BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 17, 2018

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Long Beach creeps up on LA as LB rises 10.8pc vs LA's 1.3pc dip Pearl River Delta lags in Cosco Shipping Ports' April statistics SeaIntel sees blanked A-E sailings as peak season begins Haiphong container terminal can now dock 14,000-TEUers Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding files for bankruptcy Port of Virginia April volume drops 2.6pc to 219,281 TEU Delays in inland moves negate European automation gains CEVA profit soars 18pc to US$66 million, sales up 12pc US futures markets brighten on hopes of US-China trade thaw Bangladesh to build 126 kilometres railway to India Ethical financiers withdraw funds from beach scrappers Hong Kong's cargo up 4.8pc in April to 426,000 tonnes India moves to prepare air cargo terminal security plan Dnata profit up 8.3pc to US$353 million as sales rise 7pc

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MAY 16, 2018
APL again recognised as 'Best Shipping Line in the Trans-Pacific' Britannia P&I Club's annual loss prevention seminar held in Mumbai Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations, 2018 Exports increase in dollar & INR terms in April 2018 'Standard Operating Procedure' to be followed for Export and Import at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), JNCH PSA wins two awards at AFLAS Cabinet approves development of 'Freight Village' in Haryana Snowman Logistics highlights profitable quarter Two more states adopt e-Way Bill system for intra-state movement of goods India asks Iran to accept rupee payment Rise in global protectionism seen leading to higher interest rates

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EU supporting intermodal transport in Czechia Europa setting ambitious targets Nautilus puts Trescastro in the lead Duisburg's startup platform increasingly popular Silk Way West links up Baku and Belgium 48 HGV loads of dairy products per day 20 candles for Sovereign Yang Ming witnesses weak Q1 Qatar Cargo and EFL intensify relations Expanding on many fronts DHL introduces My Supply Chain More Chinese goods flowing through Valenciaport New China train en route to Iran WTO report on EU compliance in Airbus dispute Norway and Finland beat Sweden Kukla restructuring in Italy

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MAY 16, 2018
CMA CGM aims to become shipping's 'digital leader' Insurers need a catastrophe-free 2018, underwriter warns Caution expected to give way to optimism on krone shipping bond market Bob Sanguinetti named new UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Sinokor goes big on dry bulk with Newcastlemax orders IMO debates need to modernise regulatory process Sembmarine announces departure of COO, Ong Poh Kwee Logistics acquisitions push up COSCO Shipping International profits Borr Drilling expands further with five Keppel resale rigs As tanker rates slump, VLCC newbuilding orders mount Weak OSV market erodes TTA profit HMM makes incentive payments to boost morale

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MAY 16, 2018
MSC first carrier to withdraw Iran services as US gets set to reimpose sanctions Cargo hit by customs delays as Brazil officials stage new walk-out Booming Chengdu attracts major logistics players DHL and Lufthansa Wave of new ULCV capacity will put more pressure on Asia-Europe trades Market Insight: The potential for another Hanjin is still there, right? Europe's smaller cargo airports scramble to grab China trade from major gateways Boost in exports from California ports stems from trade unease Gino Niella joins business development team at FCS Oceans GPA's Bob Sanguinetti to be new UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Kim Overman becomes Uniserve's first group chief operating officer

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MAY 16, 2018
Newsport News Shipbuilding authenticates keel of SSN 794 Conrad reports first quarter results WSF's hybrid electric ferry conversion draws international attention Havyard christens first battery powered ferry with Autocross solution Hydrex carries out more underwater propeller cone fin installations Van Oord orders LNG fueled hopper dredge duo at Singmarine Container shipping giant stops taking bookings for Iran Coast Guard Sector NY responds to collision

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MAY 16, 2018
Collaboration is necessary for IMO to address challenges of the next decade Shipping stakeholders foresee an important role for the IMO in preparing for transformation Iran sanctions effectively back already, P&I specialist warns North Group's Mike Salthouse warns against reliance on grace period IMO forum shines a light on a growing divide within the UN agency A split is opening up owing to the rush towards digitalisation, which assumes all countries can afford it and that... Box freight rates could rise by 30% on low-sulphur requirements Following the introduction of the IMO's 0.5% sulphur cap in January 2020, the LNG option is looking like the most... Contargo to serve fewer terminals at Rotterdam and Antwerp because of congestion Intermodal operator seeks to limit impact of congestion issues on its barge services at Rotterdam and Antwerp by restricting its service to individual seaport... MSC halts Iran services as sanctions start to bite Container line calls a halt to new bookings from Iran but confirms limited services during wind-down period NDRC gives approval for OOIL acquisition The last pre-condition yet to be met is the go-ahead from China's Ministry of Commerce HNA refund guarantee revives Sinokor-Jinhai newbuild deal The 20-newcastlemax deal consists of four firm ships and 16 optional units agreed in a letter of intent in early... V.Ships hires Kayser for management role Franck Kayser, formerly of CMA CGM, Nile Dutch and Maersk, has been appointed regional director of the ship management group DSME stays in the black as operations stabilise Seoul-listed shipbuilder benefits from lower labour costs because of restructuring Viewpoint: Customs partnership has border appeal Proposal would mean freight is not subject to new customs controls at those ports dealing with EU traffic Fears grow for Yang Ming and HMM as carrier consolidation reaches 'end game' Entering the group of super carriers is a 'tall order', SeaIntel chief executive says Iran and China disagree over cause of Sanchi disaster, report shows A final report has been delivered to London while disagreement on the incident cause remains, said China's Ministry of Transport Sanguinetti named as UK Chamber of Shipping's new chief executive Remit is likely to include the advent of new revenue-generating lines of business and expanding the chamber's core training and... EU to unveil proposal for port reporting harmonisation The Commission's suggestion is expected on May 17 and would be subject to the approval of the European Parliament and... Statoil ordered to pay for COSL rig cancellation Statoil was reported to pay more than $490m to COSL for its termination of the rig service ITF puts smaller tug crew and safety concerns at Panama Canal under spotlight The canal authority has launched investigations into 22 tug captains in what it calls a labour dispute HMM stays in the red amid weak rates and higher fuel price South Korean carrier forecasts an increase in cargo volumes as it enters the traditional high season in the second and... Navios Holdings plans to buy chartered-in vessels Greek player posts better first quarter results on higher bulker earnings and a new terminal

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MAY 16, 2018
Class B is new 'A' in tight LA-LB warehousing market CSX to end domestic intermodal service to Detroit Blockchain theory's path to reality in shipping beset by details and distrust Fuel, truck costs lift trans-Pac annual service contracts Convoy opens door for small truckers to drop and hook JNPT eyes slashing rail cargo free time to reduce dwell time

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MAY 16, 2018
Morgan Stanley: IMO 2020 to bring $90 oil Investment bank sees sharp increase in demand, and prices, as shipping moves to low-sulphur fuel. Hudson Shipping seeks $1.3m in demurrage Illinois bulker operator is suing Dubai-based Phoenix Global for 70 days of delays involving a shipment of bulk wheat from Russia to Bangladesh. ITF calls out Panama Canal tug operations Leading maritime union says it wants to Authority to 'engage in constructive dialogue' on safety. AVIC's profit grows in first quarter Singapore-listed shipbuilding group sees major revenue boost in project financing, ship-design and shipbuilding segments. Hunter to tap $65m in private stock offer Newly launched VLCC venture seeks first funds as part of newbuilding programme for seven tankers. Corpetrolsa orders three Damen tugs Transaction represents Ecuadorian tanker owner's first purchase of tugboats. Saverys family firm CMB tipped for aframax tanker order Deal with shipyard in the Philippines would be first independent crude venture for family in many years. Ocean Yield adds bond purse to cash from equity raise Oslo-listed shipowner taps debt capital markets to boost war-chest. Shell fixes Siem PSV until 2025 Major decides to keep dual-fuel Siem Pride for the long-term. Nordic American Tankers widens loss UPDATE: Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell raises earnings forecast while maintaining underperform rating. Navios Maritime Containers sets course for US stock listing Papers filed with US regulators as swap from Oslo to New York takes shape. Director steps up to lead Oceanteam Board member Diederik Legger to be interim CEO of restructuring OSV owner. Ince: bulker was hit by missile off Yemen Turkish owner says Russian wheat cargo undamaged by attack. Van Oord orders dredger double Dutch owner has option for third TSHD at Keppel in Singapore. UK Chamber brings in Sanguinetti as CEO Gibraltar Port Authority boss replacing Guy Platten. Borr Drilling banks $350m as growth phase nears end Convertible bond raise closes quickly as Troim-backed vehicle funds five more rigs. Evergreen profit shrinks in costly quarter Gap between revenue and operating expenses narrows for Taiwanese line. Statoil changes name, inks deals with Dof, Akastor Norwegian major becomes Equinor as it signs up OSV companies. Caspian Sea tanker trade tipped for growth Bigger ships likely as pipeline flow increases, Caspian Shipping says. Gener8 investors set to vote on Euronav deal Euronav says it is currently only 3% short of getting $504m takeover through. ASL Marine trims losses in third quarter Cost cutting helps to stem the red ink at Singapore-listed offshore vessel shipyard group. OCP vows to keep shipping Western Saharan cargoes Moroccan producer believes NM Cherry Blossom phosphate seizure was "isolated event." Danko Koncar closing in on Arctech yard Croatian tycoon aiming to seal another takeover in shipbuilding sector. High-Q enters VLCC into Navig8 pool Tanker jointly owned by Wah Kwong and Teekay has just come off long-term Cosco charter. DSME sees first quarter profit dip on forex losses South Korean shipbuilder helped by restructuring efforts and sale of four drillships. Keppel confirms jack-up sales to Borr Drilling Tor Olaf Troim-backed vehicle to pay about $745m for former Transocean ordered rigs.

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MAY 16, 2018
DSV Air & Sea Panama opens for business DSV opened the doors of its new office in Panama on Wednesday. "It is a strategic decision to move into Panama. Many of our customers use ... Maersk doubling fees for canceled, rolled cargo Maersk Lines said it is increasing both the fee charged shippers that book outbound cargo from China on its online portal ship.maerskline.c... Industry Insider: Seeing the future of logistics Although "image analytics" may sound like yet another intimidating technological buzzword, the term has been around since the 1940s, first ... Lawmakers push for foreign investment reform Trump administration officials continued to push legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) on Tuesday a... Massport seeks gantry crane buyer The Massachussetts Port Authority is soliciting interest from the private sector to purchase three Neopanamax container cranes to be used a... Judge strikes down Oakland coal ban A federal judge on Tuesday invalidated an effort by Oakland, Calif., to prevent the export of coal through a planned new bulk materials ter... U.S.-EU aircraft dogfight ending? A nearly 12-year dogfight between the United States and the European Union over alleged government subsidies for their respective aircraft ... Mount Vernon shipments drive Indiana ports record The Ports of Indiana report setting a record for first-quarter shipments, handling 3.2 million tons at all three ports in Q1. The Port of ... Commerce, Science and Transportation markup set The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold an executive session at 10 a.m. Tuesday to consider the followi...

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MAY 16, 2018
Shipowners spooked by US sanctions could hurt flows of Iranian crude to Europe European refiners are already experiencing difficulties in shipping Iranian crude ConocoPhillips takes 'slow approach' to Permian development: CEO ConocoPhillips for now is taking a slow approach to development of unconventional oil and gas in the booming but complex Permian Basin Record-high US crude exports pull stocks lower US crude exports jumped by 689,000 b/d last week to 2.566 million b/d, a record high ICE Brent/WTI spread at multi-year high as US output rises The ICE Brent/WTI spread increased Wednesday to its widest level since April 2015 Fuel oil demand saw Q1 pick-up in Iraq, dips in Egypt, Pakistan: IEA The Iraqi power generation sector's demand for fuel oil rose in the first quarter while Egypt and Pakistan saw lower use Bunker traders brace for possible disruption from weather at Shanghai North Asian bunker fuel traders are bracing themselves for possible disruption to bunkering First Suezmax vessels booked to take HSFO east from Rotterdam for May, June The first Suezmax vessels for May and June were heard by shipping sources on subjects late Tuesday to load high sulfur fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore Lack of cutter stocks eats into European RMG 380 CST reserves: traders Fuel oil traders have pinned a marginally tighter market for popular bunker fuel grade RMG 380 CST in Europe External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A

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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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