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BRIEFS

April 22, 2016

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Ever sinking rates induces CMA CGM to put USWC mega ship loop on hold Hanjin Shipping, PIL engage in slot swap on Red Sea/Middle East services Hamburg-Sud, feels CCNI benefit, revenue rises to US$6.92 billion Panalpina quarterly profit down 5.1pc as revenue declines 13pc Dachser boosts its Asia revenues despite international market slowdown Hutchison expects more mega ships in Shenzhen, busier PRD barges Hanjin starts China-US service, linking Shanghai to Long Beach Malaysia warned Islamic State gains foothold in maritime piracy Rotterdam's quarterly box volume falls 3.9pc to 3 million TEU Antwerp's first quarter box traffic rises 4.6pc to 2.5 million TEU Turkish Arkas Line adds ship, ignites Hamburg-West Africa mini-boom Panama starts taking reservations for widened canal from July 27 Globe Express Services - woman who first rose to the top in Mideast logistics Container Ship Safety Forum, Hamburg, attracts UASC, Seaspan participation Cathay, Dragonair cargo volumes flat in March at 157,006 tonnes Kuehne + Nagel posts 0.3pc slip in quarterly air cargo to 304,000 tons UPS pilots plan strike as customer Amazon becomes a rival air carrier

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APRIL 21, 2016
'OCEAN Alliance' to offer competitive products & comprehensive service networks Baltic Dry Index looking up Hamburg Süd says it achieved significant growth in a challenging 2015 Hapag-Lloyd & United Arab Shipping Co. in 'cooperation' talks Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers inks MoU with Indian Maritime University World needs to pay heed to maritime security: Kiren Rijiju Pakistan a major market for Indian tea Boosting efficiency of Major Ports a key focus DP World ready to implement IMO's international container weighing rules across global portfolio PLATTS puts Amsterdam on the map with ethanol RoRo terminal to come up at Ferry Wharf in Mumbai Trans Earth Logistics celebrates 3rd anniversary

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Interested party no longer interested Serbia refurbishing rail network Cross-Channel traffic still suffering Positive start for Antwerp in 2016 First CNG truck delivered to La Poste Soares to head Jaxport's facilities development sector New forklifts for cold store operator More belly capacity between Lima and Santiago Massive boost for India's road building programme Banaszkiewicz becomes FFABA dry chairman Air Algérie shelves planned Guangzhou service Kone gold for Imperial Irish seaports look back with joy Major merger looming?

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APRIL 21, 2016
Bulker bounce could derail scrapping momentum MEPC 69 closes in on CO2 data collection consensus DAILY: Buys bulk carriers and sells VLGCs, advises Via Mar Van Oord's fleet renewal continues Hapag-Lloyd and UASC talk about merger Boskalis' Marc de Leeuw has been round the world in 17 years Shipbuilder HHIC lays off 60 workers through voluntary retirement No decision yet on HMM, says Korea Development Bank Coverting diesel dredgers to electric - costs and payback Hayne Shipping's profit falls 85% in 2015 DP World will offer box weighing services across all terminals Bohai Shipbuilding to construct China's first nuclear-powered platform Dry bulk values predicted to rise over next 12 months Investment conditions hold back port development in Southeast Asia CCB Financial Leasing to fund four Pacific International Lines box ships Syndicated marine finance deals slashed in half US crude imports surge after export ban's demise Obama threatens veto of enhanced US port funding

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APRIL 21, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd to merge with UASC after secret talks with Gulf owners Productivity is declining at the world's biggest ports, 'but mega-boxships are not to blame' Oil and gas market drills into Panalpina profit but logistics and other sectors grow Shippers ask US Congress to weigh in on SOLAS VGM rule The tale of United and its falling profits, Gordon and disaffected shareholders DP-DHL's Frank Appel talks China, technology and drones

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APRIL 21, 2016
WWL adds new HERO Class vehicle carrier Twin Disc for new class of SEACOR Fast Supply Vessels MAIB: Cemfjord capsize could have been avoided Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Wartsila to eliminate 550 jobs First methanol fueled tanker joins DNV GL fleet UK P&I Club warns of VGM chaos and disputes

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APRIL 21, 2016
Northwest Innovation Works quits Port of Tacoma lease Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in quarterly passenger totals Beekeepers start new hives on Olympia Airport property Four carriers ink MOU for creation of new alliance Association of American Railroads reports weekly traffic numbers

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APRIL 21, 2016
EU places of refuge guidelines could form basis of global deal Issue to be debated at IMO next month Container shipping's clear-out After a tumultuous week for ocean carriers, could weaker lines finally decide enough is enough and quit the liner trades? Finland's Rettig sells ro-ro unit to Dutch company Divestment opens opportunities for Rettig, says president and chief executive South Carolina Ports has a solid finish for the third quarter Riding on the momentum of Inland Port Greer, port authority announces plans for a second inland facility VLGC spot rate finally rises over the week Rates at last move up as chartering activity east and west picked up Mixed reception for new greenhouse gas proposals at MEPC Committee backs three-step approach as delegations divided over response to Paris Agreement Optima Shipbrokers says dry bulker supply 'moving in the right direction' Broker's research shows 1.5m dwt fleet reduction in first quarter Large marine hull claims rising in Nordic region Cefor report shows 13 losses in excess of $10m in 2015 G6 upgrades Asia-North America east coast routing Consortium responds to Panama Canal expansion with new China/Korea-US east coast service Aegean Shipping inks deal for four aframax newbuildings in China Cosco Zhoushan yard scheduled to deliver crude carriers in 2018 Vale expects 2016 iron ore output at lower guidance range Brazil's mining giant anticipates Samarco JV only to resume production at end-year Panalpina reports 10% slump in sea freight volumes Fall in container traffic is offset by improvement in gross profit per teu, while 5% growth in air freight volumes offsets falling yields Charter market stays subdued And it's the post-panamax and panamax segments that continue to feel the brunt of overcapacity Anglo American's iron ore and coal output falls Declines in iron ore production from South Africa outweighs higher volumes out of Brazil Hapag-Lloyd and UASC in merger talks Box line consolidation accelerates as Qatar-controlled carrier aims to take shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd Jones Act tankers boost Kinder Morgan's performance Newbuildings will see Kinder's fleet double to 16 tankers by the end of 2017, but questions arise over the development of the Jones Act tanker market When will we learn? The industry is bound to repeat the failings seen in the Cemfjord and Höegh Osaka incidents Patrick Australia mired in wave of stoppages At issue is the 'Part B' section of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement between Patrick and the MUA pertaining to Port Botany Wärtsilä to cut 550 staff amid persistent industry downturn Plan will mainly impact global operations for marine solutions and energy solutions segments IPC set to start operations at terminal 1 of New Priok project this year New terminal to add 1.5m teu to existing Tanjung Priok capacity Offshore sector faces more uncertainty before upturn Prolonged downturn could leave industry permanently scathed, experts warn Costamare posts higher profits in first quarter Greece-based boxship owner appears to have no exposure to troubled liner operators European organisations set out action plan for box weight checks Joint statement lists steps national authorities should take to ensure uniform approach to new rules Cemfjord capsized 'suddenly and rapidly' says MAIB Cement carrier that sank with the loss of eight lives raises questions on regulatory exemptions

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APRIL 21, 2016
Swift to cull truckload tractor fleet as revenue, profit slip Exporters aim to capitalize on Oakland port's stronger rail link Brazil rail operator hopes to steam through recession to record year Soft pricing drives down Landstar revenue as load volumes rise Fatal accident closes NY-NJ port's Global terminal Tough investment market hampers Southeast Asia ports Intermodal volume decline contributes to UP profit plunge FMC chief confident US will be ready for container weight rule 'Challenging' truckload rate market saps Werner revenue, profit Oakland port to be all it can be via Army Base project Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks Costamare profit up a third Carrier customers assess impact of redrawn alliances DP World says it will weigh containers at all its terminals

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APRIL 21, 2016
Panama restrictions could impact tankers Draught limits as a result of lower water levels could hit Ecuador-to-US crude shipments, broker says. Cooperman takes helm of Stolt's board Four decades after joining company, chemical logistics veteran named chairman; Troim board seat approved. Costamare says liner consolidation welcome Finance chief Greg Zikos sees the positives of major new alliance and merger talks. Restis family lifeline bolsters Seanergy Revolving facility from controlling shareholder upsized to $16.3m to pay working capital. HHI closes part of yard after worker deaths Three workers have died so far this month at South Korean shipyard. Aqualis teams with China on offshore projects Norwegian company and CSDC to work together on engineering services to newbuildings. Diana in breach of BNP loan covenant New York-listed bulker owner says loan to value clause has been crossed. HCI Capital takes over Ernst Russ Maritime investor expands its shipping portfolio through acquisition of traditional German company. Dutch multipurpose ship grounds off Greece No pollution reported following damage to the forepeak of 1999-built vessel off Lesvos. Navios Acquisition tankers log pay rise Trio of products tankers have secured deals at higher rates, owner says. Hurtigruten signs for expedition ships Norwegian owner heading to Kleven for its largest ever investment in new polar tonnage. QMS hits back in cancellation row Abu Dhabi owner to launch lawsuit against TAS Offshore after scrapping ship contracts. Pareto predicts dry asset price upturn Analysts pin down price trough and expect possible 20% upturn in the next year. Hapag-Lloyd in merger talks with UASC German owner confirms it is considering combining its liner business with Middle East rival. Bakri bags tanker from Lykiardopulo Saudi owner believed to be behind the purchase of products tanker from Greek firm. G6 reshapes Asia/North America trades Boxship alliance adding new run amid suspensions and reactivations. York Capital takes a stake in Songa International investment fund acquires 7.25% of Oslo-listed owner following financial restructuring. Dry your eyes; worst in past for bulk Upgrades for Star Bulk and Diana as ABN AMRO sees positive demand indicators. Master underestimated storm in fatal sinking Cemfjord lost with eight lives off Scotland as captain headed into "extremely violent" conditions. Bumi sues Woodside for $283m over FPSO Malaysian owner claiming damages from Australian energy company over charter termination. Nova Star Cruises files for bankruptcy Canada to US operator takes shelter from creditors owed more than $12m. Hapag-Lloyd in alliance talks with UASC? German media report that Hamburg-based company could form new venture with Middle East rival. ABG Shipyard given debt ultimatum State Bank of Patiala wants debts settled within 15 days. Aegean reveals Chinese aframax order Greek owner inks four tankers at Cosco Zhoushan. State steps in to save Hyundai Merchant Marine Struggling Korean shipowner to become subsidiary of Korea Development Bank through debt swap, creditors say. Wartsila to sack 550 due to market downturn Half of the jobs to go will be from Finland as company looks to battle weak market situation. A&P Group secures wind vessel contract UK ship repair group looks to tap regional renewable energy sector with latest contract. Liner reliability bucks five month losing streak Asia-Oceania and Europe-Middle East trades see improvements of 14.2% and 10.4% respectively. Nomura upbeat on Hyundai Heavy turnaround South Korean shipbuilding giant's results forecast to come in 93% above consensus estimates. Singapore to call for MINT Fund proposals Priority to be given to areas such as drones, ballast water, data analytics and vessel productivity.

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APRIL 21, 2016
CMA CGM postpones deployment of 18,000-TEU ships in transpacific Correction: Trade associations band together on conference to promote air cargo OCEAN Alliance representatives meet with FMC Dachser's revenues jump 6.5% TIACA: air cargo industry can help stop IPR violators WWL adds third post-panamax ro/ro ship HCI Capital buys German shipping company CBP to host Trade Symposium in Phoenix Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks NEWS FLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, UASC in merger talks

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APRIL 21, 2016
Japan/South Korea 380 CST bunker spread slumps to near three-month low Brought on by ample supplies, weak demand in Japan; supply tightness in South Korea. Bunker traders welcome clearer direction on ECA regulations in Shanghai Berthed vessels have option of using alternative power sources in place of low sulfur bunker fuel. First May-loading fuel oil VLCC arbitrage fixture to Asia on subjects The Nave Neutrino is scheduled to load at Rotterdam on May 4-5. Black Sea-Mediterranean Handysize clean-dirty spread hits 2016 high The spread was high enough to pay for the cost of preparing a vessel that normally carries dirty products to transport clean products. Oil rallies on large, unexpected draw in US distillate stocks US distillate stocks fell 3.554 million barrels last week to 159.935 million barrels.

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SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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