BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 11, 2016

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Sustaining HIT's leading role as transshipment hub with barge quay cranes Port of Charleston to weigh boxes for US$25 apiece to provide VGM PSA invests in start-ups to gain innovative logistics via IoT, AI, cloud China vows reciprocal trouble over its claim to disputed South China Seas Agility Q1 profit up 10.9pc to US$43.4 million as sales fall 6.1pc First quarter that no box ship orders are placed since 2009, says BIMCO JAXPORT handles 16pc more Asian container in first half of FY2016 APSEZ 's pre-tax profit surges 26pc to US$474 million Another 24-hour Greek seamen's strike as union stages walkout surprise Sri Lankan shipping ministry stresses importance of women's participation HK temporary navigational channels during bridge deck building works Australia withdraws ban on air cargo, UK ban expected to be lifted soon Indonesia's wooing of foreign investors faces transport capacity obstacles Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa see fall in cargo after airport terror attack

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MAY 10, 2016
A weak year for box production seen as prices reach new lows ASIC comments on proposed revision in Kolkata Port's scale of rates IRClass releases IR-HULL software Maersk Line delivers breakeven result despite record low freight rates MOL announces upgrade of Asia services MOL reaches formal agreement towards conclusion of a charter contract for Uruguay LNG FSRU project DP World launches pioneering global education programme Major Ports add highest-ever capacity in 2015-16 Seminar on managing change & effective leadership organised at JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre Toll being collected only from port-related traffic at Nhava Sheva TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS

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«A pivotal year for us» Successful presentation of East World Express Singpost net profit hits record high Harnessing up for LNG in Indonesia Lady leading in Liege 2+4 conversion orders for Aeronautical Engineers Rail infrastructure renewal in California and Arkansas New Indian service centre Tonnage up, freight revenue down for biggest cargo carrier Increasing numbers of LHVs on German roads Jaxport's growth driven by Asia volumes Promotion at Air Partner Etihad's management structure amended Chinese drones to deliver manufactured organs for transplant New link from Germany to Moscow Tarros extending Adriatic service Cargo handling costs up in 2015

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MAY 10, 2016
SEA Europe says US is being held back by Jones Act Foreign ships could lose out on Indian coastal work New guidelines aim to cut container fire threat MISC sells logistics arm for USD88.9 million Japan announces further investment in Vietnamese ports and roads HMM to meet bond holders by 1 June MOL, Gas Sayago reach formal agreement for Uruguay LNG FSRU project Two chemical tankers explode off Nanjing, two dead Liners set to lose USD10 billion in 2016 as rates fall, cost savings shrink Profit at MHI's shipbuilding division, loss at KHI and MES HHI to offer voluntary retirement and close docks amid order drought Nine arrested by Indonesian Navy in first oil cargo theft bid of 2016 MOL and Wan Hai to launch Indian service No bright spots for container makers this year PSA to invest USD14.6 million in start-ups Astilleros Gondan wins option SOV vessel US crude tanker volumes to rise in Alberta fire aftermath

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MAY 10, 2016
Emirates announces record annual profit, but warns against protectionism abroad Equipment lessors suffer along with shipping lines as the weak market pushes box prices down PSA Singapore follows Lufthansa with hi-tech incubator platform for logistics start-ups Analysis: short-term pain for long-term gain at APM Terminals, while Damco shines Questions as FedEx and UPS both announce surcharges on ground packages CMA CGM switches biggest ship on TransPac to Asia-Europe as freight rates sink

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MAY 10, 2016
Genting opens new Lloyd Werft Design Center Third LNG fueled PSV goes to work for Shell in Gulf LNG fueled bulkers to have PM shaft generators BAE Norfolk gets $52.4 million LHD-3 award

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MAY 10, 2016
Corps' Seattle District Commander denies Gateway Pacific Terminal permit Vancouver Fraser Port Authority presents annual environmental awards Off-duty CBP officers respond to three car accident Drewry container equipment report sees drop in average box prices Inchcape Shipping Services promotes Stacie Speckman

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MAY 10, 2016
Chinese lessors eye cheap financing from overseas bond markets Interest rates can be as low as 2% View from the Bridge: Christian Razon Gonzalez From forklift operator to heir apparent, ICTSI's Christian Razon Gonzalez has seen enough of container terminals to have strong views about the business Suezmax and aframax rates endure double-digit falls in May Mood generally lacklustre amid oversupply of tonnage in benchmark trades Supramax rates reverse into a steady decline Rates across all major routes fall with weaker east coast South America trades Norway offshore and shipping may face consolidation, Holth warns Economic downturn deep and rapid, according to DNB banker with $25bn industry exposure Analysts stand by multi-billion dollar loss forecast for carriers Carriers' efforts to reduce units costs will be unable to compensate for unprecedented low freight rates, says Drewry Libyan crude loadings continue to suffer on lack of stability Shipments in single digits expected to continue as wrangling persists York-Antwerp changes could cut insurance general average exposure by 20%, IUMI claims Comité Maritime International backs YAR 2016 rewrite Indonesian Navy arrests product tanker hijackers Tanker crew found unharmed with cargo intact Roppestad hails steady Gard surplus despite $53m investment hit Biggest payout was on another club's pool claim, chief executive reveals Hyundai Heavy Industries faces tougher restructuring cuts Group has streamlined operations and cut 25% of its management but faces a further drop in new orders Havila out of the red but not out of the woods OSV operator returns a quarterly profit as debt repayments remain on hold Philly Shipyard's rise in earnings is subject to accounting method IFRS rules would hit the value placed on four out of eight vessels under construction at end of first quarter Gard sees surplus steady at $85m Combined ratio falls to just 83% Iran April oil exports hit highest level since sanctions removal More room for exports in coming months StealthGas secures financing for gas carrier quartet Newbuildings to be delivered in 2017 as $140m funding gets green light Berlian Laju Tanker reports net profit for 2015 fiscal year Improved results follow a number of restructuring measures Genco posts wider loss for first quarter of 2016 Weak spot market rates in dry bulk weigh on results Swissco expects first-quarter net loss Prolonged downturn in oil and gas industry weigh on results Discharge delays and fresh cargoes push VLCC earnings up 50% List of available spot vessels not excessively long for this week

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MAY 10, 2016
NY-NJ port terminal to offer SOLAS weighing to shippers for a fee Third major shipping alliance on the cusp of announcement LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle expands dedicated logistics business Largest terminals at India's leading port join productivity-boosting initiative Low oil price fuels big profit gain at Nippon Express Israel to scrutinize SOLAS verified gross mass declarations Diversified buys Savannah, Charleston breakbulk terminals US containerized importers forecast to pull back slightly Virginia port revises approach to SOLAS container weight rule Florida port plans forest products terminal HMM sets creditor meeting to propose debt repayment plan MOL, Wan Hai team up to target intra-Asia trade North Europe ports tapped as best gateways for Asia cargo Japan bets on Vietnam port business Carriers face losses billions in 2016 as rates and cost savings fall No escape from bad year as box makers hit by falling prices

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MAY 10, 2016
BlackRock building position at Tidewater US investment management firm lifts stake in offshore vessel giant to 10%. Maersk Line boxship suitable for towage Danish company says crewmembers of a vessel involved in collision on Saturday remain safe. Navig8 Product Tankers builds profit Expanding fleet gives UK-based owner a boost in the first quarter. Gary Smith resigns at Golar LNG Oscar Spieler will replace outgoing boss as part of organisational reshuffle. RCCL locks Pullmantur brand into PE deal Cruiseship giant to form joint venture with Madrid's Springwater Capital while retaining ship ownership. Fesco skips bond payment as it reviews financing Russian shipowner keeps hold of cash during strategic review of balance sheet. OSG profit jumps as tanker rates rise US owner's revenue days increase in first quarter after ULCC is reactivated. TNG edges up first quarter earnings Croatian owner boosted by having full tanker fleet at its disposal. Egypt clears Iranian tankers to use Suez pipeline Government says NITC vessels can now lift oil at Alexandria for European discharge. Tamai Steamship swings to a loss Japanese owner sees red ink in full year bottom line as revenue slips. Holland & Knight expands into the UK US law firm beefing up maritime finance and aviation operations with Clark Ricketts staffers. Braemar ACM's Charlie Peile dies Well-known LNG industry expert and broker's desk head leaves the stage at 62. DOF ties up offshore duo down under Norwegian owner wins four-month deals for anchor-handlers with Schlumberger. Solstad turns a profit and amends contracts Norwegian offshore vessel owner eases loan covenants as it benefits from currency gains in Q1. The sunken lighthouse: a TradeWinds podcast The second episode of this audio podcast series explores the history of the company that owned El Faro. Gard to again cut cost of cover P&I premium to be discounted by $37m as Rolf Thore Roppestad reports highly profitable year. Ulstein looks elsewhere after 2015 loss Norwegian shipbuilding group sets its sights on wind and patrol vessel markets after weak performance. MOL clinches FSRU charter deal Japanese owner is closing on final agreement for LNG project off Uruguay. MOL merges two Asian liner services Japanese owner combines Indian and Hong Kong runs. Havila Shipping back in black Restructuring offshore owner sees financial costs slashed. Ocean Yield fixes $200m loan for LEG ships Norwegian owner finances new gas vessels over 10 years as Q1 profit drops. Hijacked product tanker recovered off Indonesia Authorities cite good regional cooperation and collaboration for swift arrest of nine suspects. Navigator Holdings profit heads lower in first quarter Higher costs and lower utilization take their toll at Wilbur Ross-backed LPG carrier owner. Icon Offshore ties up two to ExxonMobil Malaysian-listed offshore vessel operator adds $10.5m to order backlog with latest charters. Swissco Holdings latest company to issue profit warning Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator expects to report loss in the first quarter.

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MAY 10, 2016
NEWS FLASH: Turkish firm in the running to buy controlling interest in largest U.S. stevedore? Great Lakes limestone trade thrives in April Dry shipping container prices fall to lowest level since 2002 Commentary: Can anyone stop Amazon's supply chain takeover? FedEx partners with EBay for spring cleaning project UK preparing to send largest-ever U.S. wheat shipment Hyundai Merchant shares slip amid charter rate talks The difference between visibility and global TMS Fish and Wildlife Service begins ACE data test COSCO, CSCL stocks surge in Shanghai, Hong Kong MISC to divest integrated logistics unit for $63.5m

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MAY 10, 2016
Maersk Line to move vessel to safe location after collision off China's Ningbo The Safmarine Meru was en route from Qingdao to Ningbo when it collided with Northern Jasper. Dry bulk carrier to test Panama Canal's new Atlantic-facing locks Transits will also enable pilots, tugboat captains to practise operating within expanded Canal. New Panamax dry bulk carrier to test Panama Canal's new Atlantic-facing locks Transits will also enable pilots, tugboat captains to practise operating within expanded Canal. USGC HSFO-Brent spread narrowest since February on exports Through Monday, 1.71 million barrels of USGC 3%S have traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process. Oil futures decline as weather aids fight against Alberta fires Production losses have included Suncor Canada shutting 300,000 b/d of output, as well as Syncrude Canada lowering production by an undisclosed amount.

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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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