BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 17, 2020

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Asia-Europe falls 0.4pc to US$827/TEU, USWC jumps 18.3pc to $1,610/FEU New arrivals bring Savannah's crane fleet to 36, most in North America Maersk sets up Inland Container Depot in Maduran 93 miles from Tuticorin US trade pressure induces Indonesia to drop Russian, Chinese arms deals OOCL voids another transpacific sailing owing to low market demand Seattle to spend US$9.5 billion on port expansion of marine facilities US pork exports to China fall to lowest ebb: US Department of Agriculture US hoarding and restocking ripples through supply chains on virus fears Cargo traffic surges at Nigerian ports after Benin border closes EU and UK far apart in trade talks as virus scare disrupts negotiations Kerry Logistics moves to London Heathrow facility to boost air cargo US transatlantic passenger ban expected to be major blow to air cargo Weak market, fleet transformation dampens Etihad Cargo's 2019 results Lufthansa Cargo implements IBS Software's cargo handling app

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MARCH 16, 2020
Cyber security implementation guide for vessels published ONE enhances participation on Australia East Asia service Start of Ocean Alliance Day Four Product announced Exports of fruits, vegetables from Kerala reduced due to slowdown in West Asia Gujarat Pipavav Port organises training on upskilling Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates x-ray container scanner, centralised parking plaza & other infra projects at JN Port Mumbai now has RoPax service as part of its transport infrastructure Port of Antwerp facing up to the challenge of Coronavirus Robust annual financial results for DP World Govt gives INR 50 cr. for onion storage facilities to be created by farmers under RKVY scheme Moody's projects India's GDP at 5.3 pc for 2020 G20 leaders called on to urgently formulate comprehensive global economic action plan against Covid-19

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Renault Trucks banks on electric trucks COVID-19: truck driving bans suspended Palletways cooperates with Ziegler France Port of Dunkirk stresses multimodality Large investments for industrial development Tritax Symmetry picks new development director Zero orders in second month Delays in fashion logistics Dutch forwarder delivers with zero emissions Riia Sillave becomes CEO of HHLA TK Estonia New giants on the horizon Cincinnati CBP Agriculture bars prohibited fruit "Curiosity of the Day" DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics expand partnership Chinese ebb in the port of Long Beach om UPS Board appoints Carol Tomé as CEO Exploring São Paulo's potential

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MARCH 16, 2020
Spot rates soar as shipping resumes, but don't take advantage, carriers warned Air freight: this week, 'expect capacity shortages and considerable rate rises' Hard-pressed carriers call on airports to review landing charges as demand sinks Stuck in the Covid-19 epicentre - notes from the graveyard CMA CGM lifts reefer congestion surcharge in China as truckers return to work Virgin Atlantic takes 'drastic' action as it fights to 'weather the storm' Australian box depots ease payment terms for cash-strapped operators

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MARCH 16, 2020
PVA to Trump: Include us in coronavirus economic assistance plans The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has sent a letter to President Trump urging him to take immediate action to include U.S. passenger vessel operators in the administration's plans to provide economic assistance Maritime Partners takes delivery of new towboat The Steiner Construction shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Ala. recently delivered the M/V Darrell Hiatt, the first in a series of seven subchapter M compliant towboats that it is building for Metairie, American Queen Steamboat Company suspends operations The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on cruising is not confined to a 30-day halt in CLIA members' ocean cruises from U.S. ports. American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has announced that it Stena Line to cut 950 jobs in Sweden Coronavirus-related travel restrictions in Europe have had a devastating effect on ferry operations. On Friday, Gothenburg, Sweden, headquartered Stena Line said that, with Danish and Polish closing their borders, it would suspend VIDEO: How ABB technology supports sustainable Arctic shipping The Northern Sea Route allows cargo to be transferred from northern Europe to northeast Asia, via the Bering Strait. It offers a 30 percent faster passage than the southern Europe-Asia alternative via

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MARCH 16, 2020
Coronavirus: Greece bans passengers on Adriatic ferries as prohibitions tighten Freight operations between Greek and Italian ports untouched amid slew of new measures by Athens to limit coronavirus spread, including... Jet fuel arbitrage trades keep clean tanker earnings steady 'for now' A jet fuel deficit in California has been moving huge volumes of the aviation fuel from the Far East to... Golar to develop LNG terminal at Port of Suape in Brazil Company says operations are scheduled to start in the second half of 2020 Coronavirus: Stena Line to cut 950 jobs amid sharp drop in business Stena Line said it was 'forced to take drastic measures' to cut costs as passenger traffic fell UAE bans MSC boxship for a year over sulphur cap violations The MSC boxship had non-compliant fuel oil on board and did not follow orders to dispose of it, the UAE... Coronavirus: Marine claims for delay and disruption to rise 'Impact is more likely to be felt in delay or disruption where no damage is suffered, with cargoes or vessels... Coronavirus: Denmark rolls out worker compensation scheme Temporary wage compensation scheme will help to cover costs of employees who would ordinarily be laid off due to drop... Globus Maritime gains one-year bond repayment extension Debt placement a year ago with an unnamed private investor brought gross proceeds of $5m at an annual interest rate... Vale warns that operations could be hit by virus Brazilian miner says it is closely monitoring developments and may need to adopt contingency measures UK Club offloads occupational disease liabilities Deal will 'significantly improve the club's capital position and bring finality to a highly volatile book of claims', says chairman... Frontline to buy 10 suezmaxes from Trafigura The finance deal, at Libor plus 2.3% interest, gives Frontline purchase options throughout the seven-year term Equipment shortages hit US and European shippers Spread of coronavirus to importing nations is hampering container handling Supply chain issues to linger as services return to normal FMC warns against price gouging as delays in transpacific shipments threaten negative economic impact on US manufacturers Fresh tanker record as Reliance takes VLCC for more than $410,000 daily VLCC tanker earnings are now assessed at the highest levels since the Iraqi tanker wars in the 1980s Daily Briefing Free to read: Turbo-charged tanker rates \| Box lines face $17bn shortfall \| European gas price crash looms \| Air... Crew changes remain blocked in China despite Beijing's easing policy One China-based shipmanager says Beijing needs to increase efforts to make crew changes easier at domestic ports Australia's LNG exports to Japan show a fall in February While exports to China may have held up over last year's levels, delays and diversions seen in at least 11... Coronavirus: Chevron sounds alert on Gorgon LNG project Gorgon ranks among the world's largest LNG export projects Coronavirus: Blank sailings hit US ports Two Seattle marine cargo terminals - Terminal 30 and Terminal 18, both managed by SSA Marine - shut their trucking gates on...

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MARCH 16, 2020
FMC urged to adopt demurrage-detention rulemaking ILA endorses Biden for US president COVID-19 restricting US trucking route map Archerhub banks on boosting trucker pay to guarantee capacity Savannah eyes double-digit cut in March volumes on COVID-19 blankings Coronavirus leaves Europe exporters without empty containers China air cargo capacity cuts pinch US crab exports

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MARCH 16, 2020
Cruise majors could put ships into lay-up with revenue set to fall Norwegian draws down credit facilities to stave off coronavirus AISSOT-Marinakis VL bareboat deals fall apart in acrimony 'Encouraging' signs of China rebound but few new orders likely, says Clarksons Frontline's Macleod hails the real deal of tanker bull run IEA hikes VLSFO demand forecast but warns of off-spec risks Shipping shares ravaged in 2020 trading on virus impact Law firm CJC strengthens Singapore team with HFW recruits Shareholder suit alleges Norwegian Cruise Line lied over coronavirus Lloyd's of London survives coronavirus stress test Danish shipowners to get state help to stop them firing workers Nordic Maritime eyes Bihar tanker arrests after court ruling UK P&I unloads asbestos liability onto Randall & Quilter Sovcomflot's $13bn backlog is 'as good as it gets' for shipowners IMO 2021: Shipping now needs to get to grips with cyber security Golar Power names LNG ship for next Brazilian import terminal MSC boxship barred over ban on carrying high-sulphur fuel Scrubber scrutiny continues as debate among shipowners cools Innovation is the key to solving scrubber debate, say shipowners Seafarer calls on Wallem Ship Management to 'do the right thing' over discrimination case How a female cadet carved out a career after Wallem discrimination Berge Bulk scraps eighth capesize vessel with Bangladesh deal Korea Line eyes expansion through LNG carrier spin-off Coronavirus-free Libya closes all ports from Monday Palmali founder Mubariz Mansimov 'detained' in Turkey AI firm takes naval know-how to commercial shipping market Branson pushes back Virgin Voyages' debut cruise Signal Maritime talks Heidmar and stepping stones to growth Baltic Exchange rejigs working arrangements in response to virus Fincantieri to close Italian yards for two weeks to prevent spread of virus Cruise and ferries curtailed as Denmark shuts its borders

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MARCH 16, 2020
Crude-tanker stocks plunge as rates hit record highs Why are share prices and tanker freight rates going in opposite directions? American shippers want FMC container availability rule published "With ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus, there is real concern about these fees being assessed when there are equipment issues beyond the control of... Cargo handling continues at US ports despite coronavirus spread While operations across the country have not been interrupted, visitors should stay away. Union remembering longtime leader with day off Some port terminals will be closed Tuesday in honor of Teddy Gleason even though the former ILA president wasn't born on St. Patrick's Day. Dry-bulk derivatives are flashing red on world economy Investors appear increasingly worried that the coronavirus will spark a global recession with no quick bounceback. International Longshoremen's Association backs Biden ILA leader says presidential candidate has been a longtime friend and supporter of the union. Two dozen overseas entities placed on restrictive US export control list The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security said the 24 companies and individuals added to the Entity List pose a U.S. national security and... How coronavirus could affect supply chain and freight shipping Coronavirus has strained supply chains and had a huge impact on the movement of freight. CBP grabs fake shipment of COVID-19 test kits at LAX "The American public should be aware of bogus home testing kits for sale either online or in informal direct to consumer settings," U.S. Customs and...

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MARCH 16, 2020
OIL FUTURES: Prices tumble as coronavirus measures slash travel demand Petroleum futures continued to tumble Monday, as measures taken to battle the spread of the coronavirus have dramatically reduced travel, slashing demand. Singapore HSFO cash differentials dip as output seen rising after Saudi cuts crude OSP Singapore high sulfur fuel oil cash differentials dropped last week on expectations that supply will increase following the cut in Saudi Arabia's official selling prices for crude oil. Singapore MF 0.5%S bunker premium sinks to near four-month low on demand slump The Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5%S bunker premium slipped to a near four-month low Friday as demand remained elusive, while suppliers made determined offers to attract buying interest. REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: Can diesel carry the margins as gasoline demand plummets? Falling gasoline demand is pummeling cracking margins across the globe as the precipitous drop in business operations and normal lifestyle due to imposed quarantines from COVID-19 takes its toll on the refining complex, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed Monday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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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