BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

13 March 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 22, 2018

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Colombo box traffic soars 16.4pc in January to 564,155 TEU Navy divers help recover jettisoned boxes after Karachi ship collision Tax break sends FedEx profit up 268pc to US$2.07 billion as sales rise 10pc Seattle-Tacoma box volume increases 6pc in February to 279,488 TEU Fierce rivalry breaks out between Hyundai and SM Line for shippers Blockaded Qatar Hamad Port hits million TEU milestone in record time MSC starts rail freight service from Spain to Portugal April 4 DP World and Indian fund acquire 90pc of multimodal logistics firm China Merchants shareholders agree take 50pc of Oz coal port US Customs finds 2 tons of Mexican fruit coming to Cincinnati Cathay February cargo up 5.9pc in February to 145,800 tonnes Hong Kong Air Cargo starts ground transport operation FedEx to pour US$1 billion into Memphis hub for e-commerce Air cargo security and screening market reports published

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MARCH 21, 2018
APL's new IP2 service to directly connect India, the Middle East & five major North European ports Maersk Line's revised Asia-Europe network to commence in May Shipping has to be ready for the future, says IMO Secretary-General Customs duty on sugar export reduced from 20 pc to zero pc US initiates WTO complaint against India over export subsidy programmes Chennai Port crosses 50 mt throughput for fiscal & achieves new high in container handling Deendayal Port Trust attains another cargo handling high DP World holds talks with Tata Group on opportunities for cooperation PSA International registers impressive performance in 2017 24x7 Direct Port Entry/Direct Port Delivery permitted at CONCOR, Tondiarpet Blockchain tech seen resolving inefficiencies in India's current trade finance system, says study Draft Agriculture Export Policy put up in the public domain Encouraging trends seen in global trade: WTO Director-General

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Paskov terminal boosts capacity to 5,000 teu All the facts and figures at a glance MCL Logistics joins European giant Palletways Sky high hopes: new civil aviation minister in India Nolinor - where it's seriously cold... And 2017's rising star is...the port of Barcelona Pacific Harbor Line celebrates 20th anniversary Named: FSC business development manager Gruber investing in new vehicles APL jumps on Pakistan bandwagon Meeting the minister one year before Brexit Handover at Hutchison US class I railroads rejuvenating fleet Maersk's Skou sees financial first mate deboard Green Xpress Network expands to Lyon Turkish Cargo ti buy A330F, flies 1.5 million live fish

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MARCH 21, 2018
Star Bulk works with Eco Marine on renewable power Euronav calls for further tanker scrapping China Merchants Port appoints chairman Transas acquisition a first step in Wärtsilä's vision for smart marine ecosystem CSSC reportedly to build six mini-Capesizes for Cargill charter Orders dry up at US yards SM Line seeks co-operation with COSCO Shipping Lines More VLCCs go for scrap in face of excess fleet tonnage Backlog of ships waits to load at Port of Vancouver

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MARCH 21, 2018
Digital evolution of air freight advances with e-Dangerous Goods Declaration Heung-A the latest Korean carrier to tell worried shippers: 'We're not sinking' Industry's message to Whitehall: UK transport infrastructure is crumbling AI and the future of work: will our jobs disappear? United suspends pet cargo flights after multiple dog-related incidents Strong economy and higher rates boost FedEx quarterly profit CFO Andrew Taylor steps up to become CEO at Thomas Miller P&I Angela Williams to succeed Andrew Glassman as CSX VP and controller

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MARCH 21, 2018
Giant lease sale seen as "modestly active" Former L.A. shipyard site may be used build space ships Project shows that autonomous ships can meet COLREG rules VIDEO: Capsized general cargo ship under tow in English Channel MAN and HHI-EMV to build new test engine facility U.K.'s Wight Shipyard nabs Mexican high-speed ferry order Wärtsilä expands, extends maintenance deal with Crowley

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MARCH 21, 2018
Chinese shipbuilder and leasing outfit target more Greek business SWS and CMB Financial Leasing underline importance of Greek custom to their plans Dileton facing legal fight after Saudi tanker seizure Greek tanker operator says it will vigorously contest compensation claims brought by cargo interests after one of its tankers was... Maersk preparing to counter next wave of cyber attacks Technology chief predicts attacks will escalate from current IT infiltrations to operational interference Dorian LPG signs third lease deal in four months Latest deal increases reliance on alternative financing at the expense of traditional bank loans, while the fate of a $70m... Supply chains hit by US intermodal bottlenecks Carriers introduce emergency intermodal surcharges and cargo owners seek logistics alternatives due to delays at North American ports Port capacity 'crucial for UK economy' Government report highlights need for efficiencies and cross-sector collaboration on technology and innovation, but warns of threats including a rise... Thomas Miller to separate chairman and chief executive roles Wynn-Williams to remain as chairman but will relinquish chief executive duties in favour of chief financial officer Andrew Taylor GasLog Partners clinches $207m acquisition of LNG carrier in latest dropdown GasLog Gibraltar vessel, on long-term charter to Shell, becomes partnership's 13th ship Deadlock threatens to undermine Spanish port reforms The clock is ticking to put reforms into effect, but with unions and port employers at a standstill, the EU... China's rising bauxite imports are bullish for bulkers Guinea in West Africa, which overtook Australia last year as the largest supplier to China, is expected to continue strong... Future of finance is in sustainability, says EIB European Investment Bank official Mark Clintworth argues shipping must clean up its emissions act if it wants financial aid Weak tanker markets will 'cure' themselves Scrapping will reduce supply overhang eventually if owners continue to recycle old tonnage, says Euronav's Rodgers Will Li Ka-shing's retirement give Chinese ports giants a chance to buy? Price might be the only issue but timing is everything STX O&S employees to launch strike action tomorrow over fresh job cuts South Korean shipbuilder expects up to 500 production employees to resign voluntarily Is the time ripe for VLCC demolitions? The narrowing gap between older tonnage and scrap values might lead to further scrapping China hits back as US opens trade investigations on dumping Adoption of trade restrictions could inflict serious damage to multilateral trading system, says commerce ministry Ernst Russ offloads Marenave stake on shareholder dispute Update: Deutsche Balaton plans to acquire the remaining stake in Marenave that it does not own via a mandatory tender... Zhuhai Port enters into venture with shipping firm to tap steel demand growth Joint venture will initially invest $30m on acquiring three multipurpose vessels, comprised of one secondhand and two newbuilds Mercator sells panamax to repay debts Company signs Memorandum of Agreement with a Hong Kong-based firm for $4.3m transaction

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MARCH 21, 2018
Uber Freight bolsters capacity with trucker incentives Despite record volume, LA-LB productivity metrics stable IBM-Maersk blockchain joint venture gains steam Asia-Europe demand to lag well behind second quarter capacity US shippers focus on 'blocking, tackling' in tough market Karachi Port operations resume, after container ship sideswipe NY-NJ crane simulators help ensure mega-ship handling Capacity-hungry US shippers get closer to truckers

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MARCH 21, 2018
Castleton eyes suezmaxes at Corpus Christi Diversified commodities trading firm makes plans to ship crude oil to Far East. Pangaea sees sharp rise in net profit Quarter-on-quarter growth in net income comes after the 'toughest' dry market company ever experienced. Great Eastern nets modern VLGC Indian shipowner adds to fleet in deal that provides S&P market indicator. Navios locks two away as capesize period rates hold ground New York-listed shipowner ties up one ship on market-beating fixed rate with DHL. DNV GL slashes costs as top line tumbles Leading classification society takes action as revenue slumps. Coral Shipping buys Hansa Treuhand tanker Greek shipowner picks up aframax tanker from fleet of German owner. Tidewater brings on two new executives Restructured OSV owner appoints two vice presidents to bolster management team. Spanish shipbreaking figure hits 100 Well known demolition man from Bilbao, Juan Azcune, celebrates reaching a century. Capsized vessel is under tow VIDEO: The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) is getting towed by the Bee Freedom RIAS a day after turning over as a result of colliding with fishing vessel. International Seaways VLCC heading for scrap New York-listed owner takes another step in fleet renewal process. Star Bulk to go green with Eco Marine Dry bulk shipowner looks to add to environmental reputation in MoU with Japanese power technology firm. AHTS rates spikes in North Sea Recent fixing pushes up spot earnings more than 300%. Wilhelmsen looks to catch rising tide in China newbuild market Shipmanagement arm signs new deal with WestEast Marine Consulting as orders rise. Wartsila to keep Crowley ATB's humming Largest US owner of Jones Act-qualified articulated tug barges extends deal with Wartsila. 14 crew missing after dredger capsizes One seafarer drowned as search launched off Muar, Malaysia. Sea Globe poised for hefty profit in second go at sale Greek owner likely to be in the money if it succeeds in flipping a kamsarmax. Trafigura tops up VLGC newbuilding orderbook Trader has booked two extra LPG carriers in South Korea. Aegean and shareholder trio launch settlement talks Parties aim to resolve dispute over purchase of Dimitris Melissanidis's HEC Europe. Dorian LPG lands leaseback deal number three Transaction boosts cash position and allows the repayment of debt. Taylor takes top job at Thomas Miller CFO steps up to replace chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams. Cargill backing baby-cape series in China Commodity power reportedly adding to chartered fleet with CSSC sextet. GasLog Partners splashes $207m on dropdown LNGC US-listed owner taking 2016-built vessel from sponsor GasLog. Otto Marine goes under court management Singapore OSV owner sought protection with $877m in liabilities. PDVSA aframax released as cargo dispute settled Venezuelan group agrees deal to free Proteo after three months. CMBFL and SWS in Athens to woo Greek shipowners Chinese leasing house reveals shipping portfolio numbers during Athens presentation. Greek owner condemns drunk master after assault charge Sky Mare says actions of RMS Wanheim captain "stigmatise the whole industry." Euronav confident of closing Gener8 deal in first half Tanker owner remains on track to rubber stamp takeover, report says. Marenave fleet plans in doubt as Balaton launches offer Rebuilding of German owner on hold as investment fund turns it into a "shell company" for now. Mercator confirms bulker sold for scrap Indian owner banks $4.25m for 1997-built veteran. ESSA's newbuilding claim rejected by UK court Mexican owner tried to avoid contract termination costs through possible "gamesmanship" over tender. GC Rieber staff lose court case against company 17 ex-workers had sued OSV owner after it liquidated crewing subsidiary. Wintermare Offshore dragged down by impairments Indonesian offshore vessel owner also impacted by weaker charters secured during offshore crisis. Cargo ship capsized in English Channel The 2,300-dwt Britannica Hav (built 1985) capsized after colliding with a Belgian-flagged fishing vessel. Blaze extinguished at Singapore tank farm Local firefighters finally get on top of fire on offshore island after six hour battle. Danaos crewman detained over drug smuggling Drugs found aboard Greek-operated container vessel for the second time in six months.

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MARCH 21, 2018
NWSA ups box volumes in February The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which includes the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, handled 279,488 TEUs in February, a 6 percent uptick... Trump asks Congress to extend trade authorities President Donald Trump on Tuesday submitted a formal request to Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which gives the executi... ATA: Truckload driver turnover slows in Q4 2017 The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload (TL) carriers slid seven percentage points between the third and fourth quarter of 2... PSA profits grow on rising revenues, volumes PSA International reported a net profit of 1.23 billion Singapore (U.S. $936.3 million) for the full year in 2017, a 5.1 percent increase f... FedEx beats on earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2018 FedEx Corp. saw its earnings skyrocket 257 percent to $2.07 billion in the third quarter of its fiscal 2018 year, which ended Feb. 28, acco... Deeper government unity needed on transnational threats, experts say The lack of cooperation between federal agencies to combat transnational drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime is "unacceptable"... Commerce says steel flange imports dumped The Commerce Department said it has preliminarily determined that stainless steel flange shipments from China and India are being dumped on... Florida man pleads guilty to illegal exports The U.S. Justice Department said Vladimir Nevidomy of Hallandale Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty this week in a Florida district court to consp...

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MARCH 21, 2018
Crude rises to six-week high after surprise US stock draw Crude futures on Wednesday reached highs last seen six weeks ago, climbing sharply for a second straight day US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 fetches $139 million in total bids The US Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 was modestly active Wednesday Permanent OPEC-Russia tie-up yet to progress beyond handshake agreement OPEC and Russia have yet to exchange any concrete blueprints for continuing their oil market management alliance Saudi king to meet with Trump later this year: White House May 12 is the next deadline for the US to waive oil-related sanctions on Tehran as part of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Trump administration penalizes oil consortiums in South Sudan The Trump administration Wednesday imposed new export licensing requirements on several oil consortiums operating in South Sudan and controlled by Asian national oil companies. US crude stocks at deficit to five-year average: EIA US crude stocks drew unexpectedly last week, putting inventories at a deficit to the five-year average REFINERY NEWS: Cepsa has 'no plans' to close Tenerife permanently ISO to publish 0.5% sulfur bunker specification in late 2019 The ISO is developing a PAS for the fuels as an interim measure to give guidance to the bunker and shipping industries in 2020. Ship operators need to lock in HSFO supply now for vessels running on scrubbers: sources Refinery upgrades could restrict HSFO availability. FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend on surprise draw in US stocks "Surprise draw in US crude stocks reported by API has helped prices to stay in bullish territory," an investment analyst at Phillip Futures said. Oil traders see further consolidation despite margin pick-up "We've seen the large banks involved in commodities struggle... we can see some consolidation taking place," Mercuria CEO said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2%

Naples

In the fourth quarter alone, increases of +0.4% and +8.4% were recorded respectively.

SHIPPING

Significant growth in ZIM's annual financial results but also in the number of containers transported by the fleet

Haifa

In 2024, over 3.7 million TEUs were loaded on the Israeli company's ships (+14.3%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming's 2024 financial year was very positive

Keelung

Revenues grew by +58.4%. Profit of almost two billion US dollars

STUDIES AND RESEARCH

CSIS Urges US Government to Counter Civil-Military Dual-Use System Adopted by Chinese Shipyards

Washington

Concerns over USTR's proposed port fee system, but not over its introduction that would cost the top ten companies calling at US ports over eight billion dollars a year

MARITIME SERVICES

Keppel Infrastructure Fund acquires Global Marine Group

Singapore/New York

The company has a fleet of six vessels for laying submarine cables

CRUISES

Viking Cruise Group's Economic Performance Improves Significantly

PORTS

Global Ports Holding to manage cruise terminal at Scottish port of Clydeport

Liverpool/London

Peel Ports Signs 50-Year Concession Agreement

PORTS

Work begins in the port of Oristano on the new Multifunctional Service Centre for Agri-food Logistics

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 60% of the company that operates the Terminal de l'Atlantique in Le Havre

Hamburg/Le Havre

40% remains with the French Seafrigo

COMPANIES

Triton buys container shipping company Global Container International

Hamilton

It has a fleet of approximately 500 thousand TEUs

COMPANIES

Bureau Veritas closes 2024 with a series of records

Neuilly-sur-Seine/Milan

Strong growth (+58%) of new orders in the Marine & Offshore segment

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

LOGISTICS

MOL continues acquisitions in the liquid bulk logistics segment

Tokyo/Rotterdam

It will buy the Dutch LBC Tank Terminals which has a storage capacity of 3.3 million cubic meters

PORTS

Jeddah South Container Terminal expansion work begins

Riyadh

Investment of 800 million dollars. Traffic capacity will increase to four million teu

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues grew by +3.0% in 2024

Bonn

Significant improvement in performance in the last quarter

SHIPPING

CMA CGM pledges $20 billion in US investment

Marseille

The US-flagged fleet is expected to increase from 10 to 30 ships, develop port and logistics activities and create 10,000 new jobs

PORTS

Annunziata appointed commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port System Authority

Naples

His term as president ended on February 2.

SHIPPING

With the new orders CMA CGM is preparing to become the second largest containerized maritime carrier in the world

Courbevoie

Currently, the Marseille company's orderbook is larger than that of Maersk

COMPANIES

Genoese Sirius Ship Management has acquired fellow citizen Generalmarine

Genoa

The company specializes in solutions for navigation electronics and maritime communications

ASSOCIATIONS

European Shipowners' Association Changes Name

Brussels

From today it is called ECSA European Shipowners

PORTS

EST has ordered a new mobile crane from Konecranes for its terminal in the Port of Augusta

SHIPPING

In January, ships transiting the Suez Canal decreased by -23.2%

Cairo/Ismailia

In 2024, goods passing through the Egyptian waterway dropped by -65.4%

ENVIRONMENT

Ships and boats, despite controls, continue to pollute the waters of the European Union

Luxembourg

This is denounced in a report by the European Court of Auditors

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group), with BlackRock and GIP, to acquire 80% of Hutchison Ports

Hong Kong

Also agreement to buy 90% of the capital of Panama Ports Company. The enterprise value is 22.8 billion dollars

PORTS

Pessina (Federagenti) asks for an examination of the usefulness of the new port terminals

Rome

A map highlighting the types of traffic and the actual market demand for these types of goods and services was requested

SHIPPING

CMA CGM orders 12 more new 18,000 TEU containerships, this time in China

Shanghai

They will be delivered by Jiangnan Shipyard between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -10.7%, while in Savona-Vado it grew by +8.1%

Genoa

Containerized goods up +18.2%. Cruise passengers down

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's financial results for the second half of 2024 show significant improvement

Schindellegi

In the fourth quarter, net sales increased by +18.8% and net profit by +11.3%

SHIPYARDS

The European Ship Recycling Regulation has achieved its objectives

Brussels

Too many shipowners - the latest assessment of the legislation denounces - still choose to demolish ships in South Asian shipyards

PORTS

Croce (Assagenti): the choice of the new president of the Western Liguria AdSP can no longer be postponed

Genoa

It is not acceptable - he denounced - that for more than a year the port system has been headless

SHIPPING

In 2024, CMA CGM revenues increased by +18% and net profit by +57%

Marseille

Containers transported by the fleet increased by +8%

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.9% thanks to containers

Bremen

Trend reversal in the last quarter when container loads decreased by -2.6%

SHIPPING

Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance Launches Second Low-Emission Maritime Shipping Competition

Washington

It is related to an activity lasting 3-5 years starting from 2027

SHIPPING

Costamare plans spin-off of dry bulk division

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Holdings will be created and is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings posts record year

Miami

High demand for cruises scheduled for 2025 and 2026

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic AdSP decreased by -7.7%

Bari

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA fully appreciates the European Clean Industrial Deal

Brussels

T&E also expressed its support, but considered the decision to postpone the proposal for a climate target for 2040 to be very worrying.

COMPANIES

80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs shipping and logistics group to InfraVia

Suresnes/Paris

The Louis-Dreyfus family will retain the remaining 20% of the capital

PORTS

Marsa Maroc will also manage the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

Nearly two-thirds of the 1,440-meter quay will be dedicated to containers

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, intermodal shipments handled by German Kombiverkehr decreased by -5%

Frankfurt am Main

Riedl: Intermodal transport must be supported also through incentives

TRADE

In the fourth quarter of 2024, G20 trade recorded a conjunctural decline

Paris

Mixed performance of trade in services

TRADE

The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good

Geneva

Positive effect of temporary increase in trade possible in view of introduction of new trade policies

TRUCKING

Trasportounito will propose a national haulage ban from March 31st

Rome

Longo: from the Ministry evanescent and contentless answers

COMPANIES

The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies

Rome

SHIPPING

Attica Reports Record Revenue and Operating Performance in 2024

Athens

Profits down due to costs of merger with Anek and purchase of emission allowances

ACCIDENTS

Man arrested in investigation into collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate

Southampton

The charge is manslaughter due to gross negligence

SHIPYARDS

Beijing: Measures to revive US shipbuilding industry won't work

Beijing

New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful for both parties

SHIPPING

Messina Gets $50M Funding to Support Full Container Investment

Genoa

Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio

MARITIME SERVICES

The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea has passed through the Suez Canal

Ismailia

ACCIDENTS

Collision between two ships near the port of Hull

Southampton / Jacksonville / Rotterdam

Fires broke out on both units

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +7.6%

Ravenna

Dry bulk and general cargo on the rise. Liquid bulk declines

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's monthly revenue growth trend slows

Taipei/Keelung

In February, increases of +13.5%, +3.1% and +19.9% were recorded respectively

SHIPPING

In 2024, containers transported by the fleet of the Chinese SITC increased by +10.7%

Hong Kong

Annual revenues up +25.9%

NEWS

A shipment of 240 kg of cocaine was seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

The drug came from South America

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti presents new guidelines for inclusive communication

Rome

Giampieri: a valid tool for more effective, respectful and inclusive communication throughout the port area

COMPANIES

German Schmitz Cargobull to acquire 48% of Polish GT Trailers

Munsterland

Both produce semi-trailers and logistics equipment

LOGISTICS

AP Moller Capital to acquire 40% of Philippine AC Logistics

Copenhagen

Agreement with Ayala Corporation which holds the entire capital of the company

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings has sold the ro-pax ferry Kriti II built in 1979

Athens

Sold for $3.6 million, it will be dismantled at an EU-authorized shipyard

PORTS

New economic and operational records for the ICTSI terminal group

Manila

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +2.5%

COMPANIES

Lauritzen Bulkers has bought Canadian Alexander & Blake

Copenhagen

The company operates ocean freight forwarding of dry bulk, break bulk and project cargo.

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

Royal HaskoningDHV has bought the Scottish Arch Henderson

Aberdeen/Amersfoort

The Aberdeen company specialises in the design of marine works

OFFSHORE

Collaboration agreement between Saipem and Divento for floating wind in Italy

Milan

It foresees the use of STAR 1 technology for the construction of semi-submersible foundations

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Annual and Quarterly Financial Results

Athens

Revenues increased by +5.4% in 2024

SHIPYARDS

Trump promises tax incentives for US shipbuilders

Washington

Creation of new Office of Shipbuilding announced

SHIPPING

CMB.TECH invests $1.18 billion to acquire 40.8% of Golden Ocean

Antwerp

The Belgian company will buy the stake held by John Fredriksen's Hemen Holding

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The partners of Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci inject ten million into the company

Leghorn

In November the Board of Directors prepared a restructuring plan

CRUISES

Seabourn has sold the Seabourn Sojourn cruise ship to Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Seattle/Tokyo

It will be transferred to the Japanese company in the second half of 2026

LOGISTICS

ECG adopts a program to increase the safety of vehicle delivery to dealers

Brussels

MOURNING

Cristoforo Canavese dies at 76

Savona

Prominent figure of the Ligurian port system

EDUCATION

The deed of acquisition of the historic building in Gaeta that will host the ITS Academy Caboto has been signed

ENVIRONMENT

At the PSA Venice - Vecon terminal, traditional diesel has been replaced with HVO biofuel

Genoa

Enables an 88.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

PORTS

In the port of Augusta, two port cranes have been moved to restore their functioning

Augusta

They are owned by the Port System Authority

INFRASTRUCTURE

The last diaphragm of the Galleria Salerno Porta Ovest road infrastructure has been demolished

Salerno

It directly connects the commercial port of the Campania city to the motorway junction

PORTS

China's CMPort to Acquire 70% of Brazilian Terminal Operator Vast Infraestrutura

Hong Kong/Rio de Janeiro

Active in the port of Açu, it handles 30% of the national crude oil exports

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro, concession renewed to Heidelberg Materials Italia Cementi

Joy Taurus

The duration of the contract has been increased from four to ten years

CRUISES

Construction of a new cruise terminal has begun in Antigua

St. John's

It will be completed by the middle of next year

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.7% in 2024

Helsinki

Pippingsköld confirms purchase of three additional new ro-pax vessels to enter service in 2028

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Confirmed to Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal the railway shunting activity in the Interporto of Padua

Padua

PORTS

Daniele Rossi appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic

COMPANIES

Tarros appoints its own agent in Germany

The Spice

It is Global Liner Agencies, a company based in Stuttgart.

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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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

ESPO: Clean Industrial Deal is an important first step towards decarbonisation

Brussels

The plan was presented today by the European Commission

PORTS

The TAR declares the appeal of Med Yacht Storage on the state concession in Vado Ligure inadmissible

Genoa

PORTS

In France, employers are calling for a public-private coordination unit to limit the impact of strikes at ports

Paris

The aim is to find solutions quickly

PORTS

The tender for the supply of temporary work in the ports of the Southern Adriatic AdSP has been completed

Bari

Leone: Ports will finally be able to count on a mutual assistance mechanism

FINANCING

The Central Adriatic Port Authority publishes the notice for incentives for the purchase of "green" port vehicles

ASSOCIATIONS

Federagenti Youth Group Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Filippo Bongiovanni has been appointed president

SHIPPING

Augusta Due (Mednav group) returns to the newbuilding market with a 18,500 dwt tanker

Rome

It was built by the Chinese shipyard Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

2025 has started very badly for Spanish ports

Madrid

In January 43 million tons of goods were moved (-6.4%)

PORTS

Infrastructure maintenance work begins in the port of Syracuse

Syracuse

Interventions with a total value of over 300 thousand euros

SAFETY & SECURITY

New Fincantieri-Edge agreement to develop solutions for the protection of underwater infrastructures

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in Italian ports grew by +0.5%

Naples/Rome

Solid bulk and conventional cargo decrease. Growth in other sectors

INDUSTRY

MAIRE, Eni and Iren begin the authorization process for a circular methanol and hydrogen plant

Milan

Fritelli (Nextchem): Italian ports will be among the first in the world to be able to use the new ecological fuel

PORTS

Maestripieri (CISL Liguria): the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado need a president

Genoa

The airports - he denounced - are forced to operate in an absolute emergency regime

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
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Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
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