BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 23, 2006

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*Shipping News* Asia's ports and railways struggle with demand ASIA's ageing ports and railways are struggling to cope with fast-growing demand for energy and commodities, risking supply shortages and threatening to curtail economic growth unless massive investments are made. Kuwait plans to order Chinese supertankers KUWAIT, the fifth-largest oil producer in the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, said it may order supertankers in China for the first time because they are cheaper than in South Korea or Japan. Greece orders striking sailors back to work THE Greek government yesterday ordered striking seamen back to work, saying it was necessary for the survival of Greece's islanders cut off from vital food and medical supplies from the mainland for days. AB Ports' profits inch higher on contracts

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'K' Line to begin Xiamen-Med service soon KMTC recommences Xiamen-S Korea service Shanghai Port Container generates 10pc higher revenue in 2005 Hebei ports handle 13pc more cargo in January TS Lines to launch fifth Japanese service Singapore Airlines fails in bid to fly to US from Down Under Great Wall to take off by June AirBridge, Emirates SkyCargo strike interline deal

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Wheat imports aimed at improving stock position-Pawar Panel proposes import duty cut on edible oils, increased tariff on vanaspati Move to list 'sensitive' items in trade pact with Asean Call to widen exporters' base in Andhra Pradesh India, Israel PTA proposed KoPT rearranging vessel priorities to facilitate bulk cargo movement at Haldia Gem of Ennore calls at Vizag Port to load iron ore cargo for China Reliance's entry in MICT-CFS adds feather to MICT cap CONCOR revises schedule for export box trains from ICD-Sabarmati to Mundra Port India's economic dynamism will fuel aviation sector'Minister AI, IA merger will create formidable player in Asian skies-Minister Rly Ministry asks RITES to conduct feasibility study on rail freight corridor Maharashtra Cabinet approves SEZ Act Budget may provide tax sops for large taxpayer units Cash withdrawal tax may be scrapped

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
New Ethiopian Airlines director Germany ESPO launching debate on European seaport policy AirBridge Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo sign interline agreement New EWS/STVA rail automotive service DPWN launches logistics initiative Customs have EU role to play in promoting intermodal shift New OOCL e-business forms save customers time and money Security in international logistics

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
DP World row rumbles on Consortium orders LNG carrier for Indian deal Langh Ship orders container ships Mass attack on tanker in Gulf of Aden

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
King and Schumer plan bill on ports deal MAN B&W diesel develops 100,000 bhp AHTS orders for Fincantieri U.S. Shipping Partners places ATB orders

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Crowley orders two barges from Gunderson Marine Wildlands Construction wins contract for Port of Everett mitigation bank 'Old Salt' award presented to Daily Shipping News publisher Panama Canal to boost tug, linehandling charges US joins Cameroon in new Open-Skies pact

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Chang predicts 'disaster' for overstretched container lines CONTAINER shipping is heading into dangerous territory that could precipitate the collapse of lines that have invested too much in super post-panamax tonnage, one of the world's most experienced industry leaders warned yesterday. Bush backs DP World deal as rebel Republicans speak out PRESIDENT George W Bush has cast his lot firmly on the side of Dubai-based DP World's $6.8bn takeover of P&O, sparking an unprecedented rebellion within his own Republican Party even as Congress and the Democrats spoil for their own fights. ABP looks at '100m Humber coal terminal ASSOCIATED British Ports is considering a fourth major project on the River Humber which could involve expenditure of more than £100m ($174m), writes Tony Gray. Kuwait listing plan to value KOTC in excess of $1bn KUWAIT is on course for two major energy-related initial public offerings, including a flotation that could value the country's national tanker company at more than $1bn. Qatar duo team up for gas venture THE TWO leading forces in the Qatar shipping industry are teaming up in a gas carrier joint venture which will start life with four newbuildings worth more than $350m, writes Tony Gray.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
MarAd nomination threatened by DPW PRESIDENT Bush's nominee to head the US Maritime Administration (MarAd) would face delays in confirmation if one democrat senator has her way Hong Kong to step up border links THE Hong Kong government is working closely with Mainland China authorities to improve volumes from the premier container port Stowaways found dead THREE stowaways have been found dead on a multipurpose vessel en route from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to Turkey Evergreen warns of rough ride ahead EVERGREEN Marine Corp chairman Dr Chang Yung-fa warned today that the global economy and container shipping both face many uncertainties Ecuador resumes oil exports ECUADOR resumed oil exports late yesterday amid violent protests Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' Conquest rescued 22 Cuban migrants on 17 February after the group's boat was spotted in international waters off Mexico Fujairah to set up marine academy German insurers defend premium levels Troubled Negros posts profits for 2005 Trasmed to launch Portsmouth link Quebec offers new hope for France Sovcomflot struggle intensifies Rotterdam pushes safety agenda Cape rates soar on China speculation CMA CGM wants 50-year Batam lease Bush stands up to DP World critics

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
White House: Ports deal vetted by intel Review by U.S. intelligence agencies found no security concerns with DP World's $6.8 billion deal to operate U.S. marine terminals. McCain: Don't rush to judgment on ports deal ILA, Teamsters oppose Dubai port sale JoC schedules 2nd China Trade & Logistics Conference Probation for ILA's Cernadas Seaway sets open dates Matson launches China-U.S. service Fog closes Houston Ship Channel Box traffic down for British ports operator

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Bush nominee for MarAd is former DP World employee The battle for P&O Ports in the US took a twist today when it emerged that President Bush's nominee for the Maritime Administration is a former DP World employee. How can it ever work? - Boycott on Danish products The Indonesian National Shippers' Council urged the Indonesia's Importers' Association (GINSI) to withdraw the boycott on Danish products questioning its feasibility. Market mood subdued but fixtures continue to drip through OOCL restructures intra-Europe feeder services Equipment order placed for Yangshan Port Phase II Panama Canal to raise charges CPR announces corporate changes

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Genmar beats 'street' New York-based owner exceeds analyst expectations with fourth-quarter earnings while boosting dividend to $2.00. Ports detente? Bush will reach out to Congress to avoid veto showdown on DP World deal. KOTC unveils sell-off timetable Flotation of Kuwaiti tanker company will start this year with sale of shares in marine agency business. Grindrod takes home $140m Fleet expansion pays off for South Africa's largest owner as annual profits jump 60%. Numbers down at Gotland Swedish tanker and ferry owner's net profit dips in eight months to 31 December. Samsung serves it up early Seaspan takes another ship ahead of schedule with the Jakarta Express. Toll growing in New Zealand Australian logistics group's ferry operations turn in bigger profit in first six months. Greece "drafts" striking seafarers Government orders crews back to work as islands run low on fresh food and medicines. Tallink defers Stockholm start-up Estonian ferry firm will start new Latvia-Sweden service in April after signing contract with Riga port. Vinashin wins ten from Clipper Vietnamese yard bags orders worth over $200m from Danish and Japanese shipowners. GSI receives debt boost Chinese shipbuilder to add another CNY 10m to 2005 profit after recovering some of money owed by local government. Star sees rates improving Norwegian reefer company confident of better demand in 2006 as it posts bigger 2005 profit. DSD does better Norwegian owner boosted by shipping and investments in 2005 as profit rises. Green looks on bright side Norwegian reefer owner improves pre-tax result in 2005, and says period charters have increased this year. Uljanik wants Lenac debts State-owned yard still the favourite to launch rescue of Croatia's bankrupt Viktor Lenac. Bush backs DP World US president threatens to veto any law blocking a deal to give Dubai company control of six US ports. Vita's profits vanish Downturn in shipping trade between Japan and China hurts fledgling Singapore shipowner. STX Pan Ocean airs LNG plans Singapore-listed South Korean owner confirms it has tendered for two 155,000-cbm LNG carriers. SeaDrill raises more cash Second major equity issue in less than a month raises funds for Mosvold Drilling acquisition. Gearbulk splashes $500m Open-hatch specialist Gearbulk is ordering up to nine bulkers from Oshima. USS inks newbuildings US Shipping Partners has ordered two tug and barge combinations from domestic shipyards.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
U.S. district court says Jones Act must be read literally ZIM adds Oakland to round the world service Containers removed from grounded APL ship YRC subsidiaries start transcontinental service Teltrac announces promotions Japan opens border to U.S. fresh potato imports U.S. revises sugar import quota for fiscal 2006 TNT Logistics leases warehouse space to Ford in Ohio USTDA announces Bombay conference Mitchells & Butlers awards alcohol distribution contract to Tradeteam ESYNC secures continued AWG contract Ryder gives new role to Brunn Logistics interest group elects Allan chairman IES launches AES application Szwaja returns to SEKO to head domestic operations Bush warns Congress not to block port sale; Sanborn nomination on hold

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Pirouette manoeuvers by drunken captain led to grounding The 4,161-DWT dry cargo vessel "Vita", built 1990, went hard aground tonight at Kåseberga in southern Sweden. No one ... Optimistic Transatlantic reports healthy result Transatlantic reports a SEK 314 million (EUR 33.4 million) net result for 2005 and a turnover of SEK 2,481 million ... Divers recovers VDR from sunken ferry The Voyage Data Recorder, VDR, from the sunken Egyptian ferry "Al Salam Boccaccio 98" is now reported to have been ...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2006
Challenge to California low-sulphur law looming ARB regulation to be reviewed by state authority, but further legal action not out of the question. New barge for New Orleans Progressive expanding fleet to eight barges and expecting more Gulf business. Challenges and opportunities in the African Market Addax speaks to Bunkerworld about past, present and future developments in the diverse African bunker market. Cost persuades NOL to use more high viscosity fuels As bunker prices have escalated, NOL says using cheaper 500 cst and 700 cst fuels really make a difference. O.W. Bunker Asia fills Shanghai post O.W. Bunker welcomes experienced team member as Chief Representative in Shanghai. Rotterdam market little changed this morning Oiltanking invests in new storage facility in Indonesia Oiltanking to build new oil and gas storage facility in Indonesia for storing gasoline, diesel, fuel oil and liquefied petroleum gas. Hong Kong: Competitive prices draw Taiwanese vessels Hong Kong bunker players report recent influx of Taiwanese vessels, and estimate 2005 bunkering volumes above four million mt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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DATABASE

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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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