BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

March 23, 2021

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MARCH 22, 2021
APM Terminals enhancing digitisation through APIs Container shortages ease at Chinese box hubs post-CNY MSC's new Asia to US East Coast service OOCL announces intra-Asia product enhancements Suez Canal's rebates for containerships from East Coast of America to South & South-East Asia New FTP to identify new sectors with export potential Oilmeals exports surge Tariff, port dues changes at Adani Petronet (Dahej), Krishnapatnam GPS imaging on vehicles to replace toll booths: Gadkari International trade remained resilient during the pandemic: Study Maritime India Vision 2030 lays out comprehensive plan to take India to forefront of global maritime sector Taxpayers free to utilise Input Tax Credit available in their credit ledger for March GST dues

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Prizes for sustainable transport ANA Cargo: more transpac capacity Finance guru for growth in Asia A continental network Fulfilment startup raises EUR 35 million Nola delegates communications executive Moveo ergo sum New routes for holiday airlines GIE France PCS banks on digitisation "Curiosity of the Day" Crew crisis on the rise again? Laso's transport for Leixoes Grocery retailer to go electric EVP to expand intermodal segment Alliance to ship vaccines Ghana's FRU and FSU classified

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MARCH 22, 2021
India trade on the rebound, but lack of boxes could hamper full recovery 'Revitalised' Zim reports biggest profit in its 75-year history CP and KCS merger will create first Canda-US-Mexico rail network The UK now 'a micro-climate in Europe' when it comes to shipping DHL steps up its bid to go from 'yellow' to green with new emissions targets Still an uphill battle for US trucking firms trying to recruit reluctant drivers Were US airline bailouts really needed? Japan carmakers scramble to assess impact of blaze at vital chip plant 'Chris' Choi set to replace John Elliott as president and CEO of BNCT Against the odds: Exuberant Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag exploit tax loopholes

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MARCH 22, 2021
Ingalls names George Nungesser VP of program management Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division reports that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1. Nungesser will have profit and loss responsibility for MSHS Group donates Baudouin diesels to Louisiana trade school Students in the Marine Diesel Engine Technician Program at Louisiana's Fletcher Technical Community College will get an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience thanks to four diesel engines being donated to the school Iraqi national indicted after arms found in Port of Savannah container An Iraqi national has appeared in U.S. District Court in Savannah. Ga., after his indictment on charges related to the attempted smuggling of firearms to Iraq. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the CSL puts focus on testing green fuels as Seaway season opens The official opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway's 63rd navigation season was marked today when Canada Steamship Lines'Trillium Class self-unloading ship Baie St. Paul was the first vessel to transit the St. TTB: Delbert Wilkins tells his own story on why diversity is key to workforce effectiveness Marine Log's TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) free virtual event on March 24 will wrap up with a presentation by Delbert Wilkins, vice president - North operations and business development at Canal Qatar moves ahead on massive LNG fleet expansion With plans to increase production of LNG from its North Field development from 77 million tons a year to 126 million tons by 2027, Qatar Petroleum has issued an Invitation to Tender Sumitomo Heavy wins AiP for methanol dual-fueled tanker In another indication of growing interest in the use of methanol as a marine fuel, ClassNK has granted Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. an Approval in Principle (AiP) for Harvey Gulf Subsea wins Navy Special Ops support contract New Orleans, headquartered Harvey Gulf Subsea Solutions reports that it has been awarded U.S. Navy contract worth $4 million that will see it utilize the 302-foot, 2013-built Harvey Deep Sea to provide

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MARCH 22, 2021
Aegean Shipping fixes 'green' aframaxes for at least two years Sources close to the Piraeus-based company say Green Admire and Green Adventure, both due in the first half of 2022... Biden administration 'committed' to Venezuela shipping sanctions, says opposition Weak tanker freight rates see some Greek shipowners return surreptitiously to shipping Venezuelan cargoes betting that sanctions enforcement will be... Seafarers cannot be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns Chinese and UAE ports are already turning back ships, but 'no jab, no job' is likely to become the normal... Cargill chief to head shipping's emissions reporting scheme The Sea Cargo Charter, a green initiative by a group of big cargo owners and charterers, has confirmed its 13-member... Zim sets sights higher after record full-year result Following a stock exchange listing earlier this year, Israel-based container line Zim has delivered a set of results to please... Insurer of Israel oil-spill tanker cancels cover Lawyer for undisclosed Beirut-based owner says tanker was carrying Iraqi crude, not Iranian. Satellite images show the tanker at Kharg... China equipment shortage easing One of the issues driving high freight rates has been a lack of available export containers. New data shows that... US demand surge set to continue as inventories remain low US retail sales are still growing and the influx of goods is going straight off the shelves. That leaves little... Global Container Terminals' chief takes an incremental approach to investing 'Our approach continues to be to provide adaptable, incremental capacity that appropriately services our customers, while maintaining our competitiveness for... Iranians charged with conspiracy to evade US sanctions The complaints said several defendants used a Hong Kong-based front company to secretly buy two oil tankers valued at more... Daily Briefing Free to read: Decarbonise shipping together, not owner by owner \| Lloyd's List podcast: Why sustainable shipping is about more than... UK announces $27m green shipbuilding fund The British government announced a competition to develop innovations for greener shipping, including zero-emissions vessels and clean port infrastructure Merger creating Mexico-Canada railroad set to link key ports Merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern will create 'the first US-Mexico-Canada railroad', says CPR chief executive Keith... Qatar Petroleum tenders charter for up to 100 LNG carriers Qatar Petroleum said it will review bidders' technical and commercial capabilities 'with the objective of assigning selected shipowners to the... First LNG ship-to-ship for aframax crude tanker off US Gagarin Prospect is the first liquefied natural gas-fuelled aframax tanker to join Sovcomflot's fleet

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MARCH 22, 2021
SAP, Sedna partner to coordinate TMS tasks Top US importers from Asia accepting higher contract rates Zim expects even stronger 2021 after record 2020 profit Rail delays stymie exporters in Memphis Changing energy mix complicates breakbulk cargo demand rebound Carriers see no 'silver bullet' solution to India equipment woes Montreal longshore workers remain on job despite latest contract offer rejection

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MARCH 22, 2021
Oaktree trims more shares of Eagle Bulk Shipping in $5.2m payday Bunker firm offers refuelling services from Augusta, Sicily Boxship rates rise amid surging Asia-US volumes Norden buys two kamsarmaxes in deal with Mitsui & Co Boxships and bulkers lead another strong week for US listings Zim on 'positive trajectory' as results hit all-time record high Shipowners join legal fight over 2019 Houston Ship Channel fire Vantage takes over Seadrill Partners' drillship fleet amid restructuring VLGC rates jump 27% from Middle East but output concerns remain Two port workers die after losing consciousness on Greek bulker Exmar turns a profit for 2020 with settlement cash on FLNG unit Evalend Shipping jumps on VLGC bandwagon with $320m deal at Hyundai Samho Questions continue as stowaway denies attempt to hijack Navios tanker Owner of tanker linked to Israeli spill acts to clear its name Minerva snaps up second capesize bulker this year Ship finance lender CIT 'out of warm lay-up' and back in action Reunion of old ex-DVB friends who keep their distance Windship brings in CEO as it seeks to take sails to market Slew of multi-month charters for LNG carriers buoys market mood Spetalen's Standard Drilling makes $9.25m bet on restructured Noble Corp Shell ships in cargo for new Scottish mini-LNG terminal Tufton Oceanic raises dividend target as profit soars DSME hit by Covid-19 outbreak as close to 70 workers test positive Error led to Keppel worker's death after boxship rudder fell Dorian LPG to gather fleet-wide data via Kongsberg tie-up Samos tied to bulker asset plays after ordering VLCC in countercyclical moves Hutchison Port Holdings completes $500m bond issue Genting fires up the engines of two more cruiseships for domestic cruise revival Chinese recycling expert claims Hong Kong Convention is being abused EU approval would put Chinese ship recyclers in a sweet spot How China can regain its crown as the global leader in green ship recycling Royal Caribbean to restart Caribbean cruises with vaccinated passengers Grant Thornton puts Xihe Holdings VLCC on the block

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MARCH 22, 2021
ZIM: US importers buckle, sign contracts early, pay 50% more Ocean carrier ZIM just released record results and confirmed huge gains for contract rates. So why did its stock sink? 'Seismic change': Maersk commits to long-term relationships with shippers The world's largest shipping line says it has changed its ways and is no longer playing the spot market, instead going steady with long-term partners. Cargo airlines ask DOT to block Mexican carrier from US market One of the Kalitta cargo companies is trying to stop a small Mexican airline from providing cross-border service between Mexico and the U.S., a market... FreightWaves Flashback: 'Dry canal' across Nicaragua 1997: "Comparing our project to the Panama Canal is to confuse an apple with an orange," New York lawyer Don M. Bosco said. "Our competition... Inside the now-booming business of building container ships Newbuild-to-fleet ratio now 15.3%, up from 9.4% in mid-2020. But orders are not high enough yet to wave red flags.

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MARCH 22, 2021
TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt fuel oil for April loading The fuel oil cargo is produced at Formosa's residue fluid catalytic cracker. The company last sold 40,000 mt of fuel oil with 0.9% sulfur, maximum 180 CST viscosity, via a tender for loading in March from Mailiao at a discount of around $50/mt to MOPS Marine Fuel 0.5%S assessments, a source close to the development said. Spot Rotterdam Hi-5 bunker spread eases as crude drops Spot premiums for 0.5%S marine fuel over 3.5%S fuel oil at Europe's bunker hub in Rotterdam have eased back to their narrowest since the start of February, as the wider oil market softens and easterly arbitrages lose steam. EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week Flat prices in distillates markets fell over the past week, tracking crude downwards amid slow vaccine rollouts in the European Union and a global vaccine supply crunch. Demand for middle distillates in Europe remains weak, although regional production is still reduced, especially for jet fuel. REFINERY NEWS: Ecomar to expand Fujairah refinery, storage capacity Ecomar Energy Solutions has agreed to expand its refinery and build new storage capacity at Fujairah, with the introduction of the Murban futures in the week starting March 28 seen boosting already strong demand for crude oil and products at the UAE's east coast port. OIL FUTURES: Crude edges higher despite European demand headwinds Crude oil futures finished a volatile session slightly higher March 22 as the market pitted European demand headwinds against rising US and Chinese energy demand. AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators March 22-26 Weaker US crude segments pressure Latin America Tight supply props up New Orleans premium over Houston China seen importing record volumes of North Sea crude in March More than 1 million b/d of North Sea crudes have arrived in March But demand likely to slow from April as refineries go into maintenance RUSSIA DATA: Russian Feb fuel oil exports down 2.9% on year at 2.72 mil mt Export flows were down slightly in February due to higher domestic demand, which has been boosted by a cold spell. EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL FUEL: Key market indicators this week Demand for 0.5%S FO has cooled off with the arbitrage to the east weaker in recent weeks LSVGO heard higher on firmer gasoline cracks CHINA DATA: Jan-Feb fuel oil exports surge 93.6% on year to 3.06 mil mt Feb exports jump 84.4% on year Jan-Feb imports fall 35.9% on year Ecomar expanding Fujairah refinery, storage capacity as Murban seen adding demand Ecomar started in Fujairah in 2015 Refinery selling out everything it produces Singapore's April Western low sulfur arbitrage volumes may near 3 mil mt: traders Singapore low sulfur marine fuel market likely to remain balanced April volume into Singapore may dip if more oil diverted to Fujairah Asia residual fuel market: Key market indicators this week Asian residual fuel markets, especially upstream low sulfur marine fuel, is unlikely to see any significant upside in the week of March 22-26, on a lack of impetus from any potential incremental demand. Saudi Aramco cuts 2021 capex guidance even as Asia showing signs of demand rebound 2021 capex guidance cut to $35 bil from $40-$45 bil 'We are seeing a pick-up in demand in Asia' Asia middle distillates: Key market indicators this week The weakening in the Asian gasoil market may extend into the week starting March 22, with the market remaining driven by supply-side factors.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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