BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 22, 2017

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Hamburg loses ground to rivals due to delays caused by dredging of Elbe MSC, Hapag-Lloyd jointly set up new Europe-ECSA loop Oakland approves high-volt line to shorepower docked ships Optimarin proves reliability of its BWT systems Norway stops Greenpeace protest at a well drilled by Statoil in Barents Sea Nepal-bound containers to have RFID tags to prevent tampering TT Club provides insurance cover for 'Uber-style' forwarding Container packing safety meeting at IMO in London September 12 Cathay Pacific July air cargo up 13.7pc to to 179,691 tonnes Brussels Airlines' African airfreight totals 300,000 tonnes in 15 years Startup Gurucargo aims to cut out middleman from forwarding

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AUGUST 21, 2017
A.P. Moller-Maersk inks agreement to sell Maersk Oil to Total S.A. BDI up 13 points Container volume at Riga port up nearly 14 pc in first 7 months Davies Turner strengthens North American freight services Milaha launches direct container service between Qatar & Kuwait MSC & Hapag-Lloyd to operate new service between South America's East Coast & Northern Europe Shanghai Port handles 3.44 m TEUs in July Realigned Indira Gandhi Road connecting Cochin Port area inaugurated TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Cathay Pacific carries nearly 14 pc more cargo in July 2017 DGFT initiates weekly open house interaction with exporters to give impetus to exports GST Seva Kendra soon at Customs House in Kolkata, says Chief Commissioner Last date for filing July GST return extended Chairman of Mumbai Port & IPA releases Year Book 2017-18

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Steady growth over 25 years in Dresden Banana and container express in Zeeland Fewer empty runs for a better climate New China train en route to Russia Jettainer offers stables for flying horses in comfort Port of Oakland: fewer vessels, more cargo in 2017 Boosting efficiency with Cargoclix software Port rail shuttle to ease congestion in Melbourne Mathisen replaces Hamran as port of Oslo helmsman Winner of first CAAS aviation challenge is...? 1GSA enters Russian market Investors found for enforceable freight contracts Hupac tables alternatives for half its cancelled trains After Brexit: blockchain technology for frictionless EU...

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AUGUST 21, 2017
The consideration of production aspects in holistic design Blackrock mulls USD880 million investment in HMM Hyundai HI to issue up to USD175.5 million of bonds Total to acquire Maersk Oil in USD7.45 billion share and debt deal Update: US Navy warship arrives at Singapore's Changi Naval Base after collision Vale's shipping U-turn Work suspended at STX O&S after fatal blast California biofouling rules to test vessel management Decision-maker: BIMCO president and Common Progress CEO Anastasios Papagiannopoulos

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AUGUST 21, 2017
Trump bid to fast-track infrastructure project approval a mixed blessing for logistics United calls for increased collaboration to build on good first half for air cargo Panama Canal discounts may not produce expected flood of new business Ten missing as US warship collides with cargo ship off Singapore Hard Brexit offers '£135bn annual boost' to economy The 'archaic' liner industry needs unclogging

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AUGUST 21, 2017
VIDEO: LPD 27 successfully completes acceptance trials SGS Group opts for Aqua-tools ballast water test kits Tanker manager comments on collision with McCain CNO orders operational pause following McCain collision VIDEO: LCS 9 completes shipbuilder's trials Port of LA moves more boxes, cleans up air Austal: "We're still negotiating with Fjord Line" SOCP: Preventing sexual harassment in the Merchant Marine Bouchard appoints VP of Maintenance & Repairs Total to acquire Maersk Oil in $7.45 billion deal

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AUGUST 21, 2017
Large ship losses have halved in past decade Shipowner focus on safety drives down accidents, Allianz report finds Maersk learns lessons from past sales of energy assets in down cycles By taking shares in Total, Maersk could benefit from an upturn in oil price Stellar Acquisition sponsors buy more time to locate deal Akis Tsirigakis and George Syllantavos trigger first of possible three extensions for latest 'blank cheque' vehicle Sadler joins GasLog as chief operating officer Ex-LR chief succeeds Graham Westgarth, who will stay on LNG carrier owner's board Diana Containerships reactivates idled panamax Lure of OOCL charter at $9,500 per day leaves Greek owner with one boxship still in lay-up Four dead and 16 missing after bulker and support vessel collide Rescue operations underway at Umm Qasr with bulk carrier Royal Arsenal having dropped anchor Koch takes two more TEN suezmaxes 'Strategic relationship' between Greek owner and US-based trader expanded to six chartered tankers Are handysize bulkers bottoming out? Average rates on Baltic Exchange show marginal increases on week but sentiment remains negative NYSHEX completes funding programme Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM to invest in freight guarantee operation. Korea fines car carrier firms for price fixing MOL and subsidiary Nissan Motor Car Carrier were exempt from the penalties after a joint appeal. BlackRock mulls investment in HMM Details over the method of investment are still being ironed out Maersk sells oil division to Total for $7.45bn Deal a major step towards transforming Danish group into a pure transport and logistics business Diana Containerships signs time charter with CMA CGM Owner gets higher rates from the new charter Daily Briefing US warship collides with oil tanker near Singapore Updated: Both vessels have berthed in Singapore and are awaiting damage assessments Next year looks promising for product tankers Concordia Maritime chief says fundamentals are looking solid

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AUGUST 21, 2017
Joint US-Mexican rail facility to speed trains at Laredo Chittagong doubles demurrage fees to fight congestion Maersk Group sells oil and gas business Valencia ousts Algeciras as top Spanish port NYSHEX gains three new carriers, more funding JNPT blames private rail operators for lengthy dwell times

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AUGUST 21, 2017
Weak backlog and Seadrill cast shadow over Mermaid DBS says issues cloud Thai offshore player's future, but strong balance will prevent the worst. Tidewater chips away at holdout creditors Offshore vessel owner says it resolved some outstanding claims at amounts less than reserved. Bahri puts latest VLCC under Saudi flag Part of ongoing efforts to move one of the world's largest tanker fleets to the domestic flag. Brazil prosecutors target Greek consul's ties to shipowners Konstantinos Kotronakis accused of setting up bribery scheme, with ties with Tsakos, Dynacom, Dorian and others under investigation. Nordic American Offshore busy in rising North Sea market Herbjorn Hansson-led PSV specialist sheds light on spot business during summer upturn. Diana charters out idle boxship to OOCL Greek boxship owner reactivates vessel and now has only one unit in layup. Hornbeck gets debt upgrade from S&P Upgrade from ratings agency reflects the company's success in refinancing 2019 notes. Sadler replaces retiring Westgarth at GasLog and MLP Richard Sadler takes on new executive position at Peter Livanos-led companies. Maersk Oil sold at 'right and full value', says Hemmingsen Maersk Energy chief Claus Hemmingsen discusses first of four business separations. Golar LNG's Fortuna cargoes go to Gunvor Offtake agreement with Geneva-based trader also allows Fortuna partners to sell spot cargoes. Speed, style and price of Total deal boosts Maersk stock Maersk Oil deal differs from previous shipping sales but is not a one-stop solution for all energy divisions. MOL in breach of South Korea's antitrust law Japanese owner exempt from paying a fine as it makes efforts to "regain public confidence". Tsuneishi recycling yard in line with HKC Philippines-based recycling facility wins verification from classification society ClassNK. Blackrock eyes $880m investment in HMM Major investor looking to add South Korean owner to its vast shipping book. Qatar boasts new LNG cargo flexibility Gulf state marks innovative shipment while Nakilat completes first phase of LNG ship transitions Trafigura and UCP buy 49% of Essar Oil Consortium led by the leading charterer will become the largest shareholder in Indian oil company. AP Moller sells Maersk Oil to Total for $7.45bn Transaction could see Robert Maersk Uggla-led AP Moller Holding keep an interest in the business. Maltby increases skin in the game at Epic Chairman of gas carrier operator puts his money where his mouth is, despite weak LPG market. CH Offshore names new chief financial officer Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator appoints Wong Soo Pin to finance hot seat. STX shipyard explosion kills four Deceased workers said to be working on vessel tank ahead of October delivery to Greek owner. Stealth Maritime MR collides with US Navy destroyer Ten men reported to be missing and five injured following incident off Singapore. Angelakos and Iino ships in Johor smash Collision leaves both bulker and tanker damaged, with reports of oil spill.

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AUGUST 21, 2017
French energy giant snaps up Maersk Oil for $7.45b Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk signed an agreement today to sell Maersk Oil to French energy giant Total for $7.45 billion... Chemical tanker collides with U.S. Navy destroyer Guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain was involved in a collision with Liberian-flagged oil/chemical tanker Alnic MC east of Singapore... Port Freeport begins Parcel 14 Rail Development Project Construction of the Phase 1 of the Parcel 14 Rail Development project has commenced at Port Freeport, according to the Texas port. Parcel ... Six missing after general cargo ships off China Two general cargo ships collided near Pingtan, Fujian in China over the weekend, with one vessel sinking and six crew members remaining mis... Durst to lead CBP's Baltimore field office U.S. Customs and Border Protection has appointed Casey Durst to lead its Baltimore Field Office. She succeeds Augustine Moore, who now ser... Port of LA air emissions fall to historic lows despite record cargo traffic Air pollution emissions at the Port of Los Angeles fell by double digits from 2015 to 2016, according to a new report. Cargo throughput at ... NYSHEX finalizes $13m Series A investment round The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) has finalized a $13 million Series A round of funding, the exchange said today. Ocean carriers CMA... U.S., Mexican Customs improve rail processing at Laredo U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Mexican Customs (Servicio de Administracion Tributaria/Aduana Mexico or SAT) on Friday formall... Port of Oakland sees increased throughput despite fewer vessel calls The Port of Oakland says that 2017 could be the year when it receives its second-fewest container ship calls in a decade. Container volumes...

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AUGUST 21, 2017
Rosneft, Trafigura close Essar deal in push to expand in India Russia's Rosneft and a consortium led by Trafigura have closed a deal to buy India's second-largest private refiner Essar Oil. ANALYSIS: Appeal of US exports grows with wider Brent/WTI spread After breaking $3/b earlier this month, the ICE Brent/WTI spread topped $4/b last week for the first time since September 2015. NYMEX refined products fall sharply, dragging oil lower Crude futures also weakened Monday, despite bullish news from Libya about a major field going offline. NYMEX September crude fell $1.14 to $47.37/b. ICE October Brent settled $1.06 lower at $51.66/b. NWE HSFO barges at one-month low on closed arbitrage to Singapore Northwest European high sulfur barge differentials to the front-month paper swap have fallen to a one month low amid sour arbitrage economics to Singapore. REFINERY NEWS: Dutch Pernis restart continues; most units by end-Aug REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Antipinsky successfully tests new decoking method External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering France's Total buys Maersk Oil for $7.45 billion Denmark's AP Moller-Maersk has agreed to sell its Maersk Oil unit to French producer Total for $7.45 billion. Iran awaits more crude oil cargoes to officially resume Caspian oil swap deal soon Crude rangebound amid lack of fresh drivers Bullish reaction over US equities and refinery problems at the US Gulf Coast fizzled out. US missile destroyer collides with tanker in Singapore waters; 10 missing The vessel was carrying 12,000 mt of fuel oil, but there has been no report of oil spill; marine traffic in Singapore Straits not affected.

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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

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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