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BRIEFS

December 7, 2009

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*Shipping News* IPO by China Shipbuilding for capacity boost China Shipbuilding Industry Co, the nation's largest maker of vessel equipment, plans to raise as much as 14.7 billion yuan (S$3 billion) in Shanghai in the country's third-largest initial public offering this year. Nordic banks to lend more to shipping Nordic banks expect a modest increase in lending to the shipping industry next year as financial markets strengthen, but gloomy forecasts for a sector plagued by overcapacity mean that only the best projects would attract funds.

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Cosco hikes THC, waste rate, adds bunker surcharges from January Hong Kong government proposes lower extra pilotage fees GAO: 2-year cargo scanning deadline waiver warrants probe Rate hikes from US east and Gulf coast to South America Maersk to call at DP World Callao's new CT in Peru in 2010 Borough council hopes to build London Gateway that DP World dropped Damco move to Maputo from Beira to up volume 20pc in 2010 Moscow arbitrator quashes anti-trust fine against Russian Railways Kuehne + Nagel signs three-year contract with BMW South Africa Local carriers welcome Hong Kong's extension of discount fees Chinese demand drives All Nippon's first cargo profit UAL posts narrowing third quarter net loss of US$63 million Continental's consolidated load factor up 3.2 points in November

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Mercator takes delivery of MR tanker Shipowners leave choppy waters to attend SSA meet Baltic index dips on slower cargo activity Ships prices seen falling for another year NYK group to hold 2-day blood donation camp Limit fixed for private wheat products export Duty-free imports of palm oil may continue Iron ore exports soar in Oct Nathu-La border trade shuts for winter Edible oil imports seen continuing to rise Exporters remain optimistic about Dubai as springboard to other markets Dubai crisis may have limited impact on exports right now Saudi withdrawal of import incentives may hit Basmati exports Safeguard duty on coated paper imports ruled out Stimulus package yet to reach exporters! DCI completes maintenance dredging at Mormugao Port Mumbai Port affected as workers attend rally 12 greenfield airport projects cleared Railway Minister opts for fewer freight rate hikes this fiscal DB Schenker wins 3PL Executive Excellence Award Mundra SEZ attracts mega power equipment manufacturer Central excise duty refunds taxable in North & N-E regions, rules ITAT Pick-up in credit growth seen Working Group formed to fine-tune foreign investment policy State FM wants GST deferred by a year Apeda seeks legal aid for Basmati IPR IMC presentation on 'Discover Surat' today Australian infra team to hold meeting on Dec 9 Japanese expert to help make SMEs world class Ontario clean tech team keen to meet Indian counterparts

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DECEMBER 3, 2009
German Federal Environmental Agency demands higher HGV toll The German Federal Environmental Agency (UBA) recently presented this year's data on the environment. Among other things, the document called for a higher truck toll, which should ... CMA CGM launches additional feeder service from Hamburg The French shipping company CMA CGM launched a new feeder service between the port of Hamburg (Germany) and the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda and the Russian exclave K... Intermodal Innovation delivers new container designs Intermodal Innovation LLP recently delivered 10 ft offshore paint store containers. The units were manufactured for ConocoPhillips (UK) at intermodal Innovations facilities in Lanc... DB supporting the Climate Express project The German national railway Deutsche Bahn is supporting the Climate Express project of the International Union of Railways (UIC), which will mark the occasion of the United Nations... Safmarine's West Africa service to make a call in Hamburg The "Safmarine Palanca", a vessel operated by the Belgian shipping company Safmarine on its MPV Angola-Congo service, will call at the port of Hamburg for the first time on 17... Safety certificate for Adria Transport On 1 December, Adria Transport, which is 50% owned by the port of Koper (Slovenia), obtained a safety certificate enabling it to provide freight and railway cargo transport service... JCL Logistics acquires Dutch Logwin Road+Rail subsidiary The international logistics service provider Logwin has sold its 100% shareholding in the Dutch subsidiary Logwin Road + Rail The Netherlands BV to the Austrian JCL Logistics Group... Mosolf official releasing agent for Volkswagen India Private Ltd. Mosolf India Logistics Private Ltd has successfully completed its start-up phase as the official releasing agent for Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd in Pune. The joint venture between Hor... Volvo Parts Corporation prolongs collaboration with Wincanton Volvo Parts Corporation and the transport and logistics service provider Wincanton are prolonging their partnership of many years. Wincanton manages spare parts logistics for&... Finnlines launches new scheduled ferry service from Rostock The Finnish shipping company Finnlines is starting a new scheduled ferry service in the Baltic Sea today. The thrice-weekly sailing connects the German port of Rostock to... Swiss goes west to expand Despite an almost 70% decline in profit, Swiss International Air Lines is one of the few carriers which will be able to expand its network next year, thanks to its rigorous cost ma... USA's DHS criticises airfreight security arrangements According to a report issued by the USA's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) there are still holes in the security arrangements surrounding air cargo movements which one co... Flughafen Z'rich AG: slight increase in cargo volumes in October and November Flughafen Z'rich AG, the operator of Zurich airport, is sloughing off the name Unique. The executive board decided to adopt a single brand strategy in October 2009. This decision w... Jade Cargo opens new cargo services from Chengdu to Europe and Middle East Jade Cargo International and Chengdu Municipality (China) have entered into a strategic agreement to establish an international air cargo hub for western China. This hub will suppo... DHL to be Iata's "e-freight" partner DHL Global Forwarding, the leading air and ocean freight forwarder of Deutsche Post DHL, is once again taking the lead by partnering with the International Air Transport Associatio...

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Charelle released Intermanager: "Send UN anti-piracy force to West Africa!" Attacks repulsed off Somalia Nordana changes ports Marseilles Fos acts on port reform

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
DSME wins order for wind farm planter Another $6 million for CVN 65 work

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Foss vessels honored for environmental safety record Rail freight carloadings drop during October Crowley makes delivery of entire amusement park NAFTA partner trade drops during September Third State-class vessel delivered by General Dynamics

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Logothetis family plans further shipping acquisitions $325m purchase of the Allocean Group fleet is start of expansion across several sectors. AP Moller-Maersk returns to bond market Aims to raise further $700m Intermanager calls for international action on West African piracy Region overshadowed by Somali problem.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Berlin reassures on tonnage tax GERMANY'S new transport minister Peter Ramsauer has reassured shipowners that existing incentives for shipping will not be axed in the face of budget constraints Product upside from GHG bill? GREENHOUSE gas legislation under consideration in America may offer a competitive advantage to products importers Ballast reg concerns mount A US Coast Guard proposal requiring vessel operators to meet tighter ballast-water standards was roundly criticised in a comment period that ended today West of England unveils rises THE WEST of England P&I club advised its members today of a general increase to be applied at renewal in February 2010 NY port authority to cut jobs THE AUTHORITY responsible for the port of New York and New Jersey has announced plans to cut 150 jobs to reduce costs

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Oberstar: Obama 'Uninformed' on Infrastructure Jobs Obama Eyes Transport Projects for Jobs Corps of Engineers Closes Chicago Canal FTR Predicts Heavy Truck Slump Iowa Short Line Wins Grant to Rebuild Bridge Shipments Index Sees Smallest Drop of 2009 Teesport Loses Big Customer Obama Dubious of 'Shovel-Ready' Jobs CSCL Celebrates 10 Years Serving U.S. West Coast Shipments of Manufactured Goods Grow Italian Dock Workers Call Off Strike Transport Sector Cuts Jobs in November DP World Project on Target in Rotterdam Japan Starts Aid for Ship Exports FedEx Ground Raises Rates 4.9 Percent

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Shipping: 'not guilty' of premeditated murder Wedged between full page advertisements for world cruises on the QM2 and long-haul holiday flights, 2 million British readers opened their Mail on Sunday (MoS) newspaper over breakfast on November 22 to be hit by an indigestion-inducing disaster movie-style story: How 16 ships create as much pollution as all the cars in the world. Payer warns on crew cutting US postponed box scanning to 2014 New equipment phased into Tarragona Hapag-Lloyd to increase its stake in WAX EU finalises COP15 objectives

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Bond rerun AP Moller-Maersk turns to bonds for second time since October with issues totalling $703m. Dry sells cape George Economou's Nasdaq-listed owner is said to have offloaded a 2001-built bulker. Firm into DHT Private equity firm buys 8.1% of DHT Maritime in deal advised by former OceanFreight CEO Robert Cowen. Nassco early Blackstone's American Petroleum Tankers receives products tanker newbuilding 11 months ahead of schedule. Marathon re-ups Semi-submersible Noble Paul Romano fetches five-month contract at lower rate of roughly $375,000 per day. Torm taps loan Danish shipowner ties up $167m ten year loan to finance China built products carriers. Blind eye? Sovcomflot's Dmitry Skarga denies turning blind eye to 'address commissions' for alleged co-conspirator Yuri Nikitin, High Court hears. What $39m? Dmitry Skarga denies knowledge of $39m in 'address commissions' from Clarksons to Yuri Nikitin, court hears. Buyers unveiled Main Camillo Eitzen and Berlian Laju shareholders, as well as an "international bank", have committed to $200m private placement. Three more down Trio of PSVs withdrawn from the North Sea spot market as lay-ups continue. 'To be' mandatory Appeals court weighs in on whether London forum clause in Gearbulk bill of lading was "permissive" enough to allow US litigation. Kremlin pleading Dmitry Skarga begged Kremlin to block the threat of court action over $18.5m Sovcomflot debt, London High Court hears. Round two Croatia to try again with second privatisation tender for five shipyards after September failure. Aiming low Getting lucky allows Lars Rhodin led Swedish Club to set modest 2.5% general increase for P&I cover. $2.15bn float China Shipbuilding Industry Co targets huge haul from Shanghai IPO, China's third largest of the year. It's quotes time Natasha Boyden has it out with Anthony Kandylidis and Dmitry Skarga must wish he was jetting off on another holiday. New5 in Numb3rs Greek owners are selling, Sovcomflot is buying and Golden Ocean is wielding the axe. ESL signs Ethiopian owner confirms order for two tankers and seven MPPs in China. Vopak chops Dutch tank terminals group to lay off "several tens" of workers as it restructures domestic business. West opts for 5% Directors of Matheos Los led club warn that claims are set to rise as they agree market level general increase. Yaw steps up Otto chairman Yaw Chee Siew guarantees loans of over $30m to pay for AHTS brace. BW downgraded Moody's takes exception to owner's slower than expected reduction of debt. Rig writeoff Seadrill says two-year-old jack-up which caught fire off Australia has been formally condemned. Arpeni soars Indonesian owner sees shares rise 18% after it meets deadline for interest payment on notes issue. Bluestone bigger Singapore-based deepwater geotechnical specialist charters ship from majority shareholder. Screen test US admits it could miss cargo screening deadline of 2012 unless new cash is found for ambitious project. Master killed Captain dies after cargoship grounds and sinks off Taiwan, but eight crew saved. Flow increases Crude exporter Opec to load 130,000 bpd more oil in month to 19 December, analyst says. Japan stays weak Japan's major shipyards concluded deals for only five ships in October, official figures show. Sydney slump Privatisation candidate Sydney Ferries ends financial year with AUD 14.5m deficit. High-speed smash Five passengers injured after Danish ferry ploughs into quay at Havnso.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Newbuilding chartered to M'rsk The PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) newbuilding Havila Her'y owned by Havila Shipping will be chartered to M'rsk Olie og Gas Danmark on a 5-year fixed contract with 1+1 Scandlines closes down Travem'nde service Scandlines will halt its the freight service between Trelleborg and Travem'nde as of January 1, 2010. "The service has not been profitable for some years", says Jesper Waltersson, Communications Manager Cargo ship released The 2,800 GT Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel MV Charelle has been released. The vessel was hijacked some 60 nautical miles south of Oman in the middle of June

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DECEMBER 4, 2009
Quiet trading to end the week Prices moving in different directions on mixed trading day. New barge deployed in Panama Company increasing its capacity to nearly 7,000 mt. Peru offers ultra-low sulphur MGO Local supplier seeing increased enquiries for compliant product. Bunker prices falling in Rotterdam But markets firm in the Southern Europe. MSC commits to low sulphur fuels Growing awareness that environmental sustainability is a good financial move. German port ready to implement sulphur directive Bye laws amended to reflect EU regulation limiting sulphur content for ships at berth. Bunker delivery notes key to 'cap and trade' UK Chamber of Shipping says BDNs could be part of a 'pay as you go' carbon credits scheme. Copenhagen Special: Bunkering opinion Buffalo Marine looks at how cap and trade has the potential to cause vast disparaties. Fujairah prices falling Fujairah sees average demand and avails. Copenhagen Exclusive: Growing support for Norwegian proposal UNFCCC 'must let the IMO do its job' says Norway's representative at the IMO and the UNFCCC. Bank willing to support bunkering projects in Brunei AFB points to shipping activity generated by the oil and gas sectors. Fuel oil inventories up again ARA stocks 40% higher than at this time last year. Markets 'awfully quiet' Bunker prices mostly softening. WFS halves quarterly cash dividend Says latest payout reflects two-for-one split of its common stock. Dry scrubber 'successfully' tested at sea Developer says system shows a 'continuation of the HFO-era is ecologically possible'. Chemoil-Adani to expand storage, launch bunker tanker Developments 'will allow a narrowing' of bunker price gap with Singapore.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

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

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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