BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 17, 2018

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Yang Ming enters into charter agreements for 10 newbuilds Maersk to hike North America-Far East rate US$80/TEU, $100/FEU 2M to drop an Asia-Europe loop as rates sink and capacity rises Global spending on newbuilds tops US$10 billion in first half of 2018 Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if Iranian boycott bites Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services ICTSI declared preferred bidder to run container terminal in Sudan BIFA luke warm on May's Brexit white paper, calls it 'untested' ICTSI upgrades Manila box shop with Navis terminal software New US demands now advance air cargo screening mandatory Vienna Airport posts 2.7pc more cargo in June, passengers up 7.9pc Air cargo forward price curves help to manage to volatile rates List of freighter transactions from mid-June through mid-July

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JULY 16, 2018
APL adds port calls to West Asia Express service Authorities constantly monitoring salvage efforts of SSL Kolkata Cargo Tracking Note system effective in Ghana Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding announces readiness of its first set of labs in Visakhapatnam Container equipment rental rates remain weak despite rise in box prices, says report Container volume at Antwerp port continues to rise Côte d'Ivoire implements Verification of Conformity Program for all imports MOL pledges support for communities devastated by heavy rain in western Japan SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates flat Spice export in last fiscal notches 8 pc increase y-o-y New vehicles can now be imported through Visakhapatnam Port Revised instructions for stuffing and sealing of refrigerated containers Bhavani Group diversifies into new business vertical FIEO President lauds June exports growth but expresses concern on rising trade deficit IFFCO launches "IFFCO iMandi App" aimed at rural digital revolution India becomes Vice-Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organization

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JULY 16, 2018
Bumpy ride for Indonesia's maritime highway JR Shipping feeder fleet seized by debt investor Crew training vital for safe sailing of LNG-fuelled ships Shipbuilder Sungdong to lose two-thirds of workers Ten missing after cargo ship and chemical tanker collide off Shanghai Singapore revokes another bunker craft operator licence HMM may choose scrubbers for newbuildings Heung-A Shipping offloads more ships

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JULY 16, 2018
Customers search for capacity with the future of cargo at Etihad in the air Boeing's 777 the freighter of choice as orders are unveiled at Farnborough Threat to container charter market as carriers drift towards heavy losses Antonov reaps the benefits of US routes as revenue and growth soar Susanne Oud joins BIFA board of directors Maersk Line diverts two services to Liverpool from delay-hit Felixstowe

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JULY 16, 2018
Lockheed Martin gets $450.7 million in FMS funding for MMSC Van Oord to buy Vroon offshore wind installation subsidiary Dakota Creek wins Navy tug contract worth potential $84.5 million Bisso Offshore orders two tugs at Eastern Shipbuilding Tidewater and GulfMark Offshore to combine CVN 78 returns to Newport News Shipbuilding for yearlong PSA/SRA

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JULY 16, 2018
South Korean shipbuilders want plate prices put on hold Rising raw material costs pushing up steel plate prices, Korean steelmaker says Vale on track to meet iron ore output target Capesize market had called for a boost to iron ore volumes from Brazil in the second half in order to... Tidewater agrees $1.25bn merger with GulfMark The combined company will have the industry's largest fleet and the broadest global operating footprint in the OSV sector Djibouti defends legality of trade zone after DP World threat Djibouti launched the first phase of its $3.5bn Chinese-built International Free Trade Zone last week Vroon plans further disposal after restructuring Move follows transfer of 30 feeders EU and China pledge environmental co-operation in the IMO The two sides proclaim closer ties in the IMO and the deployment of "domestic measures" IMO warned on safety concerns linked to sulphur limit Greek shipowners say new rules on switching fuel must not endanger ships and crews 'Crisis-proof' feedership platform reports $94m wipeout Development testimony to ongoing difficulties of Dutch KG system equivalent VLGC earnings at highest level since early 2016 TCE of VLGCs have risen above $21,000 per day with further upside in the US Gulf expected Star Bulk starts trading on Oslo exchange US-listed dry bulk owner Star Bulk has met all Oslo exchange listing requirements Wanted: freelance writers Writers with proven experience in shipping, logistics or world trade sought for world's longest continuously running maritime publication Capesize set for splurge in the second half of the year Using July 2018 rates as a base, capesize spot rates could touch $45,000 per day at their seasonal peak, Arctic... Daily Briefing Ocean Yield to maintain rapid pace of expansion \| The power of externalities \| The Lloyd's List Podcast \| Technological... Dorian founding shareholder Seacor backs BW merger offer UPDATE: BW LPG plans to nominate three independent directors to Dorian's board in the coming election

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JULY 16, 2018
US shippers seek capacity with JB Hunt intermodal, dedicated truck Electronic lock rule sparks Chittagong shipper, political protests Shipper interest in Mediterranean rises on North Europe routing delays JNPT pushes for uniform rail and road free storage times JOC Chassis Explainer: Shipping industry seeks solutions Deadly container ship fires finally spurring carrier action

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JULY 16, 2018
US Coast Guard begins hearing on ATB blast Safety hearing will investigate circumstances surrounding the explosion off the Texas Coast. Genco's equity raise receives praise Analyst calls $116m haul the "first successful, large equity raise" in years after Eagle Bulk raises $185m in 2017. Vale's growth set to fillip capesize rates Brazilian mining giant records impressive Q2 numbers, targeting material ramp up in the second half of 2018. US-China trade war good for drybulk shipping Ongoing tariff tussle may increase tonne-mile demand as China looks to South America for soybeans, according to an analyst. Diana Shipping pays off $130m loan Athens-based bulker owner uses new BNP Paribas credit facility to erase debt maturing in 2020. Fire hits VLCC at Gadani demolition yard All 20 people on board the tanker when the incident occurred have now been rescued. BW LPG starts proxy fight for Dorian board UPDATE: Dorian tells shareholders to stand fast as director nominees signal new phase in takeover attempt. Cochin Shipyard wins deal for 10 ro-paxes India's Cochin Shipyard has signed up to build 10 ro-ro and ro-pax vessels for the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The deal is worth INR 1.02bn ($14.87m). The contract also involves design. Delivery will be within the next 18 months. UK Club issues warning over STS hoses after spill Insurer says crews should inspect equipment following tanker incident. Tidewater and GulfMark merging to create 270-vessel fleet Restructured US owners see "significant" savings and "superior" growth prospects from $1.25bn deal in recovering sector. AM Nomikos picks up supramax in first S&P move of the year Athens-based owner has bought four supramaxes in past 18 months Euronav shares tick up following upgrade Rise comes despite continued difficulty in the VLCC spot market. Tanker engine room flooded off Turkey Tug had to pump water from Ditas Deniz vessel after incident in Aegean. Jinhui ships out veteran supramax Sale comes amid expectation for continued volatility in the dry cargo market. NOC shuts down Sharara after workers kidnapped Two staff released but two remain captives of armed Libyan raiders. Court orders Xylas family's Pyrsos to pay HSBC bulker debts UK judge backs claims against Katerina Xylas following defaults in tough markets. Kreuz Subsea completes executive line-up Alstom man Thomas Liew joins Singapore OSV owner as CFO. VLGC rates hit highest level since early 2016 Morgan Stanley says asset prices for the ships are also on the rise. Star Bulk starts trading on Oslo Stock Exchange Petros Pappas-led shipowner makes move after closing Songa Bulk transaction. Magseis wins northern European contract Norwegian seismic vessel operator Magseis has entered into a service agreement in northern Europe. It will use its proprietary MASS nodes and modular handling system for seismic data and navigation support. The contract starts imminently and will last for about three months. Magseis CEO Per Christian Grytnes said: "With this award, Magseis will expand into three parallel full-scale operations; 10 crew missing after clash sinks cargoship Search on for seafarers from Shun Qiang 2 near Shanghai. Hyundai Mipo lands US tanker order Korean yard announces $74m deal to build two vessels in 2019. Vroon sells MPI Offshore to Van Oord Dutch owner exits windfarm vessel sector with second asset disposal. Singapore stomps on errant bunker tanker player Pegasus Maritime sees operating licence suspended over severe breaches of terms and conditions. Saeed buys into Atlantic Navigation Singapore-listed offshore player to raise $26m through a share subscription agreement with low key investor.

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JULY 16, 2018
Executive Moves: BIFA, Oakland, TIACA, VARGO Cestra "Ces" Butner has been elected president of the Port of Oakland's Board of Port Commissioners. Lars Magnusson is joining The International Air Cargo Association's Shippers Advisory Committee. Susanne Oud has taken a seat on the British International Freight Association Board of Directors. And VARGO has hired Brian Pulfer. J.B. Hunt surpasses analyst expectations in Q2 J.B. Hunt's net earnings soared 55 percent year-over-year during the second quarter of 2018 to $151.7 million amid higher freight rates and strong demand. Falsifying broker application nets prison sentence An Iowa man has been sentenced to two years in prison for providing false information when he applied for motor carrier and broker authority. WLS: Capacity rises on Asia-Europe, transpacific trades The Asia-Europe and transpacific trades saw increases in allocated capacity between the first and second quarters of 2018, despite a drop on the transatlantic trade, according to data from BlueWater Reporting's quarterly World Liner Supply report. Spot container rates steady Container freight rates held relatively steady last week in the lead-up to the summer peak season, according to two of the primary spot rate indices. U.S. files disputes against metal duty retaliators The United States on Monday launched World Trade Organization disputes against Canada, Mexico, the EU, Turkey and China over recent retaliatory tariffs the countries imposed against generally global U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed by the U.S. in recent months, according to an announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Containership charter rates may have peaked A rapid rise in the cost of chartering containerships is "probably over" but is expected "to remain close to their current levels over the remainder of the year," according to the London-based consulting firm Drewry. Trump's stance on post-Brexit trade deal unclear President Donald Trump gave mixed messages during a trip to the United Kingdom last week about whether the United States would seek to sign a free trade agreement with the nation once Brexit takes place. Amerijet will provide 'transparent' fuel surcharges Miami-based cargo airline Amerijet International will transition its fuel surcharge calculation methodology to an indexed model, which it says will more accurately follow the fuel markets.

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JULY 16, 2018
Political thaw could see Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone oil fields reopen by year-end: sources Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are making headway toward a political agreement on restarting two shuttered oil fields in the Partitioned Neutral Zone as soon as December, according to sources familiar with the deliberations. EU moves closer to Iran sanctions block EU foreign ministers have backed draft rules intended to protect EU companies dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities, taking them a step further toward becoming binding. Crude tumbles as Trump, Putin seek to regulate market ICE September Brent crude led the oil complex sharply lower Monday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country and the US will work together to regulate international oil markets. China launches new bunker fuel contract China opened its bunker fuel oil futures market to international investors Monday with the launch of the 380 CST contract, a move further underscoring Beijing's greater flexibility in embracing foreign participation on its commodity exchanges. Singapore's MPA revokes Pegasus Maritime's bunker craft operator license With effect from July 16, Pegasus will not be allowed to operate as a bunker craft operator in the Port of Singapore. TRADER NOTE: Crude oil trader Tina Kuang joins Strong Petroleum Kuang has worked for 10 years at the Norwegian state-owned company, previously known as Statoil. Physical commodity trading braces for blockchain disruption Technologies like blockchain introduce a level of standardization and transparency that threaten to make role of traders redundant. Low sulfur blended fuels likely main bunker option come 2020: Parker Kittiwake "We expect the majority will endeavor to comply and only a small percentage will practice to deceive," Rumbol said. OPEC/non-OPEC committee to meet, with Iran, Saudi Arabia still at odds over quotas Any increase in production more than the quotas is a violation of the current agreement as long as it is not approved by the OPEC conference, Kazempour said.

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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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

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

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

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


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		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

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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

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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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