BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 11, 2009

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*Shipping News* Danish ship industry ready for recovery Danish shippers, which transport a big chunk of world trade, have the capital in place to come out on top when the freight market pulls out of its current downturn, a senior industry official said. Baltic Dry Index has best week since February The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, advanced in London to cap its biggest weekly gain in three months as Chinese steelmakers expand iron-ore stockpiles. Shipowners forced to pay to carry Middle East oil Shipowners are being forced to pay to carry crude oil from the Middle East to the US after demand collapsed and the fleet expanded.

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China's cargo throughput likely to fall 1.9pc in April Fredriksen meets headwinds tacking towards TUI chairmanship Kaohsiung slips to 12th from top 10 world container ports China's quarterly rail cargo volume slipped 6pc Hamburg Port reception highlights expansion Long Beach clean truck tax deferred till mid-2010 US manufacturing rises again for fourth consecutive month New box terminal at Port Qasim to open in 2010 China Cargo Airlines launches two services to Europe from Tianjin Atlas posts US$23.4 million profit after $5.3 million loss Shenzhen Airlines starts Guangzhou-Bali, Shenzhen-Hanoi flights

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DCI inks 5-year deal to dredge Kolkata Port DB Schenker opens new logistics centre in Vietnam Sical Logistics packs a bigger punch with driving forces at helm Friendly fiscal regime triggers surge in edible oil imports Krishnapatnam Port Co. Ltd opens Chennai office CoPT explains stand on implementation of new manning scales as per National Tribunal Award BCHAA bids adieu to a proactive trade facilitator India ahead of even US & UK in enforcing IP laws RBI Dy Governor to be chief guest at IMC AGM today India-EU business summit scheduled for October Falling import figures show US remains in grip of recession

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MAY 7, 2009
TNT also hit by downturn The Amsterdam-based postal service and CEP corporation TNT has also been hit by the economic crisis in the first quarter of the year. Sales declined by 10.2%, from EUR 2.723 to 2.4... Logwin dips into the red The Grevenmacher-based Luxembourgian freight forwarding and logistics corporation Logwin dipped into the red in the first quarter of the year. The net result fell to minus EUR 6.3 ... BLG can weather the storm in 2009 after record year The Bremen-based German company BLG Logistics, which says it is the market leader in the automobile and container sectors on the European mainland, will attempt to weather the stor... Reinecke & Associates opens Vienna office Reinecke & Associates, a consultancy that specialises in transport and logistics matters, opened a Vienna office in April that will focus its activities not only on Austria but als... Dachser named German chemical industry association partner Dachser has been named as a cooperation partner of the German chemical industry association (Verband der Chemischen Industrie VCI). The international corporation will offer medium-... National Retail Systems opens Californian distribution centre National Retail Systems (NRS), a leading provider of global logistics services to US retailers and manufacturers, has opened a 15 acre distribution centre in Compton (CA), near the... Rotterdam presents European port development agenda The port of Rotterdam's European agenda for 2009-2014 contains fifteen practical recommendations for the further development of a powerful port sector in the European Union. The po... DCT Gdansk container terminal handles oil refinery equipment The DCT Gdansk container terminal has had several opportunities to demonstrate its versatility since it opened in 2007, for example with the transhipment of motor vehicles from dee... South Carolina ports and MSC extend agreement The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container carrier, have signed an agreement for business i...

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MAY 8, 2009
Panama's "laid-up" register Mitropoulos stresses need for IMO lead on greenhouse gases Cosco Busan report criticism for USCG Lubmarine develops biodegradable range for shipping

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MAY 8, 2009
Bisso Marine expands fleet NTSB releases Cosco Busan and Axel Spirit reports Signal International redelivers two Diamond Offshore units

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MAY 8, 2009
BC cruise passenger numbers may overwhelm taxi companies Matson earns award from Toyota Logistics PDX noise commitee schedules public meeting Port association unhappy with President's proposed 2010 budget US rail freight traffic down again during week

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MAY 8, 2009
Ship scrap prices could plummet to $100 per ldt PRICES set to plunge as demand for ship demolition continues to grow. Scrapping of LNG and LPG ships to rise, says BW Gas VLCC owners take gamble in bid to boost returns SHIPOWNERS taking trips from Middle East to US for rates as low as -$6,000 a day to pick up cargo with more attractive returns. Venezuela government seizes key oil assets MOVE forms part of the nationalisation of service providers to the oil industry.

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MAY 8, 2009
Venezuela seizes oil services VENEZUELA's National Assembly has approved a law allowing the government to seize any service business operating in the hydrocarbons sector NTSB urges strict medical oversight The National Transportation Safety Board issued a barrage of recommendations today following their probe of the November 2007 spill of the Cosco Busan in California Hanjin's losses mean yard talks HANJIN Shipping announced first-quarter operating losses of $177M today and said it plans to cut costs by adjusting the delivery timing of newbuildings Warsaw sends Gdansk revision to EC POLAND'S treasury ministry said today it has sent a revised restructuring plan to the EC for the Gdansk shipyard Chittagong OK despite sinking TRAFFIC was normal today in Chittagong's port, Bangladesh officials told Fairplay, despite the sinking of a lighter vessel in its outer anchorage Schiffsbank income slashed LEADING ship financier Deutsche Schiffsbank announced today that its net income plunged to just €300,000 ($404,000) as the growing default risks in shipping took their toll Piracy suspects ordered freed A SPANISH judge today ordered seven of the 14 pirate suspects arrested in the Gulf of Aden to be freed

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MAY 8, 2009
Private Equity on Transportation LA Port to Pay Incentives for Alternative Fuels India's Port Tonnage Slips Customs Warns of Pests April Costs Truckers 16,000 More Jobs Airline Chief Warns Congress on 'Protectionism' Anti-Dumping Activity Increases Asian Carriers to Launch Middle East Express Short Line Downturn Eases Slightly DP World in Joint Venture with Flinders Quality Distribution Reduced Losses Oberstar Cheers Plan for Rail Spending Nippon Express Profit Tumbles Port Montreal Terminal Plans Move Forward

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MAY 8, 2009
Sorry, but my diary is full until later in the year That is the response ocean carrier procurement teams are increasingly getting from service provider managers. Setting up a 'review' meeting, is becoming more difficult; hardly surprising when the annual rate discussions are only likely to go one way - southwards. European box terminals play hard ball with carriers APM T looks at Lekki Hanjin's Q1 results knocked by global downturn DP World finalises deal with Flinders for Adelaide terminal Pacer hurtles into loss

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MAY 8, 2009
DryShips falls Shares in Nasdaq-listed bulker owner plunge deeper after equity announcement, but Golar LNG soars. Supra fetches loss Neda Maritime Agency appears to have taken a loss on a reported sale of a supramax bulker. Fletcher buys Fletcher Shipping has reportedly doubled its fleet with the purchase of Trico Marine Services' PSV Northern Gambler. Floating court Professional tennis legends play match atop a moving barge in New York's Hudson River. Mexicans buy Italian-controlled chemical tanker heads to a Mexican offshore vessel owner's fleet for $6m and scores Pemex charter. Chavez strikes Vessel and terminal operators in Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo oil production area face expropriations. No pulp fiction Samuel L Jackson to star in biographical film based on piracy reporter Andrew Mwangura. Downgrade spree DryShips assailed for new equity offering, but Teekay, Genco and Star Bulk also take ratings cuts from US analysts. Unhappy reunion Romanian father and daughter meet for first time in two years working on same cargoship ' but pirates seize vessel. ATM restocked DryShips to make second ATM offer of the year, a move which could raise $475m. Volgo-Don down Russian general cargoship owner sees 2008 profit cut by 24.6% in downturn. Uljanik weaker Profit continues to slide for Croatian tanker and bulker owner as it posts first quarter result. SembCorp soars Singapore shipbuilder and repairer builds profit and remains bullish on offshore market. Big bill Pakistan's PNSC needs up to $400m to adequately replace ageing fleet set for demolition yards in next two years. It's quotes time Somali pirates are coming under fire and George Economou hails DryShips' first-quarter reverse. GE lower Indian owner reports less annual and fourth quarter profit as bulker rates fall. 'Left to starve' Eleven crew stuck on Malaysian tanker for two months without pay, former charterer denies responsibility. IHI in the red Japanese shipbuilder posts hefty annual loss, but nowhere near as big as it feared earlier this year. Strike one Anthony Kandylidis-led OceanFreight picks up nearly $14m as it taps $147m credit line with YA Global. Safe after sinking Lightering ship goes down after collision in Chittagong, Bangladesh, but 13 crew board nearby vessel. Hanjin sees red South Korean owner says the first quarter was one of the toughest quarters it has ever experienced. Taiheiyo suffers Japanese tanker and bulker operator slumps to a major loss for the full year due to charter failures. Sado stuck Japanese ferry owner remains at a loss in the first quarter, but deficit decreases. Mitsui feels pinch Japanese shipyard sees 2008 profit fall as it misses market forecast but beats its own projection. Fag end New Wightlink ferries' hydraulic problem traced to cigarette butts in the oil. Tanker refloated Danish coast guard assists PB Tankers ship that grounded at Skagen Rev. CHO's profits soar Fleet expansion helps to lift the third quarter bottom line at Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator. Kyoei tanks Japanese tanker operator sees huge fall in full year profits, with worse expected to come this year. Bharati takes stake Indian shipbuilder takes a near 15% stake in compatriot shipowner Great Offshore.

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MAY 8, 2009
Hanjin loses $177 million in first quarter Airforwarders Association joins CNS Advisory Board Alaska rail open between Talkeetna and Hurricane CN reaches another EJ&E mitigation deal Slow start for Great Lakes limestone "10+2" outreach lauded as model for CBP programs Obama seeks $55 billion for DHS in 2010 U.S trade rails against unilateral Iran sanctions Forecast: Retail container volumes to remain weak

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MAY 8, 2009
Almost 500 newbuildings cancelled, DNV claims According to the Norwegian class society DNV, 492 vessels with a combined deadweight of 37.2 million tons have been cancelled at the world's shipyards. Of these, 325 vessels totalling Dutch cargo ship hijacked A Dutch cargo vessel was hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden while sailing westbound in the transit corridor together with three other vessels. The vessel is believed to Strong growth for Viking Line Viking Line recorded an amazing growth in its passenger traffic between Sweden and 'land in April 2009. Compared to April last year, the volume increased 29 per cent. In Viking Novoship takes delivery of NS Arctic The Russian shipping company Novorossiysk Shipping Company, Novoship, has taken delivery of the product tanker NS Arctic, 112.000 DWT, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The vessel

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MAY 8, 2009
Prices still firming sharply as week ends Near six-month high for crude maintains upwards pressure on bunkers. NuStar bunker earnings up despite price drop Fuels marketing generating $2.1 million profit with boost from hedging. Cosco Busan final safety report Recommendations made to highlight influence of cultural, language differences. North Europe prices stable Prices in Southern Europe still showing strong gains. Algeciras bunker sales continue to rise Port authority reports 19% increase in Q1 and expects continued growth in coming years. Gas carrier will help transport LNG for ships Gas distributor says LNG powered carrier will bring product to LNG bunker terminals. Mixed Q1 fortunes as fuel costs drop Lower operating expenses helping some return profits while others struggle. ARA fuel oil stocks dip Bunker demand is 'outpacing' in-flows. Singapore bunker prices end bull run Bunker prices in other Asian key ports still climbing. Total takes one-year fuel storage deal Lease from Tankstore to store only high-sulphur fuel oil. Marine segment lifts WFS earnings Company sees higher gross profits in the first quarter. More cuts 'unlikely' at next OPEC meeting As long as crude prices remain at current levels and inventory growth continues to slow. Bonded 180 cst on offer at Cochin Indian oil refiner sees rising bunker sales in its other ports of service.

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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:
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	-	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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