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BRIEFS

January 21, 2008

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*Shipping News* Tanker conversions may stall after rates plunge Shipowners may scrap plans to convert supertankers into dry-bulk carriers after a record plunge in the returns from transporting commodities such as iron ore and coal, investment bank Fearnley Fonds ASA said. Shanghai port traffic rises 20% in 2007 Shanghai's ports handled 26 million twenty-foot container equivalent units (TEUs) in 2007, a rise of more than 20 per cent that helped the city surpass Hong Kong to rank second globally, Xinhua said on Friday, citing Shanghai port and shipping officials.

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MSC's Asia-Black Sea service adds Qingdao to rotation CMA CGM to invest in South Korea's Busan 2-3 container terminal Port of Qingdao container volume exceeds 9.4 million TEU Yiwu starts work on new logistics facility for foreign trade CMA CGM adds Dalian call to Asia-Black Sea service OOCL stops using pre-1990 trucks at Long Beach ahead of port ban JICT to spend US$150 million on Jakarta terminal expansion Geodis Wilson boosts southern coverage with Rohde & Liesenfeld takeover Needy children to benefit from CWT Globelink's 20th anniversary in Lion City Donghai Airlines launches three chartered cargo services from Shenzhen Shandong Airlines launches five services from Xiamen Shanghai air cargo throughput up 15pc in 2007 Yantai Airport cargo volume up surpasses 23,000 tons in 2007 QantasLink strengthens W Australia network with extra capacity

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ESL, TS Lines & OOCL to start new China-Straits-MidEast service CSL delivers 5th PSV to Norwegian co. Console Shipping appointed FPS Hong Kong's agent in India Japanese ginger market under Spices Board lens EEPC to hold 8 buyer-seller meets in metros KoPT going ahead with modernisation of 5 berths at Haldia Dock Complex Vizag Port sets new manganese ore daily discharge record MoS arranges with Syndicate bank for e-payment to road contractors Cathay Pacific to increase services to India Hind Terminals CFS develops IMDG handling zone Economic powerhouse India beckons investors RBI report sees decelerated corporate sales, profit in H1 Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

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JANUARY 18, 2008
New Genoa port authority president Lecosse elected chair of first French professional RFID federation NYK and Hyundai start Asia/Africa/South America service American Airlines to launch new El Salvador service FedEx improves services in Asia-Pacific region Air Cargo India 2008, Mumbai, 23-25 January, ITJ stand C-25 World Air Cargo Event, Bahrain, 12-14 February

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Rina to appeal Erika judgement FFA market soars Suicide attempt at oil spill protest Deep Sea PSV "to pay back in three years"

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Signal international to move headquarters Newport News will build LHA-6 forebody S&P lowers OSG credit ratings

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Owners, masters in Korean oil spill charged HEBEI Ocean, Samsung Heavy, captains of Hebei Spirit and two tugs, have all been charged with breaking maritime pollution prevention laws. Costume drama Hebei Spirit spill protest Ship recyclers to be given set standards THE proposed ISO standards will be presented this week. Port congestion takes its toll on Pakistan: WTO COUNTRY needs to invest in infrastructure, as bottlenecks hamper cost competitiveness. It's all to do with Money AS THE bean counters have gained the upper hand in shipping, money matters more than practically anything else. Verdict on Erika verdict A CONTENTIOUS verdict in a French court may not turn the maritime world upside down, but it will encourage those who would do so.

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Sadanand owner denies wrongdoing MERCATOR Lines has vigorously denied claims that its Aframax tanker Sadanand attempted to illegally discharge waste materials in Chittagong Mombasa crippled by congestion DESPITE reports of improvement, Mombasa is suffering extreme cargo congestion and ships are starting to leave without unloading, a local source tells Fairplay Break bulk boost for Rostock GERMAN ferry port Rostock is establishing itself as a break bulk cargo hub on the Baltic Sea following major industrial investments close to the terminals Box port dream for Niger Delta A CONSORTIUM led by the African Finance Corporation has signed an MOU to develop a huge megaport at Olokola, Nigeria, about 400km west of Port Harcourt Hawaii Superferry hits rough waters HAWAII Superferry's re-start has been battered by rough seas and very low occupancy, spurring an emergency appeal on passenger fares CCNI starts PNW-Carib service China wins Saudi Gulf port contract Two licences for single yards Hebei Spirit payouts over $300M Korea Line thinking big for 2008 Arroyo intervenes after yard deaths Promotion standards under pressure

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach readies final version of clean-truck program Ports to clear up uncertainty over anti-pollution measures with release of final version of truck plan in mid-February. Organize to expand world trade, entrepreneurs urged Bear Stearns sees rail and truck freight rebounding Strike hits Italian ports Wind-propelled freighter readies first cargo voyage Transportation plan gets bipartisan House support Lines set Asia-Mideast-India services Intermodal carloads flat Exports offset slide in West Coast import boxes Channel shipping warned after bulker sinks Capesize for Star Bulk

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JANUARY 18, 2008
A better deal for the small volume shipper? This week saw the launch of Maersk Line's 'Youship' (www.youship.com) web booking system. It is targeted at smaller volume shippers and has the aspiration of making the murky process of booking cargo on container ships as easy as booking airline tickets, cruises, car rentals and theatre tickets online. NYK Logistics buys US forwarder Bruni International RCL invests for the future ESL, OOCL and TS Lines join up for new FE/Mid-East service Mombasa secures JBIC loan Marseilles-Fos joins the millionaire box ports league

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Shipyard chief resigns The president of Argentina's Astillero Rio Santiago resigns over political changes. Fortune for a Pearl Unnamed buyer puts Centurian Maritime's handymax bulker Fortune Pearl in its crown for $58m. Line dives into shortsea Newest Canadian shipowner plans European-style shortsea services for the St Lawrence-Great Lakes corridor. Meriom twins sold Two 38,400-dwt Overseas Maritime Carriers chemical tankers sell for $45.5m a piece with an attached bareboat charter. PDVSA inks tanker brace Venezuelan oil giant slates a two ship order at Argentina's Astillero Rio Santiago shipyard. DHT against the tide Analyst upgrades Double Hull Tankers to "buy", leading the US-listed owner's stock to rise. Dredger damaged in clash Danish vessel holed in accident involving Russian cargoship off Bornholm island. Governor slams Broadwater Connecticut's governor has issued a letter to her counterpart in New York asking him to "do what Ferc would not" with a proposed floating LNG terminal. Fredriksen cuts ties Seadrill dumps its 25% stake in Aker Drilling ending its hopes of completing a take-over of the semi-submersible rig owner Bulkers bear teeth again Stocks rebound in Oslo and New York on Friday as capesizes start recovery, but London lags behind. Owner denies Kerch grounding Turkish operator say product carrier Marmara Mariner just stalled in Kerch Strait but never grounded. Fesco comes together Expanded Russian group combines shipping, rail and logistics under one management operation. Italian trio call for strikes Unions push for an immediate walk-out at ports nationwide after the death of three workers at Porto Marghera. Borgestad extends FPSO deal Norwegian shipmanager signs up for five-year term with Reliance worth $100m. Tanker 'grounds' in Kerch Strait Bunkering vessel to take some cargo from stricken Turkish product carrier aground off Ukraine. Guangzhou hit by dry run Hong Kong-listed shipbuilder hits eight-month low during morning trading as fears of a slowdown in newbuilding orders persist. ABG in at Olongapo Subic Bay authorities offer Indian yard 25-year deal to run domestic Philippines shipbuilder. Pipavav IPO to net $200m Indian shipbuilder has filed IPO papers in a move which could value the Mumbai-based player at $2bn. Fiery protest over spill Korean fishmonger sets himself alight in row over Hebei Spirit compensation. Two dead in yard blast Filipinos killed in explosion at Hanjin's new Subic Bay facility, with three others injured. Equity up at Lloyd Fonds Open-end ship funds fill coffers at German limited partnership house but private equity keeps its distance. UK bidder wins Bijela race Montenegro ranks Channel Islands consortium first in auction to own shiprepair yard. Boxes lift Baltic port Increase in container traffic boosts throughput at the Port of St Petersburg by 10%. Essar mulling merger? Indian tanker owner could swallow offshore drilling sister company to boost market value. Evergreen set to grow again Chairman Arnold Wang says boxship group will survive US downturn and rising oil prices this year. Ice Prince set for survey UK authorities call up Irish Lights vessel Graunuaile to determine if wreck is hazard to navigation. Adelson plays winning hand Casino mogul comes up trumps at Macau court and is free to resume his ferry service. FFA business booming First full-year Baltic Exchange figures for bulkers show 34% increase, with tanker trades up 14%.

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Carriers starting Asia/Middle East/India service Riot halts production at Maersk container factory in China Container shipping with a twist Bernuth Lines plans bunker charge increases China COSCO board baffled by shares slump Former COSCO America chairman joins communications consultancy group Supply chain problems set back launch of first B787 Warehouses planned around N.Y.-N.J.'s Stewart Airport Ace Expeditors, Express Courier Systems to merge SAS Cargo entering Vietnam market Berkshire Hathaway buys more BNSF stock Jeffboat wins $100 million contract Panel offers gas tax hike, fees to pay for transport infrastructure Agility buying Kenya's Starfreight Logistics CEVA gains Tesco contract in Malaysia GAO finds U.S. goal for Iranian sanctions "unclear" U.S. concerned with Canada's Community Development Trust U.A.E.-U.S. trade skyrocketing, says report U.S., Ghana continue trade cooperation ITC report outlines effects of duty-free entry for goods under GSP CEVA Logistics names Dew as CIO Transportation software developers start adding "10+2" SoCal ports complex record first volume declines in two decades Port of Rotterdam to cooperate with Deutsche Bahn Containership runs aground in Savannah GAO finds Coast Guard resources inadequate for port security Panama Canal ready to implement new reservation system Seattle port delays construction projects in wake of critical audit Hutchison unit to help develop new Irish port Greek ports look to privatize container terminals

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Stena buys product-trio Stena Bulk has purchased three product tankers, the Stena Conqueror, the Stena Conquest and the Stena Italica, from Italian Gestioni Armatoriali Spa in Ravenna. The price tag is approximately SEK 1 billion and delivery is set for February 2008. The ... DFDS buys Italian ro-pax newbuilding DFDS has signed up with Italian Grimaldi Holdings S.A. for the purchase of a newbuilt ro-pax ferry for delivery in May 2009. The ship is the fifth in a series of eight identical vessels ordered by Grimaldi at the ... Dredger and coaster collided off Bornholm In the early morning hours of Friday a collision occurred off R'nne on Bornholm. The local suction dredger Ahlsell collided with the St Vincent registered coaster Rybun sailed by a Russian crew. The dredger had some serious damages to the ...

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JANUARY 18, 2008
Where to now for oil prices? President Bush calling for more oil, OPEC cautious, prices trending down. Panama prices drop $20 Lower bunker numbers and closing the gap with Houston. Maersk Line 'cannot absorb' bunker costs CEO says Bunker Adjustment Factor will be included in all US contracts. SkySails system faces next major test Towing kite deployed as ship makes ready for Atlantic crossing. Rotterdam market very quiet Concern over panel's role in bunker debate Sources say discussions by IMO's 'Panel of Experts' were 'slanted'. Markets end week on soft note 380 cst prices continue to slide in Singapore and other Asian hubs. No breakthrough in Sri Lanka prices Colombo bunker prices remain high as suppliers fail to find key to sourcing cheaper product.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Leghorn

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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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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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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