BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 23, 2009

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*Shipping News* Freight derivatives extend drop Contracts used to bet on hire rates for capesize ships that haul iron ore fell further as immediate- booking rents slid the most since Sept 23.

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Hanjin Shipping hikes Asia-Europe rate US$200/TEU December 14 CMA CGM and Maersk to overhaul two north Atlantic services AP Moller-Maersk executives divided on 2010 recovery US stars in narrowing Singapore losses as exports fall 13pc DHL offers LCL service from Shenzhen to Sweden Kuehne + Nagel signs Weatherford International for two years Carriers need to raise transpacific rates to stay afloat US Department of Energy screens Kaohsiung export boxes North Carolina 28pc box volume increase 'signals recovery' AAPA: Asia-Pacific airlines to lose US$4.8 billion this year OAG's 10-year forecast sees 'very challenging' times ABX wins accord of Teamster pilots, upgrades outsourcing potential

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Date with Gujarat Maritime Horizon on Jan. 12, 2010 Oil from sunken ship recovered safely Shipping Ministry seeks service tax waiver on coastal movement of cargo MSC to effect general rate increase in Dec. Delmas' Africa expertise highlighted at trade interaction Spices lend zing to export sting Basmati exports may touch 2.5 m tonnes CoPT extends wharfage waiver to BPCL for back-loading Palmolein imports to enter Kakinada port in Dec. Iron ore pellets unloading record set at Kandla Port MPSEZ to develop non-LNG port facilities at Hazira CONCOR's ICD at Ratlam inaugurated NHAI to award 10 mega road projects FDI target set as recovery dawns Move to impose new Direct Taxes Code baulks potential SEZ investors MSME sector in for better credit deal Belgium Pharma Invest Roadshow in Ahmedabad on Wednesday Construction sector growth to outpace China till 2020

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009
DPD and newly-founded Posten Norden in partnership Having overcome the last anti-cartel hurdles DPD, a Swedish post office partner of many years standing, has now become a partner of the new Posten Norden in most Scandinavian count... Kika entrusts logistics operations in Belgrade to Milsped The Austrian furniture wholesaler Kika has entrusted the complete logistics operations for a new 11,000 sqm shop opening in Belgrade (Serbia) at the end of November to Milsped... Rege Motorenbau extends Wincanton contract Rege Motorenbau GmbH has banked on Wincanton's transport and logistics services since early January 2009, and now extended the transport management, procurement and distribution co... Rieck and OTM in transatlantic logistics collaboration The Berlin-based German company Rieck Logistik entered into an exclusive transatlantic logistics collaboration agreement with Brazil's OTM Servicos de Logistica Internacional Ltda,... APM Terminals container handling 9% down APM Terminals' vice-president and CFO Christian Moller Laursen said that the firm's global network has not been immune to the negative effects of a 15% decline in global container ... New World Alliance changes NYX transpacific service APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), the carriers that make up The New World Alliance (TNWA), are making some service and capacity changes. From 2 Decembe... Ust-Luga to break 10 million t barrier The new Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga will break the 10 million t barrier in 2009, according to port captain Oleg Glukhov, who admitted that the year had been severely compli... BAA improves air cargo figures The seven UK airports belonging to the British airport operator BAA registered slight air cargo growth in October, for the first time since August 2008, handling 1.5% more tonnes o... AF-KLM plunges into the red The Air France-KLM corporation has plunged into the red and is thus proposing to cut capacities and implement a voluntary redundancy programme at Air France from 2010 involving 1,7...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Cargoship "free" Lord Mayor of London warns on futures changes London Club's premiums up 5% Brookfield takes ownership of PD Ports IMO Assembly meets next week

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Three die in tugboat explosion at VT Halter

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
American Cruise Lines to operate QUEEN OF THE WEST Rail freight traffic drops during week New Boeing freighter sports special 'light' livery FRA study finds freight rail saves fuel Grand Alliance carriers moving to Winter Program

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Investors start to count cost of $36bn box terminals bet Returns from port real estate hang in balance as the days of double-digit growth come to end. BV urges flexibility over boxship speeds Modern engines able to operate efficiently at slow and high speeds, says BV head. Tajani on course for second term European Union leaders clear way for Brussels transport commissioner. DryShips panamax duo subject to final approval Agreement to buy two bulkers remains unaffected. Eitzen Bulk and Orion to merge Merger seen platform for further growth.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
US reviews green ship proposals US EPA rules that would require deep cuts in ship emissions for large oceangoing ships are being reviewed at the White House Yemen exports surge YEMEN'S exports surged 20.9% year-on-year to over 1.5 trillion rials, IHS Global Insight reported today US ship rules target Madagascar VESSELS bound for the US that previously visited ports in Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa, might be required to post armed guards at ship access points while in US ports Tajani nears second EU term ITALY'S Antonio Tajani looks set to be reappointed as EU transport commissioner Inducements denied at inquiry TONGA marine department acting head Viliami Tu'ipulotu denied today that "inducements" had been offered to issue "false" provisional certificates to the 37-year-old ferry Princess Ashika Poor nations near tariff deal A GROUP of developing countries is reportedly about to close a trade deal would cut preferential tariffs on up to 70% of imported goods

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
UPS Raises 2010 Rates 4.9 Percent STB Calls in Monitor for CN Chicago Reports STB OKs California Harbor Truck Pooling Ports America Wins 50-Year Lease at Baltimore Nordbank Doubles Ship Financing Losses FRA Touts Growth in Trains' Fuel Efficiency House Passes Clean Hull Bill Long Beach Signs 'Green Pact' DOT Stimulus Spending Nears $6 billion Chicago Trims CREATE Rail Projects USPS Narrows Branch Closure Review Retailers Back Trade Preference Extensions TSA Nominee Gets Committee Nod Europe's Air Freight Falls 14 Percent Cranes Arrive at Port of Mobile CMA CGM Seeking $400 Million in Capital Brookfield Buys PD Ports Short Line Volume Grows FedEx Ground Opens Miami Facility ABX Air Pilots Approve Contract Lufthansa Cargo Adds Container Screeners Hanjin Boosts Asia-Europe Rates

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen? In less than two weeks, 20,000 or more of the great, the good and the green will ever so gently put down their carbon footprint in the city of Copenhagen to assemble for COP15, the 15th United Nations climate convention - billed as the last chance for a new global treaty on carbon omissions. COP15 urged to set climate agreement deadline Port finance getting harder Liner shipping is sick OECD warns recovering nations: 'do not expect a smooth ride' Trade recovery still away: APL president

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Bulker hijacked Greek-controlled Red Sea Spirit nabbed by pirates 67 kilometres from the Yemeni port of Balhaf. 'Without merit' Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) fighting added claims in lawsuit challenging $71.8m takeover of OSG America. Zhen Hua arrested Kyla Shipping arrests Chinese-controlled Zhen Hua 25 in Alabama over three-way collision off Brazil. Ship loan woes Even after Europe exits recession, European banks face a shipping recession. DryShips' duo Brokers say Cido Shipping panamax bulkers are the pair bought by Goerge Economou's DryShips. Bulker outlook up Lazard Capital Markets analyst's latest projections show drop in projected bulker supply and improvement in demand. Wait for the sales A separate IPO would have placed pressure on Eitzen Bulk to buy assets in the wrong market, its managing director says A generous man? Yuri Nikitin (above) challenged over claims he handed out heaps of cash to Sovcomflot's Yuri Privalov for accountancy and consultancy work. Bogus bills Yuri Nikitin admits approving fictitious service agreements to pay former Sovcomflot London chief Yuri Privalov for work he never did. Caught on film NATO video footage shows Somali pirate suspects ditching items overboard as Navy closes in. Back to Hawaii? Marad willing to discuss Hawaii deployment for two ropax catamarans abandoned by collapsed Hawaii Superferry. White on Black Passenger charged after cocaine found when Fred Olsen ship Black Watch called at UK port. Cleared to sail Container barge La Princesa cleared to sail but must address structural problems after grounding. Wilson Mo sold Norwegian owner Wilson ASA sheds small, laid-up bulker for figure short of book value. London picks 5% Directors of the 'big ship' club set modest general increase for P&I but seek rate rise of 20% on FD&D. $66m for Navios Navios Maritime Partners says it expects to rake in up to $66.4m in net proceeds from latest offering. Going public Eitzen Bulk secures Copenhagen listing following merger with Camillo Eitzen sibling Orion AS. It's quotes time There's upheaval afoot at TMT and Dmitry Skarga runs up Nectar points at the local Sainsbury's. TTA chest grows Thoresen Thai Agencies gains $200m loan to support its expansion drive. Eagle flies nest Eagle Maritime of Japan's products tanker Seto Eagle reportedly sold for up to $21m. HSH takes big hit HSH Nordbank's shipping arm makes loan loss provisions for first nine months of 2009 of almost $1.5bn. Pirates busted Portuguese Navy thwarts attack in Gulf of Aden while Greek warship nabs five suspect boats. 'Arms' ship free Al-Mizan, alleged to have been carrying illegal weapons when seized by Somali pirates, released. Last order binned Fourth and final Glenda Shipping products tanker newbuilding canned at SLS, d'Amico says. Maritime moods Readers are capturing many evocative images of life at sea as they compete to be TradeWinds' Photographer of the Year. New5 in Numb3rs Theodore Angelopoulos wins High Court haul, RBS readies tanker auction and SLS boss faces embezzlement charges. BC profits rise Canadian ferry company sees earnings increase as revenue jumps and costs are kept under control. Norden upped Praising a "pristine balance sheet", Cantor Fitzgerald lifts Danish owner's rating to "buy". More bonds George Economou-led DryShips stretches notes issue to $460m with proceeds likely to top $380m. Hanjin restores South Korean liner operator to bump up freight rates between Asia and Europe from next month. Alam ahead Malaysian offshore player bucks market trend and reports increases in profits and revenue. Seanergy fixes Restis US-listed drybulk operation ties-up supramax for twelve months leaving only one ship on spot.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Hanjin to raise Asia/Europe rates OOCL hikes Asia-to-Australia rates UASC, China Shipping swap Far East/Mideast slots TIACA: Technologies needed for 100% screening Middle ground in truck weight debate? Studies: Bigger trucks benefit environment FedEx Ground opens Miami-area facility Apparel firms applaud new trade bill Management Dynamics updates trade portal Ports America expected to win Seagirt concession European ports freeze tariffs for 2010 Long Beach, China Merchants in environmental accord

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Maersk contractor accused of threaths and assault of personnel According to ITF, the Indian company SC Thakur has for several years abused and threatened staff organised in trade unions. Their families have also been harassed. SC Thakur is a

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Price 'spike' draws to a close Markets seeing softening prices as record high levels left behind. New claim that ship emissions 'cool' the planet But scientists say this is no reason to oppose the shift to low sulphur bunker fuel. Markets end week with steep losses Congestion continues at Vopak loading terminal. Bunker prices weakening in most ports Markets falling in line with crude. Improved design to save 15,000 tonnes of fuel 22 new Maersk container vessels to benefit. EMSA contract for Aegean Bunker tanker one of two new vessels joining European oil spill response programme. Bunker spill containment booms should be 'mandatory' California urged to tighten regulations for bunker operations. Singapore 'losing demand' on less competitive prices Bunker prices for all grades fell across key Asian ports on Friday. 'Strong' bunker demand In Europe ARA fuel oil inventories fall for second week. Chimbusco starts bonded supplies in Zhangjiagang Breaks monopoly of local private bonded bunker supplier. Lanka IOC charters barge to support growth Charters a second 1,800 mt barge. IOC floats bunkering services tender

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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

World Ports: map


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		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

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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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