financing is 'very risky' Lenders say they need to be 'very careful' in providing money for exhaust gas scrubber installation projects. Poten offers note of caution as LNG spot market runs hot High-riding spot rates for LNG carriers easily come back down to earth, Poten & Partners has warned. "Economics, as we know, is at the margin and small changes in the amount of exports that go to Asia will make large changes in the spot rates," Poten's Jefferson Clarke told Marine Money attendees on Wednesday. Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong Spot rates for LNG carrier Nova and Algoma form bulker joint venture Canadian and Swiss owners team up to operate four cargoships from Lugano. Sovcomflot strikes $149m loan for LNG carrier Facility with three existing lenders is the latest in a line of new loans for the Russian company this year. Sea Consortium orders boxship double Singapore owner inks deal for two vessels in China. OSM Maritime Group secures deal to manage five Transpetro shuttle tankers OSM Maritime Group has secured a deal to manage five shuttle tankers for Transpetro in a move that will double its fleet in the sector, sources said. The Bjorn Tore Larsen-backed company, in which Oaktree Capital Management is now a major shareholder, has taken on full technical management of the quintet, which are trading in Brazil. Oaktree takes big stake in shipmanager OSM Geir Sekkesaeter s Diamantidis companies order 10 scrubbers plus options Marmaras and Delta to fit exhaust cleaners on bulkers and an aframax. Algoma to bank $85m for cancelled bulkers Owner tore up contracts for four ships at struggling Uljanik Group. Capesizes' fourth-quarter outlook dims amid Chinese demand and BHP disruption BHP train derailment triggers doubts over capesize market strength as the supposed fourth-quarter rally is failing to materialise Mystic adds two cruiseship newbuilds with seven more to come Portuguese owner returns to WestSea Viana yard for expedition vessels. Novatek ships first Yamal LNG to CNOOC Russian producer sends Arc7 carrier through NSR to China in 20 days. Hesnes lifts profits despite 'challenging' market Norwegian firm says it is satisfied with its financial performance. Vrontados linked to purchase of Greek-owned kamsarmax bulker Likely buyer emerges after brokers had earlier reported ArcelorMittal as behind the purchase of Capital Management's Olga V Gulf Navigation falls to a loss Middle East tanker owner Gulf Navigation has slipped to a loss in the third quarter. The company said the net deficit was AED 2.9m ($0.79m), against an AED 12.36m profit a year ago. Revenue was AED 39.31m from AED 39.09, but operating costs rose by AED 3m and adminstrative expenses were also up. MPCC could fit scrubbers to 55 ships Oslo-listed owner buys five kits with 50 options attached. Cargoship sinks with unauthorised passengers Russian prosecutor starts probe with three people missing off Russia. Seafarer killed on cargoship in Norway Filipino man suffered accident involving wheel loader at Drammen. Torm joins scrubber debate asking where superior options exist right now Jacob Meldgaard says scrubbers are no worse than other viable alternatives to meet IMO 2020. HMM eyes IMO 2020 surcharge as loss grows Korean owner hit by higher fuel costs in third quarter. Dof Subsea raises $106m in bond sale Norwegian OSV owner paying off earlier debt with new issue. Share your thoughts on shipping's great scrubber debate Do you agree with Paddy Rodgers or are you team Hamish Norton? Mangalia sale pushes DSME to a loss Korean yard turns red in third quarter due to one-off charges. Looming cascade effect may cap peak season reefer rates Larger vessels that have been pushed out of the fruit segment are now entering the frozen sector, creating a glass ceiling for traditional trades Moundreas VLCC sale shows upward shift in tanker values Greek shipowner has sold a veteran tanker in a transaction showing a firming asset price trend. Daesun clinches Hanil ro-pax newbuild Korean yard announces second order this month. AP Moller-Maersk bounces back into the black Slimmer operation benefits from higher freight rates and volumes in the third quarter. Singapore panel backs owner in cargo delay row Arbitration tribunal rules in favour of shipping company in dispute with charterer over alleged losses. Bertram Rickmers builds private feeder fleet with help of son Clasen New chartering company to be formed with commercial responsibility for China boxship newbuildings. Improved LPG market helps push Epic Gas into the black Singapore-based LPG specialist says charter rates have improved by 27% year-on-year. Avenir LNG completes $110m private placement Shares in Stolt, Golar and Hoegh-backed vehicle set to start trading from Wednesday. Team Tankers suffers loss in third quarter Weaker rates take their toll as chemical tanker owner takes more technical management in house.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Report: U.S. should counteract China's trade practices The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the U.S. government consider bringing a type of WTO case scarcely used against China. Maersk earnings boosted by Hamburg-Süd acquisition Largest container carrier reports a 31 percent increase in revenue and a profit of $360 million in the third quarter. EPA sets course for cleaner trucks California couple fined and jailed for illegal exports Airlines land fines for mishandling U.S. mail FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications Logistics organization ready to provide aid in California Executive Moves: WFS and Port of Oakland

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Run rates at China independent refineries hit 8-month highs Abu Dhabi's Bu Hasa oil expansion moves ahead Abu Dhabi's expansion of the Bu Hasa oil field moved forward Wednesday with the award of a major contract for the $1.4 billion upgrade to add 100,000 b/d to capacity by the end of the decade. IEA flags return to oil stocks overhang Oil stocks in OECD countries likely moved above the five-year average in October and could rise by 700,000 b/d in the fourth quarter as surging US output reduces the need for OPEC crude, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. Crude settles higher, snapping longest-ever WTI downturn Crude futures settled higher Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive days of declines. European FO market supported by loss of Iranian barrels, tight supply The loss of Iranian fuel oil exports is supporting the high sulfur fuel market as Saudi Arabia compensates for the disappearance of Iran in the oil market by exporting its crude and instead running fuel oil in its power generation plants, boosting demand for imports from Europe. BIMCO adopts two bunker clauses to aid compliance with IMO 2020 rule It is very important that the new sulfur clauses are ready to allow to prepare ahead of January 1, 2020, Eckhardt said. FUTURES: Crude down as OPEC revised demand growth lower in 2019 The demand growth forecast was revised down for the fourth straight month amid global economic development uncertainties. IMO 2020 expected to tighten jet fuel market in medium term The futures market has already begun to reflect a consensus of a tighter aviation fuel market in 2020, a strategist said. TANKERS: Tight tonnage pushes Black Sea Suezmaxes to highest since mid-2015 Many charterers are looking at Mediterranean grades as a replacement for Iranian crude volumes.

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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

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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