BRIEFS

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28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

October 1, 2020

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
First set of standards for cargo operations released by DCSA Long-term container ocean freight rates going strong Zhoushan port communiqué regarding vessels with Indian on-signers DGFT notifies compulsory registration under SIMS for import of 530 more iron & steel items Govt extends period for sugar export under quota Tyre imports fall in Q1 Gati-KWE gears up for upcoming festive season by launching revamped service IndiGo operates maiden cargo flight to Chittagong Insufficient capacity dampens air cargo in Aug. NHAI accepts suggestions of CEAI to improve ease of doing business in National Highways sector Qatar Airways Cargo signs agreement with SkyCell for hybrid pharma containers Withdrawal of JNCH Public Notice Nos. 46/2020 dated 07.04.2020, 60/2020 dated 23.04.2020 and 68/2020 dated 14.05.2020 'Maersk reimagined several services for its customers during this period to support trade in every possible manner' Mansukh Mandaviya bids adieu to Ex-INS Viraat at Alang Virgin Hyperloop & Bangalore International Airport announce partnership to conduct feasibility study on viable hyperloop corridors from BLR Airport

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Schweizerzug introduces booking platform CFL Cargo extends its management Another billion USD for the Suez Canal Ready for generation change Pushing pharma air freight globally Swiss rail sector retains diversity Hapag-Lloyd's hybrid prototype is on Lithuanian and Polish carrier to found a JV Singapore engages in Australian logistics Fruitier follows Le Guilloux Expanding another air charter network Antwerp looks for concessionaire Warehouse for SME and consumers Craiss wins automotive customer in Kornwestheim New ICTS Group country manager for Belgium "Curiosity of the Day" UPS to upgrade MCI capacities

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Transpacific carriers pile on extra tonnage as US west coast imports soar Retailers eye ocean and rail as air freight rates rise with Golden Week New diplomatic accord opens new avenues for Israel-UAE trade SMMT launches Safe Harbour Scheme to protect UK automotive supply chain Cargo logjam hits Bangladesh exports after scanning failures at Dhaka Airport Ambitious US start-up ShipBob raises funds to expand its global footprint MSC crew member charged with murder after stabbing Abdul Fahl takes over from Julien Horn as director in the Gulf for TT Club Yang Ming chairman Bronson Hsieh makes way for Cheng Cheng-Mount

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
NTSB issues preliminary report on deadly Corpus Christi dredge fire The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the August 21 incident in which the 152-foot-long cutter-head suction dredge Waymon L. Boyd caught fire and four crew members died. ICS updates COVID-19 guidance for shipping The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says that a great deal has changed since March when first issued guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of COVID-19. With Coast Guard R&D Center to test and evaluate Sharktech autonomous vessel Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has partnered with Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark Boats to supply the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) with a new Sharktech 29 Defiant vessel Hamworthy Pumps makes strong tanker market reentry Singapore-based Hamworthy Pumps, now part of the Svanehøj Group along with sister brands Svanehøj, Eureka and Dolphin, is making a strong return to the tanker pump room sector in alliance with Denmark's Wärtsilä names Håkan Agnevall as next President and CEO Wärtsilä's Board of Directors has appointed Håkan Agnevall, currently President of Volvo Bus Corporation, as the new President and CEO for Wärtsilä Corporation Agnevall will take up his new role no later Shell sees hydrogen and fuel cells in shipping's net-zero future While DNV GL's most recent Maritime Forecast to 2050 sees a relatively limited uptake of hydrogen as a ship fuel, a report from Shell released yesterday sees things somewhat differently. The report,

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Shipping nations rally behind short-term IMO emissions plan Leading maritime nations have joined forces to promote a short-term greenhouse gas cutting measure that encompasses all of their previous... Port dispute leaves 38 vessels stranded off Australia The MUA has offered to end all industrial actions with Patrick in exchange for 2.5% pay rises and extending existing... Piraeus ramps up ship repair business Greek port also has its eye on reviving shipbuilding activity in the region Wärtsilä names Volvo's Agnevall as chief executive Experienced manager has worked for multiple top engineering outfits including Bombardier and ABB TEN moves to redeem $50m of preferred shares The Series C preferred shares will be redeemed at a par price of $25 per share Shipping welcomes aviation's crew repatriation guidance Passenger and repatriation flights are essential to allow stranded seafarers to go home and for their relief crews to be... Weekly briefing: Cyber attack on shipping; bearish tanker outlook CMA CGM has had an eventful past week with a new 23,000 teu vessel going into service, investment in a... Freight rates hold firm ahead of Golden Week Shippers rush to beat the clock and guarantee cargo consignments are fulfilled ahead of the Chinese holiday period, ensuring spot... Clipper Group appoints new chief executive Norborg will be pursuing other opportunities outside Clipper Group, a dry bulk and ro-ro company owned by Denmark's Jensen family HHLA's Italian job could be a shrewd manoeuvre The German port operator's move to take a majority share in Trieste's multi-purpose terminal facility fits its ambition to grow... Storms and human error drive container losses 'The excessive forces that are applied to the structure of a vessel in extreme conditions can lay bare errors that... CMA CGM reopens for bookings after cyber attack Carrier warns of a data theft in shared services centres but shippers can now use manual processes and INTTRA to... Daily Briefing Free to read: Crewing crisis: Just how many seafarers are affected? \| 'Poor underwriting' pushes P&I clubs to loss \|... Shipping needs time to phase in carbon indicators, says ICS The punitive proposal from the EU states may put the health of a currently functional shipping industry at stake, the... Bronson Hsieh to step down as Yang Ming chairman Cheng Cheng-Mount, a senior Taiwan government official and a former Citi economist, has been named to succeed Bronson Hsieh as... Shell bets on hydrogen's zero-emissions promise The supermajor with large vested LNG interests, maintains that the super-chilled fuel still has a role to play in the... Seafarer charged in US after fatal stabbing on vessel The suspect has been charged with a felony offence on board a ship, which carries a sentence of up to...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Freightender, Portrix mesh forwarder quoting tools Mini-bids intensify US truck shipper data needs CMA CGM warns cyber attack may have caused data breach Asia-Europe ocean rates hit five-year high Retailers boost use of 'gig' platforms for same-day deliveries 2M extends blanked trans-Atlantic service until year-end

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
China's climate pledge provides more worries and few answers Key demand driver in tanker trade will need to reduce oil consumption soon to meet emission targets Eastern Pacific's seafarers learn IT skills and turn socially active during crew crisis Singapore-based shipping company enhances crew welfare and skillsets via strong internet connectivity, according to chief innovation officer Scorpio Bulkers circulating half-dozen vessels to further wind push More sales expected to be announced after kamsarmax disposal earlier in week Capesize rates jump up again but holidays in Asia could stop the party Activity on the Brazil to China route for iron ore is up 18% compared to last week, according to Fearnleys research Rene Kofod-Olsen poised to take the helm of V.Group Shipmanagement giant has appointed its third chief executive in under two years Hungarian investor dives into ADS Crude Carriers holding HOLD Asset Management has become one of the tanker owner's largest shareholders Fuel cell pioneer Teco 2030 sells out $43m IPO in Oslo Cash from share sale will go towards developing hydrogen power for shipping CDC reportedly extends no-sail order through October Delay comes three weeks after cruise sector pleaded for lifting of US sailing ban Seaspan buys two more boxships, bringing spree to $1.1bn in a year Container shipping's largest tonnage provider just keeps getting bigger Volvo exec in Wartsila driving seat as Jaakko Eskola retires Experienced manager tasked with taking Finnish technology company forward into new shipping age NYK Line sells 2011-built VLCC to Dynacom as secondhand market weakens The Japanese-built Tokitsu Maru fetches $45m and some expect further downside Danaos-owned ship leaking fuel oil into New York Harbor A small crack in the ship's hull breached a tank with a capacity of more than 400,000 gallons Ardmore Shipping expects product tanker rate recovery in volatile oil markets Management tells Jefferies analysts that earnings should rise despite Covid-19 demand hit Seadrill wins another month to seal $7.4bn restructuring John Fredriksen-backed company extends forbearance period until the end of October 'Continuity' assured as Peter Norborg leaves Clipper Group CEO pursuing other opportunities after overseeing major structural changes at Danish bulker owner NYK Line sells 2011-built VLCC as secondhand market weakens The Japanese-built Tokitsu Maru fetches $45m and some expect further downside In lawsuits over Covid-19 on Grand Princess, pressing ahead becomes a matter of time The lawsuits against Princess Cruises from passengers that tested positive and developed symptoms are ongoing Indonesia's BULL acquires two LR2 tankers from embattled Xihe Group The sale of the LR2s is part of Xihe Group's fleet restructuring and downsizing Japan's big three shipowners set to benefit from liner sector rally Improved performance at Ocean Network Express likely to result in higher valuations at MOL, NYK and K Line Shell backs hydrogen and fuel cells to cut shipping's carbon footprint Energy major lays out its emissions reduction strategy, raising questions over ammonia and parking methanol, batteries and nuclear Is the media guilty of exaggerating West African piracy threat? Security analyst Dirk Siebels argues risk remains in the region, but overall attack levels are not increasing Andromeda exercises MR tanker option at Hyundai Mipo Monte Carlo-based tanker owner exercises option after taking delivery of two LR2s from Daehan Shipbuilding Safe Bulkers denies link to kamsarmax bulker purchase Indonesia's BULL acquires two LR2 tankers from Xihe Group The sale of the LR2s is part of Xihe Group's fleet restructuring and downsizing New twist in Lakhani litigation as Yieldstreet claims sons will have to turn on father over $77m loans Five investment vehicles controlled by alternative financier Yieldstreet are seeking a $76.7m summary judgment Okeanis tipped for more after VLCC charter 'derisks' 2021, analysts say Greek owner expected to seek similar term deals for suezmaxes as Dan Gold's QVT increases stake again Can Biden claim the White House with green shipping revolution? US voters have choice of Trump's fossil-fuel stance or challenger's eco promises at election Giant US investment fund Fidelity doubles its stake in Euronav Boston company now appears to be largest investor, if Euronav's own treasury shares are excluded MOL sets up offshore technical division and appoints executive to lead Mauritius recovery Japanese firm wants to boost technical competence in growing offshore business and to progress island's pollution recovery Pandemic puzzler: the TradeWinds quiz What can you remember from the last six months of Covid-19 lockdowns and disruption? John Fredriksen and SEB add to stakes in Avance Gas Top two investors acquire more of VLGC owner in share purchases over the last week Safe Bulkers expands fleet with kamsarmax purchase Samsung Heavy scores suezmax tanker order from Greece's Pantheon Pantheon Tankers books two more vessels at the Koje shipyard after it slashes shipbuilding prices in a bid to fill up its early 2022 berths Keppel eyes merger or disposal of offshore arm as part of revamp Singapore conglomerate also looking to sell-off 'non-core' assets such as drilling rigs as part of asset light strategy Indonesia's BULL acquires two LR2 tankers from Xihe The sale of the LR2s is part of Xihe Group's fleet restructuring and downsizing Japan's big three owners set to benefit from liner sector rally Improved performance at Ocean Network Express likely to result in higher valuations at MOL, NYK and K Line

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Trump says military assets poised for COVID vaccine distribution President Donald Trump is trying to fast-track a COVID-19 vaccine and appears ready to mobilize military assets. A possible scenario involves an airlift with Air... Geodis expands US workforce to meet peak season The 3PL will add up to 8,000 employees to handle the seasonal increase in e-commerce shipments on top of its ongoing effort to raise its... Airline cargo divisions finally gain a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T Cargo is no longer the stepchild at passenger airlines. Strong cargo sales have helped keep airlines afloat as revenues plunge during the coronavirus. Will we...

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
DHL advances decarbonization plans for less-than-container load ocean freight shipments Company plans to replace heavy fuel oil with marine biofuels. External: Global Risk Management Congestion at South Korea's Busan port may cause delays until mid-Oct: Hapag Lloyd "To recover yard capacity and productivity some terminals only allow to gate-in laden containers which will be loaded onto vessels departing within the next 10 days," the company said. TANKERS: MR owners see glimmer of winter strength on freight jump Another factor that boosted bullish sentiment were the increasing wait times for transit slots at the Panama Canal. Singapore's LSMGO bunker inquiries spike on narrower gasoil-LSFO spread The spread has since contracted to a five-month low of 84 cents/mt on Sept. 28, but on Sept. 29, it widened to $2.94/mt, Platts data showed. REFINERY NEWS: India's BPCL runs Kochi refinery to over 80% in Sep The temporary strike at Kochi that occurred in early September had not affected refinery operations, a source said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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