BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 11, 2017

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CMA CGM ups rate US$1,500/FEU from Asia to Caribbean November 1 India's Mundra port sets new productivity record, rivalling JNPT Japan's major ports post solid growth on back of global recovery DP World expects to tap West African hinterland into Mali Shipping lanes plagued with twice the number of lightning strikes Shreyas takes its biggest containership to date New York stock watch Seeking Alpha: Tide turns for box shipping Pakistani central bank cries foul over China trade deal Amazon tests delivery services in US pose threat to FedEx, UPS Cargo loader sparks blaze near freighter at Hong Kong airport Seattle hails Air France decision to fly non-stop to Paris ADB Safegate said to enhance visual docking and speed turnarounds China Airlines to fly from Taoyuan, Taiwan to Ontario, California

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri Data & DNV GL sign partnership to leverage Big Data for safety, quality & compliance excellence CMA CGM enhancing Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to East Africa service NISAA elects its Executive Body for 2017-19 Anti-dumping duty imposed on ammonium nitrate from Russia, Indonesia, Georgia & Iran India's exports to China surge SEZs' exports up in Q1 DP World SCO hosts clean-up drive Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping visits JNPT NMPT registers impressive cargo handling growth in H1 Information regarding a recent decision of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) published on Sept. 12, 2017 MACCIA organising seminar on Foreign Trade Policy & GST Seafood Exporters Association of India elects office-bearers

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Ever more fruit in boxes Spain: new gateway for pan-European transport Panattoni developing large site near Karlsruhe Short line railroad reopens Yalova ro-ro terminal starts operations New HR head for Gefco Spain People / Company Cincinnati airport celebrates all-time high Leipzig/Halle logistics network seeks closer contacts in... Trophy awarded for Channel 5 West Memphis port emphasizes its multimodality Even more European airfreight in August Austria investing in tracks for autonomous trains 3 PL revenues growing to USD 1.1 trillion by 2022 Three Morocco loops for ro-ro traffic Contract to haul 7.8 million t of coal by rail Jack Bismohun to develop Kale's African business Qatar off to Pittsburgh/receives 13th B777F

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Huge overcapacity ahead for liner shipping Container sector rise despite Hanjin's demise Royal IHC takes 50% stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group North Korean risks to shipping mount Four ships banned for breaching North Korea sanctions EC deadlines to push maritime sector to meet carbon obligations Bahri in Big Data tie-up with DNV GL Vrinda, formerly known as Kanak Prem, is Mercator Limited's last dry bulk carrier. Credit: Dietmar Hasenpusch China's coal imports strong on prices and North Korea ban Transcor Energy to be renamed Northstar Fishermen in South Korea with a port in the background

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Harm or help to Malaysia's smaller forwarders as China's Alibaba moves in? ABC opts for Liege as back-up for cargo flights after losing slots at Schiphol APL offers 'money-back' guarantee on premium transpacific service Russia's Globaltruck eyes IPO to fund acquisitions and expand truck fleet Jeff Mailhiot joins Crane to head its ocean products team Emirates and Cargolux agree new air cargo codeshare deal Terry Unrein back at SEKO to boost logistics growth in the US

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
House bill seeks five-year Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico Wärtsilä acquires vessel positioning specialist Ballistic protection foils pirate attack on security vessel

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bulker owners call for scrutiny of charterers and terminals Intercargo highlights 'Stone Age' conditions in sector as other stakeholders go unvetted The future is (always) bright for shipping equities If investing in stocks is about the future, shipping equities should do very well based on the supply and demand... UK government outlines customs contingency plans for Brexit UK Chamber calls papers 'somewhat disappointing reading' Intercargo sees membership surge Dry bulk association reports 48% increase in fleet since start of 2017 Weak newbuilding recovery fails to lift yard sentiment Activity in main shipping sectors still at a historically low level China's One Belt, One Road project may hit tanker demand Projects such as the Myanmar-China pipeline and Kra Isthmus canal are negative for tonne miles, Poten & Partners says Crude oil in floating storage falls as supplies tighten OPEC member nations adhering to production adjustments, strong oil demand and slower shale oil production growth attributed to floating storage... Daily Briefing Chinese yards are marking up prices amid cost pressure Boston Consulting Group spins off xChange platform Box swapping platform moves to standalone operation Singapore regulator raises concerns over Wilhelmsen takeover of Drew Marine Competition Authority of Singapore notes that both are major players in the maritime services sector Supramax owners looking for a better week despite dip in rates But pockets of positive sentiment from South America may drive up freight rates NYK starts production at Wheatstone LNG Australian project will have the combined capacity to produce 8.9m tonnes per annum Global Ship Lease aims to raise up to $400m in bond offering Container charter owner to use proceeds to repay outstanding debt Japan's Kobe Steel unveils automated welding machine and system for shipbuilders Move comes amid Japan's efforts to tackle a shortage of young skilled workers in the shipbuilding industry Bahri jumps on Big Data bandwagon with DNV GL pact Both parties developing a prototype to help all maritime industry participants make informed decisions regarding safety and quality in operations

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
US warehouse lease rate growth expected to decelerate US imports forecast to hit near-record in October CP service opens Vancouver rail routing to Ohio ag exporters JNPT tightens gate-in rules for direct exports program Japan exporters choosing Panama over Suez routings

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Clarksons: better outlook for Navios debt Unsecured and secured notes that traded at distressed levels now closer to par thanks to bulker markets. AP Moller Holding closes Maersk Tankers deal Transaction that takes products tanker specialist private has now been completed. BlackRock takes some money off Ardmore Largest US institutional investment manager trims stake as stock outpaces peers. Intercargo celebrates record membership numbers Squeezed by regulation, ever more drycargo owners gather forces to speak with same voice Wan Hai Lines buys office for $10.35m Taiwanese owner builds presence in the US with deal in Arizona. Ship Finance swaps $121m in note to shares Chief executive says the move is a 'cheap forward equity offering' as note holders now in the money. Cosco Shipping Holdings expects profit Chinese giant cites better conditions in the container market as the main reason for positive nine-month outlook. Zodiac buys pair as Tailwind parks car carrier sector Eyal Ofer-led owner adds to PCTC fleet as Norwegian firm continues to reduce shipping exposure. Maersk scoops Youngship award Norwegian organisation recognises Danish group's commitment to young recruits. South Korean yards chop 35,000 workers Figures from yard association reveal scale of downsizing at restructuring shipbuilders. Wartsila takes over Guidance Marine Finnish company enhances its expertise in vessel positioning and remote control operations. Stolt Tankers wish list puts M&A ahead of IPO Niels Stolt-Nielsen says consolidation trumps flotation for stand-alone tanker business. Mercator confirms penultimate bulker sale Indian owner has one dry cargoship left after Sri Prem Poorva disposal. Heuvels in shock swap from London to Hong Kong Ince & Co's international senior partner Jan Heuvels' decision leave London and head for Hong Kong was met with surprise in legal circles. But the leading London law firm says there is nothing more behind the move than a decision to target Asian growth. Ince back on growth path Heuvels' move comes amid continued speculation in that Ince & Co is seeking a merger with another London shipping law Pareto sees twin catalysts for Stolt-Nielsen upgrade Norwegian finance house has buy rating on Oslo-listed owner for the first time in over two years. Gunvor targets more joint ventures as it looks to expand in shipping Glencore's Jan Andersen brought in to revamp Clearlake Shipping arm as trader seeks more vessels. Vernicos Tugs & Salvage makes it 19 Greek tug owner completes its fourth acquisition since April with the addition of 2006-built unit. Setback for Sevan in Logitel loan row Oslo court rules against floatel owner in dispute related to Teekay Offshore takeover. Chinese SAR vessel gives cargoship a tow Rescue authority comes to aid of vessel that lost power off Shidao. Andreas Hadjiyannis: 'The big, big crisis is over' Shipowner believes the darkest hour has passed with the next one a century away. Supramax sale closes book on United Ocean clear-out US buyers said to pick off final vessel from the fleet of bankrupt Japanese owner. Gas4Sea nets second LNG bunker customer Key tanker operator signs up to supply in Rotterdam from Zeebrugge-based ship. Singapore oil storage levels plunge Volumes held on tankers have dropped to 8.1m barrels from 30m in May. Limarko snaps up H Schepers boxship Lithuanian owner boosts capacity with $5m deal for German feedership. Oman Shipping and KOTC in tanker talks Oman state owner may need extra vessels to handle shipments from Duqm refinery as it looks to cooperate with Kuwaiti company. Ships face UN port ban over North Korea ties Move against four ships described as 'unprecedented' by co-ordinator of a UN panel on sanctions. Ocean Yield extends Lewek Connector charter Lars Solbakken-led leasing outfit ties up subsea construction vessel potentially until Christmas. Aussie log exports jump 300% in four years China set to account for virtually all volumes shipped and 25% of total harvest in 2017. Borr deal to boost Sembcorp Marine balance sheet Singapore yard now positioned for growth in the new low-oil price era, say local analysts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Bahri partners with DNV GL on 'big data' initiative Bahri Data inked a contract with classification society DNV GL to co-develop and jointly leverage their big data capabilities for safety, q... 'K' Line fleet to install new automated weather routing system A new navigation system will be installed in 120 "K" Line vessels. Ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) will install Kawasaki Hea... UPS enters contract talks with Teamsters UPS' current five-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ends after July 31, 2018. UPS has started contract talks wi... Hong Kong terminal operator adds Russian all-cargo airline Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) is now handling shipments arriving at Hong Kong International Airport from Moscow-based all-carg... MercuryGate, SMC3 partner on LTL pricing API Transportation management systems (TMS) solutions provider MercuryGate International and application programming interface (API) provider S... IATA's Cargo-XML integrated with WCO targeting system The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the integration of its Cargo-XML messaging standard with the World Custom... GM acquires LIDAR tech company General Motors Co. has acquired Strobe, Inc., a three-year-old light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology company based in Pasadena, Ca... NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities rise 5.4% in 2016 The number of fatalities involving large trucks in the United States increased 5.4 percent in 2016 compared with the prior year to 4,317 fa... CR England Chicago intermodal drivers decertify Teamsters local Nearly 70 intermodal drivers working out of the Chicago site of trucking and refrigerated transportation company CR England have voted to d...

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OCTOBER 10, 2017
Iraq planning to rebuild federal oil pipeline to Turkey Iraq's oil ministry announced Tuesday it was ordering three state oil companies to rebuild the federal government's crude oil export pipeline to Turkey, which has been out of service since early 2014. OPEC's Barkindo admits "extraordinary measures" needed to sustain rebalancing OPEC has signalled to the market that it could further broaden its OPEC/non-OPEC alliance, ramping up the rhetoric over the possibility of expanding its membership and trying to deepen its dialogue with US shale in order to rebalance the market. Bill to expand US offshore drilling, revokes safety regulations A bill that could open a vast swath of US federal waters to oil and natural gas producers, ease offshore drilling regulations and give the US president expanded powers to permit drilling will begin its legislative process Wednesday. ExxonMobil says restores output at Julia, Hadrian South fields in Gulf of Mexico ExxonMobil has restored production at its Julia and Hadrian South fields in the Gulf of Mexico after halting output last week prior to Hurricane Nate's move through the area, the company said Tuesday. Oil futures rebound on remarks by OPEC's Barkindo, Saudi exports Oil futures strengthened Tuesday, with NYMEX November crude rising $1.34 to $50.92/b, after OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said efforts underway to rebalance the global oil market were working. Durban bunkering suspended on poor weather: port authority Bunkering and loading operations at Durban, South Africa, have been suspended due to bad weather, a spokeswoman for the port authority said Tuesday. Kerch Strait closure may delay grain exports; bunkers not hit The Kerch Strait, connecting the Sea of Azov and Black Sea, will be closed for the transit of all types of vessels, apart from military and government security vessels, from Wednesday at 6:00 am local time (0300 GMT) for three days, according to a statement posted by the Kerch harbor master, Sergei Belyh. External: Wired Bunkering Fewer accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore after Uni Petroleum's exit The number of accredited bunker suppliers in Singapore has dropped to 55 this month from 56 in September and 58 in August as Uni Petroleum dropped out of the list after its bunker supplier licence expired. Fuel oil physical East-West spread at three-month high on freight rates The spike in VLCC freight rates to the East from Rotterdam has widened the discount of physical 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges to 3.5% FOB Singapore cargoes to the largest in three months. Massive destocking underway in oil market, says OPEC's Barkindo "The market structure has switched to backward, making it uneconomic to continue to keep storage," he said. FUTURES: Crude steady; Aramco announces record allocation cuts

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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

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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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)

››› Press Review File

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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