BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

January 24, 2006

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*Shipping News* Clemenceau controversy may doom shipbreaking in India INDIA's struggling shipbreakers fear doom for their industry if tighter environmental laws are introduced in the wake of the controversy over an asbestos-laden French aircraft carrier. Shenzhen stays fourth busiest port in 2005 SHENZHEN handled a record number of containers in 2005, keeping its ranking as the world's fourth-busiest port, after rising trade increased cargo shipments through the southern Chinese city. Patrick seeks to end Pacific National JV AUSTRALIA's biggest port operator, Patrick Corp Ltd, said it would seek to break up its Pacific National rail business with Toll Holdings Ltd, saying the 50:50 joint venture had become 'dysfunctional'. QM2 passengers threatening sit-in

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P&O postpones stockholder meetings until February 15 Efficiency the name of the game in 2005, says YICT Ecu-Line granted Cepa License for China Chittagong's 2005 cargo volume rise 18.33pc Singapore, Pakistan wrap up 2nd round of FTA talks Changchun to greatly expand transport network CN, BNSF embark on track and rail infrastructure sharing agreement Chengdu-Seoul-Brussels air freight service to start once talks end Tiger opts for Swissport as ground handler in Lion City Indonesia says no to overseas low-cost carriers

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Pollution boards, IMO to check asbestos level in Clemenceau Dubai-based ETA-Ascon plans to enter shipbuilding business Malacca Strait remains on Lloyd's risk list Maritime complex to come up near Chennai Yang Ming Line launches new China-SE Asia service NYK Line establishes S. Africa, C/S America service hq. Hanjin adds Oakland to China-US service Singapore overtakes HK to become world's busiest container port Massive N.J. port project proposed CMA CGM aims for 1-m TEU throughput in Westport this year BW Shipping obtains ISO 14000 certification Maurice Storey appointed Hon. Chairman of Hatsu Marine 'Target Plus' scheme faces the axe Apparel exports to EU up by 1 pc in 2005 Salt exporters eye saarc countries Govt may impose cap on pepper imports Ireland plans to open trade office in Mumbai soon Import containers, bunkering for coastal vessels & ship spares may figure in duty relief list Proposed DEPB scheme replacement not WTO-compatible, avers Fieo TVCT crosses the magic lakh-TEU figure EU rejects law to throw open port services to competition P&O gives PSA more time to make formal offer NDR Group's CWC (NS) L joins the JNPT family New captain takes charge at Cardinal Logistics' helm Railway Ministry's move catches Customs Department short-staffed 100 pc FDI may be allowed in greenfield airport projects Govt proposes to review pre-qualification guidelines of PPP projects in highway development Forex reserves up by $ 158 million to $ 1,39,510 million Double tax avoidance treaty with Saudi Arabia gets Cabinet clearance Forex reserves rise marginally Pan-Asia project development fund launched Exim Bank signs agreement with Russian bank on exports financing Higher credit and exemption limits for SSIs mooted Textile stamping rules may be modified Textile expo attracts buyers from 30 countries Modvat, Cenvat not different, rules SC World spices conference on Jan. 27

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Hapag-Lloyd Container Line expands management and organisation Ecu-LIne obtains CEPA license for China Change in ownership at Volga Dnepr Gebrüder Weiss to partner Omega in Greece Brenntag increases market presence in North Africa

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JANUARY 23, 2006
ShipServ sees transactions soar MCA launches 'Coastal Futures' 'Athos I' spill blamed on anchor

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JANUARY 23, 2006
Navy detains suspected pirates

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JANUARY 23, 2006
Port of Seattle taking steps to end Sea-Tac environmental woes Port of Bellingham sets new slate of commission officers Seattle Coast Guard cutter making tracks to Antarctica Emergency teams respond to tug sinking in Duwamish Waterway Manzanillo terminal installing new Super Post-Panamax cranes

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QM2 deadlock continues as passengers threaten missed ports mutiny PASSENGERS aboard Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 are continuing to threaten to refuse to leave the ship when it reaches Rio de Janeiro, in a row over compensation for three lost port calls, writes Sandra Speares. USCG clears Tsakos over Athos I spill THE US Coast Guard has absolved Tsakos Shipping & Trading of direct responsibility for the oil spill caused by the single-hull tanker Athos I in the Delaware River in November 2004, blaming the casualty on a submerged anchor of unknown origin. König & Cie to repay investors König & Cie, the Hamburg financier caught up in the collapse of Great Western Steamship Co, has promised to repay investors. London pays £2m football injury claim LLOYD'S and London company insurers are to pay a record £2m ($3.5m) to meet a personal injury claim by a UK footballer, writes James Brewer.

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JANUARY 23, 2006
QM2 passengers threaten revolt DISGRUNTLED passengers aboard Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 are reportedly threatening a 'sit in' to protest against the reduced port calls India, Bahamas co-operate on cruise INDIA and the Bahamas are to explore possibilities for co-operation in cruise shipping and the employment of Indian seafarers on Bahamas flag-ships Caribbean terminal back in business HEAVY swell conditions at the oil terminal on the Netherlands Antilles island of St Eustatius have relented, allowing shipping operations to resume MOU campaign reveals safety failings LIFE saving appliances, fire protection systems and unsatisfactory passage plans were the three concerns highlighted by an inspection campaign undertaken by Tokyo MOU Woodside to reveal California site Patrick to end rail venture with Toll MISC, Samsung yards target LNGs Seafarers' home is cultural bridge PSA given more time for P&O bid Gunmen holding crew for ransom 'Pirates' captured after chase

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JANUARY 23, 2006
P&O takeover battle looms Singapore's PSA International could open multi-billion dollar bidding battle with DP World for P&O as early as this week. NOL volumes fall EU not blocking trade deal: Mandelson Strong year for Montreal boxes Panel proposes highway-use tax Report: Errors caused APL grounding Impressive intermodal gains for U.S.railroads United bankruptcy exit approved Eller forms Fla. services unit

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JANUARY 23, 2006
Updated: PSA talk Turkey as global port competition intensifies PSA International's position in Turkey could be decided within the next 10 days to a month as the situation regarding Mersin and Iskenderun ports becomes clearer. Toll hasn't given up on Patrick Toll Holdings is back in 'intensive discussions' with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its bid for rival Patrick, and has extended its takeover offer again, until February 13. Japan leads Asian nations in accusing Brussels of being 'one-sided' Rumours fly over China Merchants' possible takeover of Sinotrans With Brussels set to veto Maut-tax refund, Berlin backs out of court clash Kerala government seeks political clearance for Vizhinjam project Future of Toll/Patrick JV looking shaky Canadian Pacific Railway maps 24-hour intermodal terminal Vladivostok strengthens position as 'Lord of the East' Malacca Strait remains on underwriters' risk list

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JANUARY 23, 2006
Davie 'to be liquidated' Quebec shipyard Industries Davie is said to be set for liquidation and dismantling. 'It all happened so fast...' Deposed testimony on the Christmas Day grounding of the still-beached APL Panama has come to light. Adventurer foreclosed Washington Mutual Bank has foreclosed its mortgage on Glacier Bay's expedition cruiseship Wilderness Adventurer. BHP takes Clio Simeon Palios-controlled Diana Shipping has locked in another time charter at a premium to Baltic Exchange routes. Is the loan bonanza over? Moore Stephens warns it is now or never to take advantage of "cheapest shipfinance in history". Mutiny on the QM2? Passengers threaten to stage sit-in on Cunard liner that missed Caribbean calls after prang in Florida. New head at Uljanik Croatian tanker and vehicle-carrier specialist announces new president. DryShips in rate slide Release of new employment details does little to improve slump in share price. Jinhui buys capesize Hong Kong owner moves up the bulker size range as it strikes a $60m deal to buy the Mineral Shanghai from Bocimar. Danes move on India Nordana joint venture becomes first to directly invest in domestic shipping company. Pirates captured off Somalia Another incident of suspected piracy thwarted by US Navy in some of the most dangerous waters in the world. PSA holds firm Singapore ports group keeps pressure on DP World in race to acquire UK ports and ferries company by maintaining previous share price offer. Havila returns to Leirvik Norwegian offshore owner orders supply ship at domestic yard where it has two anchor-handlers under construction. Kawasaki and IHI to hike capacity Ban on bridge construction sees Japanese yards convert facilities into maritime plants. Babcock goes unconditional Australian group waives 90% acceptance level for takeover of UK company and presses on regardless. Short fix for GO Carriers Global Oceanic Carriers panamax bulker GO Faith chartered out for 40 days for Pacific Ocean transit. Samsung targets shiprepair Korean yard group teams up with MISC yard in Malaysia to service LNG carriers. SeaDrill back at Daewoo John Fredriksen offshore drilling firm exercises option for second semi-sub at Korean yard. Hornbeck springs a leak Discharge of petrol from US owner's tank barge contained at New Haven.

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JANUARY 23, 2006
MSC starts Mexico/U.S. Gulf/East Coast to Med loop Tropical Shipping to start Canada/Port of Caucedo service U.S. Navy captures pirate vessel off East African coast Barge from tug "Valour" recovered; two crewmen still missing MISC subsidiary to establish LNG joint venture with Samsung Heavy Industries Pelser new executive director at South African Shippers' Council Bankruptcy court confirms UAL Corp.'s reorganization plan Asiana Cargo joins Cargo 2000 FPS New Zealand awarded IATA accreditation YRC names Gast head of New Penn Motor Express USDA ramps up inspections after Japan finds improper beef shipment U.S., Mexico reach trade deal on cement GeoLogistics opens Chile office F.S. Mackenzie opens office in Germany Grand Alliance commits to 10 years at Virginia ports Port of Montreal cargo volumes rise in 2005 Cocoa ship stranded in Red Hook, Brooklyn Eller establishes new Florida subsidiary Fraser River officials applaud decision on dredged sand HHLA selects Kalmar to help increase Burchardkai capacity Goodson named Port Canaveral chairman

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JANUARY 23, 2006
Bunker costs send Florida shipowner under Great Western Steamship ceasing trans-Pacific operations citing bunker costs as a factor. Anchor caused Athos I spill: Coast Guard Report blaming submerged anchor rather than operator error for 2004 Delaware River oil spill. GAC Group marks 50th anniversary with expansion forecast Group president talks of huge potential for marine industries in four emerging economies. Emissions lobby group welcomes new Secretary-General SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading) says farewell to Lisa Dwyer and welcomes new Secretary-General Cor Nobel. Jiskoot announces new sulphur control software for blenders Jiskoot says its new sulphur control software for fuel oil blenders will ensure bunker suppliers can blend MARPOL compliant fuels. Hong Kong: Suppliers to impose Lunar New Year surcharge Density irregularities spotted in low sulphur Singapore fuels Alert goes out to DNVPS customers based on CP60-compliant bunker samples, highlighting various quality issues. Rotterdam: Bids/offers far apart at midday Bominflot Fujairah appoints Senior Trading Manager Busan New Port aims to be 'logistics hub' South Korea has opened its Busan New Port which aims to become "a logistics hub for northeast Asia". Hong Kong clamps down on illicit marine diesel sales The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has announced the effectiveness of its crackdown on sales of illicit marine diesel. Emissions initiative invites participation from Asian ports Four east Asian ports have been invited to join a Pacific rim working group to look at ways of reducing ship emissions.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

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

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

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

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

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

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

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

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

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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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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

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

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