BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 30, 2018

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China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) World's first iVLOC delivered Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China Paradip Port working towards new high Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

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Optimistically into next year Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk SOL adds call to another Finnish port Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland Logistics for toys Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus Goodman acquires UK site for logistics New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines Giving birth to giant tanker fleet "Curiosity of the Day" Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet GS Group supplying Posten Norge Paris Vatry banking on international experience Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next? DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon MJP books first order for new X series waterjets MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO This time, it's different? The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019 Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018 Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow US ports call for more multimodal funding Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next... Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up Viewpoint: Smoke signals An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes Daily Briefing Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners \| Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit \| Maersk... Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement. Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020 Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87 Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme. NCL owners selling stock worth $962m Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes. Gibraltar set to start LNG imports Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities. Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says. Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers? German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector. Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge. Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025 Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway Meet the world's first 'iVLOC' Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot. Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service. ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe. Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard. Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker HMM: we will fill mega-containerships Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share. Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC. Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB. Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute. Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages. Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry' Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary Crowley says restructuring essential to compete Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020 Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said. Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018 There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said. Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said. UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year. Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said. Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders. Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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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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