BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

June 29, 2018

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Port of NY/NJ handles record 593,625 TEU in May Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group joins IAPH DP World inks deal to expand its Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal Space coast projects awarded US$16m from US Army Corps of Engineers Melbourne port receives green light to handle larger containerships UPS reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters union over wage rises INTTRA sets record transaction volume breaching 4m mark in May Air New Zealand fined US$11m after global cartel investigation BIFA fears more delays loom over London Heathrow expansion plans Istanbul's new airport attracts the likes of UPS, DHL and FedEx

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JUNE 28, 2018
Concerns expressed in survey on container shipping lines' service Global Logistics organises blood donation camp in Kolkata MANSA commends Mumbai Port for removing age-old obstruction in the channel NYK container vessel receives Japanese pilots' Best Quality Ship Award Ban on milk products from China further extended 'GST is a significant regulatory change with positive impact for logistics sector in the long term' Credit profiles in Indian logistics seen remaining strong Export movement by road commences from ICD Panki, Kanpur to Nepal/Bangladesh GATI-KWE announces partnership with IKEA for home delivery solutions using electric vehicles Cabinet approves a corpus for National Export Insurance Account Trust South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 to be a confluence of the fraternity at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai today US sets Nov. 4 ultimatum to India & other countries to stop buying oil from Iran or face sanctions

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Parking metres for lorries Lights on military veterans' logistics skills Intermodal Wuhan-Ningbo sea-rail train introduced B&H strenghtening Oceania team DHL ensures logistics for three F1 races in three weeks Gefco growing in Valencia and Granada DB Schenker expanding in Augsburg Saudi Arabian Bahri Group goes Haropa ACS pushing ahead with OBC More capacity on Rwandair's Lusaka / Jo'burg service Bud Spencer's airline throwing out passengers Arthur Welter expanding in France Increasing intermodal terminal capacity in Poland Cooperation in the Bahamas CFR Freight making changes at the top Emirates upgrading in Angola; Air Namibia launching West...

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JUNE 28, 2018
Container Ship Safety Forum to evolve for smaller box ship owners Frontline backs scrubbers as it seals deal with Feen Tanker markets sceptical of OPEC deal benefits Cargill confirms mini-Cape deal with CSSC Leasing KOGAS may help develop Novatek transhipment terminal Radziwill's GoodBulk pulls the plug on its New York IPO Declining revenue reflects stiff competition among salvors Charterers urged to address business disruption cover

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JUNE 28, 2018
Can't get no satisfaction: latest customer survey reveals poor carrier service levels Clouds may be gathering to darken the heady days of air freight growth Analysis: Who is holding who hostage as bunker prices wreak havoc with P&L? XPO Logistics gives customers an 'augmented' view of their online buy Retirement tribute to Tony Berkeley is literally on track... and on time Eddie Stobart snaps up The Pallet Network Infrographic: do you need to apply for the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme? East Europe border town strains under Silk Road train boom Frank Yau to take over as head of cargo sales HK for Cathay Pacific

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JUNE 28, 2018
Cargill launches "CO2 Challenge" to help decarbonize shipping McQuilling: Canadian supply shortages could hit U.S. crude exports Volvo Penta unveils hybrid IPS propulsion system How to avoid main engine damage John Fredriksen's Frontline takes 20% stake in scrubber manufacturer Norsafe launches new fast rescue and patrol boat series ABS in JDP with LNG bunkering start-up with global ambitions

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JUNE 28, 2018
Global LNG trade breaks record for third consecutive year New liquefaction projects and demand growth in emerging Asia are expected to continue driving trade growth Hapag-Lloyd agrees redundancies deal with head office staff Headcount will be reduced as German carrier seeks to make efficiency gains Frontline agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 36 tankers The tanker owner buys 20% stake in Feen Marine Scrubbers in memorandum of agreement Euroseas sells last bulker to focus on containerships Pittas vehicle boosts shareholding to 35.8% with new share buy Africa has potential to grow seaborne volumes Africa has a role to play and there is optimism with new gas projects being developed, said Clarksons managing director... ABS and Probunkers sign pact to develop LNG bunkering fleet Joint programme is 'key' to Greek start-up's vision of network spanning significant international ports Search on for Safetytech innovators Successful entrepreneurs will receive trial funding and the chance to work with commercial businesses US road freight shortages set to worsen over summer Increased demand is coming up against seasonal demand as fuel costs surge Box carriers failing on customer service, survey shows ESC survey backs customer dissatisfaction with carriers US port says tariffs dispute will hit shipping volumes Chinese imports through US ports down 3.8% in April and 8.7% in May, says Seroka Daily Briefing Total reveals blueprint for LNG bunkering's future \| Selling LNG 'feels like logistics business', says Cheniere head \| Transpacific trade... Kuganiga Kuganeswaran joins Informa Fertecon team Launched in 2017, three-month programme is fully sponsored by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and is supported by maritime... Panama Canal lifts restrictions on LNG transits The third set of locks will allow night transits and vessels to navigate Gatun Lake at the same time 'Asia premium' could curb LNG flows to the world's top demand centre LNG needs to be cost-competitive to realise its potential as the preferred fuel of the future, Asian buyers warn GoodBulk pulls Nasdaq IPO citing 'adverse market conditions' Company has decided to postpone offering shares until market conditions improve

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JUNE 28, 2018
Penske, NFI to road test Freightliner electric trucks New India import plan's goal is to decrease supply chain cost, time Europe rail to truckers: Work with us, not against us Trump tariffs unlikely to radically alter supply chains in short term Nippon Express expands rail, air services to Europe US West Coast ports prep for tariff-driven volatility Brokers must consider minutes in new way under ELDs

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JUNE 28, 2018
IM Skaugen given more time Singapore court grants three more months of protection from creditors as gas carrier reorganises its debt and business. Cargill, DNV partner up on 'CO2 Challenge' The initiative, guided by start-up specialist Rainmaking, is aimed at reducing ship carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. After stalking Inmarsat for years, decision day looms for EchoStar bid 'Golden share' held by IMSO adds spice to interest in satellite communications company Nissen adds to feeder boxship spree at HMD KMTC charters two more feeder containerships as diversified Japanese tonnage provider continues growth drive Yamal Trade extends search for LNG tonnage Russia seeks huge FSU for Kamchatka ENI aims to offload last LNG carrier duo Sovcomflot and TMS Cardiff may be sidelined by NYK talks Opec provides the headlines but gas delivers growth story Rising oil output overshadows increasing LNG volumes, but European gas demand is expected to slump up to 2050 Clarksons raids rival to expand Hamburg wind desk Broking giant poaches Rouven Willner to grow in German 'offshore renewables hub Divers bag over 100kg of litter in Singapore marine cleanup Greek owner's Empire Navigation poised to sign first tanker order Empire plans to charter out up to eight Hyundai Mipo Dockyard newbuildings to Cargill Toisa sales take off with Greeks feasting on fleet Dimitris Diamantides now linked with six purchases as fellow Greek buyers move in on Clarksons-led mass disposal Weak yuan hits secondhand bulker prices Modion lines up sale for its two oldest ships Golfers feel the heat at McIlvaney's annual event NLNG looks at ship need on next LNG train Africa's second largest LNG producer readies to add additional capacity, but buyer input will determine shipping. OFE gets $3.3m in seed money John Hahn-led online provider of predictive analytics to dry bulk and tanker markets looks to expand operations. Euronav adds to crude tanker demolition tally New York-listed shipowner is parting with a 1990s built suezmax, sources say. Costs awarded against insurer after "tactical" battle UK high court orders Ingosstrakh to pay up in row over lost vessel. Olympic MSV back for Van Oord deal Taurus back in action after short winter layup. Thorco Lineage adrift after tow line snaps Refloating of cargoship off remote Polynesian atoll hits a snag. John Fredriksen's Frontline goes scrubber shopping Purchase of stake in Feen Marine comes amid plans to install scrubbers on up to 36 tankers. EMAS Offshore rescue in doubt Investor BTI reconsidering $50m investment in OSV company. Port of Los Angeles counts up cost of Trump's tariffs Executive points to falling shipments in the past two months as reason to be mindful. Hyundai Heavy tipped for quick sale of F Whale Golden Energy Offshore set to double fleet with newbuilds Arctic Securities and Fearnley Securities called in to help arrange funding for Chinese brace. Lloyd Fonds forming capital management offshoot Hamburg asset manager to shift focus to "liquid retail funds." Vinalines targets $214m from IPO, share sale Vietnamese state owner to list in September. Maersk Supply Service teams up with Vestas NOC issues warning over rival Libyan exports Oil company says Libyan National Army has no right to determine control of terminals. Lisin merging tanker companies into Volga-Flot Russian tycoon diversifying shipping company with addition of VF Tanker and Volgo-Balt Tanker. Subsea 7 scoops Total deal worth up to $300m Norwegian owner to install flowlines and umbilicals off Angola from 2020. ISU members see 2017 revenue jump by 20% Trade body says while industry has seen an improvement, it is still down on highs of two years ago. PSA boosts stake in Hong Kong rival HPH Trust Singapore port operator taking advantage of competitor's low share price to build up shareholding. GoodBulk pulls New York IPO Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say. GoodBulk said to pull New York IPO Radziwill-led owner was done in by timing, other negatives in dry-bulk sector as investors pushed for discount pricing, sources say.

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JUNE 28, 2018
Chassis pool plan draws praise Shippers and other stakeholders have written to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to express support to l ast week's announcement by the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina Ports Authority that they are planning to create a new container chassis pool, the Southern States Cooperative Pool (SSCP). Lawmaker: ZTE deal could 'put Americans at risk' Testifiers before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday expressed concerns related to national security and unfair competition about ZTE and its association with U.S. companies. El Faro safety legislation clears committee The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved legislation aimed at raising safety standards for U.S.-flagged cargo ships. The proposed regulations stem primarily from recommendations made following the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro . FedEx Express operations at California airport grow FedEx Express is expanding its presence at the Ontario International Airport in southern California in addition to signing a new long-term lease agreement with the airport. Commerce downgrades Q1 U.S. GDP estimate again United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate from the Department of Commerce. Vote to limit presidential import power blocked Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, on Wednesday blocked a vote on an amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill that would have required congressional approval for any presidential action to adjust imports on the basis of national security pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Commentary: Navigating a tight truck market Shippers navigating the capacity crunch need to understand its causes, how new technology solutions can help, and perhaps most importantly, how to gain "shipper of choice" status with their carriers. National Economic Council deputy director departing Everett Eissenstat is resigning from his position as deputy director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), effective next month, Politico reported Wednesday. Panama Canal unlocks opportunities for LNG transits The Panama Canal will lift daylight and encounter restrictions on LNG vessels effective Oct. 1.

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JUNE 28, 2018
Tanker owner Frontline buys scrubber company stake ahead of IMO 2020 Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge MOC dominated by offers on strong backwardation ABS, probunkers partner to develop LNG fueled ships ahead of IMO 2020 rule ABS will work with probunkers to provide regulatory compliance guidance for the fleet as well as define applicable rules and standards. Mexico's port of Dos Bocas seeks to build new oil terminal The winning company will have a 20-year contract to operate the 332,500 sq. meters facility. Japan alerts UN to suspected STS transfer to N Korean ship in East China Sea In March, the Security Council Committee identified Yu Phyong 5 as a vessel subject to an assets freeze. Japan's JXTG settles Apr-Jun HSFO price at 3.5% higher on quarter But has yet to settle LSFO price for April-June with domestic industrial customers. TANKERS: European freight rates hit 2018 lows, lack of long haul trade Lack of US Gulf shipping demand has seen tonnage build of in US waters; ballasters have been moving towards Europe for business. Asia steps up efforts to diversify away from Iranian oil Around 60%-65% of Iranian oil shipments head to Asia.

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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

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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