BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 3, 2007

The Business Times

Shipping News

Asian Aframax rates hit 18-month low
Asian rates for tankers that can carry 80,000 tonnes of oil dropped to the lowest in 18 months on a lack of fuel oil cargoes from the Middle East and holidays in China and India.
Yacht buyers' flight of fancy
Massimo Vilardi, an executive with Eurocopter, came to this year's Monaco yacht show to sell helicopters.

Strait Talk

When the poor subsidise the rich
REPRESENTATIVES at the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) meeting in London last week agreed on a pay and conditions deal for open registry vessels covered by the forum. The official statement put out at the the end said: 'The delegates reported that it had been a particularly difficult and challenging series of meetings, starting in Sydney in May and proceeding via Tokyo and Pusan to end in London.'

The Business Times

Shipping News

Asian Aframax rates hit 18-month low
Asian rates for tankers that can carry 80,000 tonnes of oil dropped to the lowest in 18 months on a lack of fuel oil cargoes from the Middle East and holidays in China and India.
Yacht buyers' flight of fancy
Massimo Vilardi, an executive with Eurocopter, came to this year's Monaco yacht show to sell helicopters.

Strait Talk

When the poor subsidise the rich
REPRESENTATIVES at the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) meeting in London last week agreed on a pay and conditions deal for open registry vessels covered by the forum. The official statement put out at the the end said: 'The delegates reported that it had been a particularly difficult and challenging series of meetings, starting in Sydney in May and proceeding via Tokyo and Pusan to end in London.'

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CSCL said to have launched extra loop on China-Europe run Ningbo empty container exports surge in first eight months Chongqing commences work on Cuntan Container Terminal's 2nd phase ICTSI joins Forbes Asia magazine's 'Best Under a Billion' list Longshoreman's death closed Port of Oakland Panama Canal invites bids for expansion's second dry excavation European Investment Bank renews its transport lending policy China Southern Airlines to launch Guangzhou-Vientiane service Xiamen Airlines launches Hangzhou-Fuzhou-Singapore service FedEx opens Gold Coast facility to expand in south Pacific Kuehne + Nagel opens in Kaliningrad, Moscow's Domodedovo airport

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MSC deploys larger ships on Jade service CKYH Alliance to call at Prince Rupert Port on PNW Butterfly service NOL shipmanager wins top award IMO to list ship-recycling rules in 2008 CNOOC, Cosco team up on energy resources, shipbuilding Guangxi Qinzhou port cargo volume surges by 76 pc NYK affiliate develops device to clean diesel engine exhaust Bigger the ships, more the containers carried & less the pollution-study Shipping groups challenge EU pollution law London is world's top maritime spot-IFSL SCI now plans to become world class shipbuilder DCI declares 150 pc dividend OFII CEO throws spotlight on investment climate in US Auto parts exporters to insert currency fluctuation clause in contracts Tuna exports take whale of a leap Scope to boost business with Greece seen JNPT gets Indira Gandhi Raj Bhasha Award DP World'sContainer Rail Road Services to roll on Mundra-ICD-Dadri track this Friday Ex-im community familiarised with VCT's world class facilities Logistics players eye lucrative pie in sky Pune Customs to operationalise EDI link at ICD-Dighi by December Sensex crossed the 17,000-mark Chidambaram rekindles exporters' hopes Synthetic textiles buck the rupee factor Forex reserves swell by $ 3.7 bn New scheme to reimburse state taxes to exporters awaits Cabinet nod

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
CMA CGM selects new branch manager for Stuttgart Senator Line uses extra loader from Asia to Middle East Cathay Pacific: no slice of China Eastern for the time being Kuehne+Nagel supports Aero Inventory's expansion FMCSA to track Mexican trucks with satellite systems EXPOTRADE-Bloque AIPPYC conference in Buenos Aires

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Fredriksen exits Dockwise Canadian drill injuries Star Cruises to sell SuperStar Gemini Tidewater blasted for accounting practices

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Bush submits IMO anti-terrorism protocols to Senate SEC raps Tidewater and its CFO First orders for MAN Diesel 50ME-B series

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Intercargo issues Panama with standards warning INTERCARGO report on bulk carrier benchmarking reveals Panamanian flag as having more losses than any other. Panama takes urgent measures China to unveil new vessel funding scheme NEW rules about unfinished ship mortgages will provide financing option for smaller private yards. Salvesen recommends takeover bid from GND UK logistics operator is recommending a £254m takeover bid from French transport firm. Smaller engines show their might LOWER emission and fuel consumption levels are some of the advantages of more efficient marine propulsion systems. Radiating good sense THE US law that proposes 100% scanning of all inbound containers is getting more flak.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Another big payout for Fredriksen Frontline's sale of its stake in Dockwise has netted it $157M, which will be given to shareholders in an extraordinary dividend Sleaze sinks Jadeport tender GOVERNMENT and opposition parties in Lower Saxony have ordered a special audit into the construction tender for the planned 2.7M TEU JadeWeserPort at Wilhelmshaven CTI seizes CNAN subsidiary CTI GROUP of Jordan has snatched control of International Bulk Carrier, a wholly owned subsidiary of Companie Nationale Algerienne de Navigation Safety management blamed for hijack A DANISH union says lax safety procedures led to three Danish seamen being taken hostage by Somali pirates, and is claiming $1.8M compensation from the ship's owner Jurong to build yard in Brazil JURONG Shipyard has set up a joint venture to build a new shipyard at Rio Grande, in the far south of Brazil Box trade beats scrap in port shift Gujarat: the next shipyard giant? Arab PE firm buys Gulf Marine Suisse puts $1bn into Vinashin Bunker demand fuels joint venture Exercise accident mystery deepens Swiber gains from sale & leaseback SEC slaps Tidewater's wrist Strike goes ahead at Auckland Frontline out as Dockwise lists

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Industry concerned whether new port terminal owners will invest in upgrades Industry wonders whether buyers of U.S. terminals will make necessary spending to handle increasing cargo traffic. Chertoff criticized by Thompson over TWIC delays Torrijos boosts Panama plan U.S. unveils program for India high-tech exports Homeland Security contracts for new radiation detectors Court stays decision on truckers' driving hours Bush asks Senate to ratify IMO anti-terror treaties Panama Canal tops marks Judge tosses NVO claims Fuel fee hike for Northwest UPS offers paperless international shipping invoice

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Dedicated wine division reduces carbon emissions Los Angeles and Long Beach play for time over clean trucks plan Chinese exports rise 28% in first eight months Indian port workers win retirement battle ICG impasse continues as Carroll's stake reaches 25%

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Bush pushes SUA protocol US president asks the Senate to ratify International Maritime Organization protocols on terrorism against ships and platforms. Canal sets cargo record The Panama Canal closed the book on the fiscal year with 300 million tonnes in cargo passing through its waters. Justices nix Carnival case The US Supreme Court declines to hear a case against Carnival Corp over alleged malpractice by a cruise physician. Half of Attica sold Marfin Investment Group has reportedly purchased half of Greek ferry owner Attica Group. Bergsland sets record straight JB Ugland will not sell off its fleet or be floated on the Oslo stock exchange its managing director has stressed. LNG worries blow up Nordic shipowners alarmed by threat that hazardous cargo convention may be abandoned or revised. Shareholders get cash As Frontline sells its shares in Dockwise, its board decides to shell out a $1.75 dividend. Carroll takes the lead Property magnate becomes ICG's largest shareholder as he ups stake to 25.3%. Early delivery lifts Genco Shipping analysts increase Genco Shipping and Trading's earnings forecast after the New York bulker owner takes early delivery of the Genco London. Fisher tools up UK tanker and marine services group buys Aberdeen oil extraction equipment business Pumptools. In suit, Tiger not precious Precious Shipping takes on Sunwoo Merchant Marine, through charterer Tiger International Line, in a lawsuit for a cool $8.5m. Ugland taking stock Norway's JB Ugland Holding is considering whether to float or sell its ships, press reports claim. Bunker player adds tanker Russia's Tranzit DV snaps up 1982-built ship for operations in Kamchatka. Reach for the stars Asia Pacific cruise owner hints at further departures following completion of sale and charter back deal. Ship faces Finnish slick questions Police in Turku to question captain and chief engineer of Germany vessel after oil spill reportedly spotted. Transatlantic firms up options Swedish owner doubles anchor-handler order at Astilleros Zamakona in Spain. Vitaco to float Another Vietnamese tanker company sets sail for Ho Chi Minh stock exchange. Fredriksen sells Dockwise Frontline has sold its share in heavy-lift giant before it completes its first full day of trading. Pickets create $100m jam Striking Kiwi workers create major hold-up for Ports of Auckland. Transfennica heads to Spain New ro-ro service launched from Belgium to Bilbao with chartered-in vessel. Navy pays for VLCC collision US to compensate K Line for clash involving submarine and tanker in the Arabian Sea. Ferry captain stumped by injuries Master of Leif Ericson remained unaware for some time of passengers taken ill during evacuation exercise. Sembcorp back in Brazil Singapore shipbuilder forms joint venture to operate second shipyard for South American offshore sector. No worries for tankers Ships warned away from volcanic eruption on Yemen island, but oil shipments unaffected. Alaska ferry rescues boater Chenega picks up stranded man in Prince William Sound. Philippine ferry grounds Crew and passengers safe as SRN Fastcrafts vessel stuck in mud after storm off Iloilo.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Ship order secrecy could tip supply and demand balance, says analyst NYK president: Subprime mortgage crisis shows global economies' frailty Drewry: Increasing shift to containers driving reefer growth Malaysian shipping company buys out stake in dry bulk carrier Höegh Autoliners lengthening 12 car carriers Yang Ming selects Ho as president, COO Yemen volcano eruption not affecting oil shipping American Commercial Lines buys Elliott Bay Design IATA: Airlines claw back market share from other transport modes Continental's cargo falls 4% in September Küchler gets 5 more years on Lufthansa Systems executive board Kansas City Southern promotes executives U.S. Commerce Vietnam antidumping investigation nearing a close BIS finalizes inclusion of India under VEU rule Starbucks, Pepsi in talks to bring coffee products to India DHS seeks long-range radiation detector Storm in South China halts Hainan shipping and rail Former U.S. homeland security secretary starts consultancy FMC: Intermediaries must obtain bonds sooner JF Hillebrand launches bulk wine division Bender adds international services division Phoenix International expands Miami office scope

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
Clipper buys another cruise vessel Danish Clipper Group has added another cruise vessel to its owned fleet. The latest purchase is the Superstar Gemini, which was sold by Star Cruises. Superstar Gemini, built 1992, remains on bareboatcharter to Star Cruises at least until December 2008 ... 100 container giants ordered in five months In the last five months 100 very large container ships with a capacity of 12,500 to 13,500 TEU has been ordered, according to AXS-Alphaliner. All these vessels are on order in Korea and will be delivered in 2010 to ... Dockwise ready or full OSE listing Norwegian controlled, but Dutch operated heavylift expert Dockwise is ready for a full listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE). In the process the company aim to issue 18.4 million new shares at NOK 25.00 per share. Tuesday ...

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OCTOBER 2, 2007
California plans two-step distillate fuel implementation Phased introduction of main engine requirements, now extending to boilers. New energy heavyweight formed in Norway Name change has come into effect for Norwegian oil company, including bunkering department. Another peak for Aegean Analysts think company stands to benefit from 2008 phasing out of single-hull bunker tankers. Russian cuts still felt at Tallinn Exports through Estonia's main oil port up from August but down year-on-year. Engine upgrade promises fuel savings Wärtsilä says new version of ship's engine gives more power with less fuel. Rotterdam market quiet this morning Refinery suspension squeezes supply Players say Nippon Oil idling its damaged Negishi unit at least 40 days for repairs. EMSA urges EU states to get neighbourly 'Further work' needed to establish cooperation regarding ship pollution and maritime accidents. Saudi Aramco resumes 180 cst bunker sales 380 cst fuel will no longer be sold at the ports of Dammam, Ras Tanura and Jubail.

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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

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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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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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