BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 26, 2020

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Maersk optimistic shipping will have V-shaped coronavirus recovery EU trade chief warns virus may delay China trade deal beyond fall International Chamber of Shipping seeks US$54 billion eco fund on CO2 Discussions to be held on IMO's proposed 2022 global emission reductions Maersk meets IMO 2020, but will use more heavy fuel with scrubbers Maersk buys California's Performance to boost warehousing, trucking FreightWaves expects virus to drive 10pc US-China box import drop Delhi to ease customs delays, fines arising from China virus crisis Air Canada's net profit up 298pc to US$1.09 billion as sales rise 5.5pc SF Airlines sends over 100 flights to new coronavirus-hit regions Qatar Airways, Cargolux fly medical relief to China to combat virus

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
MSC awarded new containership fire safety notation Need for urgent action on emissions from shipping stressed Increased export of sugar seen Nandeesh Shukla takes charge as Deputy Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust Port Community System integration initiated at APSEZ, Mundra Unmesh Wagh takes charge as Deputy Chairman of JNPT Air cargo industry seen requiring rapid cultural change & digitisation to remain competitive & secure COVID-19 cuts demand & revenues Dedicated cargo flight from Visakhapatnam DFCCIL looking to share 70 pc freight load of Indian Railways Govt expects to complete sale of Air India in first half of next fiscal Memorandum signed to promote development & expansion of high-quality airmail & air cargo services FM assures swift remedial measures on possible disruptions in supply from China due to Coronavirus Govt mulls making registration mandatory for paper importers Wide-ranging conference to be a highlight of CTL-BHP 2020

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Talking railway tracks Hungarian subsidiary takes charge of intermodal services Unisys presents need for change and digitisation Testing solar panels on trailers Heyworld implements Champ solution Corona likely to have a costly impact on Chinese ports Flash Europe expands to Bulgaria DVF welcomes new member Cargonexx EU: CFR Marfa must now recover illegal aid Turkish Cargo continues to buck the trend Descartes acquires Peoplevox Christos Spyrou joins Tiaca's board of directors Guadeloupe holds a steady course in 2019 Pallet services forge ahead "Curiosity of the Day" LIS inaugurates new office building KPI Bridge Oil acquires Ocean Connect West P&I to acquire stake in Nordic Marine Insurance Cargojet continues to rise

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Coronavirus hitting labour-intensive electronics and auto sectors hardest As coronavirus goes global, Maersk prepares for a major financial hit Uber Freight brings facility rating system to its app in Europe Indian airports ready to partner globally for 'first digital air freight corridor' Joe Hete to retire from top job at ATSG, but will stay on as chairman Supply chain radar: Flexport - the honeymoon is over Cargologicair said to have suspended operations over EASA violation

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Coast Guard offers new Subchapter M training options The U.S. Coast Guard's Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise has launched a new training hub that allows industry compliance officers or operators, Third Party Organization representatives, and Coast Guard marine inspectors ClassNK unveils "Digital Grand Design 2030" In the maritime industry, digital technology promises to create new value by collecting and utilizing data on ship operations and cargo movements, and sharing it among different players. At the same time, Norwegian in fleet-wide agreement for Nippon Paint antifoulings Nippon Paint Marine has signed a long-term supply contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian) to provide antifouling systems to 13 cruise ships operating under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Kongsberg books Mystic Cruises equipment contracts Kongsberg Maritime has won contracts worth approximately 300 MNOK (about $32 million) to equip three adventure cruise ships, with a fourth to follow. Built by WestSea Viana Shipyard in Portugal and destined Coronavirus: Sea Japan 2020 postponed The organizers of Sea Japan 2020 say that they have decided that it is not possible to hold the exhibition as scheduled on March 11-13, 2020. This follows a request from the Survey seeks operator feedback on IMO 2020 fuel problems The IMO 2020 global sulfur limit for marine fuel oil has now been in force since the start of the year. Shipowner organizations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO are calling on fleet-

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Oil bottlenecks rise at US Gulf ports as pipeline capacity added Corpus Christi and Houston are in the spotlight as America tries to ramp up its shale oil exporting programme. The... Hafnia says low-sulphur fuels help sustainability The company is expecting better market rates later in the year SevenSeas fund buys first bulker Launched by two Greek managers in 2018, the Luxembourg-domiciled fund is stressing risk-mitigation and has appointed Seabury Maritime to help... Chinese buyers cut April crude purchases as refinery runs collapse Chinese oil refineries are a key driver of global demand and the refinery cuts being witnessed imply the loss of... American Club gains 10% on per-tonne pricing, at cost of losing tonnage 'Although difficult business conditions prevail in both the shipping and insurance sectors, the American Club's recent experience has been highly... Maersk credit facility linked to environmental performance New revolving credit facility will see Maersk pay lower rates if it meets or exceeds carbon reduction targets From the News Desk: Has the shipping sector accepted new EU emissions rules are inevitable? Europe's four leading carriers have taken the bold step of agreeing to work in collaboration to help decarbonise the shipping... Venture capital-backed Danelec focuses on IoT growth Hans Ottosen tells Lloyd's List why it was necessary to relinquish a majority stake in the company if the opportunities... Soft demand continues for China's international freight Post-coronavirus 'cargo rush' risks creating a shortage in shipping capacity with the prospect of spikes in rates Between the lines: Cargo owners feel impact of coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak and continued closure of various manufacturing entities has taken a significant bite out of container shipping demand... Low LNG prices to benefit India's gas expansion India looks set to ramp up on LNG imports, having already awarded licences for city gas distribution projects covering 70%... US opens trade talks with Kenya Trade talks with Kenya could mark new engagement with sub-Saharan Africa Daily Briefing Free to read: February oil demand plunges on coronavirus \| Rapid growth of US Gulf crude exports 'nearly over' \|... Polaris Shipping chief convicted over Stellar Daisy's fatal sinking Families of the victims made clear they though the the court had handed down a derisory punishment. They said they... 'We need a smaller group of better capitalised clubs' The main obstacle to change in the P&I sector is the decision-making process within the International Group where every one... Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles sign agreement to improve market share The new agreement between the two Southern California ports aims to reverse decline, a point underscored by the directors of... DP World acquires key terminal in Canada Fraser Surrey Docks was founded in the early 1960s and has become the largest modern and multi-purpose terminal on the west coast of...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Ex-Wilhelmsen chair Wilhelm Wilhelmsen dead at 82 Southern California spot truck rates fall on declining LA-LB port demand LA-LB expand cooperation to enhance productivity UK would lose $32 billion in EU exports in no-deal Brexit: UN Fraser Surrey Docks deal allows DP World to maximize Centerm Coronavirus container impact to spread far beyond blank sailings US port reefer trade slows as import growth declines 3Gtms joins the parcel TMS fray with acquisition

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Genco to sell 10 more handysizes as part of fleet renewal plan Golar banks on low LNG prices to push Brazilian business Klaveness says worst effects of coronavirus 'may be behind us' Measuring shipping emissions from well-to-wake can drive development of renewables Gulf of Aden threat rises as pirate skiffs close on Aurora tanker Veteran shipbroker Knut Engebretsen dies at 89 Heidmar-Signal pools hit by second wave of defections Tanker captain shot in the head in raid off Venezuela Germans turn London into Little Hamburg at Borealis anniversary event New Shipping strikes profitable VLCC deal How environmental focus can give 'green' light for automation Hafnia 'craftsmanship' sees profit rocket as tanker owner launches buyback New lease of life for Chinese finance giant Recycling recovery could falter amid coronavirus concerns Reach Subsea 'not pleased' with loss in oversupplied sector Bangladesh set to follow India in certification boom Leigh Day to have its day at London High Court over demolition tragedy KSS Line adds VLGC newbuilding to Hyundai Heavy orderbook as values rise Euronav makes $8.3m profit from selling suezmax 20 questions with Sam Ka, HHI's digital dreamer Klaveness China newbuildings delayed due to coronavirus Singapore's Pacific Radiance cuts losses in fourth quarter Panamax boxship values still heavily discounted, despite improved market Clarksons lifts veil on ambitions to digitalise shipbroking and trading

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
USDA expects sunny outcome for ag exports to China U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said most benefits of "Phase One" trade deal with China should be realized in 2020, despite commercial disruption from coronavirus. All-cargo carriers eye surge in business as coronavirus pressures airline finances It's difficult to predict how travel and trade patterns will impact the global economy for the full year, but companies involved in trade and travel... Commentary: Trade flow teeter-totter tilts again The trade war between the U.S. and China caused companies to adapt supply chains and the transportation of their products. Darren Prokop writes about those... Senators urge trade sanctions for Russian election interference Democratic Senators Charles Schumer and Sharrod Brown say sanctions should target not only the responsible Russian government agencies and officials, but President Vladimir Putin.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Chinese producers ramp up VLSFO sales for bonded bunkering after VAT rebate Pricing economics and further infrastructure boosts will be key to boost output further. Bolivia's YPFB seeks 1.495 million barrels of high sulfur diesel Bolivia's YPFB wants to buy up to 237,727 cu m (1.495 million barrels) of diesel with maximum 0.5% sulfur, one cargo every 60 days, with one lot of gasoline blendstock of 172,000 cu m (1.082 million barrels). Thailand's Prima Marine sees FSU demand rise on IMO 2020 Thailand's Prima Marine Public Company Limited on Tuesday said that it has expanded its floating storage unit, or FSU, business to support demand for storage and blending of low sulfur fuel oil, reflecting the accelerated demand for cleaner fuels due to the International Maritime Organization's 2020 global low sulfur mandate. USGC FOB crude exports markets under pressure on global supply glut, coronavirus fears: sources Prices for US crude cargoes for export are under pressure amid a well-supplied international market and an increasingly ominous outlook regarding the spread of Coronavirus, sources said this week. Coronavirus a 'gut punch' for US offshore oil export terminals: Sentinel CEO The race to build oil-exporting terminals offshore Texas is hitting roadblocks amid the coronavirus outbreak as negotiations stall with potential customers in Asian markets. OIL FUTURES: Oil slide extends amid focus on coronavirus spread Oil futures settled down for a second day Tuesday as the continued spread of the coronavirus outside China weighed on demand outlooks and sent equity markets sharply lower. External: Global Risk Management FEATURE: Asia refiners set to trim output of low sulfur marine fuels as margins slump Asia will likely remain net short of low-sulfur fuels and need longer-term investment in refinery upgrades. GP Global expands trading operations to the Americas Owen joins GP Global from Bomin Bunker Oil Corp. Singapore delivered 0.5%S marine fuel slips to rare parity with Fujairah "Everyone is just lowering prices everyday. It's crazy," said a UAE-based bunker supplier.

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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

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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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