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BRIEFS

March 29, 2018

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Stake sale sends Cosco Ports profit soaring 183.2pc to US$$512.5 million Kerry Logistics profit up 14pc to US$65.1 million, as revenue soars 28pc Yang Ming back in black with US$10.78 million profit after $511 million loss UN, especially EU, must scale back CO2 dreams or lose consensus: ICS EPA plans to cast a forensic eye on environmental science claims CMA CGM hikes Asia-North Europe rates, but cancels Kuwait surcharge APL expands Asia-Latin America run with Mexico, S America, China loop HAFFA chairman warns forwarders of hurdles facing logistics sector Blue Water lands logistics contract for Liza project off Guyana coastline EU approves IBM-Maersk commercialising blockchain digitalisation DHL targets e-commerce with same-day next day delivery service Deadline looms for lifeboat hook replacements to comply with UN rules Port of Rotterdam invests in port railway line capacity expansion Boeing delivers world's first 787-10 'stretch' to Singapore Airlines Cathay and va-Q-tec signs rental agreement to move life-saving drugs US Congress unanimously passes Air Cargo Security Improvement Act

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Moldova embraces digital transport with e-CMR Steaming back into the profit zone Footwear manufacturer relies on PSI Remote trailer diagnosis on offer in Germany Iran Air postpones two flights to Europe Asia remains bright spot for Kerry Paris airport nominates senior cargo manager SAL Heavy Lift to begin regular services in Africa Ukrainian Airlines enhances fleet again CP to serve transload terminal in North Dakota Geodis rolls out new online portal HHLA acquires Transiidikeskuse in Estonia Barig welcomes WDL Aviation as new member Gulf Air adds capacity to East Africa Cabooter launches new rail connections

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MARCH 28, 2018
Hapag-Lloyd reports USD39.5 million net profit for 2017 UK government enlists expert team to form shipping strategy Japan funds Alang shipbreaking yards' safety makeover Shipbuilding activity picks up in early 2018 Fincantieri improves profit on record turnover Heung-A, Sinokor to negotiate merger of container businesses Tanker scrap prices correct as Pakistani reopening delayed Qatar Gas unit seeks arbitration with Hyundai HI NYK Line to pay lost tax after embezzlement probe An abstract design of a terminal display, warning about a cyber attack

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MARCH 28, 2018
Charter market capacity crunch will put a dent in carrier profitability SF Express beats competition to win first drone operator licence in China Trade wars could return us to the days of the Depression, governments warned Logistics operators will struggle to keep UK trading after Brexit, Whitehall warned PSA to sell last of its stake in logistics arm Gefco Shipping seen as the softest of hacker targets How Shyp sank: rise and fall of an on-demand start-up

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MARCH 28, 2018
TOTE President and CEO Anthony Chiarello to retire VIDEO: Report says shipping could be decarbonized by 2035 Deepwater Wind to build turbine bases, crew boats in Massachusetts CIMC Sinopacific completes first LEG carriers in five ship series Lake Assault fireboat protects homes around Lake Tahoe Sembcorp Marine books TechnipFMC FPSO contract

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MARCH 28, 2018
Survey reveals pros and cons of connectivity at sea A survey of 6,000 seafarers has reflected wider experience that millennials are more comfortable with new technology than older colleagues... Alpha Gas orders LNG carriers at DSME Two newbuildings for Greek owner follow hard on the heels of debut double order by compatriot Minerva Marine Best in class announced for 2018 Lloyd's List Americas Awards Lloyd's List Americas Awards recognise shipping and logistics companies, ports, environmental initiatives, training and innovation across the Americas Greek shipowners back 'ambitious but workable' emissions plan Largest national shipowning association raps recent non-governmental organisation report as 'blatant sensationalism' Habben Jansen expands role at Hapag-Lloyd as line reverses losses UASC volumes help lift revenues by a third Container demand ramps up with strengthened box price Hong Kong-listed Singamas returns to the black with a $41.5m net profit in 2017 Shippers urge caution over trade war threats Alliance calls on world leaders to solve disputes on import tariffs and work on cutting red tape in international trade Five things to watch: LNG shipping US exports and Chinese imports are driving up tonne-mile demand, boosting earnings outlook despite high fleet growth Aegean terminates controversial deal to buy HEC New York-listed bunker supplier lets deadline to obtain approvals for the deal lapse Extension of US east and Gulf coast labour contract moves closer Port employers and union representatives make significant strides on agreeing terms over new six-year labour contract up for renewal in... Nova and Sunoco to develop US Gulf coast ethylene export terminal New terminal to begin operations in mid-2020 Korea's Heung-A and Sinokor to consolidate container shipping businesses Two companies expect to complete the consolidation by the end of next year BRS president warns of major challenges for shipping market BRS president Jones addresses a number of issues facing the shipping industry including the complicated energy sector, with the liquefied... Fincantieri pre-tax earnings almost double on cruiseship demand Chief executive Giuseppe Bono confirmed the company's state of good health Noble's restructuring on track despite missing payment Asia Pacific Hong Kong Singapore China mulls restoration of coal imports ban Vague details regarding the latest restriction create confusion among coal traders and bulker owners

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MARCH 28, 2018
Freight, asset 'imbalance' squeeze air cargo capacity TOTE CEO Chiarello to retire More double-brokering ups threat to US truck shippers Eurogate's 2017 Hamburg volume hurt by alliance losses, Hanjin India sets stakeholder deadline for digital, central portal Ukraine heavy-lift operator Antonov excels at solo job flights Santos' Contrail slashes container transit times

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MARCH 28, 2018
LOOP loads US export cargo on Navios VLCC Second cargo heads out of main US crude oil import point as US crude exports remain elevated. Gener8 VLCCs put TI Pool atop fleet list Pending additions push Tankers International past ranks of massive state-owned fleets. MPC Container Ships says feeder prices still attractive Oslo-listed company planning to add to the more than 50 ships already in its hands. Thorsten Haeser quits Hapag-Lloyd post Key figure in container line's digital effort has left for pastures new. Laskaridis chides class societies in CO2 debate Classification societies sit on the fence and don't do enough to dampen politicians' 'unrealistic' emission cut targets, owner says Vitol storing fuel off Singapore again Trader takes LRs to hold petrol in contango market. Navig8 doubles product tanker tally in China UK headquartered group now understood to have eight MRs in its orderbook. Sinokor and Heung-A merging boxship operations Liner players combining to create fleet of nearly 100,000 teu. Hapag-Lloyd hands out EUR 100m dividend Payout comes as German container line rings up profit buoyed by UASC merger. Liberty House offers $798m for ABG Cash would be pumped into Indian yard over 10 years by UK steel group. Wan Hai Lines increases earnings Taiwanese container line boosted by rising revenue in fourth quarter. Densay buys supramax as it eyes lucrative asset play Turkish shipowner is snapping up a Japanese bulker at the same time as looking to sell another ship. DS Tankers suezmax heading to breakers German owner has scrapped its second tanker in quick succession, brokers say. Nordic Shipholding dips into the red in 2017 Danish tanker owner expects further red ink this year in tricky tanker market. Hyundai Glovis grows as part of group overhaul Expansion of car carrier owner leads to spike in shares of Wilhelmsen firm Treasure ASA. Greek shipping union hits back on emissions UGS dismisses criticism of country's commitment and backs IMO targets. Fincantieri profit fires with firm targets set for 2022 Italian shipbuilder sees 2017 bottom line shoot up with further progress in its sights. Two more shipping partners for HFW Global law firm promotes Alex Kemp in London and Simon Shaddick in Melbourne. Marinakis says Greek supreme court has exonerated him Top Greek judges have fully cleared him over football-related charges, owner says Topaz falls to loss but says worst is over Middle East owner looking to capitalise on increasing oil major project commissions. Latvian takes on another Sargeant tanker Vitol-owned company to manage second bitumen vessel for sister operation. Vitol vessel journeys on the rise Trader and owner busier in challenging 2017, but oil volumes dip. Noble secures more backing for restructuring ING latest creditor to throw its weight behind efforts to revive struggling commodities trader. Unisea inks aframaxes at Samsung Greek owner returns to Korean yard for up to four tankers. Aegean's controversial HEC deal terminated $367m takeover of Melissanidis company runs out of time after legal battles. US LNG exports quadrupled in 2017 Over one third of exports head to Asia with China and South Korea the top destinations. Sembcorp Marine scoops Karish field FPSO But lack of detail over contract order value makes profitability of project hard to determine. Apeejay Shipping snaps up third panamax bulker Indian shipowner continues acquisition spree in anticipation of improving markets. Sentosa Ship Brokers off and running New tanker shop says that while local market seems overbroked, quality is sadly often lacking.

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MARCH 28, 2018
ICS seeks compromise on CO2 strategy The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said governments must compromise to help the United Nations' International Maritime Organizatio... AIIS: U.S. steel imports 'plummet' in February Imports of steel to the United States dropped off considerably in February, both on a sequential and year-over-year basis, according to the... Canada to intensify trade remedy regulations Canada is implementing regulatory changes anticipated to neutralize the impacts of steel and aluminum trans-shipment and other unfair forei... Commentary: Container rate decline just 'normal seasonality'? Over the last few weeks, we've been keeping a close eye on the precipitous decline in container freight rates in both the spot and contract... State Dept. designates global terrorist The State Department added Katibat al-Imam al-Bukhari and nine associated aliases to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. T... Delta, Air France/KLM share Seattle warehouse The cargo divisions of Delta Air Lines and partner Air France/KLM have placed their cargo operations into a single warehouse at the Seattle-... Updated KORUS includes new customs, currency and pharma text In addition to new automotive provisions, amendments in principle recently reached between the United States and South Korea for their bila... Hapag-Lloyd's future looks bright after strong 2017 German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd expects cost synergies resulting from its merger with United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC) last May will result... Commerce ups 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 2.9 per...

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MARCH 28, 2018
Oil weakens after EIA data shows crude build, more output NYMEX May crude settled 87 cents lower on bearish news. Nearly all US operators profitable at current oil prices: Dallas Fed VLCC loadings not on Port Houston radar High costs preventing channel development for larger ships. Monaco's Dan-Bunkering files claim in Singapore court against vessel owner Dan-Bunkering (Monaco) is claiming a total of $328,350.67 for unpaid bunker fuel and lubricants supplied to the tanker. India's 2018 bunker sales likely to be steady as GST woes continue: industry sources Infrastructure, MGO supply likely to attract shippers to make bunker calls moving forward. Global LNG market avoids 'glut,' now supply crunch nears: HSBC HSBC said it expects global LNG demand to grow at 4.5%/year, translating into demand growth of 50% by 2025. FUTURES: Crude lower as focus shifts to US inventory report "A fresh focus by the US administration upon the tech sector induced turmoil for prices and invited back volatility," IG market strategist Pan Jingyi said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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