BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

17:20 GMT+2

BRIEFS

April 3, 2009

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*Shipping News* SembMarine bags vessel servicing deal SEMBCORP Marine is building on its reputation in the repair and maintenance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers by signing a contract with BG LNG Services.

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MOL starts west Africa Suez service, another around the Cape Zim cancels order for six 1,700-TEU ships from Taiwan Guangdong trade value down 25.8pc in first two months Shanghai trade value down 30.6pc in February NYK president says group will slim down fleet to survive MOL chief sees upswing in box shipping 'sooner or later' Xiamen's Zhaoyin port area volume soars 66.6pc in February Guangdong demands foreign ships be insured for oil pollution US Senate brings back tax-cutting Affordable Footwear Act Taicang becomes Jiangsu's largest cross-strait container port India's Sical Logistics sees box profits in fiscal 2009-10 DB 2008 profit 4.8pc up, but CEO 'spy scandal' tarnishes year US truck index rise doesn't mean economy on mend: ATA Durban suffers sharp decline in box traffic Cleveland port seeks greater cargo sources, looking to box trade Hainan Airlines parent HNA sets up new logistics company Guangdong works out new development plan for air industry Japan's JAL, ANA see volumes slump further in January Nord-Flyg, AFC team up on handling Germany-Spain air freight

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Laid low by depression? GAC has the solution! NYK Line-owned cruise ship bags Port of Stockholm's eco award Now, tankers in the swim! Great Offshore contracts 3 vessels to ONGC Hankyu Group-TKPL JV off to flying start Baltic Dry Index on roller-coaster dive Tender floated for import of yellow peas Gush of vegetable oil imports India, Kazakhstan exploring new trade routes Dumping duty imposed on Chinese fabrics, yarns JNP bucks slowdown to handle more cargo in 2008-09 Sops limited to construction of SEZ ports ICT partners Dharamtar Infra to offer improved logistics solutions W. Railway loads record 4,700 wagons on March 31 Emirates SkyCargo fleet comes of age With demand picking up, govt gets upbeat on GDP growth C.S. Kahlon named CBDT member Reassert trust in multilateral trading system, ICC exhorts G20

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APRIL 1, 2009
Aeroflot Cargo to increase frequencies to Asia Russian all-cargo carrier Aeroflot Cargo is increasing its full-freighter frequencies to Asia this summer. Flights to Hong Kong have been increased from two to three a week, with t... SkyTeam introducing innovations SkyTeam, the airline alliance led by the Air France-KLM group, has announced new initiatives that include a new alliance organisation, a new managing director, a new fare pass, a t... Mondia Charleroi and Mondia Logistics rebranded under NYK Logistics label Mondia Logistics' activities were integrated into those of its sister company Mondia Charleroi with effect from 1 April. The new structure will be renamed NYK Logistics (Charleroi)... Fiat Powertrain appoints Ceva Logistics in Italy Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT) has appointed logistics service provider Ceva Logistics to manage inbound logistics at its plant and at an external warehouse in Pratola Serra. T... Gruber Logistics opens new Cologne branch The Italian transport enterprise Gruber Logistics, which is headquartered in Auer near Bozen in South Tyrol, is opening a new branch in Cologne (Germany). It already has 15 Europea... CMA CGM leading container line serving Ukraine Ukraine's national maritime rating agency has said that CMA CGM was the leading maritime container line serving the country's ports in 2008. It commanded a 14.3% share of all boxes... Hercules Beta research project accepted by EU The European Commission recently accepted a proposal for the Hercules Beta research project, a cooperative marine engine research and development project supported by the European ... Evergreen establishes own South African agency The Evergreen Group from Taiwan has recognised the potential of the South African market and its strategic location and has founded its own liner agency company in Johannesburg, in... Hamburg Süd adds additional Philadelphia calls Hamburg Süd is set to reorganise its Trident service into two separate services, both of which will call directly in Philadelphia. Hamburg Süd and Maersk will operate nine 2,800 te... New management structure at Rittmann International Swissprofessionalmedia AG has reorganised the management of Rittmann International, the publisher of ITJ Logistics Worldwide, the only trilingual transport trade journal, effective... Truck tolls postponed in Latvia Latvia's new minister of transport, Kaspars Gerhards, has announced that the introduction of the eurovignette for HGVs of over 12t will take place in 2011, instead of in 2010. The ...

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APRIL 2, 2009
Golden Ocean raises $110m in share offering MOL chief: "crisis has silver lining" IMO and industry in officer shortage and piracy talks Evergreen Singapore makes it 13 Austal order

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APRIL 2, 2009
Sebawang and BG LNG Services ink ship repair deal OMSA wins a Jones Act victory Master Marine wins major offshore wind farm contract NASSCO's Harris is new ASA Chairman Golden Ocean issue raises $110 million Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth sets a speed record

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APRIL 2, 2009
Port of Port Angeles eyes feasibility of motorsports park Mitsui making changes, adding new service offerings Coast Guard seeks input on proposed navigation area rule Schnitzer Steel reports second quarter '09 numbers Matson Navigation boosting China/Long Beach Express run

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APRIL 2, 2009
Dry bulk comeback has begun, says Nobu Su TAIWANESE owner upbeat as he rebuilds fleet by chartering more than 50 bulkers at low rates. Cosco chief Wei puts date on dry bulk recovery MSC to raise Suez Canal surcharges CARRIER looks recover lost revenue as it increases surcharges from $9 to $50 per teu starting April 15. Worse is yet to come for boxlines warns Hamburg Süd president OTTMAR Gast says there is little relief on the horizon for beleaguered boxlines.

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APRIL 2, 2009
Jones Act jv disintegrates US Shipping Partners' financial crisis has left an order for nine Jones Act product tankers at San Diego yard NASSCO in disarray FMC allays deregulation fears BOX TRADES to and from the US will be spared ' for now ' from the far-reaching regulatory changes witnessed in the European trades, the CI Global Liner Shipping Conference heard today in London 'K' Line to cut vehicle carriers 'K' LINE has decided to cut 17 vehicle carriers out of its fleet in reaction to the fall of freight volume caused by the recession Top Ships breaches covenants TOP SHIPS turned a profit in its fourth quarter, but revealed today that it is in breach of several loan covenants Samsun wards off arrest threat A POTENTIALLY serious risk to Samsun Logix's restructuring has been resolved, a creditor's attorney told Fairplay today NYK-owned fruit company bust AN NYK-owned perishables logistics company has reportedly gone into administration Stolt profits slashed STOLT-NIELSEN'S first-quarter results, released today, reflect the impact of the global recession in that virtually all segments of its business posted reduced profits

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APRIL 2, 2009
Descartes Helps MOL Logistics with 10+2 Obama Seeks South Korea Trade Pact U.S. Shrimpers Blast Antidumping Enforcement Weather Blankets Rail Traffic Falling Oil Prices Delay New Energy Projects Shipment Index Slides 22 Percent West Coast Containers Plunge Miami Port Tunnel Faces More Delays MOL to Restructure Asia-West Africa Service Con-way Freight, TNT Form Trans-Atlantic Alliance EU Ministers OK "Open Skies" with Canada Nehru Box Volume Declines Marginally Greece Scraps Thessaloniki Privatization EC Offers Infrastructure Financing Mixed Container Results for Japan Ports Software Earnings Evaporate Factory Orders Perk Up NOL Profit Plunges 84 Percent LA/LB to Begin Disbursing Clean-Trucks Fees Train Engineers Fight Rail Antitrust Bill CMA CGM to Hike Rates Union Official Seeks Short Sea Unity Los Angeles Air Freight Dives

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APRIL 2, 2009
Are we over the worst? Nestle fears downturn impacting service Box ship lay-ups stall DHL creates 'breadcrumb trail' with new tracking scheme

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APRIL 2, 2009
US tanker row US Shipping delays earnings after Blackstone pushes it out of management of a joint venture, which is facing foreclosure and the sale of options. Top leads surge Pistiolis-led Top Ships and Excel Maritime Carriers lead shipping sector rally in New York. Armada hopeful After Transfield complaints, spokesman for Rathleff-led Armada says the creditor will finally meet to discuss the scheme of arrangement. CSAV cut again Chilean boxship owner suffers bond rating downgrade from Humphreys over deteriorating profitability. Owners under fire Transfield turns guns on shareholders of insolvent Armada chartering group for not making financial commitment to company rescue. LNG deal inked Excelerate Energy extends gasification deal at Argentina's Bahia Blanca LNG import terminal for two years. No Samsun arrest Samsun Logix withdraws temporary restraining order request after Perseveranza pays its bunker bill. Stolt scarred Niels Stolt-Nielsen says shipowner's first quarter results reflect last year's panic in the global credit markets as its profit dives. Oh buoy! German boxship LT Cortesia grounded after chief officer and look-out thought warning markers were fishing vessels. No dropdown Tough capital markets mean Navios Maritime Partners won't exercise an option for a capesize newbuilding from parent Navios Holdings. Di's Italian job Simeon Palios-led bulker owner will bag $8m after tying up panamax with Augustea Atlantica for two years. Top Ships on top Nasdaq-listed owner returned to profit in 2008 as charter costs fell, but talks continue on covenant waivers. Golden saved John Fredriksen-backed bulker owner Golden Ocean bags $110m from enlarged equity issue as analysts say it is now well placed to ride out the dry-cargo storm. Second yacht held Panama-flagged unit with seven crew members on way to Somalia after seizure off Seychelles. Mammoth deal Great Offshore AHTS picks up $32m term contract with Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation. Jadroplov plunges Croatian bulker and boxship Jadroplov sinks into the red for 2008 as costs soar. Bulker brace sold Sverre Tidemand's Belships offloads two supramax newbuildings in loss-making deal. CSSC makes more Chinese shipyard group pushes up 2008 profit by 49%, but says order intake will slow in first half as downturn continues. Newcastle muted Stormy seas continue to hamper shipments at Australian coal port which shut on Wednesday. Cruise call Italy launches urgent call for more cruise ships as it braces for influx of people at July's G8 summit. Tankerska rises Croatian tanker and bulker owner weighs in with hefty 2008 profit despite tough final quarter. Death toll to rise UK Coastguard facing grim reality that all 16 on offshore helicopter which crashed in North Sea died. Dof gets cash Mons Aase-led owner gets nearly $30m for its stake in Aker Oilfield Services as it takes sole control of PSV newbuilding. Kanasashi stops Cash-strapped Japanese shipyard halts shipbuilding activities as funds run dry. Oil spill in Tampa USCG opens investigation after collision between two tugs leads to spill in Florida port. Super submerged Probe begins into sinking of passengership Super Mexico at port of Long Beach, California. Hamburg trims German liner operator is to re-jig its Europe-Australia/New Zealand trades in face of slowdown. Basalt below Russian research ship sinks off Avacha Bay but no injuries reported. Systems slow UK gas carrier equipment maker Hamworthy sees orders drop off as shipowners face financing difficulties. FMG looks west Fortescue looking to sell ore to European mills and says there's nothing wrong with China's money. Two for CSBC Taiwanese shipyard to win deal for two oil barges, and bulkers may also be on the horizon. Bonding again Indonesian tanker owner BLT looks likely to sell IDR 500bn of bonds this summer. Austal inks cat Aussie fast ferry builder secures newbuilding deal from Danish operator Bornholms Trafikken.

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APRIL 2, 2009
CMA CGM hikes Med-to-U.S. East Coast rates MOL alters Asia/Africa service arrangements MOL shuffles Calif. trade services department DB head out over snooping allegations Congress' mood shifts on scan-all mandate ICC calls for G20 action on trade financing L.A., Long Beach ports detail hours Support for interchange for Jasper, S.C. port JNPT volume falls 11% in last year

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APRIL 2, 2009
Color Line lost money in 2008 Color Line made losses of NOK 184 million after tax and depriciations compared to a NOK 121 million profit in 2007. Operating profit before depriciations was nearly NOK 1 billion Golden Ocean saved Golden Ocean Group has completed a placement of 180 million shares. The gross proceeds from the placement will be USD 110 million. The placement was significantly over-subscribed as the Norwegian gas carrier attacked The Norwegian gas carrier Sigloo Tor was attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden who fired upon the vessel, but the crew managed to ward of the attack. A More cruise vessels to Copenhagen Copenhagen Malm' Port (CMP) expects a record high number of cruise vessels to Copenhagen this season, despite the current financial crisis. So far, 332 vessels have been pre-booked carrying

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APRIL 2, 2009
Europe: Rotterdam rallies to 2009 high 380 cst prices in bunker hub at highest level since October 2008. More 'bunker hedging' losses But lower bunker prices limit damage to Stolt-Nielsen's bottom line. Cross-industry body warns against bunker tax Bunker levies would 'fail to reward' good behaviour. Asia: Singapore prices at 7-week high Bunker prices surged across all key Asian ports Thursday. Singapore residual fuel stocks dip Stocks of middle distillates rise on sluggish demand. Hong Kong faces supply tightness Avails of 380 cst tight partly due to cargo replenishment delays. Singapore suppliers' contract dispute closed in US court Case centered on breach of cargo loading contract deemed to be outside admiralty jurisdiction.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

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

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

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

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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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

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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