BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 10, 2009

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*Shipping News* Greece cannot scrap Cosco port deal Greece cannot backtrack from a disputed port deal with Chinese transport operator Cosco that has sparked recurring strikes from protesting dockworkers, the Greek economy minister said on Sunday. JFE ship unit needs time to assess merger JFE Holdings Inc's shipbuilding unit, Japan's second-largest by output, said plunging demand means it needs more time to assess a planned merger with IHI Corp's operations, 19 months after the tie-up was proposed. Falling rates drive up storage of oil products in ships Traders increased the amount of heating oil and jet fuel stored at sea last month as declining freight rates made the transaction more attractive, said Simpson Spence & Young Ltd, the world's second-largest shipbroker.

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China box volume to fall 7pc in '09 despite September uptick NOL shifts China HQ from costly Shanghai to cheaper Chongqing Hainan port volume up 24.2 pc in the first nine months Yangpu port launches direct service to Vietnam Andersen Shipping enters JV with CF Sharp Malaysia as ASC-Sharp Shipping Panalpina third quarter profit falls to US$4.92 million JB Hunt and Norfolk Southern sign eastern US intermodal deal Singapore director jailed 46 months for exporting US parts to Iran Australia, NZ expected to buy disproportionate number of aircraft: Airbus, Boeing Canada drops forwarder cartel probe for lack of evidence

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Move to close down SCI's liner div. seen detrimental to ex-im trade & economy JBS Family institutes new Centre for promotion of logistics & shipping MAERSK LINE launches Adriatic Levant Express service ...suspends transatlantic string, to raise rates in 2010 Grand Alliance, Zim to fold one Far East-US EC loop into another CMA CGM to hike Europe-Asia/Oz rate MSC's Golden Gate Service shifts to Suez from Cape route ...to hike Asia-MidEast rate by $ 100/TEU from Nov. 15 Flicker of a flame? WTSA shipping lines to raise US-Asia container rates Israel Corporation shareholders approve ZIM revamp CARGOTEC to supply six Kalmar E-One2 RTGs to Namport in Namibia Horn-Linie to halt reefer/box service Rickmers-Linie & ECL to expand cooperation Bahrain team arrives to meet potential investors Indian companies turn out to be second-largest investors in London! Non-major ports too may come under TAMP jurisdiction Spectacular H1 show by GMB ports Pankaj Kumar is new GMB chief PM invites increased foreign investments, favours more financial reforms Textile exporters scouting for FDI, machinery & markets in Europe Project consultants get busy once again G-20 to continue stimulus packages Seminar on 'Doing business with Iran' at WTC today

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009
New TX Logistik Oslo-Rotterdam intermodal link TX Logistik has started a new intermodal link between Oslo and Rotterdam. The intermodal freight forwarders Bring Logistics and Bring Frigoscandia, both 100% subsidiaries of the No... Swiss road toll charges adjusted The Swiss customs authority has adjusted road toll charges for foreign vehicles, in a move arising directly from a recent judgement concerning Switzerland's distance-related heavy ... Geodis Wilson appoints vice-president for Asia-Pacific region The freight management provider Geodis Wilson has installed Mathieu Renard Biron as regional vice-president for the Asia-Pacific region. He is responsible for spearheadin... Aramex promotes regional specialist to key role Aramex, a global logistics solutions provider, has named Tommy Kelly as chief executive officer, Europe. Based at the company's Ballyboughal facility just outside of Dublin (Irelan... Deutsche Post DHL Q3 revenues down Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading mail and logistics service provider, saw its Q3 revenues fall by 18.6% to EUR 11.2 billion. The bottom line was a quarterly loss of EUR 83 mi... Expeditors International Expeditors reports lower net profit Expeditors International of Washington Inc, a transport and logistics service provider based in Seattle WA (USA), made a third quarter net profit of USD 57.8 million, down by 33% f... K+N to manage logistics requirements for Parker Drilling Parker Drilling, a leading contract drilling and project management solutions provider to the global energy industry, has entered into an agreement with Kuehne + Nagel to manage lo... Alfred Talke Belgium to handle Benelux distribution for IMCD The IMCD Group, a leading international marketing, sales and distribution company for speciality chemicals, food and pharmaceutical ingredients, transferred its supply chain activi... Online reservations only at Hupac The Swiss multimodal operator Hupac offers two e-booking systems for the reservation of transports to and from its terminals: web booking (also available via the Cesar platform) an... New A330-200 freighter takes to the skies Airbus's A330-200F, its new dedicated freighter variant of the successful A330 family, recently took to the skies during a four-hour maiden flight over Toulouse (France). This mile...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
ICS warns on EU's IMO ambitions Katseli unrepentant NOL sets up backroom in western China Nordic American Tanker's 18th vessel Steady result from Bourbon

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Ribbon cutting at Austal USA Kings Point Superintendent steps down Heavy weather delays Oasis arrival Pipavav inks OSV design contract

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Port of Seattle part of team preserving Eastside Rail Corridor Corps schedules closure of large lock in Ballard Gingerbread house contest highlights Bellingham holiday event MarAd gives Ok to deepwater LNG facility Diana Shipping takes delivery of Capesize dry bulk carrier

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TOP Ships breach loan covenants again Tanker and dry bulker owner marginally in the black for the third quarter Shanghai Zhenhua to raise $603m Crane maker to issue one-year bills on the interbank market Courage Marine bleak on dry bulk outlook Dry bulk owner forecasts more consolidation before a sustained upturn DVB Bank profits crash Bank profits fall to 35.5% to €56.9m.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Cuba signs $150M in investments CUBA HAS signed deals worth $150M at an investment fair in capital Havana, IHS Global Insight reported today Beijing to lend $10Bn in Africa CHINA is strengthening its position in Africa by reportedly providing of $10Bn in low-cost loans over the next three years for ports and other infrastructure Angola raises oil projection ANGOLA is reportedly predicting oil production of up to 3M barrels a day over the next five years, a boost to the tanker sector Far from base, pirates foiled PIRATES today attacked a VLCC, in an assault farther from their Somalia bases than ever before staged Higher margin bolsters DVB GERMAN shipping and transport bank DVB continues to rake in good profits despite the recession and higher default risk in many shipping segments Maersk seeks TSA reunion DENMARK'S Maersk Line said today it has applied to rejoin the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement after five years outside

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Gulf Ports Closed from Mississippi to Panama City, Fla. Buffett to Sell Other Rail Holdings Trans-Pacific Group Welcomes Maersk Longshoremen to Vote Nov. 17 Air France-KLM Cargo Volume Tumbles Boxes Pile Up in Piraeus UPS to Manage Manheim Vehicle Transport Damco, Partner Offer Amazon Barge Service GE Sends First PowerHaul Locomotives to UK Gulf Coast Braces for Ida Financing Woes Hit Rickmers Trust NOL Month-to-Month Volume, Yield Grow Philly Port Sues to Start Delaware Dredging Maersk to Rejoin TSA

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Maersk to re-join TSA DHL down but not out Seaspan business plan still watertight Shot stowage in Evergreen box shuts Melbourne box terminal US jobless rate breeches 10%

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
TBS in the red TBS International posts $18.1m loss as revenues plunge and puts "current" tag on debt despite ongoing bank talks. Computer glitch Sovcomflot corruption trial told that theft of laptop in mysterious burglary pointless as PC had new hard drive. Phase 3 mulled Sergio Machado-led Transpetro is reportedly evaluating the potential for a third phase of tanker fleet expansion. Ida shuts Loop Louisiana Offshore Oil Port closed to tankers, Mississippi River traffic halted, offshore production shutting down, ahead of weakening storm. Mexico port reopens. Genmar notes sold Peter Georgiopoulos' General Maritime sells $300m in senior notes through private placement. Maersk joins TSA Maersk Line has reapplied to join Transpacific Stabilization Agreeement in the hope of preventing the industry's woes from getting worse. OSG sued Tanker owner faces class action lawsuits over takeover of spin-off OSG America. VLCC hit Grenades fired at BW Shipping tanker in 'longest range Somali pirate attack ever'. Message to myself Sovcomflot corruption trial told of cars gifted to shipbrokers and how Richard Gale wrote e-mails to himself. FSO nix 'unlikely' Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) doubtful that Maersk Oil will cancel contract for two 442,000-dwt floating units. Sales lift Premuda Genoa-based Premuda remains in the black thanks to sales of vessels. Treble trouble Rickmers Maritime hit by early charter termination as it postpones newbuilding payments and frets over delivery of two more ships. B+H battered A $35m impairment following fleet clear-out sends Michael Hudner-led owner into the red in Q3. Not again Korean steel giant Posco will not re-enter race to take over Daewoo Shipbuilding. DVB dented Large writedown and slumping revenues send nine-month profit tumbling at German ship financier. Quarter pounder Clarksons' CEO Andi Case tucks away '1.6m after slicing his holding in the London-listed shipbroker by over 25%. Another fall Suez Canal posts lower revenue for October as vessel transits decrease. In the balance Shipping Corp of India under pressure from some directors to pull out of loss-making container business. Solstad stacks two Oslo-listed owner lays-up a construction vessel and an anchor handler and warns of severe PSV spot exposure in Q4. Arms ship seized UAE-flagged vessel with illegal weapons reportedly snatched by Somali pirates, other ship attacked. Less bulky Dry cargoship player Taiwan Navigation suffers big drop in nine-month profit as revenues slide. Rickmers pays out Singapore-listed containership owner maintains dividend despite three-pronged financial burden. TEN to NATS Is a Tsakos Energy Navigation suezmax is on its way to Nordic American Tanker Shipping? No chocolate coins Alan Marsh buys $36,344 in Braemar shares as an early Christmas present to his children. U-Ming chopped Taiwan's biggest bulker owner suffers in tough markets as revenue and profit plunges. ICTSI falls Third quarter profit down at Philippines ports group, as volumes shrink in downturn. Bourbon better French shipowner player sees third quarter revenues inch up on improved offshore activities. Death trap Survivor of Princess Ashika ferry sinking gives testimony of terrifying moments leading up to the disaster. Not just yet Japan's Universal Shipbuilding needs more time to assess merger with compatriot IHI due to downturn. NATS slumps Nordic American Tanker Shipping reports third quarter loss of almost $12m on weak spot market. NATS buys again Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax specialist acquires eighteenth tanker: second purchase in a month. Taiheiyo tumbles Japanese tanker and bulker owner slides to a loss of JPY5bn in the first half of the fiscal year. Todd rises More federal and state business lifts US shipbuilder's second-quarter profit. Acid leak in Oz Toxic spill in container has Melbourne fire crews scrambling to E R Schiffahrt boxship. Reefers heat up Japan's Toei Reefer has returned to profit in the first half as costs fell. Tamai turns red Japanese bulker owner slips to a loss in the first half on poor charter rates and property market.

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NOVEMBER 90, 2009
ANALYSIS: Maersk back in TSA fold OOCL to add transatlantic reefer surcharge CLARIFICATION: CMA CGM adds Singapore stop to PEX 3 Delta Cargo integrates Northwest operations DB Schenker Rail tweaks structure DHS completes northern border RPM installs Report: APEC nations largely trade with each other Global customs operation hits cash smugglers Damco offers service in western Brazil Tropical affiliate buys Deluxe Freight Philadelphia seeks to intervene in dredging suit Cleveland port chief resigns Hurricane Ida weakens

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
ABB and Fincantieri cooperate on shore-based electricity ABB, a power and automation technology group, and Italian Fincantieri have launched a new joint project, targeting shore-based electricity for ships. The companies will collaborate on the construction, marketing Second Capesize bulk carrier from Odense This week, Odense Steel Shipyard will deliver the second Capesize bulk carrier to the Greek shipowner Carras Hellas S.A. The newbuilding, hull no. 224, is named Aquaprincess and will sail

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Developing countries propose a bunker levy Nigeria and Liberia proposal would cut emissions and finance climate action. Prices begin the week soft in Europe Low demand in Rotterdam. Volumes grow at St. Petersburg terminal Baltic oil terminal says fuel oil trans-shipments are up. Prices weaken in Fujairah and Durban NYMEX showing gains in early trading. Beyens resigns from O.W. Bunker (Belgium) Managing director leaving by 'mutual agreement'. Bunker levy plans still unclear Senior UN officials say negotiators are undecided how any levy should be introduced. Aegean Star deployed in West Africa Company sees good prospects for business in the area following major oil discovery. Bunker recovery rates still weak NOL says revenue per FEU is down but volumes are up. Bunker prices weakening 380 cSt drops over $5 pmt in Singapore. Lukoil expanding Asian fuel oil trading Refiner increasingly turning to Asia for its exports. Hong Kong 2009 bunker sales down almost 30% Buyers turning to cheaper bunkering alternatives. Aegean Marine readies for $201 million in offerings Files a shelf registration to offer and sell a mixture of securities. New guidance on low sulphur fuels Germanischer Lloyd says switch to low sulphur fuel could cause engine failures. Brightoil to start in Singapore, Zhoushan this year Eyes further expansion in 2010 but expects lower sales this year. Bunkers 'can make the difference between profit or loss' Ship executive recommends 50:50 approach in hedging bunker costs.

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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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