BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

May 5, 2017

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FMC rejects 'Big 3' Japanese shipping deal Low freight rates drag Japanese carriers deeper into the red Maersk uses first 2nd generation Triple-E vessel in Asia-Europe tradelane APL boosts China-Indonesia tradelane with CS6 service Many hurdles lie ahead for new Long Beach port chief Mario Cordero Dockworkers on USWC given option to renew contract for 3 years US GDP rises disappointing 0.7pc in Q1 Total Lubmarine commences new feed rate optimisation programme UPS quarterly profit off 2.1pc to US$1.7 billion, but sales rise 6.3pc Hong Kong Air Cargo takes to the air with a global vision Lufthansa's cargo segment makes profit but group's net earnings widen Fleet of narrow-body freighters said to grow by 2036

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MAY 4, 2017
Ballast Water Management Convention in focus at Singapore conference Baltic Exchange outlines plans to enhance maritime leadership role Idle containership capacity down IMDG Code 38th Amendment training programme at Narottam Morarjee Institute on May 12 & 13 APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia emphasises 'Safety 24/7' on Global Safety Day 2017 MbPT invites tenders for infrastructure augmentation Belgium's Foreign Trade Minister addresses IBLCCI's seminar on logistics in Mumbai India planning for an integrated, multimodal transport system: Gadkari Cabinet approves scheme to give renewed thrust to food processing infrastructure National Steel Policy approved; import substitution a thrust area

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Reviving the conferences? Logistics division on upward trajectory More capacity for BBC's apac service Loxx locates new partner in Britain Timber transport by rail - Austria leads the field Data clouds over Brussels airport's cargo business US carrier Matson makes management changes Yes yes and yes again to board proposals 2.4 km long train hauls 177 potash wagons Time Matters automates tracking system London P&I looks back in joy Leave-taking at Lekkerland, new arrival in Austria Nina Strippel now LUG deputy MD Electronics to detect thieving "friends" in supply chain Car logistics specialist out to get rival What next after FMC's "no"? Westjet and Cargojet enhance capacities

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MAY 4, 2017
Modest profit puts d'Amico back in the black Vespermann promoted to executive chairman at Hamburg Süd Bourbon takes more pain in first quarter Higher speeds of container ships and dry bulkers send supply soaring MPP alliances come and go IMB highlights violence in recent piracy events FSL Trust's Q1 profit up 51.9% Project cargo market heading for patchy recovery Singapore's Pan-United plans spinoff of ports business through HK IPO Accident could delay Samsung HI's TOTAL platform delivery Chittagong pins development hopes on Asian Development Bank US sees growing challenge to ballast equipment testing Yang Ming shares resume trading after two-week suspension Revised South Korea-US trade deal would hit HMM and SM Line China's shipyard giants post sharply contrasting Q1 results

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MAY 4, 2017
DHL and UPS facing more action by workers unhappy over job and healthcare cuts Upbeat Atlas Air notes Q1 losses, but says 2017 is 'off to an exciting start' Maersk turns Hamburg Süd blue at the top, but business model will sail on VPLP Design launches Oceanwings, a rigid sail for commercial craft Neel Jones Shah takes top air freight spot at Flexport Ethiopia's humans rights problems may hinder global apparel ambitions

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MAY 4, 2017
Matson, Philly Shipyard mark milestone in box ship program VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches LHA-7 Students come up with new ideas on SOx limit enforcement Inmarsat Fleet Xpress passes 10,000 ship milestone VIDEO: Navy slows pace of frigate acquisition Kongsberg solution chosen for LNG fueled research ship HOS reports red ink first quarter AWO warns House panel of dangers in recent FMC decision

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MAY 4, 2017
Hamburg Süd director Peter Frederiksen to quit ahead of takeover Top executive to return to Denmark to pursue portfolio of business interests and directorships Back to black for d'Amico Fiori says no to mergers, preferring to go it alone as prospects improve Next two months crucial for Somali piracy EU Navfor warns of implications of another successful hijacking Rickmers bond price hits record low Informal talks scheduled with bondholders as group fights for survival Marshall Islands urges IMO to set temperature increase limit Pacific nations say their dependence on the maritime industry is superseded by the threat of rising sea levels Streamline, reduce and preserve to survive offshore turbulence, says Bourbon Crumbling balance sheet forces offshore vessel giant into survival mode Cape earnings at two-month low on weaker iron ore trade Western Australia and Brazil lull sees 14% drop in week VLCC mini-spike fizzles out as rates fall Vessel oversupply rears its ugly head but new orders continue to land at yards DSME puts subsidiary yard up for sale Offers sought for Samwoo Heavy Industry in latest move in to offload units as part of restructuring plan Ottmar Gast moves up as Hamburg Süd management reshuffled ahead of takeover Update: Peter Frederiksen to leave Hamburg Süd as Maersk Line confirms it plans to keep acquisition target's business model intact Westports bidding for building of new Colombo terminal Port operator's move follows expectations that Alliance reshuffle may move some volumes away from Malaysia FSL Trust confirms Roger Woods as chief executive Former deputy chief executive has been acting head of trust after Allan Hatton's resignation Yard overcapacity holding back newbuilding price recovery Owners take on shipyards in a tug of war over values NAT's debt covenant breach leads to costly concessions Net asset value may be irrelevant to Hansson, but convincing investors has costs DSME debacle triggers calls for global shipbuilding trade rules MLIT and VSM turn to OECD after failed past efforts Matson expects modest volume pick-up on key trade lanes Boxship operator saw weaker net income for the first quarter on lower volumes in Hawaii and Alaska

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MAY 4, 2017
Matson: Contract rates up but spot market uncertain XPO Logistics finetunes US LTL business, boosts profit DP World taps funds for India expansion program Baltimore port's ambition to feed Midwest hinges on tunnel project Air France-KLM sees cargo upturn Bangladesh seeks foreign aid amid Chittagong congestion India's top port off to strong fiscal year start Weak growth sets back ambitious Japanese logistics company Shanghai congestion improving steadily Share trading of Yang Ming stocks resumes

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MAY 4, 2017
Coast Guard warns as ships hit by lasers Distracted pilot could lead to ship collisions, official says. Reports of Cheng bulker buy 'premature' Sources say Shinyo International has not purchased last capesizes from Zhong An Shipping. Koch fixes a third suezmax from TEN UBS is 'concerned' about VLCC orderbook Tankers orderbook growth is worrying, but bank says to 'not to throw in towel yet.' Evangelos Pistiolis adds MR newbuild at Hyundai-Vinashin Central Shipping Monaco extends products tanker series at Hyundai Mipo spin-off with new deal. Trump's support for Exim might be fillip for multipurpose market Politicians have been making a bad market worse for US-flag operators in the multipurpose sector, but that could be about to change Seafarers' wages protected from piracy under MLC TMC Marine welcomes opportunities created by Bureau Veritas takeover Acquisition by classification society has potential to open a 'new avenue of work' and continue expanding Vintage should be no bar to change, insists analyst Webber Governance straggler trio pay out $85m to private companies in 2016 Bottom companies in Wells Fargo Securities' corporate governance ratings continue ladling out management fees and commissions in 2016 disclosures VesselsValue brings DCF method to offshore sector Offshore owners and banks will now be able to use VV from Monday to more than double estimates on asset values 'Launched' OSVs sitting in limbo for much longer Pipelay ships 'not affected' by Jones Act rule changes Debate emerges over whether new customs rule will affect pipelay vessels Hyproc in fresh effort to sell off elderly LNG tonnage Sonatrach's shipowning arm recirculates 1970s-built workhorses after second newbuilding delivers Price surfaces on small Jeju LNG ships Repairs to Knutsen LNG carrier set to take months Gail (India) emerges with long-awaited LNG vessel requirement But time-charter party contains rare seafarers clause that has industry talking Selective vessel acquisitions possible, says Costamare Boxship tonnage providers on look out for fresh opportunities New York-listed owners are scouting the market for investment partners on vessels to buy in the conviction the container market is heading north GasChem's first Beluga 'whale' surfaces for all to see on the River Tees Hartmann showcases first of its eye-catching and highly innovative 'whale' ships designed for the US-UK ethane trade IRClass targets Asian owners US projects set to give big boost to LNG carrier rates 'Destination diversity' creates greater tonne miles and tighter vessel demand Niovis Shipping puts its last two vintage bulkers on the market Bunker resellers look for end to era of slim margins When will the tight spreads give way to juicy returns? Shipping's market upturn and a 2020 emissions deadline provide fuel for hope Soechi in frame to snap up MR tanker Singapore's Continental still in buying mood - and this time it is thinking big Scrapping of smaller ships does not mean feeder operator is scaling back its ambitions Sub-standard owners still colour public's perception of shipping Reputations of the best in the industry are damaged by the actions of the worst, and that has serious implications for all Self-restraint in the good times is as vital as care in tough times Companies clinging to the side of the mountain and those who may have conquered the summit should be wary to prevent tumbling down the other side MR tankers set for further gains as US refiners ramp up activity Freight rates are on the rise in anticipation of more production Stena Weco scoops lower rate for Alterna MR trio

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MAY 4, 2017
Norfolk Southern to implement new crew management system Norfolk Southern and software company PS Technology have agreed to develop a new train crew management and payroll system for phased future... Maersk, Hamburg Süd to reshuffle management after merger Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line and the Oetker Group plan to shake up the management team of Hamburg Süd after Maersk acquires the German ... DCLI, FlexiVan launch asset sharing program Chassis leasing companies Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) and Flexi-Van Leasing, Inc. (FlexiVan) launched a new chassis pool model for the ... House signs off on bipartisan 2017 spending bill The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the federal government funded through Septemb... Schneider commences Baltimore ramp service Green Bay, Wis.-based Schneider National, Inc. has commenced a new inbound and outbound intermodal ramp service to Baltimore, the trucking ... Port of Barcelona to receive EIB warehousing loan The logistics zone of the Port of Barcelona will be receiving a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance the construction of... Lawmakers call for Shipping Act reform Is it time, once again, to reform the Shipping Act? The answer to that question is a resounding "yes," according to Rep. John Garamendi, D... Matson reports lower first quarter earnings Honolulu-based container carrier Matson, Inc. reported a profit of $7 million in the first quarter of 2017, ended March 31, a 61.3 percent ... Panalpina acquires majority stake in Danish forwarder Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd. has acquired Danish freight forwarding and logistics provider Carelog, the company said in a state...

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MAY 4, 2017
ICE July Brent below $49/b as oil complex declines accelerate External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A May Med-North fuel oil swap at two-month high on weak barges, strong RMG MED: traders ARA fuel oil arbitrage east opens on improved demand from Asia Piraeus bunkers into seasonal trend of tight barges, high demand: sources External: Wired Bunkering TANKERS: BW orders 4 VLCCs after selling fleet, eyes DHT to acquire or manage Market sources put the value of the deal for the VLCC's at Won 378.4 billion. FUTURES 2: Oil flat to lower amid mixed trends in US inventory Data released by the US EIA on Wednesday showed a decline of 930,000 barrels of US crude stocks for the week ended April 28 to 527.772 million barrels, a decline below expected levels. TANKERS: MR outlook positive on Atlantic Basin demand, low orderbook: Ardmore "We are at the cusp of a significant rebound in earnings," said Ardmore Shipping CEO during the company's first-quarter 2017 earnings call. BRAZIL DATA: March fuel sales rise, hint at recovery in demand Fuel distributors sold 2.402 million b/d of oil products in March, an increase of 2.0% from the 2.354 million b/d sold in March 2016. FUTURES: Crude hovers at 5-month lows on stock data, strong dollar

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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

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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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