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BRIEFS

March 20, 2009

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*Shipping News* Norway shipping body stresses ties with S'pore THE close maritime ties between Singapore and Norway were emphasised yesterday at the Sustainable Marine Transportation Conference 2009, where industry leaders shared their views on the challenges facing the industry. Maersk aims to cut costs by additional US$1b Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk plans to cut costs by US$1 billion this year in addition to cuts it has already announced, its chief executive said on Wednesday. 'The world has changed, and we have to adjust to the new global reality. We cannot go on doing business as we have done until now,' Nils S Andersen told the company's employee magazine, the Maersk Post. LNG tanker rates fall on increase in vessels Charter rates for liquefied natural gas tankers on short-term hauls declined 17 per cent last year because of an increase in new vessels, Poten & Partners said.

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TSA lines call for sustainable rates to avoid "potential catastrophe" CMA CGM takes delivery of mega eco-ship with oil recovery system Sichuan box volume to reach two million TEU by 2012 DB Bahn test box train: Ljubljana to Istanbul in 37 hours GPA gains clean air grant of US$250,000 Canadian Pacific to address National Bank Financial Transportation & Logistics Conference DHL looks to contract with ABX, ASTAR as UPS deal may fail ABC delivers tigers to Moscow circus Air China to resume Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo service

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Softlink's client roster swells Essar Shipping draws up $1-bn expansion plan Dwindling freight rates may make shipping lines poorer by $ 70 bn in 2009 CMA CGM's new 11,400-TEU boxship equipped to prevent marine pollution TT Club to work with PEMA on designing safe port equipment Import duty on soya oil on way out Ore export orders from China drying up Pulses exports banned for another year Gandhidham Chamber holding ex-im seminar on Sunday China moves WTO against India's curbs on toys Krishnapatnam Port Co. ties up funds for Phase-II Gati ends Boeing lease deal with AI IMF downscales India's GDP growth rate Need for well-developed forex derivatives market stressed Holdings in US Treasury securities shoot up

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MARCH 18, 2009
Skylink Handling gains Tapa A status Skylink Handling Services Amsterdam was awarded Tapa A status by the Transported Asset Protection Association (Tapa) in February. The certificate shows that an organisation can tra... Martinair Cargo offers new Amsterdam-Sao Paulo link Dutch cargo carrier Martinair Cargo launched a twice-weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) MD-11F service from Amsterdam to Sao Paulo early in March. The cargo is expected to consist of c... Singapore Airlines Cargo with new Sao Paulo freighter service Singapore Airlines Cargo began a Sao Paulo, Quito and Bogota connection in February. The services are operated with Boeing B747-400 freighters. The flight departs Brussels on Satur... Finnair raises frequency to New York Finland's flag carrier Finnair has added three additional flights between Helsinki and New York JFK from June to September, bringing the number of Finnair's weekly services on this... Economic situation getting worse in German logistics industry The business mood in Germany's transport and logistics industry was characterised by the crashing economy and the expected effects of the increased truck toll in the fourth quarter... Transnatur and Sifte Berti to collaborate Spanish transport and logistics group Transnatur has entered into an exclusive collaboration agreement in Spain and Portugal with transport and logistics service provider Sifte Ber... Dachser expanding in Magdeburg The German logistics service provider Dachser is reacting to growing demand for logistics services in the Marburg region by investing EUR 6 million in the expansion of its Magdebur... Mann+Hummel trusts in Ceva Logistics Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has renewed an aftermarket logistics contract with Mann+Hummel, one of the leading manufacturers of filtration and... System Alliance Europe expanding in Lithuania System Alliance Europe recently welcomed its 48th partner to the network - Rhenus Svoris from Lithuania. Now the European groupage cooperation has a presence in 23 countries. Rhenu... Regular container handling commences in Kiel Regular container handling began in Kiel in mid-March with the arrival from Riga on board the "Vera Rambow" of the first 100 teu in the port's Ostuferhafen. The service between Rig... February cargo figure reflects slump The ongoing economic troubles were reflected in the port of Long Beach's docks in February, as the movement of cargo containers slowed by 40% to the lowest level since 2004. Port s... Italy speeding up Tirrenia privatisation The Italian government has approved a decree to speed up the privatisation process of the ferry group Tirrenia. Credit Suisse will advise on the sale of the stake held indirectly b...

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MARCH 19, 2009
Bangladeshi breakers may have to close Eitzen set to sell duty-free business TT teams up with PEMA Eitzen Chemical loan deals changed

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MARCH 19, 2009
Pirates seize Greek-owned bulker Construction set to start on Chouest LaShip shipyard Gulf lease sale attracts $703 million in high bids Ocean Rig deepwater semi to drill in Black Sea Superferry looks beyond Hawaii

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MARCH 19, 2009
Oregon governor praises OTC for using federal stimulus dollars Union Pacific hit with fines for drugs shipped from Mexico Insurance club calls for safe port operating equipment NAFTA partner trade increases during 2008 Customized Brokers opens new West Coast operation

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OSG shares slide on earnings downgrade ZACKS halves OSG's EPS projection for 2009 on impairment charges, sending share price to 52-week low. OSG blames loss on US unit and Maritrans OOIL profits halve, flags 'poor' outlook OOIL sees 2008 underlying net profits halve to $272.3m on higher costs and a drop in demand.

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MARCH 19, 2009
Appeals court rules on Rule B THE US 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issued a game-changing decision today that should stem the tide of 'Rule B' asset attachments in New York Builders warn on cruise gap EUROPEAN cruise yards fear their subcontractor networks could be seriously impacted if there is a lengthy gap in cruise newbuilding orders German shipowner Kniffka dies GERMAN shipowner Harro Kniffka, founder of Bremen-based shipping companies Hanseatic Lloyd and Hansa Mare, died last Monday following a short but severe illness, it emerged today TEN ready for challenges TSAKOS Energy Navigation logged record profits in 2008 and assured that it's well-positioned to ride out a weaker tanker market this year Chinalco challenge for Rio chairman RIO TINTO'S newly-appointed chairman Jan Du Plessis is facing immediate problems with Chinalco's proposed $19.5Bn investment, after prominent Australian politicians ramped up public opposition to the deal Excel in covenant squeeze BULKER owner Excel Maritime has been forced to delay its year-end earnings release as negotiations drag on with lenders over covenants DP World takes over Algiers port DP WORLD has today taken control of operations at the Port of Algiers, which will now be known as DP World Djazair

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MARCH 19, 2009
U.S.-Canada Border Traffic Slumps Earl Industries Wins Marad Contract Greenbrier Files for Bankruptcy Clothing Retailer Vows Inventory Cuts French Strike Rocks Ports, Rails Coca-Cola Disputes Chinese Veto Leading Economic Index Falls in February Lufthansa Cargo Tightens Belt Japan Forwarders Fined for Price Cartel Rail Traffic 'May be Bottoming' Long Beach Boxes Drop 40 Percent India's Ports See Little Growth BAA Must Sell Stansted, Gatwick, One Other U.S. Sues Union Pacific Over Drugs Dutch Firm Buys Prince Rupert Tug Operator FedEx Profit Dives 75 Percent Maersk Hikes Australia-Asia Rates

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MARCH 19, 2009
Far East/ECSA rationalisation plan Japan and Peru plan free trade agreement TT Club wants safer cargo handling equipment TPT centralises Navis management system Chavez takes control of Venezuela's ports

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MARCH 19, 2009
Seanergy in red Non-cash charges lead bulker owner and Nasdaq newcomer to post $32m loss for 2008. Layoff warning American Steamship Co tells New York state officials it could launch job cuts. LNG for Brazil Petrobras inaugurates the country's second LNG terminal as commissioning cargo unloaded. DryShips buoyed Rig deal sends Nasdaq-listed stock soaring as rig contract promises earnings boost. Five strikes? Dahlman Rose downgrades Excel Maritime to "sell" rating as analyst cites five potential loan covenant violations. Perfect TEN Nikolas Tsakos-led owner's tanker fleet raked in more than $200m in profits in 2008, its best ever year. Alakai to leave After court ruling, Hawaii Superferry says its fast-ferry will find a new home, as employees face layoffs. Eoseas unveiled STX Europe presents innovative, environmentally friendly cruiseship, with sails and onboard LNG power. Turkey twizzler DryShips secures $630m drilling deal with Petrobras in the Black Sea. Bulk cull coming Up to 65% of bulkers set to arrive in 2010 will be axed or delayed, HSBC says, bringing peak delivery flow forward by 12 months. French fine Russia's North-Western Shipping ordered to pay EUR 350,000 for pollution from cargoship off Normandy. Billion dollar blow German shipyards face loss of 29 newbuildings worth EUR 936m this year, minister says. Swire's spill bill UK-based owner braced for "considerable number" of claimants after Pacific Adventurer spill. Relief for Eitzen Third lender agrees to alter financing terms taking Eitzen Chemical out of breach of covenants. Neverending story Joint bidders for ICG predictably miss take-over deadline so yet another 'ultimatum' to be set. IPO back on? Cochin Shipyard's long-delayed sell-off dependent on national elections in April and May. Smit buys rival Dutch shipping group mounts takeover of towage firm at the port of Prince Rupert, Canada. 'Don't default' Bulker owner Jinhui vows to hunt down charterers who breach contracts as it admits to payment delays from "weaker" players. Kingston launch First Jamaican-owned liner service to the US begins on Friday. Atomic blast Manager of Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet launches claim against Zvezdochka yard for missing cash. Arctic time-out Exxon Valdez anniversary reignites calls for halt of Arctic offshore activity due to inability to cope with oil spills. Boxship leaks DS Schiffahrt-owned vessel spills hydraulic fluid off Tacoma in US, leaving oily sheen. Six burned Workers injured while cutting metal sheets on newbuilding at India's ABG Shipyard. Shipshape Report shows one in 50 UK workers employed in '25bn maritime services sector. Ships smashed Ro-ro and cargoship sustain hull damage in collision off Bergen, Norway. Essar boost Indian owner's stock price jumps as much as 19% as investors see upside to group oilfield services merger. Charleston bound National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia adds US port to North America Liner service. Hallin axes order UK-listed offshore company pulls newbuilding deal after yard is unable to secure refund guarantees. SGX raps NOL Singapore liner operator reprimanded by local stock exchange for not making timely disclosures. Paragon slashes Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner becomes latest shipowner to cut payout to shareholders.

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MARCH 19, 2009
Grand Alliance, Zim collaboration growing Confirmation hearings Transpacific carriers look to raise rates GAO: TSA needs to verify air cargo screening levels FedEx sees 75% drop in 3rd quarter profit Locke promises "urgency" in Commerce activities AAEI seeks resolution of U.S.-Mexico trade rift PPG, African forwarders in alliance

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MARCH 19, 2009
Further cruise passenger growth in Europe expected According to statistics published by European Cruise Council at Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami, the number of passengers joining a cruise from a European port has grown significantly in recent years Bangladeshi scrap yards face closure The Bangladeshi High Court has decided that all shipbreaking yards without environmental approval must close within two weeks, the NGO Platform of Shipbreaking reports. According to the NGO, none of Mærsk to reduce cost dramatically A. P. Møller-Mærsk will cut its costs by another USD 1 billion in 2009. This is the clear message from CEO Niels Smedegaard Andersen in the latest edition of

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MARCH 19, 2009
Study predicts future of bunker fuel Research gives 'insight into costs of meeting new ship emissions requirements'. Europe: Prices continue to rise in the North Strikes fail to stop bunker deliveries in French oil port. Cargo volumes plummet at key US ports Los Angeles and Long Beach cargo throughput down by more than 36%. Owner braced for bunker spill compensation claims 'Categorically denies' accusations that it lied about the size of the spill. New technology claims 'must be verified' Abatement technologies should be subject to 'high integrity validation process'. Asia: Mixed day for bunker prices Demand was mostly average in the region on Thursday. New head for O.W. Bunker's Piraeus-based trading team Staal is 'graduate' of O.W. Bunker's three-year training programme. Singapore fuel oil stocks at four month-high Observers point to weak demand for bunker and power-generation fuel. Tankers change flag for cheaper bunkers Lower domestic bunker prices prompt tankers to switch to Indonesian flags. China offers Bunker Convention certs to HK ships The China Maritime Safety Administration will act as the issuing authority for Hong Kong-registered ships. Hyundai signs $64 million fuel oil deal with ExxonMobil The South Korean refiner will supply high sulphur fuel oil to the US oil major.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Signed the act for the rebalancing of the concession in chief of Venice Terminal Passengers

Venice

Spain : The aim is to "create a new normal", which is aimed strongly at an upper-middle customer segment, with the aim of creating a pole for luxury cruises in Venice, " he said.

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Ligure

Genoa

Recorded increases of 2.5% and 21.9%, respectively. It continues the downturn of cruises in both scallops

CRUISES

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vela to Viking

Trieste / Los Angeles

Can accommodate 998 passengers

The government of Montenegro wants to bring the port of Adria back under state control

PORTS

The government of Montenegro wants to bring the port of Adria back under state control

Podgorica

Will evaluate the possible acquisition of the majority stake in the Turkish Global Ports Holding

PORTS

China's seaports handled record cargo traffic for October

China's seaports handled record cargo traffic for October

Beijing

Containers amounted to over 24.4 million TEU (+6.2%)

Stable the traffic of goods in the port of La Spezia in the period of July-September

PORTS

Stable the traffic of goods in the port of La Spezia in the period of July-September

The Spezia

Marina di Carrara has been recorded a decrease of -15.6%

PORTS

At Spezia they don't want a president of the AdSP "parachuted"

The Spezia

They ask for a president "plug & play" able to deal with the problems right away

PORTS

Defined the location in the port of Gioia Tauro of the construction site for the bridge over the Strait of Messina

Joy Tauro

The OYAK and OIA funds will invest in the Turkish port of Iskenderun

PORTS

The OYAK and OIA funds will invest in the Turkish port of Iskenderun

Ankara

Expected the realization of a terminal container

SHIPPING

T&E calls for EU measures to limit ship speed and greater use of wind propulsion

Brussels

Summary complaint of the organization on the progress made by the shipping industry for decarbonisation

CUSTOMS

To extend the customs corridor to goods in export and on transhipment in the port of Spezia

The Spezia

He was speaking at a meeting between the AdSP and the Customs Agency.

SHIPPING

After Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd also initiates an agreement with Chinese Goldwind for supplies of green methanol

ENVIRONMENT

Messina (Assshipowners) : yes to the environmentalist push, but the timing and the ways are wrong

Rome

Local, often untimely, local norms have the only effect of moving traffics out of the Old Continent.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, final visit of the EU representative to the project "Ravenna Port Hub : Infrastructural Works"

Ravenna

The European contribution has been more than 30 million euros.

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, the performance of road and rail transport services fell in Switzerland.

Neuchâtel

Modal shares remained unchanged

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal service Melzo-Marcianise of Hannibal

Melzo

Two weekly rotations that from the first quarter will rise to three

PSA and Evergreen to jointly operate container terminal in Singapore

PORTS

PSA and Evergreen to jointly operate container terminal in Singapore

Singapore

The new company will become operational by the end of 2024

In the third quarter economic growth of trade in goods and services of G20

TRADE

In the third quarter economic growth of trade in goods and services of G20

Paris

Down the value of goods to and from China

PORTS

Omanita group Asyad will manage the port of al-Suwayq for 40 years

Muscat

The expansion of the stairway and the construction of a quay

The Companies inform

Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of an intermodal terminal in Budapest

Astana

A delegation of the Kazakh KTZ Express to the port of Rijeka

SHIPPING

The BIMCO has adopted the FuelEU Maritime Clause

Copenhagen

The European regulation will enter into force next January.

SHIPPING

Kenon Holdings (Idan Ofer) announces the next exit from the capital of ZIM

Singapore

Currently owns 19.8 million shares

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

NIM and EH Group will develop hydrogen fuel cell technologies for shipping

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2024 the traffic of goods in the port of Tanger Med increased by 11%

Anjra

In the first nine months of the year, growth was 12% percent.

PORTS

Project of the ovadese Vezzani to set up a terminal for the automotive in Porto Marghera

Venice

Filed for the release of a demanial concession for the quay ex Sirma

PORTS

In the third quarter the port of Koper has handled 287,410 containers (+ 11.8%)

Koper

In the first nine months of 2024, it was 835,506 (+ 2.9%)

SHIPPING

Rixi, without the ETS review, European maritime fleets will continue to suffer a competitive disadvantage

Rome

According to the deputy minister, it is necessary to intervene at the root of the problem

PORTS

PSA Italy continues in purchase of equipment for Marghera terminal

Genoa

Committed total value of 8.5 million euros for three rubber-tyred gantry crane electric

JOBS

Corsica Sardinia Ferries in search of navigating personnel

Go Ligure

The wanted profiles are different, for machine areas, room and kitchen

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Agreement for the digital integration of the FS and AdSP Polo Logistics systems of the Western Liguria

Genoa

SHIPPING

New Oriental Mediterranean Service-Adriatic via Malta of CMA CGM

Marseille

Will have a weekly frequency

COMPETITION

Brussels to give state aid for 1.9 billion euros to German railway company DB Cargo

Brussels

ASSOCIATIONS

Renewed the Governing Council of Wista Italy

Milan

Constancy Musso confirmed president

SHIPPING

Maersk completes orders to three shipyards for 20 new container ships

Copenhagen

In Yangzijiang Shipbuilding committed for six 17,000 teu ships and two from 9,000 teu. At Hanwha Ocean and New Times Shipbuilding ordered six units from 15,000 teu each

ASSOCIATIONS

Biagio Mazzotta assumes the post of Vice-President of the Federation of the Sea

Rome

President of Assonave will be running for vice president of ENMC

PORTS

ESPO calls on the new EU Commission to maintain and strengthen the CEF programme

Brussels

The exhortation is also to better adapt it to the needs of ports and their stakeholders

EDUCATION

The agreement on training between the AdSP of the Tirreno Centre Northern, the ITS Academy, " G. Caboto " and the European Escola

Cyvitavecchia

SHIPPING

Consultation on the extension of the UK ETS to the maritime sector

London

Shipping would be included since 2026

COMPANIES

MSC completes acquisition of a minority stake in HHLA

Hamburg

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

ONE acquires a stake in Jakarta's NPCT1 terminal container

Singapore

It has a traffic capacity of 1.5 million teu per year

PORTS

Transped orders a mobile crane Konecranes Gottwald for its Porto Marghera terminal

Helsinki

It will be taken in delivery in the second quarter of next year

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group and Swiss elvetica Sieber Transport make up a joint venture

Oss / Berneck

It will detect the Swiss company's groupage transport activity

LOGISTICS

Dachser & Fercam Italia has opened a new branch in Arezzo

Bolzano

Three thousand square meters of operational surface area and 400 of offices

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri initiates agreement with SIMEST for the growth of watermark businesses

Milan / Trieste

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30 th birthday of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

PORTS

Approved the Plan of the Organic Ports of Sardinia

Cagliari

There are 938 workers in the 36 enterprises operating in the scallots

OFFSHORE

Saipem has awarded an EPCI offshore contract from BP in Indonesia

Milan

SHIPPING

Container ship charterer MPCC's revenues fell by -28% in the third quarter

Oslo

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci reports delays and cuts to incentives for rail freight transport

Rome

Paper: Real risk of losing 115 million euros

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in shipping containers of Moroccan Marsa Maroc increased by 5% percent.

Casablanca

Exhaustion of the growth of transshipment volumes

SHIPYARDS

At Samsung Heavy Industries orders for the construction of four 16,000-teu container carriers

Busan

Commits the value of about 781 million

ENVIRONMENT

Eni-MSC agreement in the field of sustainability and energy transition

San Donato Milanese

It was subscribed by Claudio Descalzi and Diego Aponte

PORTS

The Grimaldi terminal in the port of Barcelona has been equipped with Onshore Power Supply

Barcelona

It will become operational in January

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30 th birthday of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

MEETINGS

Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport

Rome

It will be held on November 27 in Rome

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PRESS REVIEW

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE

(The North Africa Post)

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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

South Korea's HJSC adjusts a salesperson for four new 7,900-teu container ships

Busan

ASSOCIATIONS

Rolf Westfal-Larsen Jr. has been elected president of Intertanko

London

Undergoes to Paolo d' Amico

LOGISTICS

COSCO and SIPG will acquire 10% each of the capital of SAIC Anji Logistics

Shanghai

They will participate in the capital increase of the logistics company of SAIC Motor

INDUSTRY

AD Ports continues in its investment campaign in Egypt

Cairo / Abu Dhabi

Agreement to realize an industrial area of 20 square kilometers in East Port Said

Dimitri Serafimoff has been elected as the new president of CLECAT

ASSOCIATIONS

Dimitri Serafimoff has been elected as the new president of CLECAT

Brussels

He will also retain the presidency of the CLECAT Customs Institute

SHIPYARDS

Ok of the Rovigo Tribunal to the Restructuring Plan of Shipbuilding Victory plan

Adria

On the completion of the sale of the company to CNV Srl

PORTS

Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%

Ancona

The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center

SHIPYARDS

Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.

Trieste

Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago

Trieste

SHIPPING

Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container

Athens

Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%

STUDIES AND RESEARCH

The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals

Milan

COMPANIES

GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees

Genoa

New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain

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