BRIEFS

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24 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

September 8, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31 Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021 Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Repairs to Mumbai Port berth Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24 MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

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"Always on the ball" More hinterland connections for Kiel Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong Fast weekly rail service Helena Melnikov now leads BME Contract for very large gas carrier Panattoni Europe conquers Paris BLR breaks three records in August Field test for e-truck in rough conditions Car carriers set a trend Reopening borders with historic GSA partner Digital CRM customised for logistics business Head of network for Pall-Ex Terminal manager for Hams Hall region Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs Mixed results in Auckland "Curiosity of the Day" Swiss supplies for Ukraine Russia to containerise postal items

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities' Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8, FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track? Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen... Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with... Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster... BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for... CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since... Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they... Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with... Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July... Daily Briefing China is starting to dominate marine insurance \| The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on... Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of... China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020 Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022 Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state. Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online. TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery. Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer 240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins $7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan. Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030 CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

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

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

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

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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