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BRIEFS

April 6, 2016

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2M container service from Asia to Gulf with first US call at Houston US west coast ports import box share falls below 50 per cent in 2015 Safest shipping year marred by Arctic accidents, low sulphur fuel use WSS alerts shipowners to new SOLAS firefighting rules Deutsche Bahn to keep proceeds from partial Schenker sale: report Box throughput continues to grow at North Carolina's Port of Wilmington Goldman Sachs sees US manufacturing in full, but fragile, recovery Mumbai's JNPT aims to break box volume records despite challenges MacGregor signs deal to fit 5 Hapag 10,500-TEUers with loose lashings Forwarders meet in Cape Town May 9-12 to widen their African networks Strict air cargo screening at Dhaka demanded by UK causes congestion Rightist India government okays e-commerce FDI, then adds crippling rules Air China profit up 77pc to US$955 million as revenues rise 3.8pc China Southern profit up 117pc to US$571.2 million, sales rise 2.9pc China Eastern profit up 33pc to US$694.2 million as sales rise 4.2pc

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APRIL 5, 2016
Panama Canal Expansion to be inaugurated in June Softlink conducts training for Customs' Single Window System Triacetone Triperoxide - Mother of Satan Indian coffee finds more buyers in 2015-16 Mango exports estimated to double Adani Hazira Container Terminal registers highest throughput of 3,02,755 TEUs in 2015-16 Normal operations resume at APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) RBI lowers repo rate by 25 basis points

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Railcar lessor vaults over billion euro hurdle Facelift for Egypt's rail network Certification for all cooperation partners New services: lay-up and green recycling Inland navigation in Germany lost in transhipment Alaska Air acquires Virgin America Go-ahead for second Divaca-Koper rail track project App helps drivers plan routes in Africa Asco renews contract with BP Isaykin new member of Tiaca's hall of fame Intermodal - Dunkirk's flavour of the year Latin America - thirsting for new aircraft XPO moving beverages for Portuguese brewery Big Move bolstered by Vincent Logistics Austrian hands over Vienna-Delhi link to Air India

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APRIL 5, 2016
DryShips to offload remaining Ocean Rig stake Japanese majors' dry bulk cut seen to depress asset values Milaha bids to manage new USD7.4 billion Qatar port Eurogate boosts earnings Shipping companies warned to think of safety when reducing costs Asian jack-up demand to rise by year-end Singapore grants new port concessions to bulkers Slideshow: The global top 5 flag states Delisted Nanjing Tanker back to profit in 2015 Australia to ship rare metals out of Newcastle by 2018 Woolim Shipping books three chemical tanker newbuildings South Korean ship exports decline HMM, Hanjin defend sales of LNG and dedicated bulk shipping divisions LNG spot fixing increases while free ship count falls Body recovered at Sihanoukville after ship accident Ningbo Port profit down 9.4% in 2015 Otto Marine sells work repair vessel for USD38 million Chapter 11 bankruptcy score: creditors 3, shipping 0

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APRIL 5, 2016
HMM steps up charter renegotiations after gaining 'breathing space' from Hyundai Securities sale FedEx weighs in against rival airlines over air cargo oversight in tussle for Cuba services Damco in Vietnam poised to reap the rewards of a boom in logistics from free-trade deals Neale Proctor appointed consultant to OMA Group Lithium battery industry urges US Senate to amend new transport rules Authorities to split money seized in US west coast smuggling operation Trump, trade and 'the China shock'

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APRIL 5, 2016
Ingram Barge opts for GE for towboat repowers Knud E. Hansen rethinks the container feeder vessel Wartsila to design jack-up lift vessel Tanker to have first Tier III certified two stroke with EGR Stena orders four gas ready RoPax ferries WinGD and Doosan demonstrate W6X62DF engine

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APRIL 5, 2016
Port Metro Vancouver sees start of cruise season for 2016 The Greenbrier Companies releases financial results for second quarter Port of Olympia offers free marine terminal tours Program to monitor green performance of rideshare services at Sea-Tac Airport DOT provides on-line resource for hazmat rail incident responders

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APRIL 5, 2016
Stena orders four ferries in China Ro-pax vessels expected to be delivered in 2019 and 2020 Supramaxes glide up Rates on half the routes increase as 'sentiment remains firm' Big box ports bear brunt of China slowdown Containerisation International's latest survey of the top 30 container ports reveals the widespread impact of China's faltering export trade Texas LNG seeks approval to build export plant If plant goes ahead it means fresh cargoes for global fleet, however reaching final investment decision might not be straightforward Suezmax tanker rates steady on firm West African, Middle East volumes Aframax rates slip from week earlier Recovery may take longer than previously expected, says Clarksons Overall seaborne trade growth expected to be muted in 2016 We're not in business to buy shiny new toys, blasts Nordic American chief Hansson Boss of New York-listed suezmax owner slams critics of his fleet's age Singapore rolls out port concessions for bulk carriers Discounts to take effect from April 15 Wording of instructions has liability impact, ITIC warns Marine mutual highlights recent German court ruling in containers stowage case Sainty Marine's assets to be auctioned on internet Chinese court to hold online sale on April 16 JES to appraise shipbuilding assets amid disposal process Group picks Roma Appraisals to come up with asset valuation report of the shipbuilding-related assets Navios Maritime Holdings facing lawsuit over recent $50m loan facility Institutional investor alleges breach of fiduciary duty to help financially distressed company Otto Marine sells vessel for $38m Deal will contribute to consolidated net tangible assets per share VLGC spot rate drops to March 2010 level Upside is that this could be the floor

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APRIL 5, 2016
US Customs says ACE glitches over as it readies next phase Jump in eastbound trans-Pacific rates could signal rebound Former Amports CEO to head sales at Hub Group Waves get choppier for Santos terminals Port operator Milaha bids to manage new Qatar mega-port Oakland hopes smartphone apps can improve drayage efficiency Shippers moving goods through Moscow face steep cost hikes Value of global shipping assets slumps $65 billion, report says Terminal operator Eurogate warns of headwinds after strong 2015 profit XPO, Celadon top list of fastest-growing US trucking firms Regulators urged to question carriers' vessel-sharing deals Container traffic rises at India's major ports Ship brokers fear 'significant disruption' from container weighing rule US imports set to face little VGM scrutiny from Coast Guard Intermodal equipment providers test GPS for better efficiency APMT Mumbai strike called off

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APRIL 5, 2016
Krasnoye Sormovo confirms tanker duo Russian shipbuilder to sign up for river-sea ships for Azerbaijan. Cruising the world cheaper than living in London TS Taipei containers to be removed Boxes from a stranded vessel in Taiwanese waters expected to be offloaded by tomorrow. Swissco signs MoU for VM Marine fleet Singapore-listed owner enters into non-binding agreement for the acquisition of UAE company. Wan Hai Lines sees 2015 profit chopped Taiwanese containership owner stays in the black, but revenue also down. Syrian vessel grounds in Greek waters A general cargoship owned by a Tartus-based single-vessel company runs aground off Kos. Four Malaysians held on tugboat Another attack takes place on small boat sailing in southeast Asian waters involving eight gunmen. Lithuanian Shipping fails to sell four bulkers Bankrupt owner's remaining fleet put up for sale again, after disposal of 1994-built Deltuva at auction. Banks open up sale of ABG Shipyard Lenders want transparent offer process for loss-making Indian yard. UASC opens agency in 'key market' Containership owner launches new office in Uruguay with more brands coming in Brazil and Argentina. Stena Line inks world's 'most fuel efficient ferries' NAT in no rush to buy 'shiny new toys' Herbjorn Hansson tells shareholders he will only expand fleet when the time is right. DHT set for dividend rise in first quarter Drewry Research says fleet growth and higher rates have helped owner make a great start to 2016. Zim grapples with Dali artworks Surreal experience for Israeli line's workers as vessel carries artist's works to Israel exhibition. JES calls in help to complete yard sale Roma Appraisals drafted in as part of ongoing disposal of Chinese business. Wartsila wins jack-up vessel design deal Finnish design specialist inks contract for a Chinese-built vessel, including options for three more. ITIC warns over stowage contracts Wording in documents can widen scope of liability during loading, insurer says. Flopec has taken TEN tanker series Brokers reveal further details of Tsakos Enery Navigation charters. Guards fire on Bangladesh yard workers Security personnel at Karib Steel open fire on employees protesting over dead colleague. Flopec has taken TEN tanker trio Brokers reveal further details of Tsakos Enery Navigation charters. Yang Ming crashes to $240m annual loss Taiwanese line plunges into the red as revenue falls in tough boxship markets. Evergreen's 2015 loss hits $146m Fourth quarter particularly costly for Taiwanese containership owner as revenue drops. Scrap sales continue as rates splutter into life Panamax demo deal may help bulker owners fell a little better. Tallink passenger numbers jump Estonian ferry group welcomes 9% more people on its ships in the first quarter. Bibby wins deal for decommissioning UK subsea company strikes multi-million pound contract that will see one vessel work off Aberdeen. Avic lands eight Stena ropaxes Swedish owner books ice-classed series at Chinese yard. Gorgon LNG halts exports due to mechanical fault Giant Australian export facility forced to curtail shipments after chilling plant goes on the blink. Third illicit arms shipment seized in Arabian Sea US Navy patrol ship intercepted and uncovered weapons hidden aboard a small, stateless dhow. Navios hit with lawsuit on $50m loan Investor files suit claiming loan was done at overly generous terms.

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APRIL 5, 2016
DOT enhances first responder training for crude-by-rail accidents NCSP Group posts loss as revenues drop 8.2% in 2015 Commerce finds subsidies for steel pipe from Pakistan Port of Singapore offers port dues concession for bulk carriers Greenbrier decreases net earnings, revenues in Q2 FY2016 Port of Tilbury expands grain terminal Port of Oakland launches smartphone apps for harbor truckers NCBFAA asks FMC to set preconditions for approval of vessel sharing agreements ACL takes delivery of second ship in series FMC reviews 28 OTI license applications Singapore man set to face export violation charges in U.S. K + N names North America president Governor signs funding increase for Florida ports ACE rollout causing headaches for shippers Drewry: Ocean carriers running out of places to put mega-vessels House T&I chairman opposes CP-NS deal Maritime NZ: Cleanup of Rena wreck complete Fitch: FX volatility increases risk for infrastructure projects

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APRIL 5, 2016
US port mulls LNG bunkering addition As part of multi-million dollar expansion plan. FASA sees sharp drop in piracy incidents in Strait of Malacca, Singapore waters Maritime patrols from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore played a role. Singapore March fuel oil trading volume nearly hits historic high at 5.82 mil mt Expectations of fewer March arbitrage cargoes fueled buying. Singapore to cut port dues for dry bulk carriers by 10% from April 15 Concessions will be in place for a year. Bunker prices in US Gulf Coast plunge to lowest levels in a month Marine gasoil continued to trade flat between the competing Houston and New Orleans markets. US DATA: EIA says January fuel oil imports into USWC most in a month since 1988 A total of 2.621 million barrels of fuel oil were imported into PADD 5, which comprises the USWC. Marine fuel sales in Panama up 17% on year in January: AMP On the Pacific side,-- where the port of Balboa is located -- sales of fuel oil rose 23% to 309,879 in January. US DATA: EIA says January residual fuel oil exports to Panama increased 14% on year The exports to Panama represented nearly 10% of the total 8.9 million barrels of fuel oil that the US exported in January. Oil futures decline as Iran vows to fight for market share Oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said over the weekend that Iran will increase its exports.

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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

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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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