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BRIEFS

January 11, 2016

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A-E off 24.4pc to US$932/TEU, Asia-Med down 18.7pc to $1,022/TEU Beijing officially debuts Cosco-CSCL as China Cosco Shipping Group Global Port Tracker expects seasonal post-Christmas decline in US imports Liverpool's US$438 million container terminal behind schedule Optimarin warns all to ensure ballast water discharge meets US rules China rail freight volumes drop 10.5pc in 2015 - biggest fall recorded Eurofos terminal at Fos-sur-Mer handles record 617,751 TEU in '15 MSC calls at Bandar Abbas port as lifting of Iran sanctions in sight HIT honoured, says it's cuts dockside accident rate 15pc European Commission approves FedEx acquisition of TNT after probe Hapag Lloyd's 14,000-TEU Wide Bravo damaged in Atlantic storm Low water levels on Rhine, Danube push up costs for cargo owners Moving boxes from Nagpur to Mumbai dearer than shipping them on to Dubai One-way transatlantic flow tops other box trades in profitability INTTRA joins JDA software for streamlined transport management Air Cargo companies to pay US$100 million to settle price-fixing lawsuit Delhi to cut back on foreign carriers grabbing Indian customers Empire Aerospace expands service to Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets

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JANUARY 10, 2016
AMTOI will continue its efforts for the betterment of the maritime & logistics industry - Vivek Kele, President Cabinet approves transfer of land from Farakka Barrage Project to IWAI for new navigational lock Gadkari inaugurates first RIS IRClass continues its contribution to 'Make in India', develops rules for Indian Coast Guard ships Coal imports declines by 15 pc in April-Dec. on record production Difference in prices puts Indian oilmeals out of int'l market India to import yellow corn; PEC issues global tender for 3.2 lakh t Jute exports shrink on rise in prices Oil imports from Iran declines to 208,300 bpd in 2015 Basic pension of Major Port employees to go up by 5.69 pc Iron ore exports rise from Australia's Port Hedland in Dec. CCEA clears development of NH-74 Railways may miss its freight loading target this fiscal EEPC urges Jaitley to maintain certain tax exemptions Exports likely to fall by 13 pc to $ 270 bn in 2015-16 Govt likely to increase Central excise duty rates Govt may create export development fund Removal of export duty may not help pellet exporters, says FIMI Consortium of Chinese cos to develop SEZ, port in Myanmar

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Jennifer Diaz founds own law firm Car maker invests in host of new trailers App for aid from ICMA FAA to rap integrator's knuckles Freydag introduces Kayser Intermodal operator edges forward in tough market Flue gas filter shipped to Ireland Keel laying in Nantong La Poste curbs former Europe Airpost services Liebelt new Hellmann CPO Over 100 new plants and expanded facilities QSL supports Burgerista Quite a successful year for Dunkirk Air China orders six triple sevens Martin Bencher moves to brand new head office Go-ahead for Mongolian rail project EU greenlights Fedex takeover of TNT

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JANUARY 8, 2016
At last! Good news for dry bulk An upturn for the dry bulk sector has been forecast in the fourth quarter of every year since 2009; every year corporate statements, business analysts, and journalists have been wrong. I have done it myself, although with diminishing levels of confidence. As 2015 progressed, it became increasingly certain that 2016 would... The tanker markets in 2016 IHS' Principal Trade Analyst Andrew Scorer discusses the drivers behind the oil markets and their impact on tanker freight rates... Port of Rotterdam promises fresh initiative after 24-hour strike IHS predicts mixed crude tanker rate outlook for 2016 New Corsican ferry operator hit by union blockade New Corsican ferry company Corsica Linea has called on the French authorities to act to end action by French seafarers preventing its vessel from completing its maiden voyage to the port of Marseilles. The company's chartered vessel, the Stena Carrier, arrived in the port of Marseilles on Tuesday but has been... Offshore roundup digest Living Stone keel laying On 30 December 2015, LaNaval Shipyard in Spain laid the keel of offshore multipurpose vessel Living Stone, which is being built for DEME subsidiary Tideway. Due for delivery in the first half of 2017, it is powered by dual-fuel LNG/diesel engines, will be equipped with a fallpipe... DNB Markets cuts dry bulk demand and charter rate forecasts Sete Brasil's crisis to weigh on Singapore's shipbuilders Korean shipbuilder HHIC looks at selling power generation affiliates Shipping companies' rescuers eye SPP Shipbuilding World's largest ro-ro box ship makes first voyage Denmark driving international cooperation on maritime sulphur emissions Denmark is looking for a level playing field across all SECAs Baltic Dry Index falls to all-time low The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell to yet another all-time low of 445 points on 7 January, tumbling below the previous record low 471 points set in mid-December. The drop in the index may be related to China's economic slowdown with less demand for coal and iron that has affected BDI... Egypt will reopen strategic Suez Canal bridge 'in days,' army says Another one of the Suez canal bridges, pictured Triyards posts positive 1Q16 results Singapore-listed Triyards Holdings has recorded USD6.2 million in profit for the first quarter of 2016 that ended on 30 November 2015, down 25% year on year (y/y) despite reporting higher revenue for the period. The company's first-quarter revenue soared 38% to USD78.1 million from USD56.7 million a year ago, mainly driven... New Orleans faces dredging crisis as high water approaches Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal

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JANUARY 8, 2016
Relief for FedEx as EC decides TNT takeover bid raises 'no competition concerns' Polar Air Cargo agrees $100m settlement in US antitrust lawsuit Alarm bells ringing again in carrier boardrooms as Asia-Europe spot rates head back south Analysis: The Loadstar's 'high-flyers' - six to watch in 2016 Bunker prices: not all good news for carriers Tackling the logistics of 'Mail-Back Monday' Global turbulence of 2015 set to continue, says new report

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JANUARY 8, 2016
LaNaval lays keel for latest DEME dual fuel vessel NSRP issues RFI on shipyard best practices Triyards reports encouraging first quarter USCG awards LRIT contract to Pole Star INTTRA teams up with supply chain software leader Royal Bahamas Police takes delivery 50-knot interceptors Harley Marine acquires ten vessels from Enterprise ABS in strategic cooperation with China's MARIC

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JANUARY 8, 2016
Drewry report predicts drop in freight rates for this year Schnitzer Steel releases first fiscal quarter results International Trade Administration sees exports drop during November Port of Olympia sets meeting to discuss real estate plans Harley Marine buying assets of Enterprise Marine Services

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JANUARY 8, 2016
A dry start to the year As dry bulk rates continue to fall, the sector's losers emerge Fugro receives $106m from sale and leaseback deal Icon investments agreement covers two geotechnical vessels The mysterious case of Angola's missing LNG No sign of Angolan cargoes, despite the project saying a restart would happen in late 2015 Diana clinches new bulker finance from Cexim Loan facility for up to $75.7m will partly cover cost of three vessels on order in China Uncertain future for HHIC as it seeks voluntary debt restructuring Even major creditor KDB unlikely to risk pumping in additional funding, says analyst Yard Talk \| Game of survival through co-operation and competition Recent OECD and ASEF activities come amid persistent industry downturn United Ocean heads to bankruptcy court, with a shove from five creditors Japan bulker owner's filing for receivership reflects lenders' growing pessimism about timing of a dry bulk recovery Zim chief executive Rafi Danieli to step down after 38 years with Israeli line Board asks Danieli to stay on until a successor is appointed Asia-Europe spot rates slide back after late 2015 rally Drewry expects prices to remain under pressure throughout the coming year Container industry losses to widen to over $5bn in 2016, Drewry estimates Shipping lines must remove more vessels, restructure more trade lane pacts Regulator grants 40-year export licence to Shell's LNG Canada project Permit is a key step in opening up the North American LNG market Seanergy shareholders back reverse stock split Bulker owner plans to go ahead with one-for-five split from January 8 Triyards reports 25% drop in first-quarter profit Revenue in the first quarter rose due to projects secured in 2015 Workers go on strike at Port of Rotterdam Fear of job losses triggers first strike in 13 years

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JANUARY 8, 2016
CN seeks environmental approval for hub outside Toronto December hiring pushes JOC trucking employment index to new high High water causes carriers to skip New Orleans calls Port Canaveral taps Hapag-Lloyd USA head as new CEO Trans-Pacific spot rates dip Danieli resigns as Zim CEO New ACL ship on maiden voyage to US East Coast Volume at major India ports inches up EU approves FedEx takeover of TNT Egypt to reopen critical bridge link to Port Said East Gate activity returns to normal at DP World's Nhava Sheva Terminal Idle box fleet surged five-fold in 2015 2016 could be an even tougher year than last for air freight sector No surprise as volatile Asia-Europe rates follow carriers into new year Airlines prepare for cargo surge when box weight rule is enforced

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JANUARY 8, 2016
HNA ups shareholding in Dorian LPG The Chen Feng-led conglomerate becomes third largest shareholder in LPG ship owner. US handily beats others on LPG exports But Asia and Europe offer room to grow for LPG; ethane trade to grow as will refined products. Call for breaking cash Head of Nigerian shipowners association urges investment in domestic vessel recycling. Diana secures $75m in Chinese funding New York-listed owner nets loan for three newbuildings, one of which has been slightly delayed. POSH's Middle East push Singapore offshore player teams with Saudi's Al-Khalaf group to build Gulf business. Klemp boosts her holding in Frontline Chief financial officer buys $385,820 bundle of shares amid wider market selldown. MSC seafarer dies Medics unable to save Russian crewman from MSC Sariska off UK. Polarcus warns on impairments Middle East seismic shipowner facing hit on ship values after review by Norwegian watchdog. Fredriksen ponders sale of older VLCC Fleet renewal set to take another step with potential disposal of 1998-built tanker. Ezra Holdings warns of loss Singapore offshore shipping group to post Q1 deficit due to "depressed" oil and gas markets. Iran deal "days away" Potential boost for tankers and boxships close as John Kerry says sanctions will be lifted soon. Capesize spending erupts as big guns fire Figures confirm major owners have switched attention to depressed dry cargo market. Bond binge goes on Subsea 7 continues to snap up convertible issue in $8m deal. Korean yard losses to hit $6.7bn HHI, Samsung and DSME to post huge combined operating deficit for 2015. Condor ferry out of action $75m Liberation suffers another setback after being blown against berth in UK. Harley Marine buys 10 US owner raids Enterprise Marine for double-hulled barges and tugs. Guilt by association Deutsche Bank analyst says dry-bulk woes are having a negative effect on US tanker stocks. NCL crew busted Five crew off Norwegian Dawn caught smuggling cocaine into New Orleans. Triyards boosts profit First quarter result sees Asian shipyard increase gross profit by 12%. VLGCs fall in New Year Newbuilding deliveries, easing Indian port congestion and China slowness cited.

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JANUARY 8, 2016
European Union gives green light to FedEx-TNT merger Port of New York and New Jersey seeks to ban older trucks Spot container rates drop 10.9% Multiple ocean carriers join CKYHE Asia-ECNA loop Lakes iron ore trade drops 8.5% in 2015 Hanson Logistics unveils plans for deep frozen warehouse Executive Moves: IANA and U.S. Meat Export Federation Ocean3 adjusts FAL1 service Polar Air settles U.S. antitrust class action lawsuit Land-Air Express back on the road FAA proposes fine for non-compliant FedEx plane South Africa opens to more U.S. meat exports CN to issue $4.2b in debt securities ZIM CEO resigns amid reports of IPO delay

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JANUARY 8, 2016
Gibraltar sees bunker sales grow year-on-year Bunker suppliers have shown 'enduring commitment'. Solar panel fitted to ferry Technology may be used on other ferries. Dry bulk gloom deepens BDI hits record lows, wave of bankruptcies predicted and Japanese firm files for protection. Rotterdam: 24-hour Terminal strike ends Increased automation provokes job security fears. Fuel oil arbitrage volumes set to rise But Singapore's onshore stocks have dropped to their lowest level in seven months. Bomin's bid to buy bankrupt bunker player collapses But Bomin has purchased some of the company's bunker inventory. Adani outlines expansion plans 'I see India as a future bunkering hub and we want to play a major role.' Singapore: Vessel detained Ship controlled by Nigerian interests.

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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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