BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

December 7, 2016

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Last stuck boxes on Hanjin ship have been unloaded Iran Shipping discusses US$650m order for 10 ships with Hyundai HI Port of Brisbane's first 8,500 TEU vessel - Maersk Lloyd Don Carlos China urges US to fully-comply with WTO anti-dumping accord India's JNPT achieves April to November volume gains of just 1pc GAC breaks ground on new contract logistics warehouse in Dubai South NYK sets up logistics JV for finished cars in Vietnam with VINALINES Ince & Co appoints top disputes lawyer to strengthen Singapore China team India and Afghanistan look to opening air cargo link over Pakistan to boost trade Air freight forwarder Yusen Logistics wins prestigious pharma certification from IATA Finnair and Japan Airlines expand codeshare on Europe-Japan flights Oslo airport plans to build seafood hub to handle growing exports to Asia, Mid East

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
FFFAI foresees transparency in business thanks to demonetisation MANSA welcomes JN Customs' consideration to examine ship agents' concern on dual registration Ship operating costs seen rising in 2017 after two years of decline More than 95 pc of international trade done thru' EDI-enabled Customs stations Century CFS installs PoS machines in their CFSs & Head Office for cashless transaction MIAL augments export handling capacity, unveils new Export Heavy & Bonded Cargo Terminal Seabird CFS at Hazira handles first export LCL console Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 comprehensively deliberates on a critical segment of cargo & logistics

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New VP of safety policy and connectivity at ATA Honduras to modernise road infrastructure Automotive service provider confirms new alignment Raben relocating to Saarbrucken Rhenus expanding in Jade Weser Port NZ: new freight hub boosts efficiency Dnata invests in Canadian cargo and ground handler Groundbreaking for GAC's Dubai contract logistics facility IRU names head of Brussels delegation Divergent fate for Danish cargo carriers Short line railroad celebrates 115th anniversary SOL shouldering ship operations for Storo Enso Two networks benefit from Freightcamp in Abu Dhabi Advent grasps the mantle and goes for V. Group Hactl handling Bismillah's cargo in Hong Kong Gotthard tunnel enhancing railfreight transport sector

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Dredging project aims to restore shipping access to Uruguay's Martin Garcia channel Bunker supplier Bomin axes more offices US-listed shipowners push for year-end capital raises Vessel operating costs predicted to rise next year Samudera Shipping warns of full-year loss Polaris Shipping buys four Capesizes from Vale Pacific Radiance executive director under investigation 'I did all I could to save Hanjin Shipping', says Hanjin Group chairman German towage firms may be sold to Boluda Strong demand for smaller bulkers fuels recovery optimism DP World invests with Canadian pension fund Record-high budget for South Korea's port and marine development Idle container shipping capacity soars to 1.7 million teu China to end coal imports as it finds balance in domestic supply and demand H-Line Shipping gets a credit rating upgrade Mitsubishi Corporation to record big loss on bulker values

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Hundreds of shippers still waiting for cargo in Hanjin boxes 'held hostage' by out-of-pocket ports Atlas Air pilots plan protest march on Amazon HQ over pay and staff levels Surge in shipping services to Iran won't mean profits and will harm transhipment ports Analysis: OOIL may be under stress, but it has time to look for the right deal In it for the long haul: Amazon will now truck data to the cloud Taiwan government urged to help debt-ridden Yang Ming

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
ABS publishes guidance on Acoustic Emission Testing (AET) Marcon brokers sale of two McAllister tugs Ship management giant has a new owner Conversion will create world's largest emission-free ferries First Norwegian vessel gains Polar Code certification BAE Norfolk gets $55.7 million for Wasp work

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Knot Offshore to issue $50m private placement Company will offer preferred units at $24 each Tankers face loss of cargoes on West Africa ban Five West African countries are banning high sulphur cargoes from Europe Eight Swiber executives released on bail Executive chairman and finance chief among those bailed after being interviewed UK Club hires Devereese Capital charters in two SK Shipping VLCCs Two-year deal with options adds to Evangelos Marinakis group's growing VLCC position Supramax bulker rates strongest since August 2015 Rates firm up further in the Atlantic while Pacific region makes some small improvements Europe to South America market posts September rebound Strong container traffic growth from north of Continent to the east coast bucks 17-month downwards trend for wider southbound trade GasLog prepares for FSRU debut with $16m equipment order Keppel Shipyard orders long lead items for potential LNG carrier conversion First American LNG cargo discharged into Italy US wants European customers alongside its South American ones, opening up new LNG trade routes for ships Vale sells four capes to Polaris for $140m Updated: Ships are named as miner says sale is consistent with strategy of strengthening its balance sheet and focusing on core assets BW LPG makes changes at Aurora LPG Aurora chief executive and CFO set to leave the company after BW increases ownership to almost 93% DSME delays drillship delivery Delivery postponed by two years to June 30, 2020 Reasons to be cheerful High scrapping and Far East fixture activity advance the supply side fundamentals, but there is still work to be done to prompt a spike in box charter rates India designates port-led coastal economic zones Ministry expects measures to help boost the Indian manufacturing sector's competitiveness worldwide Newbuilding market to remain lacklustre in 2017 Dearth of orders and low-price environment to continue despite recent freight market improvement Petronet LNG deploys newbuilding for Gorgon LNG project Prachi is on 19-year charter to move Australian LNG to India; Gorgon LNG Train 1 production halted International Seaways posts first net loss after spin-off from OSG Results dragged down by impairment losses on vessels Navig8 Product Tankers completes $30m rights offering Company closed Tranche 2 of the offering, raising $3.4m in proceeds Avic International Maritime unveils more restructuring details Group aims to cut down layers of intermediary companies Samudera Shipping expects loss for 2016 Fallout of Hanjin bankruptcy continues to have an effect Pacific Radiance director arrested for alleged corruption Mok Weng Vai is out on bail and has not been charged in court Safe Bulkers raises $15m, breaks dry spell of equity fundraisers UPDATED: Latest offering priced at $1.1 per share versus Monday's closing price at $1.35 VLCC owners looking to cash in ahead of Opec cut Earnings supported amid expectations that producers will raise output before January reduction

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
US House approves cross-border trade 'enhancement' bill Private sector envisions data portal to reduce US port congestion Brazil to extend length of port concessions THE Alliance strips joint-contracting language from VSA Siemens commissions ship specialized for wind power components India makes headway on abolishing shipping surcharges Higher operating costs to increase pressure on liners Idle container ship fleet rockets on Hanjin collapse Jawaharlal Nehru Port to cut costs for rail, increase for trucking

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Panamax rates surge to 34-month high Mid-size bulker rates continue to rocket to levels not seen in nearly three years; capes missing out. No whining on Wall Street for OSG spinoff International Seaways' new leaders say they can't complain about that annoyingly low share price, which then rises. KOTC seeks tenders for eight tankers Interested shipyards have to submit their applications to Kuwait-based owner by 20 December. Safe Bulkers could gross $17m in offering Polys Hajioannou to invest $3m in fundraising drive for acquisition cash. Stolt chemical tanker suffers fire off US No pollution or injuries after situation on one of Stolt-Nielsen's recently acquired ships. KNOT Offshore raising $50m in equity sale Tanker owner selling new convertible preferred units in deal that could rise to $99m. Swedish Orient buys ro-ro trio Owner adds modern vessels as Viking Supply sells out of sector. Tor Olav Troim linked to rig deal Norwegian report claims investor has snapped up two units from failed Hercules Offshore. Swiber executives released on bail Commercial Affairs Department interviews shipowner's directors but brings no formal charges against them. Greek bulker abandoned after fire off South Africa All 19 crew picked up safely from Amalthia Marine ship that suffered flooding in engine room after blaze. Bibby Offshore secures another Shell deal UK owner sending Bibby Polaris to Gannet G field in North Sea. DSME delays Atwood drillship duo by two years US owner requests postponement to 2019 and 2020. Vale concludes $140m sale to Polaris South Korean owner boosts its fleet with acquisition of four capesizes from Brazilian mining giant. NCL refinances with $700m bond sale US cruise line using cash to redeem 5.25% issue due in 2019. Olympic Ship sells vessel to Swire Pacific Oslo-listed company offloads the 2014-built Olympic Athene to Hong Kong-based rival. Myklebust takes CEO job at Viking Fjord Shipping boss replacing Christian Berg at offshore vessel company. Yang Ming urged to merge Politicians want to see tie-up between container line and port company in downturn. Borge Johansen leaves Aurora LPG CEO departs as BW LPG completes takeover, but will continue to head the owner's VLGC pool operations; CFO Jebsen also leaving. Box Ships sends nine-year-old duo for scrap Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner reported to have sent two 2007-built ships for demolition. Provisions and Hanjin set to hit Samudera Indonesian containership owner tells investors to expect the worst for its end of year results. Rolf Westfal-Larsen to step down as CEO Bergen-based shipowner set for a changing of the guard with new boss for holding company. Pac Radiance exec held in corruption probe Executive of Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator potentially facing fine and prison sentence. Maverick Gunner auction confirmed Singapore admiralty court gives potential bidders until week before Christmas to bid for bulker.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
Report hails FAST Act on its first anniversary States and ports need tools and flexibility to adapt to new trade patterns and accommodate increased freight volumes, according to a new re... Drewry: Ship operating costs likely to rise in 2017 and beyond The cost of operating cargo ships has fallen for two successive years, but is forecast to rise in 2017 and beyond, according to Drewry, whi... U.S. trade deficit widens in October The U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday the nation's goods and services deficit for October totaled $42.6 billion, a 17.8 percent increas... Rail labor groups seek mediation in Class I contract talks Rail labor unions are asking the National Mediation Board to step in as negotiations with Class I railways has "completely stalled," accord... FTR: Class 8 orders jump 41% in November Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 19,300 units in November 2016, according to the latest preliminary figures from freigh... NYK launches finished vehicle logistics company in Vietnam NYK is partnering with Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency Corp. (VOSA), a shipping agent and subsidiary of state-run Vietnam National Shipping L...

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DECEMBER 6, 2016
European distillate barge flows to fall as Rhine levels decline Water levels were measured at 107 centimeters at the critical choke point of Kaub, Germany, at 1300 CET (1100 GMT) Tuesday US Gulf Coast refiners eye open arb for ULSD to Northwest Europe No new vessels have been placed on subjects or fixed, but a Gulf Coast shipping source said he had received multiple inquiries to ship ULSD on the route. Norway's Asgard crude to load three cargoes in January Asgard is one of the lightest North Sea grades, with a gravity of 48 API, and it is also relatively sweet with a sulfur content of 0.18%. Danish court names Monjasa as bunker company in fraud case In September the court of Kolding fined Monjasa and gave co-founder and then CEO Jan Jacobsen a prison sentence. Land transport to use 43 mil mt less oil by 2030, planes, ships to rise: T&E Bunker group Bomin announces further office closures The move forms part of Bomin's long-term and sustainable growth strategy, it said. External: Wired Bunkering FUTURES 2: Crude pares gains on expectations of US products build External: Global Risk Management Saudi OSP cuts show Aramco's focus on protecting Asian market share, say traders Move prompted by likely intent to defend market share OPEC's Barkindo outlines reasons for production cuts FUTURES: Crude eases from 16-month highs on doubts about OPEC deal

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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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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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