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BRIEFS

March 11, 2009

The Business Times

Shipping News

Playing musical chairs
HOW recession resistant is shipping? On the face of it, the answer may seem pretty clear. Not at all.
All shipping firms will lose money in '09: Maersk CEO
All container shipping companies are likely to lose money this year and some will go out of business if freight rates do not recover, Maersk Line's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.

Strait Talk

IMO alliance for a cause
OVER the years the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has taken an increasingly active stance on issues affecting world shipping. It is becoming far less simply a body that reacts to issues that come to its attention through its member states.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Playing musical chairs
HOW recession resistant is shipping? On the face of it, the answer may seem pretty clear. Not at all.
All shipping firms will lose money in '09: Maersk CEO
All container shipping companies are likely to lose money this year and some will go out of business if freight rates do not recover, Maersk Line's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.

Strait Talk

IMO alliance for a cause
OVER the years the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has taken an increasingly active stance on issues affecting world shipping. It is becoming far less simply a body that reacts to issues that come to its attention through its member states.

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Gloomy forecasts plague box shipping industry as Jan volumes dive 20pc Senior liner managers foresee Intra-Asia March/April volumes to surge 20 per cent Ningbo-Taiwan direct shipping box volume close to 10,000 TEU Zhangjiagang port volume up 32pc in 2008 Jiangsu government meet to plan for box volume increase Maersk's 1,000th ship call on west coast eco-fuel switch India starts barging cargo from Nhava Sheva to Dharamtar Port CN's Chicago town mitigation continues post EJ&E acquisition Hactl tonnage falls 22pc at Hong Kong airport in February Pilots face unpaid leave as SIA grounds 15pc of fleet Shenzhen Airport mail cargo volume falls 35pc in January

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MARCH 10, 2009
AFC and Nord-Flyg offering service from Germany and Benelux to Spain The Munich (Germany)-based specialist for air freight consolidation Air Freight Consolidator (AFC) and the Swedish airline Nord-Flyg Madrid offers connections from the main cargo c... Konrad Sch'tte to strengthen Air Partner's sales team Konrad Sch'tte has moved to the sales division of Air Partner, one of the world's biggest charter aircraft providers. He has been gathering experience of the charter business in th... Hapag-Lloyd board candidates The Hapag-Lloyd supervisory board plans to appoint Peter Ganz to the executive board as chief financial officer at its next meeting. After studying business administration, Ganz be... Maersk: general rate increase in the Europe-Middle East and South Asia trade The Danish shipping giant Maersk recently announced that it will raise its rates on 1 April, as the current tariff is unsustainable and demand is improving. The increases on eastbo... Port of Turku handles record number of new cars The port of Turku (Finland) imported a record number of new cars in 2008. The port saw 93,577 cars pass over the quayside, a 28% increase over the preceding year. In contrast, good... DB Schenker expands Middle East network The German service provider DB Schenker continues to expand its network in the Middle East by founding a separate company named Schenker Saudi Arabia LLC on 1 March. The new entity... Albion Chemicals Group renamed The Brenntag-owned Albion Chemicals Group has now been renamed Brenntag UK & Ireland. "Rebranding to Brenntag UK & Ireland positions the business as a global leader in chemical dis... Kuehne + Nagel strengthens capabilities in the oil and gas logistics market The Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based logistics and supply chain management service provider Kuehne + Nagel recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to take over J. ... Harwich International Port gets 'wings' Harwich International Port, one of the UK's leading multi-purpose freight and passenger ports, recently welcomed the arrival of some unusual cargo to its no. 5 berth. The shipment ... Germany: first decrease in inland shipping in 2008 According to provisional data of Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), inland waterways traffic in Germany in 2008 did not reach its record level of 2007: Compared with ... Frozen Food Express substantially improves Q4 figures The refrigerated trucking company Frozen Food Express Industries (FFE) lost USD 201,000 in Q4/2008, compared with a loss of USD 3.5 million in the same period in 2007. The improvem...

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MARCH 10, 2009
16 missing after collision ICTSI expects "more difficult year" Chief engineer pleads guilty to record book charges ESPO "need for clear rules on financing"

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MARCH 10, 2009
Reefer operator to pay $1,4 million in pollution case Navy contract for Atlantic Marine Mayport Coast Guard release Cosco Busan investigation findings OSV contracts canceled as Norway's KMV files for bankruptcy DNV project promises safer navigation in ice Trico won't allow Sveaas nominees on Board

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MARCH 10, 2009
Maersk Line in talks to delay newbuildings WORLD'S largest boxship operator in negotiations to delay the delivery of newbuildings on order. Maersk Line to lay-up 25 boxships Marseilles to hold crisis talks over UNM liquidation PORT'S supervisory board to hold an emergency meeting as shiprepairer is put into liquidation.

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MARCH 10, 2009
Global oil outlook trimmed THE new Energy Information Administration outlook predicts that world oil consumption will fall by 1.4M bpd this year, to 84.3M bpd Martinoli takes NCL helm CRUISE industry veteran Roberto Martinoli was appointed president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line today Argentine yard victorious A New York judge has thrown out an attachment order used by Wilhelm Finance to garnish $2.3M in funds from Argentinean yard Astillero Rio Santiago US policy changed as fine erased POLITICAL pressure from Congress has forced US Customs to change penalty guidelines under the Passenger Vessel Services Act and refund at least $800,000 in fines, Fairplay has learned German exports falling fast GERMANY'S export activity dropped by 4.4% to $85Bn in January, after a 4% reduction in December, as the recession's impact deepened PDVSA closes big gas deal VENEZUELA'S government-owned oil giant PDVSA has formed a multibillion-dollar offshore gas venture with Portuguese, Argentine, US and Japanese groups

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MARCH 10, 2009
SoCal Ports Face Dray Truck Scramble Nova Scotia Kills Gateway Project Halifax, Seaway Talk Short Sea NRS Chairman Frank Walsh Dies at 62 South America's Recovery Project Conference to Explore Short Sea Shipping Car Carriers Target Heavy Lift Senator Files HMT Exemption Bill Diesel Drops 4.2 Cents to $2.045 European Short Sea Carrier's Volume, Profit Fall Hanjin Hikes Asia-Europe, Trans-Atlantic Rates Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Slumps Costco Moves to Tokyo DC Outsourced Logistics Growing Long Beach TWIC Deadline Nears IMO Forms Global Ballast Alliance Trade Rep. to Get Tough on Labor, Environment Short Line Volume Drops 21 Percent One Million Signed Up for TWIC DHL Names New Japan Head Alitalia Cargo Sale to Close Within Days Indian Dock Strike Deferred Genesee & Wyoming Traffic Slides Con-way Cuts Wages, Benefits

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MARCH 10, 2009
'Guilty' plea by Cosco Busan pilot Sirius 1 & 2 Med / ECSA becomes one India's Chinese toy ban 'relaxed' in face of WTO threat 'Single tradelane' ship lay-ups soar Philippine exports plummet by 41%

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MARCH 10, 2009
US stocks leap Shipping shares climb sharply as optimism fuels broader market rally in New York. USCG lays blame US Coast Guard issues report on Cosco Busan spill, blaming pilot's navigational error and master's failure to monitor him. Armada under fire Biggest creditor of insolvent Singapore chartering group to challenge fairness and transparency of scheme of arrangement. Nordic newie Austal yard in Australia bags catamaran order from Denmark's Nordic Ferry Services. Crewman arrested Princess Cruises crewmember is arrested in Los Angeles for alleged sexual assault of a passenger. Casualty file TradeWinds WebTV presents the first instalment of its weekly casualty roundup, the place to see the latest in maritime mishaps. FMR cuts Hercules Fidelity Investments slashes stake in rig and liftboat owner Hercules Offshore by nearly 41%. Mariner fesses up Spanish seafarer pleads guilty to charges of falsifying records over discharges from the chemical tanker Nautilus. CSDC's cash grab Hong Kong-listed shipowner finds route to $1.17bn as notes issue is backed and parent is tapped for preferential loan. Lightering done Damaged SKS Satilla's cargo removed but work required for safe transit to shipyard for repairs. Friday deadline US Shipping Partners reveals new waiver from lenders that gives it until the end of the week on defaults. Norden axes pair Two handysize newbuildings at Chinese yard cancelled with deposit paid back in full. Bulk blow Li Shaode-led CSDC says domestic bulk COA volume down by a third while charter revenue is cut by nearly 40% following renewals today. Karmsund fails Norwegian shipyard files for bankruptcy leading to the immediate cancellation of two giant Solstad anchor handlers. Lay-offs ahead Delay of Ekofisk platform deal spells trouble for Aker Solutions yard in Norway. Rasmussen to sell Major Norden shareholder to sell off half of holding in Danish owner which missed annual profit target. Under the curtain STX Europe prepares to unveil new steel-saving concept in cruiseship newbuildings. Norden feels heat Shares in Danish owner plunge as profit falls short of expectations and Rasmussen group to sell half of holding. Fish carrier blaze Four crew members hospitalised in the Azores as fire fighters contain fire aboard the Spanish-controlled Izar Argia. ICTSI drops Philippines port operator endures biggest annual profit fall for 10 years. Torm's sale storm Danish owner to face public prosecutor over the sale of a 1997-built panamax bulker. Buzz burns NOL Rumour of $250m rights issue sends NOL's stock price spinning. Wartsila wins Finnish group to supply engines, propellers for two Sartor Shipping newbuilds designed by Vik-Sandvik subsidiary. Norden profit up But Carsten Mortensen-led tanker and bulker giant falls short of target and forecasts vastly weaker 2009. Waiting game Philippines owner Solid Shipping halts boxship buys as it awaits price falls in economic downturn. No pullback Brightening outlook for the dry-cargo sector makes 10 bulker orderbook secure, Sinotrans says. Dubai downturn Slowing of construction projects in Middle East leaves Dutch dredger Van Oord with headache this year. Reef fine Bulker master pays PHP 5,000 penalty after vessel grounds on Philippines coral. Sixteen missing No sign of South Korean bulker or crew after collision with RCL-owned car-carrier off Japan. SGP's S&P Thailand gas company snaps up Japanese LPG carrier to boost logistics operations. Hanjin hikes Korean container line looks to raise rates for Asia-Europe and transatlantic routes. Reliance reneges Indian oil major pulls out of deal to charter drillship Neptune Explorer. No word yet on compensation. Remains riddle Workers discover set of bones while renovating former Smiths Dock shipyard in UK. HMY goes green British marine equipment supplier expands range with acquisition of ballast water treatment specialist. Auckland dips Declining vehicle imports take toll on interim results at New Zealand port as dividend is suspended.

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MARCH 10, 2009
Kolding: No lines will see black in 2009 Maersk boosts rate on Europe/Asia trades Hanjin boosts rates in Asia/Europe, transatlantic Siemens Energy puts wind blades on U.S. rails Napolitano to visit border nations ICTSI 2008 revenue up, profit down Hong Kong port sees 4th quarter reversal TWIC hits 1 million enrollments

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MARCH 10, 2009
DFDS's figures better than expected The DFDS Group did better than expected in 2008, according to CEO Niels Smedegaard. The group was affected by the global decline in all its markets. The overall figures show Hamburg Süd scales down Due to deteriorating market conditions, Hamburg Süd has decided to reduce capacity in the trade between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of South America with immediate effect. In a Karmsund loses Singapore contract Norwegian Karmsund Maritime is fighting for its survival, but after the Singapore-based Ezra Holding cancelled two anchor handling supply vessel contracts worth NOK 1.240 billion in total, the

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MARCH 10, 2009
Europe: Bunker prices firm Hamburg market 'very quiet'. Shipping should act to cut emissions Head of DNV wants more research on using natural gas as a bunker fuel. Aegean facing new commission lawsuit Previous case in Greek court was unsuccessful, Aegean says claim is 'meritless'. Distillate supply concerns as regulation deadline approaches Market is being stretched, concerns over price escalation, says study. Russian navy looks to oil companies for bunker deliveries Head of fuel procurement for the Russian armed forces says oil companies should provide bunkers to naval ships. Hedge losses cost shipping company over $80 million Norden's hedging losses significantly worse than predicted. DFDS rides out bunker price fluctuations Total bunker cost increase in 2008 even as company cuts consumption, but Q4 price drop helped. Asia: Bunker fuel prices see marginal gains Traders in Tokyo Bay seeing more enquiries as prices undercut Busan. Cargo ship sinks after collision Wide oil slick spotted near accident site off the coast of central Japan. Bunkering resumes as cyclone threat eases Iran supplier wants larger share of Bandar Abbas market Currently supplies about 20% of bunkers needed by foreign vessels. Indian refiner urged to bunker foreign ships Foreign-owned vessels unable to buy bunkers at Paradip port.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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		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

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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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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

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

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

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