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BRIEFS

October 28, 2005

The Business Times

Shipping News

Poor infrastructure stifling India's growth
POOR transportation infrastructure is choking India's ability to tap further into the global supply chain, with the country risking losing out on an additional 1-2 per cent of annual GDP growth unless it moves quickly, according to a new study.

Admiralty Casebook

Days of perpetual certs of competency numbered
THE practice of issuing 'perpetual' certificates of competency to the masters of small commercial vessels by the Australian state and territory governments may end sooner than expected following a damning report into yet another collision between an ocean-going vessel and a fishing vessel earlier this year.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Poor infrastructure stifling India's growth
POOR transportation infrastructure is choking India's ability to tap further into the global supply chain, with the country risking losing out on an additional 1-2 per cent of annual GDP growth unless it moves quickly, according to a new study.

Admiralty Casebook

Days of perpetual certs of competency numbered
THE practice of issuing 'perpetual' certificates of competency to the masters of small commercial vessels by the Australian state and territory governments may end sooner than expected following a damning report into yet another collision between an ocean-going vessel and a fishing vessel earlier this year.

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Aussi Customs turns to old system to help clear ports out of ICS jam UPS HK sees 20pc growth in Q3 export volumes Jiangsu's Dafeng Port starts trial operations Hunan e-port to come online soon MICT hits 1m container mark CP Rail profits up 15pc HK carriers prepare for possible avian flu outbreak Boeing posts Q3 profit

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Schenker India's Jodhpur office begins full-fledged operations Mazagon Dock to build dredger for DCI GAPL acquires state-of-the-art tug Maersk Line commences services from MICT Sale-deficit of abandoned goods & the MPT Act 1963 Streamlined transport links can increase GDP by 1-2 pc Stiff licence fees may have to be paid by private container train operators RBI's credit policy will propel textile exports, says Fieo Infrastructure funding via ECB route made easier EEPC fair nets orders worth $ 1.7 m in Singapore Jute exports near fiscal target Govt committed to infrastructure development-Budhiraja

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
New president for port of Dunkirk All brands unified under the Unifeeder roof Lufthansa selling Thomas Cook stake? EWS obtains French rail safety certificate Green light for NYK Reefers and LauritzenCool merger Increases in Australian trucking charges likely Geis Group installs pick-by-voice order picking for Siemens

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Uncertainty over Singapore bunker quality Braemar Seascope sales and profits soar Wilh Wilhelmsen claims "good results" Strong Q3 figures from Aker Yards Kursiu Linija buys specialist boxes

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Jurong books $422.7 million rig order

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Portland Airport sets record for most travelers for month Steel imports into US down for month of September Survey finds Panama Canal will see extended growth Task force completes study of Canadian trucking strike Port managers receive AAPA certification today

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Genmar looks to secure future with $800m credit facility A NEW $800m revolving credit facility is to underpin General Maritime's future efforts to provide 'long term shareholder value'. Standard P&I Club says one premium size does not fit all STANDARD P&I Club is to adopt a novel two-tier approach to shipowner renewals. Sembcorp's Lua critical after fall SEMBCORP Marine chairman and Singapore shipping industry veteran Lua Cheng Eng is in intensive care in a Beijing hospital following a fall. Russian Navy wins Tsavliris tug-of-war One of the world's most powerful salvage tugs, Nikolay Chiker, appears to be headed out of the commercial salvage market, it has emerged.

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
New storm to strike Central America TROPICAL Storm Beta formed today in the western Caribbean Sea and is likely to hit Central America as a hurricane by the weekend Good tax prospects for German owners DESPITE growing controversy over the German tonnage tax regime in the run-up the country's elections, German owners have faith in the future of the beneficial tax scheme Phils ferry safety improving PHILIPPINES domestic shipping operators have made record improvements in safety standards for their passenger/cargo fleet, according to the Maritime Industry Authority Tight VL supply/demand ratio forecast INCREASING long-haul trade in crude oil is on the way, but for shipping the effects may be muted by the emergence of short-haul services, a broker's analyst said today Drewry: India must improve infrastructure Unitor and CAT depress WWI Port problems hit Med cruise Brazilian beef ban bashes reefer biz Good times due for product tankers Double fine for fleeing bulker Manises workers down-tools Aker Yards posts earnings rise GenMar profits plummet Hurricanes pose jack-up risks

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Revenue powers Union Pacific profit The largest U.S. rail operator said earnings rose 83 percent in the third quarter on higher revenues and reduced tax liability. Earnings: Canadian Pacific \| BNSF \| CSX \| Norfolk Southern Canada says NAFTA at risk in lumber dispute Some landside limits for Port Everglades WTO: Slower trade growth in '06 House panel votes to repeal Byrd amendment TACA drops LA surcharge N.C. ports win security funding U.S. completes maritime security plans Busiest day: 8.5M packages for FedEx

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Australian backlog recedes, only to be refreshed Australia's major container ports are seeing an incremental reduction in the import container backlog caused by Customs' new computer system ' but peak-season pre-Christmas shipments are replenishing box numbers daily. Truckers' survey contradicts PierPass review of OffPeak scheme Truckers in southern California have a lower opinion of the OffPeak scheme, supposed to encourage containers to move at nights and weekends, than first reported. Rumoured Russian terminal sale would be sea-change, say observers Reports have linked two northwest Russian terminals to foreign investment, but official sources have gone quiet about a deal which could mark a change of direction in more ways than one. PN farce continues as Toll resumes Patrick attack Rotterdam unions set to enter merger talks with Maersk CSCL inks volume agreement with VPA EWS strike out on their own across Europe Korean hauliers expected to accept government proposals Ulsan and Masan suffer from volume drop Szczecin-Swinoujscie throughput booms 30% Strong intermodal propels CPR's Q3 profit growth CIMC shuts down a Shanghai box manufacturing plant Russian Rail: Trans-Korean Railway's time has come Qingdao to boost handling-productivity up to 50%

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Ice class tourism Are Greek shipowners piling into the Arctic tanker trade just ice class tourists or serious players intent on setting up quality long term operations? CMB escapes rate decline Charter coverage helps Marc Saverys' Bocimar maintain profitable third quarter. Extra expenses hurt MMM High price of bunkers and extra drydocking costs push Malaysian Merchant Marine to fourth quarter loss. Bocimar sells bulkers Two panamax newbuildings fetch a stingy $82m in falling market. Steady as she goes Results at Belgian gas player Exmar tempered by high bunker costs and dry-docking expenses. U-Ming loses momentum Taiwanese owners' earnings fall in latest quarter to drag nine-month result below 2004. Hamworthy nets LNG deals UK-listed firm to supply reliquefaction plants for Qatar gas carriers building at Hyundai Heavy Industries. No retreat on dividend Georgiopoulos says use of cash for share buybacks and debt paydown does not reflect 'abandoning' of high-dividend strategy. Handy deal for Pacific Basin Hong Kong owner frees funds by selling five handysizes and chartering them back into the fleet. Kirby comes out stronger US oil barge giant increases earnings despite hurricane season disrupting US Gulf business. Petridis and Bolin sell into Aries US-listed operator buys tanker from sponsors' private operation. Mercator profit depreciates Indian tanker and bulker owner's second quarter earnings held back by asset devaluation. Wan Hai takes a dip Taiwanese boxship owner sees profit slip in first nine months, despite revenue growth. Wilh Wilhelmsen on track Profits dip in latest quarter from Unitor purchase but company bullish about full-year result. Doubling up Sincere Navigation turns in another good set of figures. Active Aker Yards hikes earnings Norwegian shipbuilding group boosts nine-month profit as orderbook swells to NOK 35bn. Lua hospitalised Ex-NOL veteran seriously ill in Beijing hospital after a fall during a business trip to the Chinese capital. SCI seals VLCC deal Daewoo confirms long-rumoured order for two big tankers for Indian state shipping company. Great Eastern rises by 6% Though gain on bulker ship sale accounts for profit increase. Arlington profits slide Reduced operating expenses at Stena tanker spin-off fail to compensate for weak third quarter rates. Katrina and Rita clobber ISC Hurricanes take their toll on New Orleans bulker and liner operator pushing it to a third quarter loss. Chong lifts Vita stake Former Links Island founder edges closer to 10% stake in Singapore owner and property group. Eagle gets Nordsund US-listed handymax player takes delivery of first of two supramax bulkers acquired from Norden.

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
TSA: Cost burden of structural changes must be spread California air regulators propose rules for ocean vessel fuel Hurricanes force Int'l Shipholding's 3rd-quarter results into red Sea Star Line to add third vessel in U.S./Puerto Rico trade Former MarAd chief enters alliance with Jones Walker Boeing Co. profits up 122% in third quarter Jet Airways orders 10 A330-200's, options 10 more Air New Zealand orders two more 787-8 "Dreamliner" planes from Boeing CP Railway's 3rd quarter net income up 15% Norfolk Southern's 3rd-quarter profit rises 4% CSX's 3rd-quarter profit up 33% NOL/Drewry report: India's transport connections limiting GDP growth Industry group to raise support for Doha Round Vancouver Port Authority to continue with truck-licensing program ILA picks Hughes as executive vice president

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Record order backlog at Aker Kvaerner The order backlog at Aker Kvaerner was a record NOK 46.4 billion (EUR 5.94 billion) at the end of September ... Labour disputes cut Finnlines-result Finnlines' revenues during the first nine months of the year totalled EUR 538.4 million, which is four per cent higher ... Big investment to move fast ferry project In order to get the planned fast ferry project between the Norwegian Port of Drammen and the French Port of ...

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OCTOBER 27, 2005
Cruise ship season ends for Vancouver suppliers The boost to bunkering from cruise ships is ending this week but suppliers look to stay busy as winter approaches. Bahamas bunkering resumption uncertain Terminal damage keeping bunkering in Freeport shut down again today but with no impact on bunker markets elsewhere. Oronite: Force Majeure intact despite Oak Point restart Lubricant additives supplier says plant is back to full-scale operations, but logistics and raw material supply remain a problem. Singapore bunker quality dispute fuels speculation of foul play Variable fuel test outcomes has led a Singapore paper to ask some uncomfortable questions. Tanker fined around $1,000 per litre for oil spill Canadian court orders tanker to pay in the order of $1,000 per litre for estimated 64 litre illegal oil discharge. Fuel subsidy agreement sees Spanish fishermen end blockade Spanish fishermen have reached an agreement with the government that will see an end to their blockade of major Spanish ports. Rotterdam softer with crude Singapore: Gains in stocks of residual fuels and distillates Strong growth in New York, but investment needed Senior Chemoil official says growth in New York has been strong, but remains cautious due to restricted infrastructure. Survey: High bunker cost may trim Evergreen's Q3 profits Evergreen Marine Corp may report a fall in its quarterly profit as reduced shipments and higher bunker fuel prices slowed Taiwan's export growth.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

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

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

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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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

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

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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