BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 21, 2018

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Fears intensify with increasing blanked Asia-N Europe sailings Cosco takes delivery of 14,500 TEU 'Cosco Shipping Andes' Yang Ming launches new 14,000-TEU boxship 'YM Wellbeing' US retail federation slams new US tariffs against China Long Beach port obtains US$50m for zero emissions project FedEx fiscal year off to flying start with earnings up 40pc Florida businessman accused of misbranding hazard material Hong Kong Air Cargo completes major IATA safety audit Turkish Cargo to enjoy faster shipments with AEO status Iraqi planes land in Damascus following 7-year-hiatus

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
A.P. Moller-Maersk takes next steps in integration to improve customer experience Econship celebrates 10th Foundation Day & launches chatbot 'iWant' ODeX launches Blockchain-based eKYC platform for Indian shipping industry SCI observes 'Swachhta hi Sewa' Abhiyan Cancellation of Port Congestion Surcharge in Bangladesh Container throughput at Rotterdam port up in H1 JNPT observes Swachh Bharat Pakhwada Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd is now Navayuga Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd Customs Clearance service of ACCI conferred with prestigious AEO status by CBIC Thar Dry Port-ICD Sanand boosting delivery services with 30 new trucks IRCON IPO subscribed over 9.5 times Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum to bring together all stakeholders on Oct. 13 in Pune

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Expanding delivery services in the Nordics Capacity gains through digitalised railway system Dutch-German JV for inland waterway services Spicexpress details Afghanistan flight operation Bifa bumps up customs specialist team Honold investing locally Guadeloupe banks on research Private Turkish rail operator invests in new traction Technological tasks for new VP at AA Cargo Ten more QEP accredited Qatar Cargo stations New sorting system for Posten Norge Saga Italia transformed into Kerry Logistics BSM Offshore now official UAE operates first intermodal transport under TIR Rumours and facts about Etihad Airways Founder of BLG Autorail and BLG Railtec detrains "Curiosity of the Day"

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Marine insurers face gathering storm as dust settles on IUMI 2018 Safety at Sea announces Amver awards partnership Maersk Line completes freight forwarding reshuffle Southern Africa cargo hijacking needs to be tackled, says risk expert Marine insurers seek clarity on Iran sanctions Canadian market set for change as it gears up for IUMI 2019 Scorpio fixes Ultramax pair to NYK affiliate following leaseback Chinese ship lease growth shows no sign of slowing

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Gloomy outlook for container charter market as cautious carriers cut capacity Etihad confirms freighter network to reassure customers it still has faith in cargo ABP signs up to test blockchain technology across UK port operations Fears over future container terminal capacity as investors get cold feet First TIR intermodal shipment from Middle East to Europe is on its way New Loadstar LongRead: A chapter of turmoil in The Flower Story Finnair Cargo to end Brussels freighter partnership and add widebody flights Jessica Tyler to lead strategy and development at American Airlines Cargo

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Volaris Group acquires Helm Operations from ClassNK LNG carrier operator orders advanced Kongsberg simulator package Final rule eases 2018 BWMS reporting for some MAN power and propulsion packages picked for giant factory trawlers MJP names Damian O'Toole Executive Vice President Tersan Shipyard wins another milestone order from Norway

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Aframax market looks to be climbing out of its trough Inefficiencies said to be creeping into the market, keeping vessels employed for longer, according to VesselsValue analyst Court Smith Sulphur cap demands 2020 vision A proposal to meddle with the 2020 sulphur cap could institutionalise lenient enforcement from the outset Analysts place their bets on different shipping sectors amid trade conflicts Drewry warns that the secondary impact of Sino-US tariff conflict should not be underestimated Industry heavyweights fire salvo into sulphur compliance crisis A controversial political push to ensure a 'pragmatic' enforcement approach to looming low sulphur rules for shipping may represent a... New Mexican administration aims to reducing dependence on US refineries US gasoline exports to Mexico make up more than half of total exports. Reduced demand from Mexico would have significant... Diana raises $100m from unsecured bond offer Greek bulker owner is latest to tap Norwegian debt market US targets Germany for LNG exports Germany will need to find other supply sources as Dutch gas facility shuts down, says Wood Mackenzie expert Viewpoint: Keep the change London International Shipping Week next year is to have as its theme international trade in a changing world. Our industry... Owners warned about over-ordering LNG vessels There is a danger that fleet growth will come before LNG supply expansions, warns consultancy Wood Mackenzie Daily Briefing Maersk confirms integration of Damco into Maersk Line \| Hamburg Süd and Safmarine survive branding review \| Bigger is not... DNV GL and partners unveil LNG-fuelled ore carrier design Three Australian mining giants BHP, Fortescue Metals Group and Rio Tinto are members of the project

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
US 25 percent China imports tariff scrambles supply chains, strains warehouses GPA targets 8 million-TEU capacity by 2028 US carriers using trucker feedback to size up shippers New labor classification law at NY-NJ prompts trucker concern China-Europe rail on track for long term despite headwinds Rapid tech 'transformation' tests shippers, carriers

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Benelux expands VLGC fleet with Astomos buy Seglem's TS Shipping logs record profit Hunter Group aiming to score with speculative DSME order CEO of Arne Fredly-backed shipowner believes scrubber-fitted VLCCs will have a 'huge competitive advantage' DHT and Scorpio find technique to tackle bond refinance conundrum Private exchange presents a flexible option when bonds mature in down market, writes Park Partners' Aran Williams Tsakos teams up with HMM for potential feeder boxship order Partnership to be strengthened as Greek shipowner and South Korean carrier discuss long-term charters Liner industry seeks to share $15bn sulphur hit Shippers set to pay extra as liner operators propose ways that they can pay part of higher bunker prices after 2020 WinGD claims rising take-up for low-pressure dual-fuel engines Emission legislation puts new twist on long running battle between engine makers Novatek set to slash Arc7 ship tally for Arctic LNG 2 Ambitious producer plans to play shipping differently for second Arctic project as it teams up to grow icebreaker capacity Stolt-Nielsen set to increase small-scale vessel total Tschudi signs up with Novatek for LNG transshipment base Hoegh sees scope for LNG carriers in rising market Boss Sveinung Stohle says the company remains fully focussed on FSRUs, but if the numbers work for a shift, then 'why not' Cheniere scores six-figure charter rate with LNG carrier relet LNG producer inks short-term relet charter deal that confirms rates above the $100,000-per-day mark Returning PSVs and winter set to trample recent spike in demand Recent gains for platform supply vessels in the North Sea are likely to take a step back as 79 term vessels return to the market, according to Westshore Shipbrokers Navy contract could open EU door for Indian shipbreakers New Zealand demolition job at Alang shows owners can recycle ships there in line with Basel Convention Outgoing ICS chief Hinchliffe says goodbye Pillarstone starts process of rebuilding Premuda fleet Jens Martin Jensen takes on top job for Italian shipowner as private equity outfit aims for upwards of 30 ships Blue-chip Greek trio vie to supply Chevron newbuilds Maran Tankers, Consolidated Marine and Tsakos Group in competition over a tender for suezmax charters lasting more than five years Big names set sights on Brightoil VLCCs Ardmore tipped to part with modern chemical tanker quartet Cork-based owner said to have placed its four smallest ships on the market, brokers say Greece's Load Line linked to supramax from Nautical Bulk Diamantis Lemos bulker to go under the e-hammer in Piraeus Second-oldest vessel to be auctioned online to help pay off Orix debt of nearly $3.26m Polforce takes Goldenport supramax to replenish fleet New boss set to grow Cara Shipping as cape operator Jian Rui says he has big plans for Singapore subsidiary of Chinese steel maker Wenaas' retreat from shipping continues NewLead suspended over filing silence Greek shipowner's shares barred from trading on US-based OTC Link for filing late with regulators. Odfjell banks $100m from terminal sale Norwegian tanker owner completes disposal of Rotterdam storage facility. TRF adds second VLCC to Navig8 pool US owner the latest to add big tanker tonnage to VL8 system. Freightos eyes box derivatives market after fundraiser Funding from Singapore Exchange (SGX) brings dream of container derivatives marketplace closer. Bangladesh casts doubt on Gunvor, Vitol and Exmar FSRU deals Petrobangla focusing on bigger LNG import projects, placing question marks next to traders' vessel plans. Thoresen Thai aims for $46m bond sale Thai bulker owner wants cash for debt payments and expansion. Top brass buy Ocean Yield shares CEO Lars Solbakken among those adding to holding as part of incentive programme. Nationalised Gdansk yard eyes shipbuilding return Polish state aims to revitalise operations on Ostrow Island. Tufton Oceanic Assets snaps up handysize UK owner spends last of IPO cash on bulker chartered to leading operator. SM Line forges alliance with Vinalines Korean boxship start-up will cooperate and share cargo in Asia. Australia, N Zealand crack down on stink bugs ONE says boxes from US, Russia and Europe must be fumigated to remove pest risk. Close Brothers wins payout after disputed OSV sale UK court says London bank can recover mortgage cash from defunct AIS (Marine) after Braemar carries out ship disposal. Political woes dragging down growth on Asia-Europe route UK's pending departure from EU and problems in Germany and Turkey all contributing factors, say Clarksons. Uncle Sam extends American Petroleum Tankers charter US Jones Act tanker sees third one year option exercised by the US military. Glencore and Vitol bag LR2s in period deals Also, ExxonMobil tied to charter of Concordia Maritime tanker. Deutsche Bank downgrades Seaspan amid tariff war risk Escalating US China trade war and approaching IMO 2020 deadline prompts downgrade for containership owner. Arntzen says its time to get smarter about IPOs

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
D.J. Powers acquires N.D. Cunningham Owner-operators: Governor's damage claims 'absurd' CalCartage will pay $3.57 million for wage violations Damco supply chain business merging with Maersk Line Gulftainer signs deal to operate Delaware port Wilmington, Morehead City reopen after Florence Belgian newspaper reports Antwerp pilots walked off job Long Beach and Los Angeles driving toward clean air USA Truck joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Oil settles lower after early session declines Early session losses in crude and products futures extended into afternoon trading and the market settled Iran sanctions overshadow price cuts to lure buyers Iran is striving to price its crude more attractively even as the country's exports continue to plummet Med HSFO market seen weakening on increased availability The Mediterranean high sulfur fuel oil market has begun to show signs of weakness as Turkey's Tupras has increased fuel oil export activity At Algiers summit, OPEC will keep a wary eye on Donald Trump OPEC and its partners will meet in Algiers this weekend to discuss production policy with yet another scolding via Twitter by US President Singapore ex-wharf premiums to stay firm on quality concerns Singapore 380 CST ex-wharf bunker fuel premiums are likely to hold at supported levels due to ongoing quality concerns and supply tightness BIMCO aims for standard form for non-compliant marine fuel use Shipping association BIMCO and other organizations are working closely with the International Maritime Organization to ensure a standard procedure Fuel oil barge spread liquidity ticks up as IMO 2020 approaches An uptick in bids and offers for 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge spreads for the year of 2020 has been seen on the Intercontinental Exchange as market participants

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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

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		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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