BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

December 4, 2009

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*Shipping News* Keppel seals US$200m rig accord Keppel FELS sealed its first semi-submersible tender drilling rig deal with PV Drilling yesterday, when the contract for the US$200 million unit was signed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Delay shipbuilding push, China urged China should delay its bid to pass South Korea as the world's biggest shipbuilder to prevent a flood of new vessels extending industrywide losses, said Clarkson plc's managing director Martin Stopford.

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Cosco levies raft of surcharges on Asia-Europe lanes Evergreen hikes Asia-westbound rates US$75 to $100 per TEU Dubai World confirms debt at US$26 billion in clarification New chairman takes helm as Zim gets US$100 million injection Canadian rail strike ends, accord defers dispute to later talks Newbuilding deliveries continue to flow in Xiamen's international box transshipments 34,281 TEU plus in '09 Ningbo Daxie port area's box volume up 10pc in first 10 months TransContainer enters Russia-Iran rail freight box shipping market CMA CGM's new feeder service calls at Kaliningrad Port Sacramento aims to boost range of transport services Hong Kong air cargo grows first time in 15 months AirBridgeCargo Airlines adds freighter to its fleet British Airways and Iberia plan to merge

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Maersk India inaugurates state-of-art CFS at Ponneri in Chennai Battle for Great Offshore ends in a whimper Cosco sees demand for ships rising Aryan Cargo Express to commence operations in India from Jan.-Feb. 2010 Unlimited refined sugar imports allowed till March 31, 2010 Former JNPT PRO D. N. Maurya is now Secy of ICC Drawback benefit available for gold jewellery exporters too eGoM wants Basmati MEP strictly implemented Agarbatti now a handicraft product Rising fiscal deficit may prompt Budget target review Robust GDP growth raises hopes of better tax collections

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DECEMBER 2, 2009
New intermodal service to Norway Green Cargo added Norway to its intermodal container transport network on 2 November. Kombiverkehr expands national network from Germany to Switzerland The Frankfurt-based intermodal specialist Kombiverkehr will offer additional alternatives for environment-friendly transport between Germany's Rhine/Ruhr region and Basel from Janu... World's longest sea crossing to start in 2010 Work on the proposed Qatar-Bahrain causeway project, considered to be the world's longest sea crossing, is likely to begin in the first quarter of 2010. The governments of Qatar an... K-Line launching "Corona Optimum" for Joban Joint Power The Tokyo-based shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) launched the "Corona Optimum," an 88,000 dwt special coal carrier at Imabari Shipbuilding's Marugame Shipyard... Clipper Projects inaugurates new office in Dalian Clipper Projects recently opened its own representation in Dalian (China). The company is not new to the region. Years of successful presence under the APC partnership have allowed... Intertanko releases tanker energy management guide The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (Intertanko) is about to publish its new guide for a tanker energy efficiency management plan (TEEMP). This moves forward... MAN-Nutzfahrzeuge CEO resigns from MAN boards Following the resignations of the MAN corporation's director Hakan Samuesson and CFO Karlhein Hornung, Anton Weinmann, MAN Nutzfahrzeuge CEO, asked to be released from his position... Norbert Dentressangle appoints new solutions and operations director Norbert Dentressangle Logistics UK has appointed Brian McDill as its solutions and operations director. McDill joins Norbert Dentressangle from Wincanton where he held various dire... Sieber academy offering extra training for drivers and forklift operators The Sieber Group, a transport and logistics enterprise based in Berneck (Switzerland) has started to offer vocational training courses for truck drivers and forklift operators. The... Trans-o-Flex introduces a CO2-neutral dispatch service The Weinheim (Germany)-based trans-o-flex Logistics Group will offer customers a new Co2de Green service from January 2010 onwards. The new offering is a completely CO2-free domest... Aqua Logistics wants to go public Aqua Logistics, a Mumbai (India)-based logistics solutions provider and international freight forwarder with branches across India, is aiming to raise some capital through its prop... Germany's intermodal transport services convey 21.5% less in 2009 Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that 226.4 million t of goods were hauled on the German rail network from January to September 2009. This was 57.7 million ... New Cargobull business centre in UK Trailer maker and truck bodybuilder Schmitz Cargobull has opened another new regional business centre to provide better market coverage in the UK and Ireland. The centre ...

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Intertanko shock at officer's murder DNV takes over SOF CONSEIL TT Club and ICHCA push IMDG course

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
MOL completes concept for next generation ferry $171 million award for DDG 51 continuation NY looks to Great Lakes for offshore wind

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
GAO sides with Port of Bellingham in NOAA research facility protest United States joins India in investment promotion MOI Cutter POLAR SEA returning to Seattle today James C. Carter begins term as Port of Portland commissioner Navios takes delivery of new Capesize vessel

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Record tanker storage pushing up charter rates The number of tankers deployed for temporary storage jumped by 20 in a month to 149 by the end of November. ACM commissions plummet 19% Chief executive Johnny Plumbe forecasts improved fortunes in 2010 after a horror half-year for the tanker sector.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Pirates release German ship PIRATES released the German cargo ship Charelle today after holding it captive for six months, along with 10 crew, EU NAVFOR said Eastern piracy rebounding PIRACY cases in the South China Sea are rising again, the anti-piracy body ReCAAP has told Fairplay Pirate suspects held in attack EU NAVFOR is holding 13 pirate suspects today after an attack on the general cargo ship BBC Togo 150 n-miles south of Salalah, Oman

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Continental Airlines Cargo Grows 16.5 Percent Railroads Keep Momentum in Holiday Week States Press Congress for Transport Jobs Dynamex Keeps Profit Even GE Sells 10 Locomotives in Brazil Cyber Monday Sales Jump 5 Percent Aerospace Group Urges Export Control Reform CN Ramps Up After Strike Ends Oberstar Backs Six-Month Highway Plan, With Conditions UTi Worldwide Sees $18 Million Profit Frankfurt Airport to Hike Airline Fees Rockefeller Wants Container Scanning Reconsidered

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Zim top man replaced Liverpool focuses on India UN chief: Climate treaty 'ready by June 2010'

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Globus private? Jefferies analyst reduces Karageorgiou-led owner's earnings estimate but says company's net asset value provides an opportunity to go private. Allocean swoop Greece's Logothetis family re-enters shipping as Lomar Corporation announces a $325m purchase of the UK-based Allocean fleet. Fighting back Fighting vessel arrest, lawyers for Shanghai Zhenhua say Kyla Shipping fail to show Zhen Hua 27 is its ship. Flame effort done Gibraltar forges settlement with New Flame's owners and insurers. Salvage effort complete, leaving great place to fish. Dishonest deals Ex-Sovcomflot boss Dmitry Skarga accused of cutting in Yuri Nikitin on Daewoo suezmax newbuildings at discount prices. Back to the yard FSO owned by OSG and Euronav returns to the shipyard after damage during commissioning. Charelle free New Zealand-owned general carogoship held for almost six months finally freed by Somali pirates. Strike on Princess Crew on a casino ship Palm Beach Princess go on strike over pay dispute and master's firing. No advantage Former Sovcomflot chief Dmitry Skarga quizzed over why he needed to bring in Yuri Nikitin to help fund purchase of six suezmaxes at HHI in Korea. Nordic hurting Klaus Kjaerulff's Nordic Tankers hit hard by fleet write-down as it slips to near $90m nine-month loss. 'Buy' DryShips Deutsche Bank analyst rolls out coverage of George Economou's bulker and drilling unit owner targeting 58.7% share price growth. Green light for BP Oil major wins court ruling that it can cancel $450m rig deal with Fred Olsen Energy. Ready to blow S&P market to erupt as early as next year as soon as 'two plates collide', says ACM boss Johnny Plumbe. KfW funds Royal Fain-led Royal Caribbean firms up $632m loan from KfW IPEX Bank for newbuilding Celebrity Eclipse. Three for DSME Korean shipbuilder scoops two plus one deal from RWE Innogy for offshore wind-generation vessels. Tanker grounds New H Vogemann vessel touches bottom at Mombasa under pilot this morning. Concrete contract Khalid Hashim-led Precious Shipping to order up to four cement carriers on the back of lengthy charters. PGS arm sold Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led shipowner offloads onshore seismic unit in $210m deal. MHI doubles up Japanese builder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries now sets its sights on JPY 100bn from bond sale. ACM steady Johnny Plumbe-led shipbroker's first-half profit only slightly down despite waning spot rates as S&P activity improves. Patience, China Quest for South Korea's world shipbuilding crown should be put on ice due to industry difficulties, Clarksons' Stopford says. Togo attacked German-owned general cargo vessel targeted by Somalia pirates, but manages to avoid capture. Rig damaged A Transocean jack-up drilling rig has been severely damaged by bad weather off Malaysia.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Obama to name barge executive to FMC post CTSA lines raise bunker surcharge INTERTANKO shifts focus to Nigeria, Benin pirates Hong Kong airport extends fee discounts Congressmen say transport spending fuels jobs Teamsters end strike against CN Railway DHS rolls back 100% scanning to 2014 Descartes' earnings down, sales up Gutierrez joins iGPS board European forwarders expect soft market UTi: 3rd quarter revenue declines "moderated" FMC reviews 43 OTI license applications ITF protests Indian drayage contractor

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
US container scanning program delayed The US program for scanning all containers destined for the US, was planned to be implemented in 2012 for security reasons ' but it will now be delayed for two years Intertanko ' fight piracy off West Africa On November 24, a Ukrainian Chief Officer on board the tanker Cancale Star was killed when the vessel was attacked by pirates off the coast of Benin ' Intertanko is now Esvagt unit chartered as coastguard vessel in Holland Esvagt has contracted its Esvagt Connector) to the Dutch coast guard for service as an Emergency Response Vessel (ERV) for the rest of this year. The Esvagt Connector is on Hijacked VLCC off Somalia The Greek VLCC Maran Centaurus was hijacked 600 nautical miles off the Seychelles last Sunday, en route from Jiddah to New Orleans. The vessel, 300,294 DWT, was fully laden and Norway markets Norwegian shipping in USA The Norwegian government has established a new position at the Norwegian embassy in Washington, which will be partly financed by the Norwegian Shipowners' association. The new position has the title

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
Copenhagen Exclusive: Bunker fund would see greater push for innovation President of Fairmont Shipping talks about the problems of an ETS. Shipowners could face higher spill penalties Australia's transport minister announces plans to increase liability limits. Copenhagen Special: Ferry industry opinion Interferry CEO highlights concerns over limiting sulphur content in fuel. Weakening prices across Europe Weak demand in Rotterdam. CMF offering 0.1% sulphur MGO in Tenerife Supplier says it is now offering low sulphur MGO at all its ports. Bunker prices falling in Fujairah and Durban Poor demand in Durban. Hong Kong adopts IMO bunker convention Laws will come into force next month. Gold gives 'early warning' of oil price rises Hedging specialist predicts moderate price increases for oil, bunkers in 2010, followed by more gains. Shipping is 'easy target' in climate change talks Negotiators may approach shipping like 'a lion picking off a stray gazelle'. New CEO says bunker futures contract 'on track' SGX contract will be launched before the end of March. Markets soften Singapore market generally quiet. Singapore residual fuel stocks at historical high Supplies continue to outpace demand in the region. So I've read Taleb's Black Swan... twice... now what? Ron Wells considers what Taleb's musings may mean for the Credit Risk Management profession. Aegean to deploy new tanker to UK Expansion will 'further enhance' the company's ability to increase its global market share. Singapore bunker statistics 'accurately' reflect growth MPA responds to doubts about the port's strong bunker sales during economic downturn. Cruise industry 'resistance' to low sulphur fuels New report says meeting current MARPOL standards is not enough.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

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

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

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

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

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