BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 28, 2008

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*Shipping News* Maritime conference looks at macro issues Macro factors were high on the agenda at the Asia Pacific Maritime 2008 Conference. Supply and demand in shipping and the ways in which goods are moved around were among the pressing issues discussed on the opening day yesterday. National Air to pay US$28m to resolve claims National Air Cargo Inc, a company that ships supplies to US military bases, agreed to pay US$28 million to resolve criminal and civil claims that it defrauded the Defense Department. Nippon Yusen eyes profit growth on shipping demand Nippon Yusen K K, Japan's largest shipping line by sales, said profit will likely gain 17 per cent next fiscal year amid rising sea-cargo traffic. Guangzhou Shipyard shares at 14-month high Russia to lift ban on sea links with Georgia STX Pan Ocean forecasts record gains

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Shenzhen port box volume up 3.47pc in first two months China foreign trade value up 23pc in first two months Shanghai expects 10 per cent annual container growth Maersk earnings growth shrinks, while CMA CGM's rises in 2007 APL to launch Laem Chabang West Asia Express (LWX) Deutsche Bahn gains majority stake in Spain's Transfesa Promising outlook for Malaysia's FMH, 10-20pc growth expected Cathay Pacific expands freighter network to Hanoi, Dhaka Hactl breaks ground on Olympic horse handling centre Great Wall Airlines to fly cargo to Tianjin from Amsterdam, Manchester Four more airlines switch to Changi's Terminal 3

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Plan panel to evaluate viability of waterways coal transport Mercator in talks with Refined Success to charter ship Now, it's Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics Ltd Textile export volumes to US buck greenback blues to post positive growth JNP ranks 24th VPT racing past 64 m tonnes! APM & Rotterdam Port Authority sign R & D pact Baalu's gesture benefits KPT lessees, quake-hit employees Operations soaring at CWC's CFS-Pimpri Rlys to link 4 southern states with high-speed corridor Roars of delight echo in corporate corridors over snaring Jaguar Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends-By M. Sreedharan

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MARCH 27, 2008
Jahnke to head Frankfurt Lufthansa Cargo centre Erhart new EuroAirport freight boss Three new lines join Elaa Volga-Dnepr group sales up 50% Korean Air to resume St Petersburg flights North Korea and Russia in joint railway venture Wincanton investing in another WEEE plant France to hamper cabotage through red tape?

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MARCH 27, 2008
Firms lined up for CO2 transport program Plans for new UK port logistics site approved ABS hands out world's first parametric roll notation Cosco Busan pilot pleads not guilty

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MARCH 27, 2008
Feds seek huge fines in illegal dredging case

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MARCH 27, 2008
Washington Governor signs port legislation in Seattle WTSA member carriers to raise bunker fuel surcharge Ports of Seattle/Tacoma plan commission study session Pair of new staffers join Port of Vancouver, USA Steel imports into US fall during month of February

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MARCH 27, 2008
European shipbuilding solution moves step closer FINLAND confirms approach from French government for 'European solution' to cruiseship building. STX ahead of target as it bags $594m VLCC deal Four missing after bulker smashes into bridge THE Qinfeng 128 smashed into an unfinished road bridge in east China's Zhejiang province yesterday. Ofer gives record £20m to NMM ISRAELI billionaire in largest single donation to a UK cultural institution. Greenwich sees its ship come in SAMMY Ofer's '20m donation to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich will help bring its renowned collections worldwide. Home to all our maritime history THE National Maritime Museum has the most important holdings in the world on the history of Britain at sea.

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MARCH 27, 2008
Norden, Interorient get in dry pool DS Norden, the Copenhagen-based listed bulk shipping company, and Interorient Navigation from Cyprus will expand their co-operation from product tankers to dry bulk by setting up two dry bulk carrier pools BAFs edge close to $1,000/40 CARRIERS in the Trans-Pacific Stabilisation Agreement are raising bunker surcharges across the board to $600 per 40ft from 1 July, or the full formula surcharge level, whichever is lower India relaxes grip on palms PALM oil shipments into India are on the rise after the government reduced customs duty on edible oils last week to control price inflation in domestic market Capital Products gets dirty CAPITAL Product Partners LP is entering the crude sector through the acquisition of the 159,98dwt double-hulled Amore Mio II Skipped dividend hits Aries stock SHARES in Aries Maritime Transport have been hit hard by news that a dividend will be skipped to comply with new terms from its lenders Napoli storm caused $5bn in claims CLAIMS from the windstorm Kyrill, whose most famous victim was the MSC Napoli, have now topped $5bn ' the largest in Europe since 1999, according to the TT Club Listening in vain for space message Piracy jeopardises ISPS status Apapa remains closed after riot Two dead, three missing in Java Swee Joo in newbuildings spree Four missing as ship hits bridge Order binge causes crew shortage Shipping can ride US downturn Unions threatening industrial action

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MARCH 27, 2008
NYK expects profits to swell by 17% Japan's largest shipping line forecast profits to increase 17 percent in the next fiscal year on higher volumes. CMA CGM in U.S. trans-Pac agreement with Maersk NY-NJ to study effect of bridge on port U.S.-Malaysia trade pact to face further delays McCain boosts EU FTA Railroads sued over fuel fees Democrats urge tougher policy on China currency Wallenius Wilhelmsen opens N.-South Amer. route UTi net declines GAC buys U.K. shipping and logistics group OBC Customs Update: Pet food case stirs worries for traders

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MARCH 27, 2008
Impasse continues over Greek port privatisation TT Club warns industry over future level of claims Hillebrand toasts carbon footprint reduction of 'wine train' HPH records 15% revenue growth Sao Paulo has big plans for Sao Sebastiao

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MARCH 27, 2008
Andersen dismisses job cut fears Suggestions of more redundancies at Maersk Line are an absolute misunderstanding, AP Moller boss says. Officials rule out VDR law US Coast Guard recommends against requiring voyage data recorders on ferries. OSG 'pleased' Morton Arntzen smiles at Fredriksen buy-in but warns against speculation of meetings with the tanker king. Sales lift Attica Greek ferry owner sees profits almost double following disposal of ships and shares. Ferry tender brings $26m bid Washington State Ferries expresses disappointment with the lone bid from Todd Shipyards. Murmansk closes Varandey Russian tanker owner to abandon arctic oil terminal after losing Lukoil deal to Sovcomflot. Tanker estimates cut Bear Stearns analyst reduces first-quarter earnings forecasts for US-listed tanker owners as rates miss expectations. Atlantska pushes up profit Strong bulker markets meant Croatian owner easily surpassed 2006's earnings last year. Charters buoy Top forecast Cantor Fitzgerald analyst lifts earnings estimates for Top Ships after recent bulk carrier fixtures. G Bottiglieri in cape debut Mariella Bottiglieri-led owner pens first orders for one-plus-one capesizes at China's New Times Shipbuilding. FreeSeas share issue US-listed bulker owner files with US regulators to potentially issue new shares and sell stock belonging to Ion Varouxakis and the Restis family. Coastguard to strike again Britain's search-and-rescue service faces another day of disruption. Nordic shy of forecast Danish tanker owner embroiled in shareholder battle can't quite match profit prediction for 2007. Four missing off China Sixteen crew rescued after cargoship hits bridge under construction near Ningbo. Andersen's axe to fall again? AP Moller boss says further job cuts may be on the way despite company's largest ever round of redundancies in January. Hutchison getting bigger Hong Kong ports giant hikes profit and throughput in 2007 as expansion continues. GAC buys UK agency Middle East giant adds Teesside partner OBC to its growing ranks. Napoli gone by September Work to remove stern of beached boxship to begin in May, UK coastguard agency says. Fredriksen sells on minority fear Seadrill cashes Odfjell Invest holding in favour of following more attractive investments. Crewman missing Search called off for seafarer who fell overboard NIS-flagged cargoship in Baltic. Turkey tug trouble for cruiseship Pullmantur vessel grounds near Aegean Sea port in 45-knot winds after one of two tugs suffers fault. CMA CGM takes Maersk slots After a tie-up on the transatlantic French liner giant is to take space on rival's transpacific service. Heavyweights get gasses up IM Skaugen and Teekay join forces in carbon dioxide shipping push. Ofer in giving mood Low-profile shipowner hands over huge '20m donation to modernise National Maritime Museum in London. STX still booming Bulker owner tips operating profits to quadruple in the first three months of 2008. More pool depth for Norden Danish owner sets up new handysize and post-panamax bulker pools with Interorient and ratchets up profit forecast. NYK banking on boxes Japanese giant expects profits to be boosted by nearly a fifth next year as US rates climb and newbuildings hit the water. Union in Daewoo strike threat Korean shipyard could face series of "unfortunate events" if workers don't get say in sell-off of state stake. Vroon back at Zamakona Expanding Dutch shipowner returns to Spanish shipbuilder for another four field support vessels. BV's marine holds its own Shipping and offshore division sees double-digit growth in both operating profits and revenue. Star confirms Gamma fixture Akis Tsirigakis-led Star Bulk Carriers secures three years of employment for Supramax.

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MARCH 27, 2008
ESPMC-WITASS reducing Puerto Cabello congestion charge No fooling: Truckers warn of April 1 shutdown Truck tonnage index remained flat in February Yellow Transportation launches expedited ocean service Aon develops trucking certification program Oops! Pentagon says missile parts shipped to Taiwan Norbert Dentressangle profit dips in 2008 Panama Canal reduces reservations to clear traffic APM Terminals, Port of Rotterdam Authority sign cooperation pact Major Chinese container ports volume up 10% in February Strike in Poland enters sixth day Workers strike ports in France

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MARCH 27, 2008
Sirius buys Stockholm tankers Sirius Rederi on the Swedish west coast island Dons' has aquired the product carriers Stoc Petrea and Stoc Regina. Seller is Stoc Tankers in Stockholm. The 4,500-DWT vessels were built in Turkey in 2004 and 2005 respectively. On delivery ... Erria's profit grew despite lower revenue Erria A/S had a better year in 2007 despite a fall in net revenue. It fell from DKK 81.7 million to DKK 73.5 million, but the net profit grew from DKK 10.8 million in 2006 to ... Swedish Svitzer tug to Danish flag operation Em. Z. Svitzer A/S have started the process of re-flagging the Swedish tug Arctic Helios, which during April will be transferred to the Danish fleet under the name of Svitzer Helios. The ship will arrive at Assens Skibsværft ...

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MARCH 27, 2008
Ship operators urged to rethink approach to fuel costs Credit risk analyst says fuel surcharges are not a sustainable long-term method for offsetting effect of high bunker prices. Ventrin plans expansion New shareholding will see changes in Caribbean supplier's operations. Infineum owners mulling sale Study to 'review strategic options' for additives JV. WTSA to roll out quarterly bunker surcharge increases Hikes coming as container lines attempt to bring surcharges 'closer in line' with actual bunker price gains. Rotterdam market firm Bunker market report from Praxis (March 26) Another record for Singapore fuel oil stocks Hong Kong: IFO supplies set to tighten Traders expect supplies of 380 cst product to remain tight throughout April. Maersk gives more details of floating BAFs Floating BAFs will be introduced in phases starting in April.

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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

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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