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BRIEFS

October 5, 2009

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index sees biggest weekly jump The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its biggest weekly jump in 11 weeks on surging rates for capesize-class vessels to haul coal and iron ore.

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CTSA increases currency surcharge 4pc from November 1 Yangshan port area phase 3 passes state inspection Construction of China Post Xiamen operations centre starts Backhaul container garbage market up despite UN difficulties Maersk Israel deploys fast 900-TEUer in Port Said-Novorossiysk service Experts differ on Panama expansion New Orleans, Gulf port impact CN names upgraded US$100 million Memphis yard after retiring CEO Global airline passenger capacity rises 1.4pc in September British forwarder takes on Germany's big boys with 2-day service Mercury, Red Orange tie up in war zone air logistics deal Renewed calls for 'dugout' box terminal at Durban airport

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MSC hikes rates ex-India to Europe & Africa Sebi set to clear decks for open bidding of Great Offshore MOL launches month-long safety campaign SCI freezes ship acquisition plans Mixed response to EU's block exemption ruling High domestic prices deter cotton exports August exports drift less steep Data points to positive growth ahead, feels Fieo chief Synthetic textile export earnings up despite downturn-SRTEPC chief SOPA hopes for better overseas demand for soyameal FSC certification seen vital to boost export of wood-based items Customs duty on edible oils likely 40 pc rise in soya oil import flow Port of Zeebrugge positions itself as strategic gateway to Europe Helicopter City springing up near Vapi-Valsad CONCOR hauls 1st full box rake by single exporter/CHA from ICD-Ankleshwar to JNP Fieo organises interaction with top ECGC management AEPC chief Rakesh Vaid takes over as GEA President Conquest 2009 brings Ludhiana's potential as major cargo hub into sharp focus Tenders invited for sale of dunpeas Aggreko to meet temporary power demands of industry

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OCTOBER 1, 2009
Elaa welcomes new EU block exemption for consortia The European Commission has adopted a new block exemption regulation for liner shipping consortia. The regulation is important to the industry, according to the European Liner Affa... Time for Middle Eastern shipowners to speak out on climate change A leading maritime industry expert has warned of mounting pressure on Middle Eastern shipowners to join the international climate change debate on mechanisms to curb carbon emissio... Famous Pacific Shipping opens Central and Eastern Europe gateway in Odessa Famous Pacific Shipping, a rapidly-expanding Asian NVOCC and freight service provider, now offers weekly ocean freight consolidation services from Hong Kong to a key central Europe... KLG Europe and Pekaes form Dutch-Polish partnership The Dutch logistics company KLG Europe and the Polish logistics group Pekaes began an exclusive collaboration for overland services between the Netherlands and Poland on 15 Se... BLS Cargo feeling economic slump The challenging economic situation has affected the H1/2009 results of the Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo. There has been a massive, sustained drop in demand since autumn 2008. Th... Gasunie and Vopak to investigate feasibility of a operating a carbon dioxide hub Gasunie, a Dutch gas infrastructure company, and Royal Vopak, a major provider of bulk liquid storage, have decided to jointly investigate the feasibility of developing a... Magna selects Kuehne + Nagel to manage inbound logistics to Russia Magna Exteriors & Interiors, a leading full-service supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to the global automotive industry, is outsourcing the entire inbound logistics f...

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
ICS "committed to developing industry consensus on CO2 MBIs" Panama Canal cost reduction scheme continues BBC's new Americas service MOL safety campaign targets swine flu New Ireland-Nigeria ro-ro service

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OCTOBER 4, 2009
Vale takes delivery of new tug

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
NYK agrees to new deal for Port of Tacoma calls Holiday hits totals for US rail freight Road repaving project to begin near Portland Airport Cal. Maritime students earn Crowley scholarships New parking rate scheme set for Sea-Tac Airport

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
Maersk abandons recovery hopes and looks to slash officer jobs Box giant seeks over 280 voluntary redundancies from UK and Denmark and refuses to rule out more could be on the way. South Africa to bar Russian P&I Pool insured ships MARITIME authorities to prevent vessels from entering country's ports following Seli 1 grounding. Germany approves Hapag-Lloyd aid STEERING group in charge of distributing money from the national bailout fund votes in favour of line's application for government guarantees. Paribus Capital targets troubled KG funds NEW venture aims to invest in stricken closed-end shipping funds.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
Maersk axes UK officers MAERSK'S UK operation will cut 113 jobs in the light of vessel lay-ups, it told Fairplay today EC grabs green Italian scheme THE EUROPEAN Commission could adopt an Italian subsidy programme that encourages sea-freight when it reviews its Marco Polo funding programme next year Blast kills Brazilian yard worker AN EXPLOSION killed one man and seriously injured two more at a shipyard in Santos port complex, Brazil last night US scanning row erupts A ROW has broken out between two industry specialists at a port security conference in Barcelona over whether boxes can be fully scanned for shielded radiation objects and explosives at US ports Nod for Oz grain shipping Australia's three largest grain handlers have had their export accreditation renewed after satisfying terminal access competition concerns at the third attempt

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
FRA Disburses Small Rail Grants Heavy Truck Orders Jump in September Senate Panel Moves Tariff Bill CSX Links Buffalo, East Coast Ports Toronto Pearson Cuts Fees Europe Cargo Volume Bounces Back in September Ohio River Lock Repair May Take Three Months Factory Orders, Shipments Stall Transport Jobs Fall in September APHIS Delays Fee Hike European Commision Objects to Air Merger Echo Global Launches IPO Video: The Weak Peak Video: China's Changing Supply Chain Connie Award Goes to McKenna, McEllrath NYK Drops Exclusive Terminal Plan Whale Blocks Newark Channel California Clean-Trucks Program Builds on Ports' Plans Sovcomflot Bribery Case Opens German Lawmakers OK Hapag-Lloyd Loan Guarantees Video: Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Strategy

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
Charter Party integrity must be maintained Box 21 of BIMCO's Standard Time Charter Party for Container Vessels (BOXTIME 2004) is normally the most discussed during fixture bargaining: it is the entry for the daily hire rate. NYK's Kudo asks company for greater resolve EC clarifies consortia rules 'Global recession is over' K+N's Ganse raises reefer concerns NYK's new Tacoma terminal shelved

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
'Nearly all' funded As Seaspan closes on second tranche of $200m cash infusion, Gerry Wang says the owner has almost all the cash and financing it needs for its orders. China surprises Yards in the People's Republic prove the surprise package in the demo sector taking four ships. Almost innocent! Where are the "mythical millions" that former Sovcomflot chief Dmitry Skarga squirreled away, challenges lawyer. STX wins work South Korean clinches newbuilding work worth $150m to build dredgers for Belgium's Jan De Nul. Vale expands As it rolls out first tug in 51-vessel domestic building program, miner reveals order for two catamaran passenger ferries. Another chop Danish container line Maersk follows up Danish redundancies with plan to oust 113 UK officers. 'Political vendetta' Nikitin's lawyer says Sovcomflot allegations are politically motivated. NYK plan axed Deal with Port of Tacoma to build a new terminal killed as container volumes drop. Man with gun Stamford police evacuate TradeWinds, shipowner Groton Pacific Carriers and insurer XL over reports of a man with a gun. Hapag wins cash Struggling container line finally wins approval for German state loan guarantees worth EUR 1.2bn. Broker under fire Yuri Nikitin turns legal guns on Clarksons and demands that $15m of commission be paid. No deal Bulgarian owner Navibulgar scraps contract for handysize bulker at domestic Varna shipyard two months from its launch. Bond backing Oslo-listed Fairstar wins approval to defer bond loan repayment until March next year. Bulk gains Taiwan Navigation pushes up first-half operating revenue and profit, but is hit by lower investment returns. New5 in Numb3rs Claus-Peter Offen and George Gyftakis feel the heat while CMA CGM has a huge clearout. Prisco fixes Russian owner wins eight-year charter for new HHI-built aframax from Sakhalin Energy. Bigger loss Lazard Capital analyst stretches his projected third quarter losses for Frontline with 2010 view also dimmed amid oversupply fears. Islamabad leaves PNSC cargoship freed in Myanmar after out of court settlement for delayed cargo. False start Celtic Link's new service to Cherbourg delayed by mysterious hull puncture to Norman Voyager. Officers out Maersk Line wants 170 low-level Danish officers to retire so it can bring in cheaper Asian crew. Cosco re-jig Singapore-listed shipyard takes on semi-submersible as US owner agrees new payment plan. Teekay paying Bjorn Moller headed tanker owner continues dividend payouts despite stormy spot market. Cash catch Germany's budget committee wants Hapag-Lloyd aid tied to caps on pay and dividends at major shareholders like TUI. Shanghai bound Dalian Port is planning to list in Shanghai making it the first Chinese port with a dual listing. Output to rise Opec expected to export 1.1% more crude in month to 17 October as Asian refineries come back online. Pair ink Oz gig Malaysian Norwegian joint venture SapuraAcergy wins $170m deal to lay pipeline off Australia. BBC goes south German container line launches new monthly run from Florida to South America.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
Maersk reportedly replacing Danish seafarers MSC adds westbound Asia bunker charge House, Senate disagree on transport bill extension Commerce chief presses export control reforms CEE moves in with NFTC FedEx Trade Networks announces new CEO Dissident ILA group opposed contract Port Everglades welcomes new USDA lab

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
Two Danish ships to be sold at compulsory auctions Danish Ship Finance A/S (Danmarks Skibskredit) has arrested two vessels, which will be sold at compulsory auctions in the near future. The larger of the two units is the Mærsk to replace 170 Danish junior officers with Asian officers A P Møller-Mærsk will replace 170 Danish junior officers on Danish flagged container carriers with Asian officers in order to reduce costs relating to the running of the ships DFDS cuts more jobs DFDS Group continues to cut jobs in order to reduce costs due to the current weak market. The group announces that the Copenhagen headquarters will lose 27 positions, equal to EU grants Polish Register full recognition The Polish Register of Shipping has been given full recognition by the European Union. The organisation had previously ben granted only a partial recognition due to a number of "shortcomings

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OCTOBER 2, 2009
Award for world's first shore-powered berth for oil tankers An estimated 30 tonnes of air pollution will be eliminated a year. Prices lowered to bring buyers back Markets softening as pressure comes off and suppliers look to shift product. Industry's solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions Open forum sees overwhelming support from all sectors for UNFCCC to set achievable targets. Bunker prices mixed in Europe Rotterdam market quiet, but Hamburg sees good demand. Middle East bunker prices softening Weekend deliveries still possible in Fujairah. US port extends speed reduction scheme Contribution to air quality 'will double' says Los Angeles Port official. Tax reform could drive up fuel oil costs Russia is considering taxing residual product at the same rate as distillates. Fuel oil stocks surge Analyst blames recession for falling demand. Soft end to week for bunker prices Weak demand at key Asian ports. Maersk 'very optimistic' about flowmeter potential 'High accuracy' eliminating conflict, plans to incorporate flowmeters in contracts with suppliers. Indian ports 'should ban ships' more than 25 years old Older ships 'raise the risk' accidents. Russian oil companies eye Total refineries Lukoil expanding its refinery interests and looking to sell oil products rather than crude in Europe. Efforts to prevent pollution stalled by bad weather The bad weather expected to continue until after the weekend. New Iran firm eyes multiple bunker supply locations Plans bunkering services in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. US Shipping to emerge from bankruptcy by mid-October US court has given 'confirmation' of its restructuring plan. Tech analysis says crude to test mid-$70 per barrel Unless market 'goes a couple of days' without significant momentum above $71.55 per barrel. Sealub Alliance expands in Black Sea Sealub Alliance marine lubricant products to be available in Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania and Turkey.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

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

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

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EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

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

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

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

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

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