BRIEFS

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01 May 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 10, 2021

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
MOL & Bearing team up to bring Artificial Intelligence to the maritime shipping industry Price stability seen in ocean freight spot rates on Transpacific, Asia-Europe trade lanes Karnataka encouraging rose onion exports APSEZ sees volume & revenue growth in Q3 HAROPA shows high resilience & second-half rebound in 2020 JNPT inaugurates Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Project under green port initiative VPT seen retaining 3rd position in cargo handling Bengaluru airport introduces Envirotainer for temperature-sensitive cargo GMR Hyderabad Airport seeks to expand perishable cargo terminal How the pandemic changed the air cargo business in 2020 Railways registers highest ever monthly freight loading in Jan. GDP growth pegged at 10.5 pc for FY22 Air cargo demand showed sharp decrease in 2020, but economic conditions seen picking up in 2021 India in touch with Sri Lanka on development of ECT at Colombo port: MEA

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Japan-UK by ship and rail in just 42 days Index dampens hopes of fast comeback DP World balanced in 2020 Three new associate partners Italian shuttle service launched AN-124 carries Thai Dornier aircraft La Couverture covered by Unilode New GCC cross-border express road service Strasbourg stands up to pandemic Litchfield named managing director AJW operative in Malpensa Shipper Wilo's new contract Frankfurt: European hub for United Airlines Making non-craneable semi-trailers craneable Resilience at Trois-Rivières Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team "Curiosity of the Day" Monitoring shipments of critical vaccines

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Container congestion chaos as Yantian pushes deadlines pre-new year holiday ECU Worldwide faces system disruption as fears grow of cyber attack Buoyant HMM in the black for the first time in five years, but liftings fall 'Instant' cargo facilities could bring struggling airports a new revenue stream Global demand will be key to post-Covid recovery among emerging markets Government failed traders over new Brexit rules of origin requirements Serious industrial action at port of Melbourne on the way, VICT warns EV Cargo veterans Nick Toye, Russell Lawrence and Simon Power move up Against the odds: AP Møller-Mærsk - to buy or not to buy $1bn in Bitcoin

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Readying for FFG 62, Fincantieri Marinette Marine breaks ground for new building As shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine prepares to start construction of the Navy's newest class of ships - the Constellation class (FFG 62) guided-missile frigate-several key leaders were in Marinette, Wis., February 9 Polarcus in provisional liquidation Dubai-based seismic vessel specialist Polarcus (OSE: PLCS) is now in provisional liquidation. Following an application by Polarcus to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands seeking the appointment of "Soft Touch Provisional Ports of Indiana seeks general cargo terminal operator at Jeffersonville Port For the first time in over 40 years, the general cargo dock at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will be made available to operator interests through a Request for Proposals (RFP). As part Indonesian mine hunters feature MAN hybrid propulsion German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussent has begun the construction of two mine hunting vessels for the Indonesian Navy. Each vessel will feature a complete MAN hybrid propulsion package: 2 ' MAN 12V175D-MM TTB: EBDG to speak on tech spec process for newbuilds Michael Complita, principal in charge at Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) in Seattle, Wash., will speak on "Owners' Supervision of Newbuilds: The Process" on March 23 at Marine Log's free virtual TTB New Kootenay Lake ferry will feature hybrid power solution An 89 meter long double-ended car/passenger ferry being built at the at the Western Pacific Marine shipyard in Vancouver, B.C., will feature and advanced hybrid solution from Wärtsilä. Capable of carrying 250 Mask mandate: Which vessels are covered? A recent posting on the USCG's Maritime Commons blog indicates that the Coast Guard's guidance for mask wearing protocols covers all types of commercial vessels operating on the U.S. Maritime Transportation System. Crowley partners with Watco for offshore wind Aiming to provide a single-source solution for U.S. offshore wind companies, Crowley is partnering with Pittsburg, Kan., headquartered transportation service and logistics specialist Watco Companies LLC to create a terminal and supply

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Samsung Heavy trials autonomous shipping system South Korean builder has formed a partnership with a domestic maritime university to conduct the test on several routes between... US regulators continue monitoring ocean carriers and marine terminals 'We're now collecting some examples and I will package those up and have a conversation with my colleagues, and if... Trafigura, Cheniere extends charters on Höegh FSRUs The plan is to take advantage of the now tighter LNG shipping market to secure employment until FSRU contracts can... Global Ship Lease acquires seven boxships for $116m The company, which last month announced a refinancing of its 2022 bonds and instatement of a regular dividend for shareholders... Pool claims set to top $500m and cost clubs A ratings 'The last three years have been very bad for the pool... If we have another bad year next year, you're... Cyprus urges global approach to seafarer vaccinations Cyprus' shipping deputy minister Vassilios Demetriades tells Lloyd's List of his fear that the crew change crisis will drag on... Equipment supply increase will not solve supply chain shortages After a period of decline, manufacturing of container equipment is on the rise. Carriers are seeing the benefits of owning... DHT brings forward drydocking schedule The company, which had 16 off-hire days in the fourth quarter of last year because of deviations and longer port... MSC, Seaspan and CDB Leasing linked to boxship orders at Yangzijiang The newbuilding projects come after MSC was said to have already agreed to charter in six supersized containerships ordered by... Hapag-Lloyd secures $889m in green financing for six newbuilds Company has secured a $472m lease led by ICBC and a $417m loan from a banking syndicate to finance its... Daily Briefing Free to read: Subterfuge shipping investigation: The quiet class purge \| Tanzania deflags four Iran-linked tankers \| Pool claims at... HMM posts record profit for 2020 However, it warns that with the coronavirus pandemic being curbed by vaccines, consumers' spending patterns may shift to services from... Peninsula Petroleum marks first LNG bunker delivery to capesize vessel H-Line, the South Korean line that owns the capesize vessel, has several more ships on order and all are planned... MSC secures crew change in Japan for stranded seafarers Dozens of ships continue to lie offshore Chinese dry bulk discharge ports as the trade dispute continues. Coronavirus control measures... Poland ramps up LNG imports Polish liquefied natural gas importer looks set to further expand its LNG imports this year, having lined up delivery of... Shipowners call for China's intervention in Gulf of Guinea piracy Pirates in the area increasingly attempt to hijack vessels and kidnap crew for ransom rather than only for shortsea robberies... Tanker shipping will continue to be buoyed by Indian oil imports, says IEA Domestic production of oil and gas in India continues to fall behind consumption trends and net dependence on imported oil... US containerised imports due for a record-setting year Many factories in Asia that normally close for Chinese New Year this month are remaining open to keep up with...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
US land-based wind installations boom in Q4 2020 Chittagong January exports surpass pre-pandemic volumes De minimis importers tap CBP pilots for faster clearance HMM back in black in 2020 as higher rates offset flagging volumes India's Colombo terminal deal to rival growing Chinese presence in limbo

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
US to sell Iranian oil on board Marinakis-linked VLCC Embiricos cashes in on rising boxship values with profitable sale Panamax bulkers outshine capesizes in 'unusual' spot market US flag groups tell Congress how it can support industry Navios Maritime and Diana Shipping log massive gains in New York DHT set for potential tanker market recovery amid mass vaccination Diana Shipping fixes panamax bulker on medium-term charter at higher rate Qatar's huge LNG newbuilding plans inch closer on project sanction Global Ship Lease buys seven boxships in $116m leaseback deal Man dies at EU-approved Turkish yard dismantling Carnival cruiseship Shipbroker Gibson opens new office in India Seadrill's Asian units file for Chapter 11 protection in US ANEK top brass convicted over fatal Norman Atlantic disaster Secondhand tonnage drought fuels thirst for MPP newbuilds Ostensjo achieves 100% utilisation with DeepOcean and Fugro charters Up to 10 years: Eni hits market with major Mozambique offshore vessel charter enquiry Shots fired at LNG carrier and tanker boarded as hijacked tuna boat becomes mothership Frontline and Delta Tankers suezmaxes pull loadings in strike-hit Libya Hoegh LNG ties up trading vessel charters on three of its FSRUs Bulker-tracking platform Oceanbolt takes inspiration from world's fastest man Polarcus brings in 'soft touch' liquidators to work on debt restructuring Three injured as Japanese submarine and cargo vessel collide John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean linked to sale of panamax bulker trio The fatal price of failing to comply with pilot ladder rules The passion for safety that drives one of shipping's youngest CEOs Libyan rebels seize cargoship a day after interim government agreed at peace talks Yangzijiang bags orders for 29 newbuildings worth $1.3bn Singapore beefs up maritime security in face of growing threats against shipping Rival projects thrash it out for New Caledonia LNG import plan

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
HMM makes billion-dollar turnaround from loss to record profit Korean container carrier HMM expects equipment and capacity shortages to continue at least through the end of the first quarter.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Japan's JERA signs MOU with Petronas on LNG, hydrogen, ammonia cooperation JERA and Petronas will jointly consider developing hydrogen and green ammonia projects in Malaysia, with the former considering importing into Japan. Rhine reopens to barges, gasoil traders anticipate improving demand "Demand is growing and I think we would expect to see some restocking demand in the next couple of weeks," a Switzerland based trader said. INTERVIEW: IMO 2020 a success but other hurdles linger for bunker industry: expert Margin pressures, credit squeeze remain concerns while industry consolidation is set to continue, Tolson said. Japan's NYK advances plans for two LPG dual-fueled VLGCs to curb carbon footprint Both ships are set for delivery in 2022. US marine fuel 0.5%S market at highest since Feb 2020 Singapore physical 10 ppm gasoil crack hits 6-month high on tight supply balances Asian gasoil balances could see further tightening over the next few months with upcoming refinery maintenance, Platts Analytics said. Japan sees 30 million mt/year fuel ammonia demand in 2050 By developing supply chains, Japan expects to lower ammonia supply costs from the low Yen 20s/normal cu m-H2 today to high Yen 10s/normal cu m-H2 by 2030. LNG shippers shorten voyages in nod to supportive prices over prohibitive costs "The arb window for USG-Asia February remains open, but Europe has emerged as the preferred discharge for US cargoes with the USG- Europe margins slightly wider by comparison," Webber 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

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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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