BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 29, 2016

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CMA CGM levies US$200/TEU Asia-Red Sea rate hike May 5 CMA CGM charges US$50/TEU for overweight boxes over 18 tons 'K' Line plunges into US$457 million net loss as revenues shrink 8.1pc NYK profit falls 61pc to US$168.4 million as revenue falls 5.4pc Cosco Pacific profit rises 31pc on box stake sale while revenues slip 2.2pc China's FTZs in Tianjin, Fujian, Guangdong, Shanghai pilot reforms Idle containership fleet shrinks 2.1pc with panamaxes having worst of it India retaliates: Starts 177 dumping probes after China slows India exports Hamburg Sud's container volumes in 2015 up 21.5pc to 4.1 million TEU CMA CGM at the heart of Huang Yong Ping's Monumenta 2016 show in Paris Long Beach CEO sees near-shoring in Mexico next big economic trend HAFFA's AGM marks start of the second year for executive committee CMA CGM develops Aquaviva, a new container to transport live lobsters Davies Turner to double capacity of Scottish hub at Cumbernauld SF Airlines takes delivery of latest converted freighter UPS pilots make common cause with striking Cologne groundhandlers Groundhandler dnata hits million ton mark at Dubai World Central Bengaluru airport holds skills training session for cargo handling staff

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APRIL 28, 2016
Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo' in Delhi Baltic Dry Index at a new recent high Bureau Veritas slashes design review times with digital 3D model CMA CGM Group develops AQUAVIVA, a new generation of containers to transport live lobsters National Waterway-1 being enhanced to ferry more cargo & passengers Steel imports up in 2015-16 DP World reports 3.7 pc gross volume growth in Q1 2016 Essar Ports' Hazira Terminal to handle 15 mt of third-party cargo JNPT & APEC ink MoU at Maritime India Summit 2016 Kolkata Port looks at handling vehicles, starting Bangladesh operations MICT introduces next-generation terminal operating system for ease of doing business CMTL & DLI ink MoU to launch rail service between Chennai Port & CMTL-Thimmapur in Hyderabad

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Growing - together with partners «Everything is in motion» New facility to cater for "click and brick" customers Automation to improve efficiency Csafe welcomes new US northeast sales director US MRO takes part in Saab 340B cargo modification program Enhanced logistics control centre in Singapore VHSp elects steering committee Migration crisis: call for more secure parking areas AF KLM Cargo flies Ivorian mango for Spanish forwarder Dual-fuelled "Lindanger" down the slipway Sixth BLG Interrijn ro-ro barge named in Duisburg K Line adjusts medium-term management plan Less freight for JAL in fiscal 2015 Made a million times over Swiss says good-bye to Urs Stulz Record Q1 result for US integrator Internal and external experts to direct K Line

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APRIL 28, 2016
Kirby hit by weak demand in US coastal trades Antwerp and ENGIE to build Belgium's first LNG-CNG energy hub Seadrill exits Sapura Kencana in USD195 million share sale Two major Scandinavian banks warn of offshore impairment rise Shell terminates three FLNG contracts at Samsung HI DP World throughput expands 3.7% Singapore's MPA revokes two bunker licences after investigation NYK, the only profitable among Japan's Big Three Korea EXIM to examine ship orders before granting refund guarantees Hanjin and HMM discuss alliance reshuffling Rig supply and demand imbalance widens in southeast Asia Korean carriers heading for state control under restructuring plans Vessel equipment 'at risk' if ISO fuel standard revisions passed COSCO Shipyard delivers China's largest livestock carrier Hermawan Herman, Executive Director of Finance of Samudera Shipping Incheon expands throughput as new Vietnam service launched

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APRIL 28, 2016
As summer approaches, ports and governments prepare for a 'new season' of illegal immigration Is Maersk ready to reinvent itself? Could an e-commerce boom and 'the Amazon effect' be the saving of smaller cargo airports? Union warns of danger to bigger boxships carriers plan to send into new Panama Canal locks CH Robinson plans 'aggressive' expansion into Europe and Asia to help grow global forwarding business Fewer pirate attacks on ships, but violence and kidnapping on the increase, says IDB Etihad announces 41% rise in net profit, but is quiet on cargo revenue Flights resume at Manta as Quiport builds emergency terminal after Ecuador earthquake

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APRIL 28, 2016
VIDEO: Stanford develops humanoid diving robot ExxonMObil's five top tips for fuel switching Langh to supply scrubbers for two cruise newbuilds VIDEO: Study questions Panama Canal maneuvering safety VIDEO: Ulstein launches first offshore wind service vessel Recovering El Faro VDR requires new mission Harley Marine orders two ATB tank barges from Gunderson

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APRIL 28, 2016
CKYHE Alliance member lines announce several service changes Two lactation rooms now open at Portland International Airport Three listening sessions scheduled for transport industry sleep apnea concerns Service updates scheduled by G6 Alliance member carriers Alaska Air Group delivers record first quarter numbers

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APRIL 28, 2016
Forth Ports to offer container weighing Tilbury and Grangemouth to offer VGM service for shippers GasLog Partners secures cash flow visibility through 2020 Parent company to support 10%-15% annualised growth in cash distributions El Faro data recorder to remain on wreck for several months New mission to retrieve VDR requires specialist deepwater salvage equipment Results round-up Japan's big three share their woes while offshore gloom continues and a tanker giant tries to change Subsea 7 lays up two ships and maintains profit Delays in client investment decisions bring uncertainty to new contract timings Small is 'beautiful' While the charter market remains depressed on the whole, owners are making the most of a surge in Mediterranean feeder activity DP World's volumes up 3.7% in the first quarter But domestic fall as UAE operator switches focus to higher margin cargo VLGC rates bounce as market hopes for rebound Owners hope for seasonal up-pick in demand UASC aims to speed up freight rate notices to customers Middle East line deploys CargoSphere cloud-based technology V.Group gets Brazil oil recovery ship management boost Shipmanager to provide 90 crew for oil spill recovery vessels Data collection progress unlikely to blunt EU MRV regulation Industry faces possible duplication of monitoring systems in Europe Charleston sets $25 fee for weighing shipping containers South Carolina port aims to be the first in the US to provide VGM weighing service Scorpio Tankers to focus on debt deleveraging Company aims to reduce net debt to capitalisation ratio to under 50% ITF raises safety concerns over Panama Canal expansion Simulator study finds new locks are too small for safe operation NYK reports 62% decline in profits Group hopes to see improvements in liquefied natural gas and offshore segments K Line predicts smaller loss and unveils a fresh medium-term plan Japanese carrier to consider initiatives for stability and competitiveness as top priority, while strategically investing for growth MOL posts $1.5bn losses for 2015 fiscal year Container shipping losses widened while dry bulk business deteriorated significantly West Africa blip on global piracy downturn Nigeria and Ivory Coast account for two of the three hijackings in first quarter Peristent offshore weakness hits Sembcorp profit Customers' rig delivery deferrals weighed on revenue Samudera Shipping reports 53% fall in first-quarter net profit Fierce competition in industry will keep freight rates depressed

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APRIL 28, 2016
NY-NJ port volume decline latest sign of reduced import demand Brazil political crisis claims port minister Ukraine seeks to lower costs of trans-Caspian rail route India works to clear up container weighing rule confusion No VGM, no admittance at Port of Houston Japan's 'Big Three' container lines suffer Non-Russian trucking companies face steep border fees Global regulators to zero in on Ocean Alliance market share Charleston tacks away from other US ports in container weighing Global piracy attacks decline, but new hot spots flare Slowing volumes hit India logistics provider's profit Profits at top Japan airlines mask cargo weakness CMA CGM takes aim at air cargo market with new lobster container DP World defies market in first quarter Inventories remain full, depressing US freight demand Regional trade fuels traffic rise at Incheon port Cash-strapped carriers bank on Korea's biggest new shipowner

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APRIL 28, 2016
Exmar's first-quarter profit holds steady Nicolas Saverys-led company sees impact in medium gas carrier market. Harley Marine orders two barges Harley Franco-led diversified services firm is growing fleet this year. Kirby reports Q1 profit drop of 24% US-based owner of inland and coastal tank barges sees weak, but stable market. Half of VLGCs head from US Gulf to Asia US energy logistics firm also sees potential for ethylene export terminal Geden Lines fixes handy chemical quartet Trafigura reportedly hires Malta-flagged ships for three months at $10,250 per day. United Nations blacklists Elektrans tanker Security council agrees to Libyan ambassador's request in row over crude cargo. Piracy off West Africa gets worse A report from IMB suggests 44 seafarers have been kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea so far this year. Global Ship Lease notches Q1 profit Ian Webber-led company sees revenue gain in wake of last year's OOCL deals Precious axes three more ultramaxes Thai owner tears up Taizhou Sanfu bulker contracts and wins discounts on remaining five ships. Mitsui Engineering makes less Japanese shipbuilder beats its own forecast for the 12 months to 31 March, but reports weaker result. LNG momentum keeps GasLog payout stable New York-listed partnership starts 2016 with a bigger net profit in line with the company's forecast. Iino sees earnings slip in year to 31 March But Japanese tanker and bulker owner more hopeful for current year. Meiji forecast chopped by a fraction Diversified Japanese owner expects slightly lower full year revenue and net income. Namura nearly doubles profit forecast Japanese shipbuilder raises its expectations for full year after securing a VLCC slot last month. Yusuf Cepnioglu battle Read the latest news and the backstory of this containership grounding and wreck removal. CSDC delivers on forecast to double profit Chinese state tanker owner pushes up earnings in the first quarter as revenue edged up. Sinokor places products pair up for sale Major Korean owner looking to offload tanker brace following conclusion of time charters. Shell cancels huge $4.6bn FLNG order at Samsung Three floating units due by 2023 axed due to worsening market conditions, shipyard says. BBC teams with Peters & May on yacht transport German owner offers deck space on its 150 ships to UK logistics group. ITF raises concerns over Panama locks Safety study highlights potential dangers of transit in the expanded canal, but canal chiefs reject findings. NS United hit by bulker slump Japanese owner sees annual earnings chopped in half as revenue falls. Hyundai Heavy to carry out white-collar cull Newly profitable yard to chop a quarter of its executives, with the rest taking a 50% pay cut. ADSB makes more in 2015 Abu Dhabi shiprepairer working on new floating dock as profit rises. Subsea 7 stacks seven as profit dips Oslo-listed offshore operator's cost-cutting keeps earnings drop to minimum. Impairments push K Line to JPY 51.5bn loss Write downs related to fourth quarter restructuring takes its toll at the smallest of Japan's big three. Loan impairments double to $144m at DNB Bank Norwegian lender says first quarter saw deterioration of shipping and offshore portfolio, with more losses to come. NYK sees full-year numbers slump by 62% Shipowner says steady appearance of new ULCS has been driving an oversupply of tonnage. DVB and HSH grant Globus Maritime breathing room Greek owner agrees deal to relax loan covenants as well as defer instalment loan payments. DryShips pays nearly $67m to related parties More than $8m in S&P commissions among charges paid to CEO George Economou, but total declines from last year.

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APRIL 28, 2016
The money chase Global TMS Comes of Age Staying nimble Progress on port productivity The Bottom Line: Underused supply chain process options Executive Summary: Transportation Procurement Report CIO Insight: Let technology be a brand builder Compliance 360: Ports gain DOT respect Ocean Transport: Hapag-Lloyd CEO sees beyond gloom Container Analytics: 2016 transpacific container rate negotiation primer Air Transport: Cuban cargo crisis? Executive Moves: COSCO Pacific and "K" Line U.S. DOT: Fatal truck crashes on the decline UPS increases Q1 net income, revenues Port of Houston: No VGM documentation, no load Japanese carriers report losses in container operations for 2015-16 California bill aims to help marine terminal operators reduce emissions NTSB: Specialized equipment needed to recover El Faro's 'black box'

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APRIL 28, 2016
NWE to Asia fuel oil arb set to open in May as VLCC rates hit 21-month low The route was last cheaper in July 2014. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Indian arrivals double with record demand China landings fall to 20 from 25. UN adds Libyan tanker to sanctions list after 'illicit' loading The vessel will remain on the list until July 26, "unless terminated earlier," the UN said in a statement. Competition intense for heavy fuel oil in St Petersburg: sources Wide range exists between indicated prices. Singapore's MPA revokes two bunker craft operator license holders Discrepancies, wrongful declarations in records found. BMS United Bunkers merges with International Bunker Services Merger will strengthen BMS United's position in Asia. Panamax container ships to add to glut as Panama Canal widens Many of them will be redeployed in the intra-Asia routes, Asia-Oceania, Asia-India subcontinent and North Asia-Southeast Asia routes. BW LPG signs charter deals for three VLGCs with Japanese firm Company also agreed to time charter-in two VLGC newbuilds.

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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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		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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