BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 15, 2009

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*Shipping News* NYK raises box rates on Asia-US routes Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Japan's largest shipping line, has raised rates on container services to the US from Asia after slashing its supply of ships. Container volumes rise 2.5% in August Container throughput continued to rise by 2.5 per cent month-on-month to 2.28 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, although the slower rate of increase from the 5.6 per cent rise the preceding month seems to suggest that the sector's recovery is reaching a plateau. FedEx Q1 profit tops forecast FedEx Corp rose to an 11-month high in New York trading after the second largest US package-shipping company said that first-quarter profit topped its forecast. Robbers fail in 2 attempts off Johor coast

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HK's OOCL tops eight listed carriers in downturn: Dyanliner June survey shows shipping executives see prolonged downturn Da Chan Bay Terminal One's barge seminar boosts west Pearl River China-US trade war? Obama treads where Bush refused to go Dublin council sides with striking dockers, but court aids Marine Terminals US rail car volumes improve, but remain low Russian Railways ships 19pc more fish in August Kuehne + Nagel wins Woolworths global supply chain contract Cargolux pulls Helsinki-Hong Kong flight as Finnair withdraws China Cargo launches Shanghai-Taipei scheduled service Air China flies Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo, twice weekly to Yekaterinburg Heathrow loss narrows, first single digit decline since November

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CMA CGM & affiliates to introduce Reefer Consumption Surcharge on all trades US to lead battle against sea brigands Allcargo Global's Ahmedabad branch bags CONCOR trophy GAC shifts its goal posts! Fair weather still not sighted, feels APM-Maersk Middle East Workboats expo attracts excellent response despite global downturn Carriers submerged in red & overcapacity as season peaks Maersk Line to hike rates on N. Europe & W. Med to W. Africa trade Coscon imposes 'emergency' surcharge Deployed east-west capacity falls by 15.5 pc, says report CMA CGM imposes rate hike from N. Europe to E. Asia Evergreen extends peak season surcharge till December-end Top 20 ports' cargo volumes shrink by 15.5 pc in Jan.-June Marine products' exporters freed from Catch-22 situation with wider EU market for legal catches KPT to decide on price bids for 4 new berths today Final report on Carriage by Road Act likely in a week Apeda projects promising future for agricultural produce & value-added products STPI units may get tax sops for 3 more years Maran spells out Textile Ministry's 100-day performance & initiatives taken Ficci-govt JV to attract & streamline FDI entry cleared WTC, AIAI to participate in Industrial Week expo in Ukraine

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Spedair renamed Greencarrier Latvia The Latvian transportation and freight forwarding company Spedair, which was acquired by the Gothenburg (Sweden)-based logistics specialist Greencarrier International in Septe... Kuehne + Nagel manages inbound supply chain for Woolworths Limited Woolworths Limited, the largest retailer of grocery, general merchandise and consumer electronics in Australia and New Zealand, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as the exclusive provider ... Brink's acquires majority stake in Brink's Arya The Brink's Company has purchased an additional 38% stake in Brink's Arya, a cash handling and secure logistics company based in Mumbai (India). The terms of the transaction were n... Agility wins contract in Qatar from RasGas The global logistics service provider Agility has been awarded a major logistics contract in Qatar by RasGas to provide global freight forwarding and transportation services, as we... Galati container terminal now operable Romania has completed the construction of its first specialised box terminal on the lower Danube River. The facility in the inland port of Galati is expected to substantially ... Port of Long Beach to hold hearing on rail facility The US port of Long Beach will hold a second public hearing on 16 September to gather community input on a proposal for an on-dock rail support facility that would help i... Major world-class port operators yearn for Rijeka's terminal container "A number of world-class terminal operators are seriously attracted by the privatization of our company," said Goran Manfreda, CEO of Jadranska Vrata (Adriatic Gate) j.s.c., w... Emirates SkyCargo to move all German departures to Frankfurt airport Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai (United Arab Emirates)-based airline Emirates, is moving all of its German cargo departures to Frankfurt airport. All... Jet Airways to open Mumbai-Dhaka route The Indian carrier Jet Airways will launch a daily, direct service on the Mumbai (India)-Dhaka (Bangladesh)-Mumbai route deploying a state-of-the-art Boeing B737-800 on 15 Sep... Heavy-duty crane operating in port of Wismar The port of Wismar (Germany) in the Baltic Sea has invested in a Liebherr mobile harbour crane capable of lifting 104 t. The decision was taken in view of increasing interest in th... New MASKargo service to Japan Senai Airport Terminal Services (SATS), headquartered in Johor Bahru (Malaysia), has inked an agreement with the Malaysian airline MASkargo for weekly direct B747-400F ca... Vienna airport with less freight Austria's Vienna airport handled 134,000 t of cargo from January to July this year. This was 14% less than in the same months in 2008. The figure includes both flown and truck... Quo vadis BMI The German airline Lufthansa is still officially examining all options with respect to the British carrier bmi, including its integration or a total or partial sale. The German dai...

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Beluga ships use Northeast Passage "Pirate swap" hostages return home EC's Med plan

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Austal books A$75 'million water taxi order

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Disney Cruise Line plans Alaska cruises from Vancouver Port of Coos Bay announces staff moves Hanjin nets official approval to repair foreign ships at yard Port of Olympia reissues NorthPoint request for Proposals Naming ceremony held for new NLG vessels

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
EU shipyards call for subsidies Cesa claims Brussels support and wants 'active stimulus for demand in markets which are in need of new vessels, such as the replacement of ageing vessels in European waters' Atlantic box collapse clouds slowdown in Asia-Europe slump ELAA data show eastbound north Atlantic volumes plunged 43% in second quarter. ESPO chief warns against German aid for ports Secretary general urges Brussels to rule on the legality of proposals for financial support to help hard-hit terminal operators at Hamburg and Bremen. Hanjin Heavy considers private sale for boxship trio Shipyard may sell three 6,500 teu newbuildings privately after rumours of derisory bids at public auction Seacor tables $300m US Shipping bid NYSE-listed company reveals hand in battle for Jones Act operator.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Pirates free bulker and crew SOMALI pirates reportedly freed a Greek-operated bulker and its crew today after receiving a $2M ransom Bunker, crude prices diverge SPOT PRICES of fuel oil and crude are deviating beyond their historical relationship, McQuilling Services has cautioned Huge Venezuela gas pool found A NATURAL gas field off Venezuela is among the biggest in the world, REPSOL YPF confirmed today to Fairplay US-China tyre row accelerates A DISPUTE that could grow into a major trans-Pacific trade fallout has erupted between China and the US Shell takes Gorgon plunge ROYAL Dutch Shell decided today to invest in the huge Gorgon LNG project, which paves the way to develop one of the world's largest natural gas developments Windstar owner to restructure WINDSTAR Cruises owner Ambassadors International has disclosed a restructuring plan to slash outstanding debt by up to $70.5M US box forecast bumped a bit PEAK-season box imports have slightly boosted a key second-half forecast for liner operators calling on major US ports

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Trans-Pacific Carriers to Raise Bunker Charges Port Authority Aviation Director William R. DeCota Dies Diesel Falls 1.3 Cents to $2.634 Amerijet Cargo Pilots Approve Contract Teamsters Launch FedEx Canada Campaign Freight Coalition Wants Transport Bill Soon Hirschhorn to Head Bureau of Industry and Security CMA CGM, Maersk Combine Latin America Services JAL to Pull Three London Freighter Flights Global Agencies Warn of Protectionism China Files Complaint against U.S. Tire Tariff Asia-Europe Box Traffic Drops Less Sharply Con-way Truckload Launches Regional Service Air France-KLM to Restructure MISC Berhad to Upgrade Halal Service Boeing, Damco to Develop Technology NOL Revenue Plummets on Lower Volume

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
In crisis The past month has seen a spate of interim results issued by the ocean carriers and it seems the red ink is getting deeper by the day. And while the losses mount and the drive of companies to secure fresh capital from their shareholders, help from Government and/or dispose of assets in a bid to survive increase, the forecasts get no better. Indeed most analysts covering the liner shipping market do not expect to see a recovery before the end of Q2 10, at the earliest Hutchison's PARIS for Hamburg Sud in the UK Laid up containerships up the up US freight volumes show signs of life Bruges the host for marine underwriters' annual conference Lehmann anniversary halts stocks

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Helix selling out Houston offshore player selling remaining stake in dive support and pipelay vessel owner Cal Dive International. Lakes fleet suffers August cargoes down 40% for US-flag bulk carriers operating in the Great Lakes. SPP newbuild sold Undisclosed US player has reportedly picked up a 50,000-dwt chemical tanker resale. Ore imports down After a series of record months, iron ore imports to China fall by 14% to a six-month low. Greek ship freed Ransom of $2m said to have been paid for release of bulker Irene EM and crew off Somalia. Drillships sought Of the 28 Brazilian-built drilling units in a recently approved tender, at least seven will be drillships built at a single yard. Offshore debut Sovcomflot snaps up its first PSV in a deal with Swire Pacific Offshore. Rem relegated Age Remoy led offshore owner will drop to the Oslo Axess when split is completed this week. Vows to return. Tax tonic Appeal court supports ruling to exempt Russia's Sevmash shipyard from some of big back-tax claim. Pirates flee Armed men abandon attack on Solar Japan tanker off Malaysia after ship's alarm system sounds. Ferry late Viking Line could cancel contract for 1,500-passenger ship in Spain due to delays. Mighty lucky Vietnamese bulker Vinalines Mighty escapes unscathed after listing outside Paradip port. Ultragas swoops Chilean owner grabs MR resales for around $33m at STX, brokers say. Getting easier? Maersk Line's financial chief says ships are full on some routes, making rate rises more achievable. Build Brazilian Vale under fire from Brazilian president da Silva to order ships at compatriot yards. Shreyas scraps Indian shipowner disposes of ageing container vessel for just under $1m. Scrap hangover Demolition market suffering after-effects of buying binge as prices fall. Ship plundered Pair of landlubbers loot Pirates of the Caribbean vessel at Scottish port making off with cash and giant flag. Passage complete Beluga Shipping claims first for western owner as fabled Northeast Passage navigated by two cargoships. Propeller problem Stolt tanker suffered extensive damage after it unexpectedly went astern and hit dock at Antwerp. Shun Tak surges Stanley Ho-led Hong Kong ferry owner sees profit boom on disposal gain and cost cuts. OOCL scraps Liner giant continues clearout of older tonnage with $4m disposal of 22-year-old vessel. Crewman rescued "Pale and weak" crewmember with chest pains taken from American Steamship bulker off US. Butuan ban Gothong ferry's safety certificate suspended after engine fails during voyage from Cebu. Bond bid MISC aiming to sell up to MYR 1bn in Islamic notes as fundraising continues. Brightoil buys Chinese bunker player linked to purchase of two cancelled MR tankers at South Korea's SLS. NYK hikes Japanese giant pushes up Asia-to-US rates as capacity cut, further hikes likely. Alaska bound Disney Cruise Lines set to offer first ever departures from Vancouver from the summer of 2011. Austal wins order Aussie fast ferry builder clinches third order in 2009 with four ship deal from Trinidad and Tobago. Backlog shrinks A lack of new orders has seen Japan's newbuilding orderbook decline nearly 18% in ten months. Hanjin selling Korean owner considers terminal and container sales to raise funds in downturn. Crewman named San Francisco medical examiner says 40-year-old Huang Chin-Fu of Taiwan died in fall from Evergreen boxship.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Maersk, CMA CGM merge South America/Caribbean loops Lidinsky will become FMC chairman NOL says rates remain low Damco, Boeing in development pact Con-way Truckload starts regional service U.S. lakers see traffic plunge 40% in August U.S. tariff nails Chinese tire imports Long Beach weighs end to clean truck fee prepayment Ports America makes room for poultry exporter APM opens Africa/Mideast/India regional office

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Germans through Northeast passage Two German merchant vessels, Beluga Shipping's 12,744 DWT heavy lift carriers Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight, both built in 2008, have managed to transit the Northeast Passage. They were loaded Arctic Sea still in Canary Islands According to the Russian foreign ministry, the Arctic sea is still in the Canary Islands off Las Palmas. The Russian investigators on board are still working on an investigation, which Danish government opens for new shipping aid Denmark might grant government aid to shipping companies in financial trouble. The two parties forming the Danish Government, Venstre and Konservative, have both signalled that they could be in favour Kanhave twice as expensive The building and inauguration of the ferry Kanhave have been much more costly for Nordic Ferry Services than expected. The shocking figures have been revealed in a report issued by

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Bunkering system passes test 'Industry changing event', says Buffalo Marine Services. North Europe sees double-digit price drops Smaller changes in south Europe on Monday. Bristol Harbor Group designs new barge Numerous modifications made to suit bunkering needs. Fall in revenue is accelerating Shipping line says volumes dropping in nearly all major trade lanes. Temporary LSFO supply in Romanian port HSFO supply expected to resume within two weeks. Two commercial ships complete North East Passage Route cuts 4,000 nautical miles from Asia/Europe voyage. New bunker jetty in operation New jetty will serve Auckland cruise and commercial market 'for years to come'. Cutting CO2 emissions will save ship operators 'billions of dollars' Technology company says bunker fuel savings are a 'cost benefit' of cutting GHG emissions. Asian bunker markets start the week soft Some of the steepest falls were reported from Tokyo Bay. Oil spill captain to face charges in November The captain of the Pacific Adventurer could be fined for Queensland's worst oil spill. Singapore August bunker sales drop 3% on year Sales down marginally month-on-month. Petrobras arm signs $47 million bunker tankers contract Construction of bunker tankers part of a $1.3-billion 10-vessel order. Storm forces suspension of bunker operations Hong Kong's bunker market will be disrupted 'for two to three days'. 'Name lending' a thing of the past Tight credit continues to squeeze the maritime industry, a Middle East bank says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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