BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 6, 2009

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*Shipping News* ReCAAP shares experience with African states The Singapore-based Information Sharing Centre (ISC) for the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery (ReCAAP) is sharing its experience with countries in east Africa and Arabia to help them counter the scourge. Mid-East tanker rates slide for third day The cost of shipping Middle East oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, slid for a third day because there are more ships than cargoes. Deutsche Post DHL ups 2009 outlook Deutsche Post DHL has hiked its 2009 outlook as it released stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, saying that cost cuts were helping offset stubbornly weak volumes.

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Hyundai increases China-India rate US$100/TEU November 14 Seaspan interest swaps sink 28pc gain into US$65 million loss Zim clears hurdle for US$450 bailout, debts rescheduled Maersk opens a global service centre in Chengdu Fuzhou CT up 29pc in first 9 months, up 35pc in September China's manufacturers enjoy eight months of growth Shippers, retailers condemn LA-style clean trucks in NY-NJ Neptune CEO Ron Widdows joins board of insurers' P&I Club More capacity must be cut to produce profit: Alphaliner DHL scoops UK's News International newspaper distribution deal Air cargo to grow 6pc a year, says Malaysian minister India's Captain Gopinath launches Deccan 360 air cargo line Continental's October cargo revenue ton miles rises 11.5pc UAL's cargo performance slides 1.1pc in October

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CII organising major logistics conference on Nov. 11 OOCL Logistics launches new product Box cargo movement between Kolkata & Bangla ports by barges to begin soon No immediate recovery seen for shipping cos IMC's Shipping & Aviation Committee submits charter of issues to CBEC Oasis of the Seas-Cruiser with a difference Drewry report sees 18 pc rise in rates next year Kerala seeks ban on coconut fibre export US Customs yet to return shrimp exporters' bonds KPT sorts out 24-hr priority berthing issues ...observing Vigilance Awareness Week Currency swings hurting MSMEs, observes Fieo Food prices unlikely to fall soon-Pawar Ex-im figures confirm India's integration with world economy Pranab sets ball rolling for 2010-11 Union Budget Dr Prahalad to speak on innovation issues today Officials leave for Switzerland to speed up tax treaty

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009
TNT still feeling recession TNT, the Dutch post and CEP services corporation headquartered in Amsterdam, registered a 5.9% decline in sales in Q3, from EUR 2.687 to 2.483 billion. The operating profit fell by... Norbert Dentressangle reports declining sales The French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle registered a 14.6% fall in sales, from EUR 2.38 to 2.031 billion, in the first nine months of 2009 in comparison wi... DSV reports interim results for first nine months The Danish transport and logistics provider DSV recently reported its results for the nine months ended 30 September. Revenues rose from DKK 26.117 billion in the same period last ... Stobart Group reports higher revenues and profits The multimodal transport and logistics service provider Stobart Group has posted its interim financial results for H1/2009. Revenues of GBP 218.2 million from continuing operations... NFI Global tasked with transporting high-value shipments from Mexico City Transporting high value tequila from Mexico to the USA requires a strong and secure supply chain partner. NFI Global recently filled this requirement by transporting several high-v... Rhenus Freight Logistics with three new German gateways Rhenus Freight Logistics has established three new gateways in Germany, in addition to its existing direct transportation services, in order to further develop its pan-European tra... Erfa urges early recast of railway package The European Rail Freight Association (Erfa) has written to Brian Simpson MEP, the chairman of the European parliamentary transport committee, urging him and his TRAN colleagues to... DHL opens Melbourne airport facility DHL has opened a new USD 32 million airfreight facility at Melbourne airport, to boost Victoria and Tasmania's international trade. The new facility covers almost 50,000 sqm and in... Cathay Pacific Cargo doubles Frankfurt-Mumbai freighter frequencies With the start of the winter timetable Cathay Pacific Cargo, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways' freight division, doubled freighter frequencies from Frankfurt to Mumbai. In ad... NYK, Mitsui, K Line all in trouble The three major Japanese shipping companies NYK, Mitsui ISK Lines and K Line have all made large losses in the first semester of 2009. The largest deficit - USD 479 million - was r... Berkshire Hathaway to acquire largest US railroad company Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc has agreed to buy the US railroad operator Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp in what Buffett described as an "all-in wager on the economic f...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Bulker hijacked Tax headache looms for UK shipping's non-doms Rieber's "satisfactory quarter" Finnlines back in black New debt collector launched

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Shah named President of Ingram Barge ABB and Fincantieri cooperate on shoreside power Feeder ship used to smuggle arms

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Port association schedules international trade routes event Schnitzer Steel dividend string running since November, 1993 US Border Patrol honors Coast Guard Auxiliarist OOCL celebrates launch of new container vessel Aries Maritime sets charter for Capesize tanker AUSTRALIA

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Clipper using Russian marines onboard its vessels Group using up to six marines at a time on some of its ships transiting the Gulf Of Aden. Poll finds 45% of crew want to carry a gun IMO backs Somalia coastguard International cash offered despite serious concerns over lack of legal infrastructure. UK tax changes see marginal fall in non-doms Slight reduction in London-based Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee membership. Bigger fleet pays off for Seadrill Rig owner posts rising revenues and profits in third quarter. Low charter rates slash Eagle Bulk profits Supramax owner posts third quarter net income of $512,261 compared with $23m in 2008.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Earthquake hits Iranian port A TREMOR has reportedly struck a port city in Iran, injuring hundreds Pirates attack Greek ship PIRATES have hijacked a Greek-owned bulker in the Indian Ocean, Fairplay was told today Petrobras signs $10Bn loan PETROBRAS signed a $10Bn financing deal today with China Development Bank French port strike tomorrow FRANCE pledged today to push ahead with port changes despite a 24-hour strike planned tomorrow across that sector Gijón wins port award SPAIN'S Gijón has become the first winner of ESPO's new award for integration of ports with their cities Liners challenge truck ban IMPORTERS and exporters have received support from the liner trade in opposing the green-truck programme at Port of Los Angeles Ecuador seeks banana control ECUADOR is poised to set up a national banana exporting company, IHS Global Insight reported today

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Radiation Detectors Fully Deployed Hunt, NS Ink Intermodal Deal Evergreen Cutting Fleet Size Rail Traffic Dips at End of October Fitch Negative on BNSF-Berkshire Hathaway FAA Rejects Night Flight Ban CIT Group Bankruptcy Affects Railcar Supplier Court Approves Velocity Express Sale BirdDog Acquires Churchill Transport American Railcar Profit Slides 85 Percent Traffic Slips at Short Lines Con-way Says Used 'Aggressive' Pricing A330 Freighter Makes Maiden Test Flight Cobham Aviation Buys Three Freighters Frankfurt Cargo Traffic Begins Recovery JDA Software to Acquire i2 Technologies i2 Technologies Profit Surges Emery Harper, Shipping Lawyer, Dies at 73 Deutsche Post DHL Lost $123 Million Bedek Converts First 767-300 Freighter "K" Line Buys Ship Repair Yard Stake Panalpina Earnings Slump

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
More strike misery at Piraeus Panalpina still suffering Francop released by Israel after arms cache seized FBC develops container hybrids Pirates fight over Somali yacht hostages

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Eagle target cut Pair of analysts reduce their price targets for Eagle Bulk Shipping's shares but hold firm to bullish views. Medea listing Crew members awaiting repatriation as Greek-controlled bulker Medea K stuck at Gabonese port for weeks with up to 25-degree list. Beluga attacked German navy comes to the rescue as multipurpose ship BBC Thames comes under pirate assault. Low backlog Offshore vessel owner Global Industries turns around quarterly loss but faces backlog at the "lowest level for some time." Takeover stalls BLT's bid to gobble up Camillo Eitzen has been delayed, Norwegian owner says. The Costa Coffee High court hears how commissions were served up in deals at centre of corruption case. Ice driller Transocean expected to announce deal for Arctic-class floater estimated to cost $1.1bn. 'Count us in' Camillo Eitzen pledges $50m to Eitzen Chemical's potential $130m equity issue. Yard firm unveiled Brazilian construction company Construcap confirms it is negotiating land for yard in Brazil's south. Dacha deal Talk of kick backs from corrupt Sovcomflot transactions started at Yuri Nikitin's holiday home, court told. Miami leak Diesel spilled in Miami River during refuelling of US-controlled multipurpose Titan Express. Bulker escapes Greek crew fights off attack with water cannons as Turkish navy detains five pirates in Gulf of Aden. Eagle net drops But sharp fall in Sophocles Zoullas-led bulk owner's third-quarter profits beats expectations on Wall Street. Fear confirmed Meadway Shipping bulker and its 21 strong crew are in the hands of Somali pirates, UN says. Casualty file WebTV roundup of casualty incidents brings dramatic footage of fires affecting a Puerto Rico tank farm and a Seadrill jack-up rig. Mittal buying? Mercator boss HK Mittal linked to deal to take over company's shipyard in Maharashtra. Aries cape fixed Nasdaq-listed owner ties up formerly spot trading bulker on two year deal. Greek bulker fear A Meadway ship has been hijacked in the Indian Ocean, naval source believe. BV defiant French class society sees marine revenue grow despite significant slowdown in newbuilding orders. Trico triumph US offshore vessel player pushes up third quarter profit and revenue thanks to subsea business. Must do better Norwegian gas carrier owner Solvang says performance unsatisfactory despite profit rising due to financial gains. Duo detained Canada held Bockstiegel boxship and Euronav suezmax in October after failing safety checks. Time to spend Sven Rong's GC Rieber to exploit weak offshore markets to make further acquisitions despite third quarter red ink. Lakes lower Canadian owner Algoma's nine-month profit dragged down by loss-making domestic bulkers. Olsen earns more Bonheur, Norwegian owner Fred Olsen's holding company, posts fat nine-month profit thanks to offshore drilling. Still red Ro-ro player Finnlines turns in nine-month loss, but says cost-cutting is starting to have positive effect. Single skin sale? Oslo-listed Aker Floating Production agonising over sale of 180,000-dwt tanker as it posts Q3 loss. AI extends US cruiseship owner gives investors longer to sell notes in buy-back deal as it posts third-quarter loss. Revs limited Clarksons says income from its broking desks continues to be restricted by struggling freight markets but it's a different story for its research arm. Chilly winter Dof predicts difficult months ahead for North Sea spot market as it reports drop in Q3 operating profit. K Line yard move Japanese shipowner invests in a second yard in China with stake in Zhejiang Eastern Shipyard. New fund Former Efibanca director Fabrizio Vettosi puts together EUR 25m pot to invest in shipping. Jaya jumps Troubled Singapore offshore shipbuilder and shipowner sees profits rise thanks to asset disposals. Arabian adventure Seamec offshore vessel lands revised $8.5m charter with Dulam International. Better to come Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen sees profit dwindle in first half, but full year forecast is up on 2008. Sumitomo slumps Japanese shipbuilder's interim profits decline dramatically, but it revises full-year profits upwards. Out again Piraeus port workers start two-day strike in continuing protest at Cosco's 35-year deal to run two terminals.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
WTSA again seeks higher rates Spain passes armed rider law as piracy heats up Israel apprehends weapons aboard containership Logue promoted to head FedEx Freight U.S., EU, Mexico go to WTO over China export quotas NFTC urges Obama to join transpacific trade talks Commerce to speed up business visa approvals Panalpina reports lower volumes Letter says New York, Newark steering wrong way Richmond, Calif. expands rail handling for Honda

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Banks anticipate huge credit losses next year More than nine per cent of the world's ship finance loans will be bad (non-performing) in 2010, according to more than half of 27 top shipping managers in banks Norway aims at being a world-class shipping nation The Norwegian government has launched the information campaign "Norway as a maritime host country" to attract more shipping companies to the country. "We'll try to bring back Norwegian shipping activities Maersk Supply to transfer whole fleet from Isle of Man to Danish flag Over the next month, Maersk Supply Service will re-flag its whole fleet currently flying the Isle of Man flag. In the future, the majority of this fleet of 17

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Bunker prices mixed in North Europe Rising bunker costs hit profits Chemical carrier says medium to long-term prospects are good. Fujairah sees IFO grades up but distillate prices down Prices firming elsewhere in the region. ECA rules could damage shipping's prospects The transport industry could see a 'modal shift' from sea to land. Fuel oil cargo for November loading India's Essar Oil offers parcel from its Vadinar plant. Strike hits bunker demand Industrial unrest in Piraeus prompts containerships to stay away. Prices hit 13-month highs 380 cSt in Singapore slightly weaker. Singapore residual fuel stocks at nine-week high Stocks of middle distillates fell to a four-month low. Singapore corruption case pre-trial conference deferred again SGX: 'Right time' for 380 cSt futures contract Exchange unfazed by predecessor's failure 20 years ago, citing better market conditions now. Oil retrieval work near completion Work expected to be completed in three to four days. Maritime debt collection company launched Bunker supply 'a particularly risky business' expected to be 'a source of much new business'. Vopak issues new notes for $680 million CFO says proceeds 'further facilitates' execution of the company's growth ambitions. Merger to cut costs More details of how bunker supplies will be affected by the merger will be known later. India 'starting to support' bunkering sector State governments 'more proactive in considering tax exemptions.'

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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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