BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

05 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 1, 2022

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J M Baxi Group to acquire Allcargo Logistics' project forwarding & logistics business and Lift & Shift India's heavy & over-dimension cargo logistics business JN Port handles over 5.66 million TEUs in 2021-22 Wan Hai Lines orders another five 13,100 TEU vessels Yang Ming reports record annual profit in 2021 Wiz Freight announces Rs 275 crore Series A funding led by Tiger Global Honda India Power Products forays into Marine Outboard business in India Integration of Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) with FFFAI discussed ZIM announces new chartering transaction for six 5,500 TEU newbuild vessels India-UAE CEPA opens doors to significant worldwide markets: Goyal LIST OF 26 NATIONAL WATERWAYS FOUND FEASIBLE FOR CARGO / PASSENGER MOVEMENT Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted global supply chains: FM Liberian Registry gets key US certification Free import of refined palm oils extended till end of this CY Indian organic food products have a major market in the EU USD 110 bn carrier EBIT in 2021 (so far...) Mongla port's draught enhanced

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740 km of Indian network electrified Schenker's profit exceeds EUR 1 billion Insisting to deliver poppy seed pods is not funny French takeover in Singapore Modern vehicles for Congo's terminal operations HMM nominates Kyung-bae Kim Keeping the wheels turning in the air Yet more chartered vessels Boeing doubles its 737-800BCF volume with ASL Inner Mongolia now linked with Laos John Menzies deal fixed José Rueda Salinas joins APM Terminals 2022: mixed picture at the Spanish ports A partnership for the decarbonisation of shipping TNW Corporation chooses Jeremy Bush "Curiosity of the Day" Intersport's omnichannel logistics concept Latam Cargo Brasil now linking Mexico and Brazil

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MARCH 31, 2022
Korean antitrust body probes more price-fixing allegations against 20 lines Record profits bring future of DB Schenker into sharp relief Passenger-freighters set to stay as air cargo bemoans lack of capacity 2M means to launch Ukrainian rail-river export service, despite 'challenges of war' UK transport secretary moves to ensure P&O Ferries will pay a fair wage However, UK ports claim new ferry legislation may be 'unworkable' Higher costs and disruption hit supply chains as Shanghai lockdown bites Evergreen declares General Average on stricken Ever Forward China's box and chassis monopoly is 'deeply concerning' to the US 'City fathers' put brakes on Amazon Q-commerce hub in San Francisco Rail steams in to rescue South India's shippers as haulage remains scarce Against the odds: CH Robinson, XPO & FedEx - shaking up America Logistics?

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MARCH 31, 2022
Alaska invites contractor proposals for ferry replacement project services The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is now seeking proposals for preconstruction and construction services for the Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV), an ocean-class passenger and vehicle ferry that will operate BIMCO: VLSFO premium of $200/tonne increases scrubber advantage Niels Rasmussen, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO, says that the current $200 per tonne price spread between very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) and high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) is increasing the advantage Ever Forward: Evergreen declares General Average A third attempt to refloat the grounded containership Ever Forward was made yesterday. It failed and the ship remains aground in Chesapeake Bay. Today, shipowner Evergreen Marine said that, "in light of Ponant signs up polar cruise ship for ABB MarineCare French cruise company Ponant has signed up its LNG-fueled hybrid-electric exploration cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot for ABB's MarineCare services. Le Commandant Charcot recently became the first cruise ship of its type

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MARCH 31, 2022
MSC agrees to acquire Bollore Group's Africa logistics unit MSC said acquiring Bollore SE 'reaffirms the group's longstanding commitment to invest in Africa and to strengthen supply chains across the continent, and to connect... Asia starting to look for spot LNG cargoes Asia, which has been on the sidelines as Europe scrambles for liquefied natural gas volumes at premium rates, will have... Flag states should cancel Russian vessel certificates if sanctions block payout, IMO rules 'Economic sanctions may in some cases restrict insurers or other financial security providers from processing claims or prohibit payment of... Marine insurer drops Sovcomflot cover Thirty-five tankers from Sovcomflot fleet, totalling 3.4m dwt, had been entered with North of England P&I Warning over China's equipment market dominance Nearly all marine containers are manufactured in China by state-controlled companies. This puts the rest of the supply chain at... UK measures over P&O Ferries sacking will have limited impact 'The government could have made that change if they wanted to, but the decision recognises that even in a post-Brexit... IMO to review biofouling rules amid industry concern An IMO committee will next week consider updating guidelines on biofouling. Industry groups say shipping companies are already managing the... Stolt-Nielsen posts strongest first quarter for 14 years Odfjell stake deal has increased speculation that Stolt-Nielsen would merge with the Bergen-based business, speculation that Niels Stolt-Nielsen did not... LPG: Shipping on rough seas With higher LPG prices expected to soften cargo demand and a hefty vessel orderbook due for delivery, earnings of vessels... Euronav suspends operations with Russia over war While the crude tanker owner expects tonne-miles to increase as trade flows are disrupted, it also foresees crewing and bunker... Offshore wind: Picking up speed The Russia-Ukraine crisis has sparked an acceleration in project development in Europe as the continent seeks to become energy independent;... Evergreen declares general average for Ever Forward Despite 10 days of dredging and two attempts to refloat it, Ever Forward remains aground. Cargo interests are now being... Contract freight rates double in a year Spot rates may be on the decline as China lockdowns and the war in Ukraine dent sentiment. But with demand... Ports say 'it's not our job' to enforce new UK ferry pay rules 'We have neither the expertise or resources to enforce employment law. That is a role for government and regulators,' says... Heavy lift: More than pulling its weight Low stocks of both commodities and industrial parts have restricted heavy-lift cargo movements for the past 18 months. Shippers in... Reefers: Red hot market shows little sign of cooling The reefer market recovery is expected to continue through 2022, with 'good prospects' for all fresh commodities, while rates show... Daily Briefing UK to block ferries that don't pay seafarers a minimum wage \| Owners see 'new paradigm' for LNG shipping \|... Jiangnan yard wins LNG carrier pair order from Adnoc The move could bring the China State Shipbuilding Corp unit into the club of only a few competent players that... Operators see no quick fix for China's port congestion Logistics bottleneck and the shortage of containers is unlikely to be improved in short term with the resurgence of coronavirus...

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MARCH 31, 2022
Senate moves generational US shipping reform closer to fruition Clearing congestion key to lower ocean rates: McKinsey Lack of equipment spurs rail crisis at West Coast ports Cosco banks $16 billion in '21 net profit, but warns of market uncertainty Shanghai airport effectively closed as freight backlog builds amid COVID lockdown Outcome of West Coast labor talks seen as a 'coin toss' Procurement software vendor rides market upheaval to new investment

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MARCH 31, 2022
MSC Group clinches €5.7bn buyout deal for Bollore Africa Logistics Heads still butt over Golden Ray wreck months after salvage operations Methanol first-mover Waterfront Shipping says fuel 'safe and reliable' Carbon-cutting promise of methanol ramps up production Seabulk and GasChem agree to spare LPG carrier from arrest amid lawsuit Sovcomflot fires back against allegations of 'dark activity' Gary Vogel's lieutenants tell how Eagle became a bird of a different feather Streetwise: Has ESG become one of Putin's dislocations? Green Seas: Will the UK government shipping emissions office make an impact? Second try to move grounded Evergreen container ship also proves unsuccessful Methanol Institute pushes forward with well-to-wake emissions accounting Marshall Islands refreshes management team as John Ramage retires Norwegian Hull Club to strengthen its London outpost Shipping on 'learning curve' in using ammonia as bunker fuel Evergreen declares general average on grounded container ship Ever Forward NSB puts Panneer Selvam in charge of operations as it steps up Asian focus MOL rolls out ammonia and liquefied CO2 carrier concept vessel Glencore halts new Russia deals but no way out of Rosneft stake Piracy threat gets more complex as incidents drop in 2021, Dryad reports Two workers die following accident at Singapore's Keppel shipyard Stolt-Nielsen posts best profit for 14 years as tanker rates rise Zero-emission shipping projects nearly double in the past year Jiangnan confirms debut LNG carrier export order for Adnoc Euronav halts trading with Russian clients as it tips tonne-mile increase 'A good year': DNB's Huseby reveals $8bn raised for owners in 2021 Broker tells of 'life-changing experience' delivering water pumps to Mariupol Energy security versus energy transition: shipping is on the front line Countdown begins on shipping's explosive $900m war risk time bomb US considering 'massive release' of oil from strategic petroleum reserve

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MARCH 31, 2022
Amazon airline ASL orders more Boeing 737-800 converted freighters ASL Aviation plans to acquire at least 10 737-800s and pay Boeing to turn them into freighters as demand grows from customers such as Amazon,... Shippers redirect Shanghai cargo to other airports amid mass quarantine The pandemic supply chain disruptions never seem to end, especially in China. Strict restrictions on movement in Shanghai mean cargo can't get to the airport,...

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MARCH 31, 2022
Future of oil and gas production more relevant as Russia-Ukraine war persists: panel In the five weeks since the Russia-Ukraine war began in late February, the importance of energy security has caused some sectors of the economy to cast a more favorable eye on the oil and gas sector as it has become clearer that the energy transition will not happen as quickly as desired, a panel of experts said March 29. Singapore 10-500 ppm gasoil spread widens to record high on tight ULSD supply The spread between FOB Singapore 10 ppm sulfur gasoil and 500 ppm sulfur gasoil soared to an all-time high on March 30, as a thirst for ultra low sulfur diesel imports from the west, coupled with lean supplies and steady demand in Asia pushed up prices for the gasoil grade. REFINERY NEWS: India considers moving location of stalled mega refinery project The stalled mega refinery project on the west coast can spur economic development through the growth of downstream industries if it is moved to the eastern part of the state of Maharashtra, oil ministry officials said March 31. OIL FUTURES: US SPR release, OPEC+ output hike send crude sharply lower Crude oil futures settled sharply lower March 31 after the White House announced it will release up to one-third of the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next six months in a bid to combat high energy prices. REFINERY NEWS: Milazzo refinery to restart after security system closure: source he Milazzo refinery located on the Southern Italian island of Sicily will restart after it was forced offline following an incident March 28 night that forced many units offline, according to information provided by a source close to the refinery. OIL FUTURES: Crude holds lower as US announces 1 million b/d petroleum reserve release Crude prices stayed lower midmorning March 31, as the White House announced it will release up to a third of the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next six months in a bid to combat high energy prices. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks drop 3.8% on week to 1.601 mil mt: Insights Global Stocks of diesel and gasoil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub in Northwest Europe slid 3.8% on the week to 1.577 million mt in the week ended March 30, Insights Global data showed March 31. BRAZIL DATA: Refined product sales rise 5% on year in February Brazil's refined product sales rose 5% on the year in February, led by growth in diesel and gasoline sales as greater urban mobility fueled a recovery in domestic demand across Latin America's largest economy, the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, said March 31. US President Biden announces 1 million b/d SPR crude release for six months The Biden administration said March 31 it will release an unprecedented 1 million b/d from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the next six months as part of efforts to rein in gasoline prices that have soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. OIL FUTURES: Crude falls as US considers release of strategic petroleum reserves Headlines of the Biden administration considering a release of up to 1 million b/d of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve over several months pushed oil prices lower. JAPAN DATA: Robust oil demand for heating, power in February on cold weather Overall, oil product sales decreased 2.3% year on year to 2.94 million b/d in February, the first year-on-year fall in three months. European refiners face threat to profitability despite strong diesel cracks: panel High natural gas prices have affected the cost of hydrogen used for production of middle distillates. Goldman sees potential SPR release cutting H2 2022 Brent forecast by $15/b Crude prices fell sharply late March 30 on reports that the US was drawing up plans for a major release of up to 180 million barrels, almost a third of its strategic petroleum stocks, over several months to curb rising pump prices as Russia's invasion of Ukraine hits global oil supplies. OPEC+ agrees to boost crude production by 432,000 b/d for May OPEC+ stuck to its production increase plan despite calls from consuming countries to release more oil to the market. Tanker group Euronav halts operations with Russian clients, eyes higher bunker costs Russia supplies global bunker markets with 20% of demand, including 0.5% sulfur fuel oil, 3.5% sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil markets, Euronav said. Japan weighs government's involvement in LNG procurement amid Ukraine crisis As part of the measures, Japan will consider how the government could directly get involved in procurements of LNG, which are currently secured by the private sector, in times of emergency, a METI source said. Zhoushan delivered MF 0.5%S bunker premium nears four-month high on tight stocks The strengthening of low sulfur fuel oil bunker sales since late-March have steadily lessened cargo availability, according to Zhoushan-based bunker suppliers March 31. Germany says European buyers to continue payments in euros under new Russian rules Following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Scholz's office said payments in euros would be converted into rubles by the state-run Gazprombank under the proposed new rules. Singapore delivered 380 CST HSFO bunker premium nears six-month high HSFO bunker demand was said to be average amid fluctuating demand with slower days throughout March, local traders said, while the quality risks that recently surfaced have heightened buyers' anxiety to secure ISO compliant cargoes.

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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


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		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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