BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 10, 2009

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*Shipping News* Lloyd's Register enters energy industry LLOYD'S Register has gone full steam ahead in the energy sector, launching a new international business formed by merging its oil and gas, and chemicals and power divisions. Shipshape on the green ALMOST 160 senior regional shipping executives took part in the 2009 BTL Singapore Golf Masters at Sentosa Golf Club on Tuesday.

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Deployed east-west capacity falls by 15.5pc: Alphaliner Hanjin's Chinese shipyard cleared foreign vessel repairs Busan starts on container depot in Suifenhe Chinese border town Port of Long Beach consults citizens on-dock rail expansion Reefer block train with fresh seafood leaves Vladivostok for Moscow Port Tracker's Bingham to keynote East Coast Maritime Conference Boxing garbage: Chennai customs seize 'toxic' waste containers Kuehne + Nagel contracted to run Benetton Group retail logistics in Russia Hactl slips 6pc, but sees upturn as losses continue to narrow Boeing tells HK audience global air cargo will brighten next year LinkGlobal Logistics and Jade Cargo co-open cargo service

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MOL develops simulator-based training Asian Shippers' Council resents emergency bunker surcharges Shippers see red over Greens' version of 'clean' trucks at US ports DAMCO to synergise logistics solutions with Boeing NYK Line figures in DJSI World for 7th straight year Now, US wants more FDI from India! Basmati MEP lowered to competitive $ 900/t Dumping duty imposed on slabstock polyol India, Indonesia ink deal on coal KASEZ issuing Form-I for developers to avail of CST waiver Port strike averted CONCOR-WR begins reefer import services ex-JNP to ICD-Dadri Lufthansa sees most freighters grounded Latest FTP sops spell Rs 2,200 cr. more revenue drain Reliance SEZ & 3 others may get third extension to start operations Import duty on rice to go Ficci to take part in Hanoi expo Civic chief to talk on property tax tomorrow CII to hold pharma summit on Sept. 16 CII's HR summit on Sept. 15 Seminars on latest FTP at Vadodara & Ahmedabad prove very enlightening

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
Transco Group names new head of IT The German forwarding and logistics group Transco appointed Hermann Schnaidt as the head of its IT department on 1 September 2009. In his new role, the IT expe... ALC to refocus on efficiency of Australia's transport and logistics freight industry The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has announced a significant re-positioning to focus on advocacy, regulation and infrastructure, aimed at improving the efficiency of Australi... Wincanton awarded new contract with Marks & Spencer The British logistics service provider Wincanton recently announced that it is becoming a strategic partner to Marks & Spencer (M&S) following the award of three, five-year contrac... Construction of Ust-Luga container terminal will be delayed Construction of Russia's Ust-Luga container terminal will be delayed. The National Container Company (NCC), which has been building a container terminal at the Ust-Luga multipurpos... MOL develops training programme for massive new ore carriers Tokyo (Japan)-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) announced that the company and its wholly-owned marine consulting subsidiary M.O. Marine Consulting Ltd, have jointly developed a ... The Arkas fleet is growing Arkas, one of the leading companies in the Turkish marine transportation sector, has increased its number of vessels bearing the Turkish flag to 26 with the addition of the "W... Deutsche Bahn plans to close freight stations The German national railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is planning to axe a large number of jobs and close a number of railway stations across the country. According to the railway union T...

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Evergreen extends surcharge Odense yard splits New anti piracy device NK's wireless LAN guide

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Russia's Severnaya Verf launches PSV Odense Shipyard MD steps down

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Federal funds help Port of Portland refurbish Terminal 6 container crane CMA CGM plans to restore freight rates Port of Camas-Washougal plans dedication ceremony Port of Tacoma installing automated rail switch machines Crowley scholarship program helps students in Central America

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
France considers E1bn bailout fund FRANCE is the latest country to consider financial support for cash-strapped shipowners after the German government promised help for struggling Hapag-Lloyd. Exim Bank in landmark $389m tanker loan to OSG NEW York-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has borrowed $389m from China's Exim Bank to fund five tankers, in the government-owned bank's first deal with a US... EU issues shipping emissions ultimatum THE European Union will unilaterally impose a regional scheme to cut emissions of greenhouse gases from ships by 2013 unless the industry can deliver a global... Yemen unrest could see boom in pirate attacks A FAILED Yemeni state could see its people emulate the example of Somalia and turn to piracy. Germans snap up boxships for a bargain CARSTEN Rehder and Maritim Equity funds team up to buy vessels at more than 50% below sale prices.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
OSG reveals China finance OVERSEAS Shipholding Group today confirmed a landmark financing deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, reportedly the first ever such arrangement with a US company Ferry group defies suspension A PHILIPPINES ferry group continued today to operate three ferries while challenging Manila's move to suspend sailings, issued after last weekend's Superferry 9 disaster Thyssen sells Nordseewerke THYSSENKRUPP has sold part of its shipbuilding subsidiary Nordseewerke to Siag Schaaf Industrie, which intends to convert the yard to produce offshore wind turbines India port strike threat lifted PORT AND dock workers in India have clinched a landmark wage deal with the government after talks with shipping minister GK Vasan

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
OOCL Hikes Asia-Australia Rates New Penn Teamsters Approve Concessions Marad Warns of Increasing Piracy B.H.I.T. Buys Rail Tie Recycler DHL Cuts 560 Jobs in Retailer Bankruptcy Boeing Forecasts $1 Trillion Growth in Asian Aviation Transport Employment Figures Remain Unsteady MASkargo Launches Narita Service Reliance Network Passes Antitrust Review ICAO, IATA to Put Dangerous Goods Info Online Diesel Drops 2.7 Cents to $2.647 per Gallon India Averts Port Strike Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Falls 1 Percent Descartes' Enhances Real-Time Web Services Kuehne + Nagel Teams with Benetton in Russia Maersk Divides Odense Shipyard in Two Hong Kong Box Throughput Drops 17 Percent Air France-KLM Cargo Decline Stabilizes Trade Growth Skips St. Lawrence Seaway Beluga Ships Complete Northeast Passage Hong Kong Air Imports Grow 4 Percent

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Everybody needs rules; but are the 'Rotterdam Rules' the answer? The Netherlands port city of Rotterdam is gearing itself up to host a Colloquium and other events surrounding the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea - the 'Rotterdam Rules'. ASC moves to Colombo CMA CGM phases in more rate rises Dubai's GAC appoints new marine rep Vancouver Port rationalises exec team Upgraded customs system launched at Marseilles Fos

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Omega plunges Kassiotis-led products tanker owner sees shares fall after analyst downgrade and worse-than-expected results. Bulker sinks All but one rescued as Mongolian-flagged Black Rose sinks off India. Red debt Morten Arntzen-led OSG bags $389m loan from China's Exim bank to fund five newbuildings. Trawler to blame Tribunal ruling points finger at a trawler captain in a fatal 2006 collision with a reefer in Brazil's Guanabara Bay. IPO set to go Nearly $120m to be sought in next week's offering by India's Pipavav Shipyard to fund expansion plans. LNG Sabine-bound Elcano's Castillo de Villalba seen taking load of LNG to Cheniere's Louisiana import terminal. Buus Nielsen quits Odense managing director ends 43 year career with the shipyard after business is split in two. Auction looms Georgia frees Turkish master but readies enforced sale of tanker and cargo seized in Black Sea. Pay-up time Goldenport "will demand full payment" from Spain's Contenemar after boxship charter default. Ship strikes yacht China Shipping bulker crashes into schoolgirl's yacht off Australia as she gears up for solo, round the world voyage. Ohio liner envy Port officials in Cleveland are applying for funds to subsidise a weekly, US-flag containership line to Montreal. Minoan CFO out George Vassilokonstantakis walks away from Grimaldi-controlled company citing personal reasons. Yard cash due Public and private Indian shipbuilders could pocket up to INR 60bn in subsidies by 2013. Antigua aggro Six US Carnival cruiseship passengers arrested in Caribbean after alleged brawl with police. S&P cools off Holidays and weaker rates have taken the steam out of the S&P market, Barry Rogliano figures suggest. Limarko hot Lithuanian reefer owner pushes up profit in first six months despite revenue dip. Split in two Cambodia-flagged ship breaks up in Black Sea sparking pollution fear, 12 crew rescued. Drill danger Contract for India's Aban Offshore drillship reportedly at risk due to delivery delay. Sick again Norovirus outbreak strikes Fred Olsen cruiseship for second time this year. Yang Ming sells Taiwanese boxship owner offloading 40% stake in investment company for TWD 758.7m. Transocean files German cruiseship company seeks bankruptcy protection after norovirus outbreak and cancelled cruise. Omega in the red US-listed Greek product tanker specialist sees second quarter loss on lower revenues and one-off loss.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Maersk to raise Europe/Africa rates MSC adds Philadelphia to Europe service Zim raising rates in Asia/Europe trade Cathay Pacific CEO: Suppliers need to drop prices DOT reviews paperless hazmat data sharing Iraqi transport minister arrested for taking bribe U.S. foreign policy-based export controls under review K + N to handle Russia logistics for Benetton MOL consolidation unit wins U.S. retailer contract Four Soft provides forwarding system to Panafresh SCI eyes terminal management business Direct calls at new Vietnam port no time saver Marseilles starts inter-facility port customs system

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Polish yards sale on hold until year end The EU Commission has granted an extended deadline for the sale of the shipyard assets in Gdansk and Gdynia. The Polish government now has time until the end of the Sovcomflot takes delivery of suezmax Russian tanker operator Sovcomflot has taken delivery of the crude oil tanker SCF Primorye from Daewoo Marine Shipbuilding Engineering, South Korea. ConocoPhillips will charter the vessel on a long-term Aalborg Industries to lay off 100 employees Aalborg Industries has given notice to 100 employees, 17 per cent of its Danish workforce, whom will be laid off in the coming months. The notice comes after a steep Maersk Line not alone with deficit A. P. M'ller-M'rsk's Maersk Line is not alone with a deficit in the first half of 2009 in the container industry. According to a list compiled by AXS-Alphaline Red figures for Green Reefers Norwegian Green Reefers reports a tough second quarter as the company had to struggle in a spot market 60 per cent weaker compared to the corresponding period last year. 'April

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
US Coast Guard salvage vessel to avoid pollution National pollution control fund allows federal salvage, uninsured boats a concern. Further bunker prices gains mid-week Many European markets quiet as prices rise for second day. Petrobras secures high viscosity fuel oil cargo Parcel to be loaded from Red Sea refinery. Container lines see their cash reserves eroded All major carriers are making losses, says research company. New bunker trader for Stena Oil Pipeline monopoly acquires stake in terminal Transneft takes over part of Ust-Luga oil terminal project. Rising crude oil pushes bunker prices up Marine fuel markets firm in key Asian ports. Chemoil appoints senior trader Trader will 'further strengthen Chemoil's position in Fujairah and Singapore'. Cargo ship splits into two Accident sparks fears of oil pollution in the Black Sea. Grounded bulk carrier leaks oil Strong winds pushed the vessel ashore. Oil market in 'good shape' says Saudi Arabia Oil Minister says the current price is good for consumers and producers. Brightoil reports 'astonishing' annual results Revenue rocketed 13,150% in the 12 months to the end of June.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

PORTS

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

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

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

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Fly

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

TRADE

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

Beijing/Washington

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

SHIPPING

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

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

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

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Olten

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

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

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

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

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

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

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

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

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

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

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

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Lysaker

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

PORTS

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

The Spice

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

PORTS

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

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

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

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

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

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

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

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

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

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

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

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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