BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 14, 2006

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*Shipping News* Not just Arabs but mob worries at US ports JUSTICE Department lawyers warned eight months ago that a nefarious element had infiltrated important US East Coast ports, but they weren't talking about terrorists or Arab shipping companies; they were talking about the mafia. Excessive controls 'may destroy US' THE United States risks damaging its economy if it overreacts to potential security threats, US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said in comments published yesterday. Patrick shares jump as Toll prepares to raise bid INVESTORS in Australia's logistics and port businesses are keenly watching the moves of Toll Holdings chief executive Paul Little as he signalled he will increase his A$4.3 billion bid for Patrick Corp, Australia's biggest port cargo handler, after overcoming regulatory opposition to the takeover. Rising global trade lifts PSA's S'pore box volume M'sian shipowners upbeat about growth this year

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OOCL liftings up 7.8 per cent in 2005 New EU-China trade dispute brewing over mainland furniture Wan Hai Lines adds Lianyungang to Middle East service MOL to upgrade Latin America network services Vietnam's largest shipyard, containerships being built US Customs discovers long-horned beetle in China shipment CMA CGM unloads Ellen MacArthur's Trimaran in HK Hong Kong airport February throughput rises BA aims to save US$777m through cost reduction programme Cargolux orders two Boeing freighters

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Hyundai Merchant Marine set to commence direct, weekly service from Nhava Sheva to China New frontiers of cooperation in commerce, industry envisaged ICS to hold two-day seminar in city on March 25-26 Coscon named Asia's 'Best Ocean Carrier' for 5th consecutive year Tolani Maritime Institute signs MoU with NYK Line to offer specialised maritime training Five leading logistics firms forge European alliance Safmarine upgrades Safari service Matson offers China-US box service Hanjin to launch Asia-Med service NOL earns profit in 2005 APL beefs up Atlantic services MOL launches 3rd transatlantic string MSC-PSA JV terminal opens at Pasir Panjang Iron ore exporters expect 8 pc higher price in China Shrimp industry meeting calls for value-addition on exports Govt may revise iron content limit for ore exports Pact likely with Russia on nuclear energy use Case made out for more effective anti-dumping duty norms Diesel exports to Bangladesh set to begin DP World appoints Ganesh Raj as Reg. Director, Indian Subcontinent Record discharge rate of HR steel coils set at Kandla Port GAIL (I) may hire Shell's LNG terminal Major Ports corporatisation issue comes to the fore again No freight forwarder will be allowed to transport 2 loaded boxes at a time-NSCOWA Wagons purchase/lease policy to be relaxed Lok Sabha passes Railway Budget CCT sets handling record of 54 moves/hr with single QC Infrastructure cos seek restoration of I-T sops Foreign exchange reserves up by $ 350 million to $ 1,41,590 million Central Sales Tax may be phased out by 2009 Industrial output up by 8 pc in January

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MARCH 13, 2006
Evergreen Group Chairman Dr Y.F. Chang receives Lifetime Achievement Award DP World to sell US operations Emirates Airline launches double daily Zurich-Dubai service SBB Cargo on track to Venice Five leading logistics firms forge global alliance

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MARCH 13, 2006
UK cuts light dues but charges ships in ballast V.Ships buys consultancy firm Safmarine boosts Safari service LR opens new Greek training centre

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MARCH 13, 2006
Labroy to build two jackups Management changes at Sembcorp Marine

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MARCH 13, 2006
Matson plans to increase fuel surcharge on April 2 Cargolux named as customer for Boeing 747-400 freighters Last chance to sign up for Women's Shipping Club event SSA Marine sees jump in 2005 container volumes Princess adding to fleet with ROYAL luxury liner

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TOP clinches $550m sale and lease deals TOP Tankers has clinched the sale and lease back of half of its fleet in a $550m deal that promises to put extra cash in shareholders' pockets. BIMCO probe finds eight cases of seafarers punished without due process A study into the extent of criminalisation and detention of seafarers involved in accidents has been undertaken by the shipping organisation BIMCO, which has presented its findings to the International Maritime Organization this week, writes Michael Grey. BP and Qatar warn on need for more LNG terminals Shipping capacity will not be a constraint on the growth of the global liquefied natural gas market, which will play an increasingly important role in the energy mix of Britain and Europe, say two leading industry participants. V.Ships to manage Seabourn vessels V.Ships Leisure is to handle marine and technical management for Seabourn Cruise Line's three luxury cruiseships under a new contract that will begin phasing in later this month.

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MARCH 13, 2006
Al-Salam compensation 'inadequate' HUMAN rights activists in Egypt are claiming that compensation being offered to the families of victims and survivors of last month's ferry tragedy is inadequate Trade talks scuttled after DPW fiasco REPERCUSSIONS are already being felt from the US Congress forcing Dubai Ports World to dispose of its newly acquitted American terminal holdings Mexico energy: too hard to get MEXICO may have newly discovered deep-water oil reserves, but the country may not have the resources to tap into them Coastal vessel sinks after collision A Philippines domestic cargo ship sank at the weekend after it was in collision with another coastal vessel at the north entrance to the Mactan Channel in Cebu Nine injured in UK ferry accident Hobart cruisers visit the hospital APL Panama finally freed Toll cleared for Patrick takeover

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MARCH 13, 2006
Rates won't fall steeply in '06: TSA Lines say high utilization, a growing U.S. economy, infrastructure constraints and rising costs could help push up rates. So. Cal. rail IM capacity could come up short GOP lawmakers visit Dubai after failed ports deal Patriot Act focus on cargo theft MOL restructures Latin American services North America growth for Kuehne & Nagel Matson hiking fuel charge MSC opens Singapore terminal Strike hits Durban port

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MARCH 13, 2006
Jakarta warns that re-export of Chinese goods must end Indonesia's Industry Minister Fahmi Idris has urged Chinese and Indonesian exporters to stop the 'malpractice' of re-exporting Chinese products, which had led the US government to impose sanctions on Indonesia. ACCC clears way for Toll The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced it had accepted Toll Holdings' latest takeover offer for Patrick Corporation on Saturday. Familiar issues return in de facto security review APMT Rotterdam dispute seems to be over POP India seek time to reply to notice over Mundra license MEPs to debate footwear imports HSH Nord Bank to set up ship financing division in Hong Kong APL Panama heads for anchorage and inspection after fleet effort K Line to boost boxship revenue to US$4.8bn in 2008

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MARCH 13, 2006
Readers champion Dubai Participants in TradeWinds' poll are unanimous in their criticism of politicians who cite security concerns for blocking the takeover of P&O's US terminals. Crowley bonus bucks Tom Crowley is paying a total of $1m in extra compensation to four top execs of Crowley Maritime and twice that to himself. Excel ready to buy more Everything but fourth-quarter earnings per share is up after an expansive year at Chris Georgakis-led Excel Maritime. France sets date for Erika trial Oil major Total, class society Rina, shipowner Giuseppe Savarese and others will go on trial over seven years after the sinking of the tanker Erika. Puerto Rico push John McCown-led Trailer Bridge is fattening its balance sheet and says it is best positioned to add capacity to the Puerto Rico trade. Lucky 13 for Top Greek tanker owner sells teenage suezmaxes and handymaxes but takes them back on bareboat charter. Durban back on track Further strikes could be avoided as South African unions meet with government to discuss sell-off of Transnet transport and logistics sectors. NSCSA confirms Hyundai VLCCs Saudi owner to spend $480m on four big tankers at Korean yard ' and promises more deals this year. OOIL slides Shares in containership line's parent company take a battering after increased fuel costs eat into profits. Inchcape next in line? Attention turns to Dubai-owned ship's agent handling US Navy and American port business. Reef starts Tongan run New Zealand shipowner to link Auckland with Pacific island by end of month. Disruption at Durban port Striking workers cause disruption at South Africa's busiest port over fears that company sell-off could put jobs at risk. MOL hands round hat Japanese giant asks investors to buy up to $379m of five-year bonds ' at zero interest. Drifting vessel towed to safety Cargo vessel and Russian crew towed to safety in Northern Ireland after engine failure in the Irish Sea. Crew rescued as ship sinks Twenty-two men saved after their cargoship sank following collision with another vessel off Cebu in the Philippines. Jadrolinija inks ro-ros Croatian owner orders two new vessels from domestic Kraljevica yard. Matson ups fuel surcharge Rising fuel prices prompt US-to-Hawaii container line to raise fuel surcharges by another 3.5%. Repairs hurt Oceanex Canadian owner sees profits slide on unexpected ship maintenance and lower investment income. Panama pulled free Hansa Mare-controlled containership aground off Mexico since Christmas Day is finally refloated.

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MARCH 13, 2006
Trailer Bridge's 4th quarter net income up 42.5% Matson to raise fuel surcharge TACA fuel surcharge to hold at current rates China Shipping receives 4,250-TEU ship APL Panama floated Japan Airlines, Korean Air to extend code-share agreement Cargolux orders two more 747-400 Freighters TNT to own all of TNT Arvil Cathay's cargo up 18% in February BNSF to invest over $100 million expanding California rail capacity TIA names Brashares to board Kuehne + Nagel's earnings up 32% in 2005 Questions remain about DP World stake in U.S. ports Oman port joins CSI roster Temasek buys 9.95% stake in i-Logistics Sorensen resigns from A.P. Moller shipyard Jurong Port's February throughput up 6.5%

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MARCH 13, 2006
Danish icebreaker to Swedish waters The Danish icebreaker "Danbjørn" left its base at Frederikshavn Sunday this week to join the Swedish team of icebreakers in ... Investation on "Estonia" and military transports concluded The commission appointed by the Estonian prosecutor authority, the security police and the ministry of defence to investigate alleged military ... Russian icebreaker delivered from Havyard The first of two icebreaker for the Russian company Gazprom, the "Vladislav Strizhov", is officially delivered from Havyard Leirvik tomorrow ...

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MARCH 13, 2006
Estonia: Oil slick reported after vessel sinks Underwater video footage shows crack in a ship which sunk last week is the likely cause of a fuel spill off the Estonian coast. Montreal: Seaway to re-open, barge to return next week Next week will see both the re-opening of the ST Lawrence Seaway, and the return of Shell's barge to the Montreal bunker market. Demand is expected to increase. World Fuel Services declares quarterly dividend US bunker prices stable, new Houston player imminent Little movement in the market with relatively stable crude while Houston expecting further market news shortly. New barge for Puerto Rico Independent supplier has bunker barge on the way and tank barge on order. Early firming reported in Rotterdam Singapore suppliers defend barge measurement figures Barge measurement figures should stand in the event of a bunker quantity dispute in Singapore. Matson raises bunker fuel surcharge from April Bunker fuel surcharge will be increased by 3.5% effective April 2 this year.

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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

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World Ports: map


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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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PORTS

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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