BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 19, 2018

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China retaliates against Trump's move to slap tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods UBS chairman says China-US trade row not yet a 'trade war' HK's Seaspan repays loans on six containerships ahead of public share offering Cosco's terminal volumes in August jump 12pc driven by 32pc growth at oversea ports GAC Hong Kong appointed as Far East supply chain partner by Duuri Oy NYK makes Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 16th in a row UPS introduces new business strategy to boost future earnings Cathay, Boeing to donate world's 1st 777 to aviation museum in Arizona China needs 200 new freighters by 2037 due to e-commerce growth: Boeing New high-tech cargo building opens at Salalah airport in Oman

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Iran's own fleet of tankers may provide lifeline for its crude & condensate exports Mystic Shipping facilitates loading of longest windmill blades for the first time ever from India at Deendayal Port Seahorse Ship Agencies contributes towards Kerala flood relief INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS JNPT condoles the death of former Chairperson Anna Malhotra Swachhata Hi Seva & Swachha Bharat Abhiyan Pakhwada, 2018 flagged off at Mumbai Port Trust NTC Logistics handles shipment of longest windmill blades from Deendayal Port to Thailand Cotton crop & supply maintained at same level Export growth in double-digits, but liquidity crunch & trade deficit remain concerns: FIEO President

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Logistics centre as a capital asset All-electric HGV starts field trials Taking on tasks for Musashi Europe Funding for railfreight revival package Jet Aviation forms own APAC unit Swings and roundabouts for Europe's freight airports in July Viking setting sail from Adabiya Creating more streamlined operations ATR selects CEO from own workforce Dangerous goods digitally declared MOL and Marubeni in Russian Far East Extension to serve Berlin and Brandenburg Bicil becomes an imperialist India pressing ahead with railway electrification K Line remains a Dow Jones Index component Air Albania takes to the skies "Curiosity of the Day" Seko Logistics snaps up major stake in Omni-Channel...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Trade war risks redefining the shipping industry Misdeclared cargoes set to get a tech-savvy fix Marine insurance broking mega deal may disrupt underwriters' premium plans Evergreen forced to deny CMA CGM takeover reports Antong Holding raises capital to expand box ship fleet Marine insurer slams 'criminal' lack of African IUMI members Hull chief warns of need for experience amid troubled conditions Yangzijiang and Mitsui join forces to boost competitiveness More fire breaks needed on mega container vessels, says expert Mitsui & Co goes to Imabari for large bulker pair

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The day I went to prison... Backhaul capacity crisis fears as more Asia-North Europe sailings are blanked Qatar Airways blames $69m loss on 'illegal' blockade by Gulf neighbours Bullish FedEx reports rising profits as 'the world loves to travel and trade' Market Insight: Expeditors a tempting target as Alibaba eyes getting under Trump's skin Claire Capaccioli is new freight and customs procedures trainer at Bifa BMW to shut UK Mini plant for at least a month on Brexit day Is UPS's transformation plan really that transformational? China will hit back at Trump's latest trade war tariffs

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Navy awards contract mods for three more Littoral Combat Ships Bayonne Dry Dock poised for major expansion DNV GL awards Chinese shipbuilder AiP for very large ethane carrier Incat Crowther to design 20 m monohull for South African military Bio-Sea BWTS successfully installed in CMA CGM flagship SENER designs innovative LNG bunkering unit for Panfino

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
North Carolina ports to reopen 'by the end of the week' The North Carolina Ports Authority will co-ordinate directly with vessel operators and agents as operations recommence by the end of... China slaps 10% tariff on US gas imports Liquefied natural gas was originally slated for a 25% tariff in a list published last month, suggesting room for further... Move revealed to review 2020 sulphur regulations The proposal by BIMCO, Panama, Liberia and Marshall Islands among others calls for an experience building phase that would not... ICS offers guidance on preparing for sulphur cap ICS publishes new guidance on preparation for compliance with 2020 sulphur cap UK box haulage squeeze is 'a consequence of structural decline' Geest Line's Jeremy Bristow says the trucking sector is of 'chronically poor health' Noble to sell more bulkers under restructure Focus for new company will be on coal, coke, aluminium and liquefied natural gas IUMI: Trade wars will bring risk and opportunity for shipping Tariff conflict 'just another type of disruption' and will mean opportunities for some, according to former British prime minister's EU... Dry bulk owners remain upbeat about the market Overall orderbook remains at historically low levels, adding to the optimism in the market Shipping investment trust targets $250m in London IPO EnTrustPermal seeks to float 250m shares of new investment trust Blue Ocean Maritime Income at $1 per share Maersk containership navigates Arctic route Venta Maersk is due to dock in Bremerhaven, Germany, on September 22 Maersk prepares for further integration of business Maersk has achieved its goal of finding solutions for its energy businesses and is now looking to deeper integration of... Fall in Australian wheat exports aids tonne-miles Asian buyers will have to look further afield for supplies, helping to boost tonne-miles in the process Box port outlook dims amid trade war clouds The US pursuit of a level playing field on trade has led it to impose a 10% levy on a... UK court confirms right to contract out of responsibility for concurrent delay Decision confirms that there is no rule of law preventing parties to shipbuilding contracts from agreeing how to allocate responsibility... BW chief defends 'very generous' offer for Dorian Mr Sohmen-Pao confirms there have been some discussions between BW and Dorian, but the latter has yet to give a... China retaliates after US imposes $200bn of new tariffs The Port of Los Angeles expects that a substantial part of its trade would be at risk from the new... Daily Briefing Hull rates now 'unsustainable' \| Lloyd's will 'invite' closure of unprofitable marine lines \| Safety and regulation dominate ocean hull... Scorpio tanker targeted by armed gang off Guinea The four assailants opened fire but the none of the crew was reported injured as they took cover in the...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
US port, rail service normalizing post hurriance, but I-95 delays persist UP's precision railroading effort raises shipper concern India private ports besting public in transshipment volume US ports embrace 'smart equipment' to cut cost, boost efficiency Contract US truck rate growth to slow, but still climb, in 2019 Eastbound trans-Pacific volume strength fades early Flexport's ascent raises valuation and volume questions

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
WISTA opens in Portugal Association continues to grow in South America. BW Offshore FPSO produces first oil off Gabon BW Adolo achieves first oil in mid-September, 18 months after initial investment. Empire strikes tanker deal backed by Cargill Jan Dieleman's plan to grow trader's tanker fleet takes fresh step in partnership with Greek shipowner Stamatis Molaris. Maersk Tankers sells veteran to continue fleet renewal Private Danish shipowner confirms 2002-built vessel has been divested. Bulk owners are optimistic, but say dangers still lurk Trade wars, emerging markets, fuel prices and a strong US dollar keeping owners awake Marine Money panel hears. Shipowners trial Northern Sea Route as Arctic trade opens up Weather conditions this year prove that ice can still disrupt but climate change and political will is slowly driving change Diana Shipping bond marks first use of Oslo capital markets Bulker owner makes early move to refinance baby bond with potential $125m purse. Veteran Faroes cargoship holed in grounding Fame damaged in incident off Harris and Lewis in Scotland. Insolvency not ruled out for Uljanik Other options include finding a new strategic partner for troubled Croatian shipbuilder. Top Ships spells out net asset value Nasdaq-listed shipowner reveals what it sees as vast discount in its share price. Portuguese dockers' strike to hit boxships Samskip slaps surcharges on boxes after stevedores walk out. BULL taken off Pertamina blacklist Indonesian tanker owner resumes work for oil major after document row. Scorpio Tankers chops management fees Move follows example of sibling and is not a call on market recovery, sources say. Vitol buys Cheniere LNG cargoes over 15 years Trader and owner taking 0.7m tonnes of gas per year from US producer. Noble to seal bulker sales as plan for new company emerges Kamsarmax disposals raise $95m as creditors set to cancel $1.8bn of debt while pumping in extra $800m. Bimco advises on scrubber water discharge Owners' organisation says many states still coming up with rules for effluent disposal. S&P backs UK P&I Club with A rating Agency says insurer has proven access to capital after it redeemed $100m bond. US shutdown of Iranian crude exports 'will fail' Sanctions will not work due to lack of other oil sources, according to Iran's OPEC governor. Lloyd Fonds lines up Michael Schmidt as CIO New investment chief will spearhead asset manager's fresh open-end fund direction. NGM Energy tipped to scrap two tankers Greek shipowner believed to be selling a VLCC and an aframax. Sovcomflot heads to Russia's Far East for tall ships regatta All eyes were on the Russian port of Vladivostok last week as world leaders took to the stage at the Eastern Economic Forum and the SCF Far East Tall Ships Regatta. Russian shipowner Sovcomflot (SCF Group) is the main sponsor of the regatta, which was held in the city for the first time. It did not disappoint both in colour and spectacle, boasting an unprecedented line up of heads of state from C UK warns over accidental CO2 release Probe blames inadequate maintenance for incidents on two ro-ros. Tanker tonics in price, rates and production talks Rise in VLCC resale values, time charter discussions and a possible bump in oil output are helpful for the tanker market, analysts say. Skuld chief upbeat on Lloyd's syndicate despite heavy losses Stale Hansen says P&I and hull have benefited from synergies at Lloyd's, and he sees further opportunities as more capacity moves out of marine YZJ forms new Panama venture with Mitsui & Co Chinese and Japanese partners aiming to diversify with $13m investment. Hyundai Mipo inks $61m ro-pax order Korean yard to hand over ship to Seaworld Express in 2020. Rate fears cast shadow over IUMI gathering Insurance conference hears premiums no longer cover risk. Ballast water management was "a complete pig's breakfast" Andreas Sohmen-Pao takes exception to bad regulation, but feels scrubbers have been handled much better. Ernst Russ expanding boxship fleet German asset manager says two more vessels coming following launch of feedership joint venture last year; further buys sought. Chinese newcomer inks ultramax newbuilding Shishi Dingxin Shipping launches business with bulker contract at Wuhu. Trump slaps additional 10% tariffs on $200bn in Chinese goods Port of Los Angeles is expected to see a softer fourth quarter as shipments fall in the wake of an escalating tariff war.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Crude settles higher after early gains The oil complex held onto early gains to settle higher on Tuesday amid market concerns over Iran's oil exports show surprise rebound in first half of Sep Oil exports from Iran showed a surprise rebound in the first half of September from the same period in August, preliminary tanker tracking data showed Sinopec makes moves into Canada refining sector joining Alberta indigenous project China's state-run refiner Sinopec plans to build and operate a refining facility in Alberta, Canada within the next decade, in a move that could help maximize Russia's Novak says oil prices of $70-80/b partly due to sanctions, supply risks Current global oil prices at around $70-80/b are due to the volatile situation on the market and include a premium for risks associated with sanctions Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh to skip OPEC/non-OPEC Algiers meeting Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh will not attend the OPEC/non-OPEC monitoring committee meeting in Algiers this weekend, having vehemently opposed Russia's Transneft says loadings at Primorsk suspended on works until Sat Loadings at the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk have been suspended until Saturday due to maintenance Bunker operations resume in Hong Kong after Typhoon Mangkhut Bunker operations at the port of Hong Kong resumed Tuesday after being suspended over the weekend and Monday due to Typhoon Mangkhut

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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


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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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