BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

28 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

April 5, 2022

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Major Ports register 7 pc throughput growth in 2021-22; five achieve their highest ever JNPA handles record 5.68 million TEUs in 2021-22 Baltic Exchange Market Report (1 April 2022) APSEZ handles record cargo & containers; Mundra Port registers 6.5 mn TEUs CMA CGM & Saudi Ports Authority ink agreement to build integrated logistics platform at Jeddah Islamic Port COSCO SHIPPING Ports' revenue & gross profit up DP World's CARGOES Finance & TradeFlow Capital Management enter partnership New Frankfurt- Antwerp rail shuttle '2021 a transformative year for AD Ports Group' Connectivity with Central Asian countries a key priority for India: President Kovind India to show above-trend growth for next few years: Assocham Salient features of India-Australia ECTA Rail freight at new high

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Transmec extends its main intermodal hub Canadian container terminal changes hands Direct train between Duisburg and Lodz Xeneta picks Scott Irvine and Laura Finbow Antonov's general director suspended Nordic Transport Group buys US player More vehicles for mixer truck fleet Tony Mathews joins Dronamics 2021 a pushy year for Liebherr Keel laying at Finnlines Lodz Cargo first to implement I-Cargo Repercussions of the Shanghai lockdown Speed along Hungary-Serbia railway increased "Curiosity of the Day" New platform for Tanzania's businesses Changes at the helm of Fedex Corp Latam Cargo's second 767BCF

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APRIL 4, 2022
Supply chains remain in chaos as Shanghai lockdown is extended indefinitely West coast congestion worries return to LA and northern California Coyne secures deal for airlines to source cheaper fuel in Turkmenistan World bunkering capital Singapore joins green shipping corridors declaration You win some, you lose some: vessel calls at Felixstowe Vietnam steel giant Hoa Phat moves into container manufacturing Air Canada Cargo eyes Frankfurt as it looks to go transatlantic with freighters Against the odds: Hapag-Lloyd spurred by artificial 'value' Keith Svendsen to be APMT CEO as Morten Engelstoft announces retirement Singapore's Sea-Lead appoints logistics veteran Henry Schmidl as MD On the wires: April Fool's selloff rewind OceanX radar: (N)ever Forward; Lidl goes shipping; MSC et al counting billions The wreckage at Hostomel Airport - and the end of the 'Dream' aircraft

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APRIL 4, 2022
Trident Winds files with BOEM for Washington State floating wind farm Trident Winds Inc., a Washington State based offshore wind developer, has submitted an Unsolicited Lease Request (ULR) to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM) for a commercial lease to VIDEO: U.S. and Spanish authorities seize Russian oligarch's yacht Spain's Guardia Civil today executed a Spanish court order freezing the motor yacht Tango, a 255-foot luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. The Tango (IMO number 10107030 is believed Refloat rethink will see boxes lifted off grounded Ever Forward Following the failure of three attempts to move the grounded containership Ever Forward using tugs and barges, the unified command in charge of the refloat operation has developed a new strategy. This Two more IWS CSOVs will feature Kongsberg Maritime equipment packages Oslo-headquartered Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has ordered two more Skywalker class walk-to-work commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs). The vessels are scheduled for delivery in first half 2024 from China Merchants Industry, Hong New Polish RoPax ferries will feature advanced ABB technology Three new LNG-fueled, hybrid-electric RoPax ferries on order at Poland's Remontowa Shipbuilding (see earlier story) will feature ABB power, automation and propulsion solutions. The vessels will be delivered to Polish ferry operator Biden budget seeks $237.4 million for BOEM The Biden administration budget request for fiscal year 2023 asks for $237.4 million in total budget authority to fund the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's mission to manage U.S. offshore energy and Baltic Exchange to U.K members: Don't do business with Russians A large part of the world's ship chartering and sale & purchase business is negotiated at some stage by members of the London-based Baltic Exchange, the world's oldest shipping market. Today, the

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APRIL 4, 2022
OceanPal seeks backing for reverse stock split proposal A majority of outstanding shares is required to pass the proposal Elvictor reports increased revenues amid mounting challenges for crew managers Stock conversion accounting pushes publicly-listed crew manager to big loss Singapore sets up maritime advisory panel to tackle supply chain issues The Singapore Ministry of Transport and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have established a Maritime International Advisory Panel to... Drifting mines pose threat to merchant shipping in Black Sea The International Transport Workers Federation has urged governments to increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage following reports of... P&O Ferries faces criminal probe over mass sackings Criminal and civil probes are the latest measure by the government to hold P&O Ferries accountable for sacking 800 seafarers... AET linked to ammonia-fuelled VLCCs order The new ships are set to be ordered from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung and will be delivered in 2025 and... Peacock Container secures $240m sustainability-linked loan Proceeds will be used to fund existing fleet of about 18,000 tank containers Logistics issues continue to impact China's ports Lloyd's Intelligence data shows there were 140 containerships carriers waiting outside ports of Shanghai and nearby Ningbo on April 4 The week in charts: Box carriers continue to profit \| Reefer market coming in hot \| Impact of access to crude reserves on tankers unclear Box carriers will continue to profit this year as trouble continues in the container shipping market, Zim expands its backlog... The week in newbuildings: LNG tankers and bulkers lead the way Orders for new gas tankers are continuing to flow to South Korean shipyards, but China is bringing on more capacity... New APM Terminals head hopes for smooth transition APMT's new chief executive has been serving under the previous incumbent since 2017. He expects the terminal operator to continue... CTS names former Maersk executive Pusey as chief CTS hopes to persuade the new container shipping entrants to contribute their volume and price data on an aggregated basis... Singapore probes alleged bunker fuel contamination Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority has contacted bunker suppliers to take steps to stop the supply of a bad batch... Risk sharing seen as important for financing green shipping Bank regulators need to lower capital weightings for greener assets, while shipbuilders and owners could take a bigger slice of... IMO considers emissions measures to save Arctic Green groups will spar with industry trade groups over setting limits on Arctic black carbon and scrubber washwater discharges Daily Briefing Quarterly Outlook: Have we reached peak uncertainty? \| The Lloyd's List Podcast: Five key forecasts for shipping \| P&O Ferries:...

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APRIL 4, 2022
Container incentives extended for Philadelphia port Freight marketplace Emerge chases ambitious growth Panama Canal looks to implement tolls for empty containers JOC Rankings: Elevated rates, disruption drove record forwarder revenues in 2021 OSRA leaves key questions on 'unreasonable' export denials unanswered: analyst

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APRIL 4, 2022
All of Russia made Joint War Committee listed area Analyst Randy Giveans moves on from Jefferies after 11 years Stronger suezmaxes driving VLCC earnings, Howe Robinson says Logistic veteran Henry Schmidl takes the reins at Sea-Lead Leonhardt & Blumberg grabs Ardmore Shipping trio in sale and leaseback deal Shipping stocks in broad-based gains after strong first quarter Knutsen OAS Shipping named as buyer behind latest KSOE LNG newbuildings Hydro and Shell unveil plan to ship compressed hydrogen on ro-ro vessels France's Sogestran snaps up 100% of De Poli Tankers to strengthen maritime Critics push IMO's Lim to get up to speed on decarbonisation Huaxia Financial Leasing orders two more ultramax bulkers Fearnleys Group evolving to meet demand for both green and 'brown' energy business Grieg Maritime's ammonia-fuelled tanker concept gains class approval in principle ESG story is now a requirement for keeping investors on board Green agenda can drive positive culture change, say leaders Global container port congestion site goes live Morten Engelstoft ends 36 year career with AP Moller-Maersk Euronext boss says Ukraine war is testing democracies' desire to pursue green path Baltic warns UK members: 'Don't do business with Russia' Klaveness boss Meyer challenges the 'short-term' outlook of brokers and owners DNB's Braathen denies 'greenwashing' claim over continued 'brown' ship finance Japan's Meiji Shipping sells VLCC for $29.5m Klaveness ships shun Russian ports despite losing business Stolt-Nielsen spurns longer COA deals as chemical tanker spot rates climb Inchcape Shipping on consolidation mission after takeover by Epiris fund Norway welcomes back the world as Nor-Shipping kicks off in Oslo Oslo Exchange's shipping market cap tops $20bn as more listings secured Container supply chain chaos set to run as industry dodges 'curveballs' How ABC Maritime got its staff out ahead of invading Russians Singapore joins Clydebank Declaration and launches maritime advisory panel Newbuilding prices at highest level since 2009, Clarksons says

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APRIL 4, 2022
2nd plan to refloat container ship moving forward If at first you don't succeed, switch to plan B. Viewpoint: 'Shanghai Surprise' - and a new lockdown to worry about China's latest move announcing a phased-in exit of the lockdowns for the eastern part of Shanghai has logistics managers warning clients about the impact it... Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service Air Canada is a major international passenger carrier, but did you know it is going big on cargo with special planes, warehouses, IT systems and...

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APRIL 4, 2022
Bunker demand at Shanghai subdued amid COVID-19, customs office closures Bunker demand expected to subdue in Shanghai amid COVID-19 related protocols Crude prices jump with expectations of more Russian sanctions Crude oil prices spike as anticipation of new European sanctions on Russia are expected Global markets spike as suppliers struggle to meet demand Rising prices in marine fuel markets as supply tightened and the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its second month USAC refiners could replace Russian crude with Bakken to loosen tight supply USAC refiners could replace Russian crude with Bakken to increase supply and lower the price of gasoline and diesel in the region OIL FUTURES: Crude prices jump amid expectations of more Russian sanctions French President Emmanuel Macron called for new sanctions that target crude oil and coal -- although Austria is already opposing Russian energy sanctions -- and US President Joe Biden proposed for a war crimes trial over the alleged atrocities. REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Energy infrastructure targeted in Saudi Arabia Production at Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Co. was temporarily reduced March 20 after a drone attack, the Saudi Arabia energy ministry said, according to a statement on the official Saudi Press Agency. France's Macron calls for more sanctions on Russian oil and coal The EU has to date imposed sanctions on Russian energy, focusing on areas such as investment and technology sales, but there has been no outright ban on imports, although Germany is moving to try to limit its use of Russian gas. EUROPE AND AFRICA RESIDUAL AND MARINE FUEL: Key market indicators The lower sulfur market was reportedly still tight as blending components out of Russia were hard to come by, according to market sources. IPCC report warns of too little action to cut emissions Net anthropogenic GHG emissions have increased since 2010 across all major sectors globally, the IPCC said April 4. S&P Global Commodity Insights discontinues publication of Bunkerworld 180 Index S&P Global Commodity Insights has discontinued publishing its Bunkerworld 180 Index (BW180), effective March 25, 2022. INTERVIEW: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is paradigm shift for European hydrogen: H2Global Beyond European countries' immediate response to secure alternative LNG and gas supplies, the Executive Director of the H2Global Foundation said government and companies were working to accelerate renewable hydrogen projects REFINERY NEWS: Ukraine's Kremenchuk halts operations after Russian fire Ukraine's UkrTatNafta refinery has stopped operations after coming under heavy fire, Poltava regional governor Dmytro Lunin said April 2. IRAQ DATA: Federal oil exports rose 2.1% in March amid higher OPEC+ quota Federal oil exports increased to 3.244 million b/d in March from 3.314 million b/d in February, oil ministry data showed. S&P Global starts East-West forward curve assessments for Singapore 380 CST HSFO and Marine Fuel 0.5% from April 4 The two assessment series reflect the spreads between FOB Singapore 380 CST HSFO and FOB Rotterdam 3.5% barge; and FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% and FOB Rotterdam Marine Fuel 0.5% barge. Ukrainian oil refining and fuel storage infrastructure hit by Russian attacks The destruction of the Odessa refinery comes after Ukraine confirmed the Kremenchuk refinery was no longer operational after coming under heavy fire, Poltava regional governor Dmytro Lunin said April 2, in a post on his telegram channel. Asia residual fuels: Key market indicators for April 4-8 The Singapore low sulfur fuel oil market is expected to see support amid supply tightness in the April 4-8 trading week as a shortage in blending components persists despite a recent decline in prices. Platts Singapore MOC physical fuel oil trades rise 8% on month in March The MOC process saw strong buying interest amid supply tightness. Supply of marine fuel 0.5%S remained tight throughout the month amid a shortage in cutter stocks, fuel oil traders said.

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SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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