BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 1, 2018

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CMA CGM to open temp-controlled warehouse at London Gateway Hong Kong's China Merchants to buy 50pc of Australia's Newcastle port BIMCO sees smooth sailing with US east coast imports shining brightly Kuehne + Nagel profit up 2.8pc to record US$787 million, sales up 11pc China now 2nd biggest importer of LNG as country switches from coal Maersk sees no future in autonomous ships, but they're coming Penang Port to start US$46 million expansion that includes dredging Nepal moves closer in economic ties to China, pulls away from India SF Airlines fleet tops 40 planes, plans own airport and marine piers Schiphol merges cargo and marketing units over shipper doubts Afghanistan looks to open air corridors to Singapore and Indonesia

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
APL enhances Asia-Latin America services Bahri adds third VLCC to its fleet this year MOL announces restructuring measures RCL Group registers significant profit increase in 2017 Karaikal Port integrates container services through coastal movement Key hub to commission largest ship-to-shore cranes Samudera Shipping & Tehama Shipping along with KICT are scaling new heights VOC Port achieves new single day cargo handling record Technology & better supervision called for to tackle banking malpractices

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Road refurbishment project in FYR Macedonia Maskort to lead Yusen Germany Eimskip's acquisitions pay off Cutting edge gear for 70,000 wagons by 2020 Putting an end to false freight data AA and United Cargo among XLA award winners North Carolina Ports pipes aboard trade director First train arrives at iPort Rail Three new services from APL TGL extends logistics premises Arvato: training for sending hazmat as airfreight Winds of change blowing hard at MOL Radical reorganisation at MOL Asian Pacific Airlines - and the growth goes on K + N notes growth on all fronts More railcar storage options in Chicago area

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Volumes up, margins down for Kuehne + Nagel Hard Brexit 'not a problem' for Danish operator DFDS Hapag-Lloyd triples operating result HSH Nordbank to be sold for EUR1 billion US export growth should clear skies for VLGC owners Weak start of year fails to dent product tanker market optimism Continued LNG supply growth paves way for higher seaborne volumes Radziwill linked with Rosco fleet acquisition Frontline's war chest ready to buy ships 'when the time comes' China's HNA Group sets up funds for Belt and Road investment Thoresen Thai Agencies profit surges, while Jinhui reports smaller loss Maersk's Tim Smith joins APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head Japan's MOL in major business reshuffle DSME scores VLCC trio More tankers sold for scrap as cash buyers bet on Pakistan Japan shipbuilders protest Korean yard refund guarantees

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd hangs onto its UASC customers, but its bottom line takes a hit ATSG wins 'substantial' gains as it delivers for Amazon, but denies pilot concerns Loss of cargo department at Schiphol a 'bad move' by Dutch airport Kuehne + Nagel investors disappointed with 2017 results, despite profit increase HMM confirms launch of AEX Asia-Europe service and Southampton call The F word: how freight forwarders spend their day CEVA Logistics 'aiming for pre-summer IPO' Dachser takes full control of Papp Italia to boost its European food network

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
NYC Ferry to add two new routes Satellite operator injects $4.5 million into KVH Republic of Korea Navy takes delivery of first Daegu class frigate Sea Machines expands leadership team Team Tankers to acquire Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic Are some expedition ship designs taking safety risks? Bureau Veritas now issuing e-certificates World Marine of Alabama completes $14 million USACE contract

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Songa Bulk shifts into profit Given the market recovery in the dry bulk sector, the Norway-based company has switched its chartering strategy, increasingly exposing itself... Team Tankers to buy two Laurin-linked MR units Move highlights consolidation in the chemical tanker sector German ship finance: They think it's all over The HSH Nordbank deal is a reminder how German shipowners had finance too easy, too cheap, for too long. The... Genco plans to follow other dry bulk operators to Copenhagen US-based dry bulk owner and operator plans to redraw credit facilities Golar LNG posts first quarterly profit since 2014 Tor Olav Trøim-chaired company's expansion across the LNG supply chain starts to bear fruit K+N reports major gains in 2017 But rates pressures lead to drop in full-year ocean freight earnings HSH Nordbank sold by state owners to buyout groups for $1.2bn Under the terms of the deal, Cerberus will hold a 40.3%, stake while JC Flowers, which already owns 5.1%, will... Harbour master Masoud rules out flow meters for Fujairah Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement award winner expects future growth from more vessels calls amid increasing capacity despite the 'Qatar situation' Confirmation of HSH Nordbank sell-off expected imminently Deadline for Brussels-ordered privatisation reached Cosco Shipping to acquire PetroChina tanker unit Chinese owner aims to expand market share backed by the oil giant's cargo sources BW LPG posts 'disappointing' results Spot exposure of the world's largest LPG tanker owner is higher this year amid lacklustre market mood Hapag-Lloyd reports revenue boost from UASC merger Pre-tax earnings rise more that threefold as volumes increase Fredriksen maintains Frontline's war chest for expansion Update: Frontline considers installation of scrubbers on some young vessels Affinity's Mark Williams resigns Partner and head of research quits for personal reasons, sources say Pacific Basin backs stricter environmental regulation Scrubber is not an effective solution, says chief executive Mats Berglund Transpacific braces for flood of capacity New and upgraded services set to push down spot rates and dampen contract negotiations MOL aims for efficiency and further growth with April restructuring Japanese shipping giant to introduce chief technical officer and chief financial officer South Korea-Japan rivalry continues in unmanned vessel development Japan has launched several subsidy programmes, while South Korea partners Denmark in a maritime digitalisation initiative DSME wins order to build three VLCC Order said to have come from Apollo Global Management Höegh LNG continues pursuit of long-term charter deals Company close to finalising several tenders, says chief executive Sveinung Støhle Putting safety back at the top of the agenda Digitalisation, the environment, and unmanned shipping have swept safety aside. Or have they? Jinhui stays watchful in spite of encouraging dry bulk outlook Company to scrutinise cargo flows as it deploys ships efficiently to maximise revenue Japan shipbuilding association denounces Korea's relaxation on refund guarantee SAJ says the move will prevent the removal of redundant capacity Australian authorities release vessel after removal of senior officers Vessel had been detained on concerns over crew welfare Star Bulk on the prowl for attractive acquisitions Optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2018 supported by return to profitability Ocean Yield adds five handysize vessels to its expanding fleet The timing for making new investments in shipping is excellent, says chief executive Lars Solbakken Seaspan back in the black for 2017 as box shipping industry picks up But revenue for the year comes in 5.3% lower year on year at $831.3m because of lower average charter rates... Genco plots fleet renewal plan Dry bulk operator looking to offload 15 older vessels UK Labour party to focus on increasing seafarer numbers Next generation of seafarers, harbourmasters and pilots should include more women and minorities, say UK Shadow Secretary of State for... Detained phosphates cargo from Western Sahara to be auctioned South African High Court rules in favour of independent Western Sahara movement as rightful owners of disputed cargo DryShips sees revenues multiply from larger, diversified fleet Greek owner cuts down adjusted loss for fourth quarter

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Congressmen revive effort to ban older trucks at NY-NJ US truckload shippers grapple with surcharges, rejected freight Kuehne + Nagel volumes rise in 2017, but margins narrow Hapag-Lloyd 2017 volume up on merger, but rates flat Maersk's Smith to join APM Terminals as Asia Pacific head CMA CGM starts cargo protection plan for Indian customers HMM plans mega-ship order for first half of 2018

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Bahri's earnings fall in soft spot market Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner sees higher bunker prices as it pulls in less revenue. Exxon sees shipping as 'vital' to energy future Oil major says future energy needs require shipping, but more low-carbon energy poses challenge. Golar returns to profit amid share price gain LNG vessel owner's share value increased by $7.20 from 12 months ago while revenue jumped 78%. Cargill sees scrubbers as IMO 2020 option Major charterer says dry bulk will be challenged when low-sulphur rules comes into force. Ocean Yield reloading after spending spree Oslo-listed leasing specialist launches private placement to fund more deals. Star Bulk posts profit as market rebounds Petros Pappas-led company's revenue jumped 70% primarily due to higher charter rates and average number of ships. Seacor returns to profit on higher top line New York-listed company's ocean transportation and logistics segment saw best improvement in part due to commissioning a new petroleum and chemical carrier. OSM in Mozambique training move Norwegian manager makes commitment to quality education. Frontline chief says 40 VLCCs may be scrapped in 2018 Robert Hvide Macleod's demolition "guess" comes as tanker owner scouts M&A openings. Grayling promises UK shipping revolution Transport secretary says Britain will be at forefront of technological changes. New HSH owners spinning off $7.3bn of bad loans Private equity funds forming new vehicle to strip legacy shipping portfolio from core bank as CEO Stefan Ermisch hails "new era" for lender. Fjord1 earnings dip despite revenue rise Per Saevik-backed owner hurt by lack of impairment reversal in fourth quarter. Skaugen seeks refinancing after losing Teekay ships New plan being worked on to replace previous debt restructuring after charters chopped. Team Tankers in $206m double deal with Laurin Promised consolidation move comes to life with Laurin Shipping and Anglo-Atlantic purchases. Hoegh seeks interim job for FSRU newbuilding Regas specialist is sticking with delayed projects in Chile and Ghana for its newbuildings Hapag-Lloyd books strong full-year figures German container line sees stronger market and UASC takeover boost performance. Germany sells off HSH for $1.2bn in landmark deal Cerberus and JC Flowers taking over German shipping lender, with GoldenTree, British Centaurus and BAWAG also involved. Lack of impairments boosts Seaspan Containership owner sees profit leap, with "big opportunities" ahead. Sea World master 'acted unilaterally' in dumping oil Greek bulker manager says guilty captain will leave company after jail term. Pacific Basin Shipping banks first profit since 2013 Early innings recovery in dry bulk pushes Hong Kong-listed shipowner back into the black. Tallink ups fourth quarter earnings Estonian ro-pax group boosted by higher passenger and freight figures. BW LPG says VLGC order flurry not 'frightening' Chief executive says there is still an overhang and investors should look to shares not ships. Eidesvik slashes loss as impairments fall Norwegian owner sees PSV tendering activity increasing so far in 2018. Glovis Spring refloated off China after grounding Glovis controlled car carrier waiting off Chinese coast to sail to repair yard HMM to order mega-ships in first half Korean owner wants bigger vessels for US and European runs. Sohmen-Pao and Ackermann see LPG market momentum Comments come as the VLGC market leader rings in weaker than expected fourth quarter loss. Fredriksen boosts Frontline firepower with loan extension Credit line now runs for an extra 12 months as tanker owner goes shopping at the bottom of the market. SolstadFarstad scoops deals for three PSVs Owner ties up vessels off UK with Spirit Energy and another charterer. MOL reveals new restructuring plan Japanese giant to split tanker operations and appoint first CFO. Hoegh LNG profit soars in fourth quarter But Norwegian owner decides to cut dividends to preserve investment capacity after project delays. DSME seals triple VLCC newbuilding order South Korean shipbuilder wins its first contract for large crude tanker tonnage for 2018. Jinhui maintains profitability in fourth quarter Shipowner says market has benefited from the improved balance between supply and demand. Pacific Radiance suspends trading in shares Company says voluntary move is designed to protect interests of each stakeholder group. Two ships attacked off Nigeria on same day Reefer and containership are the latest vessels to be targeted by pirates in Gulf of Guinea.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
MOL unveils restructuring plans Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) revealed Wednesday it will be restructuring operations effective April 1. The Oc... Hapag-Lloyd's 2017 growth fueled by UASC deal Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday that it handled more containers, had higher revenues and a significantly improved operating result for the full ... Executive Moves: NC Ports, Dayton Freight and University of Denver North Carolina Ports (NC Ports) has hired Benjamin M. Massa as its new director of carrier and trade development. Massa joins NC Ports fr... Commerce downgrades U.S. Q4 2017 GDP growth estimate United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per... NAFTA trade growth hits 14th straight month in December The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... HMM makes splash return to Asia-Europe trade South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has confirmed it will return to the Asia-Europe trade lane as a vessel operator st... NAFTA's impact on U.S. meat industry In the aggregate, agricultural supply chains are more sensitive than others to the impacts of trade policy changes. Agriculture industry r... Kuehne + Nagel posts strong growth in 2017 Kuehne + Nagel's latest financial statements released Wednesday revealed the global third-party logistics provider came out strong in 2017.... Commerce dents Chinese foil with duties The U.S. Commerce Department will begin assessing antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Chinese-made aluminum foil. Dumping ...

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Novorossiisk suspends bunkering operations on rough weather: sources Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been halted due to strong winds and rough seas. Gibraltar port authority suspends bunkering on bad weather Operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar have been suspended due to rough weather. US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks show build across all regions US fuel oil inventories for the week ended Friday rose from last week, and showed builds across all regions. FEATURE: Shipping industry doubts emission scrubber boost pre-2020 "There is a great deal of uncertainty even in our organization about how to prepare for this," Vitol's Chris Bake said. Japan reports suspected STS transfer of goods to N Korea-flagged ship in East China Sea The report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the fourth suspected transfer to a North Korean ship in recent weeks. FUTURES: Crude futures continue to trade lower in Asian morning A stronger dollar and comments from the head of the International Energy Agency, added to the bearish sentiment.

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		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

››› Meetings File

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

››› File

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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