BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 9, 2014

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Greater demand in eastern Europe helps boost growth in Asia-Med tradelane Asia-Europe GRI for box shipping holds firm since mid-December Shanghai to retain title of world's busiest container port 2013 US corn exporters look for new markets as China still blocks GMO imports Evergreen to charter 7 x 14,000-TEU newbuilds to lower costs Port of Antwerp's freight volume rises 3.5pc in 2013 IMO Solas, Marpol amendments take effect from January 1 MSC Monterey's crack on main deck to be repaired in Canada Last of 5 box ships bought from HSH Nordbank joins Navios FAA approves six states for drone testing sites Etihad Airways cargo unit post record 2013, China/India growth Cardiff Airport charter programme grows, Air Malta ups flight frequencies

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Bunker suppliers applaud EU waste decision India wins ship detention appeal against Iran Liladhar Pasoo Forwarders successfully handles Customs clearance for first import liquid bulk vessel at Adani Hazira Port Record increase in boxship capacity seen in 2014 Anti-dumping duty likely on Chinese chemical India becomes net exporter of steel Iron ore exports to China fall by huge 62 pc in April-Oct. 2013 New Mangalore Port's nine-month throughput sees 8.46 pc rise Port of Antwerp sets new freight record in 2013 Unions want CSL to construct LPDs for Navy 2013 a year of achievements for Railways AAI gives green signal to cargo airport site in Haryana INR recovers smartly against dollar Knitwear exporters want RBI to create separate chapter for export sector in monetary policy No more incentives for cotton, meat products' exports, says FinMin

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Union Pacific Railroad launches new intermodal service Container volumes at PSA's terminals jump 2.9% XPO Logistics to buy Pacer International for USD 335 million Heuver Tyre Wholesale now counting on Asia-Euro railway Boeing closes 2013 with record commercial deliveries KR authorised for Danish ship survey and certification Stute Logistics investing in Bremen for Arcelor Mittal Knapen Trailers celebrating this year New managing director for Tala Darwin chooses Volga-Dnepr for maintenance support Gulf ports to collaborate on environmental issues AEO certification for BDP International in Thailand Oldest plane in US fleet retired New sales manager for Captrain Deutschland More intermodal transport in North America Flacke joins Champ Cargosystems

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Maersk dusts off the SeaLand name Qatar shipyard lays keels for two tugs Court revokes bail for Seaman Guard Ohio 35 Vigor Shipyards awarded $33 million Navy contract MSRC and Donjon-SMIT form alliance Polar Star released from rescue mission Front Street Shipyard starts patrol craft series

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Port of Portland backing away from West Hayden Island project Diana Shipping orders new Kamsarmax vessel Past DOT Secretary joins Building America's Future Shore-side power in place at Port of Los Angeles terminals Schnitzer Steel releases first fiscal quarter numbers

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Maersk to resurrect SeaLand name as it spins off intra-Americas operation Independent unit formed after customers ask for greater service stability and commitment Seaspan adds $125m in new debt Deal comes after company refinanced a $1bn credit facility at year-end Norway LNG plant restarts exports Cadiz Knutsen will load tomorrow after brief shutdown at export terminal Diana contracts kamsarmax from Sinopacific yard Vessel is latest in a series of acquisitions and orders that have expanded its fleet Three seafarers kidnapped in attack off Equatorial Guinea Piracy in south Gulf of Guinea rare, says Dryad New attack on pipeline threatens Yemen tanker loadings Infrastructure had just been repaired after earlier sabotage CMA CGM linked to more giant boxship newbuilds with Chinese banks Minsheng and Bank of Communications Financial Leasing order eight post-panamax vessels US apparel imports suffer 'severe' contraction Surprise fall may be a sign that retailers overstocked in the first half of the year Bad weather boosts Black Sea suezmax earnings Charter incomes reach a level last seen in January 2010 Maersk to use supermarket sale proceeds to reduce debt AP Moller-Maersk to receive net proceeds of $3.1bn from sale SSA Marine looks to expand after revamp Change to ownership structure opens way for fresh investment PSA International reports 3% annual box growth Singapore-based operator had an 'exciting and challenging' 2013, says chief executive Masters lobby Panama court in support of Maas Trader captain Held since March 2011, Sobadzhiev awaits trial after cocaine found on his ship Panama makes new funding offer to avert construction stoppage Building consortium has yet to respond to canal authority's $238m proposal Annual bunker sales in Singapore fall again in 2013 World's largest bunkering port faces strong competition as shipowners boost fuel efficiency TMT debt auction finds a new buyer as lawyers push for more time Firm wants to delay decision on who will develop a bankruptcy-exit plan Scorpio Bulkers raises $42.6m on underwriters' IPO option Banks seem confident about expansion-minded dry bulk unit

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Maersk to launch intra-Americas unit Maersk has announced that it is forming a regional container line in response to growing demand in the Americas Canal builder offers counter-proposal GUPC, the consortium building Panama's new locks, is seeking quadruple the advance payment proposed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Spill responders form alliance Non-tank vessel owners will be able to more easily pre-arrange oil spill, firefighting, and marine salvage agreements through a new alliance between emergency responders Robbers board berthed vessel Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship at Douala Port in Cameroon early yesterday morning, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported Shokalskiy and Xue Long break free of ice The two icebreakers trapped in the Antarctic's Commonwealth Bay have finally broken free, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority announced today China shipping picks up in 2013 China's shipping industry saw a preliminary recovery in 2013 and will continue in the uptrend in 2014, according to China Shipping Prosperity Report (4Q13) issued by Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) on 6 Jan, 2014 China's Humen port to expand barge berths China's Humen port in Dongguan city, Guangdong province is planning to invest 840M yuan ($138M) to add 11 3,000-tonne berths for river cargo barges, a port statement said BW secures finance for VLGC newbuilds and LNG ships BW Group has secured financing and refinancing from a number of banks for its LPG and LNG carriers

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Container Throughput Slides at India's Ports China Allowing More DDGs Imports After Blocking GMO Corn Carrix Positions SSA Marine for Growth Panama Canal Won't Negotiate Locks Contractor's Claims Outside Contract NTSB Investigations Highlight Weak Points in FMCSA Reviews SeaLand Redux: Maersk Revives Name for Intra-Americas Carrier

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JANUARY 8, 2014
MOL combats congestion Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is combating port congestion in Asia by upgrading its regional service network with a new rotation. DHT makes it three DHT Holdings has declared its option to construct a third VLCC at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. Rescue mission accomplished The rescue of a Russian vessel trapped by ice off Antarctica is finally complete. Valero defends ban A leading US refiner has entered an increasingly contentious debate about the nation's long-time ban on the exportation of domestically produced crude. Dry FFA volumes surge Dry freight forward agreement (FFA) trading posted its highest annual volume since 2009, SSY Futures reported today. Maersk feeds Americas The US arm of Danish container shipping giant Maersk Line is to spin off a regional container shipping company dedicated to the intra-Americas market. More TMT loans to change hands More debt at the centre of Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT)'s bankruptcy proceedings is changing hands as Taiwanese banks put several loans up for sale. Seaspan scores more Seaspan Corporation has secured a $125m loan barely a week after refinancing $1bn worth of debt. Rebels invite tankers in Libyan separatists have thrown down the gauntlet to the government by pledging to protect tankers that arrive to lift crude from ports they control. Yards await FLNG boom Investment in floating LNG projects could prove a boon in the coming years to shipbuilders already benefitting from recovering shipping markets. Diana adds kamsarmax Diana Shipping of Greece has announced another addition to its newbuilding programme. Bimco warns on orders Bimco president John Denholm has warned that a "worrying amount" of new orders is delaying the shipping recovery. Cargoship refloated A Russian cargoship has been refloated after lightering some of its cargo in the Kerch channel. OW inks $700m loan Denmark's OW Bunker has secured a $700m loan from a banking syndicate led by ING. Bail decision reversed India's Principal Sessions Court has cancelled bail for 35 crew and armed guards on a US vessel held in October last year in a row over weapons on board. Crewman lost from tanker The US Coast Guard (USCG) is searching for an Indian crewman reported missing from a tanker. Eimskip wins first round Icelandic line Eimskip is hopeful of finding out why it was raided by competition authorities last year, after winning backing from an appeals committee. LSC primed to upsize Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has laid the groundwork for a strategic repositioning that will see it upgrade its fleet with larger tonnage. SCI: no sale planned Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has contradicted a report that it is lining up a share issue this week. Palmali denies 'smuggling' Turkey's Palmali Shipping has rejected Libyan claims one of its aframaxes approached an off-limits port to load crude. Scandlines back at P+S Scandlines is attempting to buy back two ro-paxes it cancelled at bankrupt German yard P+S Werften. Keel is key for Aussies Ships passing through Australia's Torres Strait must now use a keel clearance management system to avoid groundings. Ro-ro removes chemicals A DFDS ro-ro has loaded the first chemical weapons cargo as the Assad regime attempts to comply with a UN-backed disarmament deal. COSL in fundraiser China Oilfield Services (COSL) looks set to raise HKD 5.8bn ($750m) from a share placement in Hong Kong. Underwriters like SALT Scorpio Bulkers is set to raise a further $42.6m after the underwriters for its recent IPO opted to exercise their over-allotment. China imports higher Australia's Port Hedland has reported a near 20% year-on-year increase in iron ore exports to China in December. PACD eyes newbuilds Pacific Drilling, the Idan Ofer-controlled company, is set to place a newbuilding contract for another deepwater drillship. Foschi abandons ship The long-time chairman of Costa Cruises is parting ways with Carnival Corp and stepping down from its board of directors.

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Panama Canal proposes loan to help contractor finish lock project The Panama Canal Authority said it would advance the consortium responsible for the $3.2 billion lock project an additional $100 million to keep the project moving. The group responded with a counter offer for more money. Maersk: New intra-America shipping company will use SeaLand name The new affiliate will have a structure similar to Maersk's other regional carriers, which include MCC Transport on intra-Asia trades and Seago on intra-Europe routes. Winter storms could cost domestic airlines $100 million According to a note by Cowen and Company, domestic airlines have cancelled about 20,000 flights since last Thursday due to inclement weather at a cost of between $50 million and $100 million. PSA has 'exciting and challenging' 2013 Volume increased by 2.9 percent from 2012, with the PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 32.24 million TEU and PSA terminals outside Singapore handling 29.57 million TEU. CaroTrans, MOLAX team up for transpacific trade Protests in Mexico cause road blockages, added risk Kirincich leads Oswego port authority MOL adds link between Japan, Jakarta Yusen expands operations at Busan New Port U.S. sets record for November exports, Pritzker says aim higher Donjon-SMIT, MSRC partner Korean Register, Busan Port Authority to cooperate Steel imports decline

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JANUARY 8, 2014
Avails outlook mixed in Fujairah Prices up in Durban. IFO prices show losses in northwest Europe But prices make gains in Piraeus. On-spec avails tighten in Hong Kong Situation mirroring Singapore bunker market. OW Bunker: 'Ample room for growth' Chief executive says it will focus on 'organic growth'. Emulsion fuel being trialled at sea Quadrise close to 'transition to commercial operations'. Horn of Africa port mooted Breakaway state has ambitions for its own export hub. Egypt plans new ports Work set to start in 2015. Bunker supplier secures $700 million revolving credit facility OW Bunker says additional liquidity will allow the business to continue growing. Singapore facing more competition Presence of regional hubs being felt by Singapore bunkering. Asian bunker prices hold steady Mixed demand seen in Singapore. Singapore energy sector primed for growth Singapore plans 'Jurong island version 2.0' upgrade. US firm sees prospects in LNG marine propulsion Company buys majority stake in Turkish LNG propulsion systems maker. Scrubber maker files for bankruptcy But managing director confident product will remain in demand. Ban on blending on board vessels takes effect Ban is part of new Safety of Life at Sea regulations. Time is nigh 2015 is coming around sooner than we think, and it is time to take all relevant factors into consideration as regulatory pressure tightens.

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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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