BRIEFS

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05 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 23, 2009

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*Shipping News* Call for action against piracy gains intensity THE views of what should be done about the piracy problem are as divergent as the people that present those views. This was clear from a conference on piracy and sea robbery, which was held as part of Singapore Maritime Week. Credit crunch and low oil prices hit offshore industry SHORED up by high oil prices, the offshore industry has boomed for the past few years. But this year it has lost much its shine as the global economy weakened and oil prices sank with it. Box volumes at China ports down China's ports posted a 12.8 per cent decline in first-quarter container volume from a year earlier to 25.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units, according to a statement posted yesterday on the Ministry of Transportation's website. SingTel unveils IT solutions in Sea Asia S'pore named best Asian port Maritime industry should focus on minimising risks UK yacht maker to ramp up Asian sales

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MSC closes in on Maersk in lunge for market share: Alphaliner Lay ups of 6,000-TEU plus vessels increase to 42 Ningbo-Zhoushan ranked most competitive among China ports Long Beach delays imposition of container tax again Container Corp of India sees 4Q profit fall 7.4 pc NOL appoints two senior managers for APL Logistics Russia fines China's Hongzhou Shipping US$28,000 for undeclared cash Ontario to test cost-cutting double-trailer trucks this summer Geodis absorbs 1,200 former IBM Global Logistics workers ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2009 held June 3-4 Vietnam Airlines to expand fleet with ten A321-200s by 2014 Frankfurt air cargo down, but shrinkage shrinks in March Weak demand pushes down jet fuel prices, usage

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Exodus ChemTank's range of products & services generates immense biz at ChemSpec 2009 Nato warships in high seas drama DHL launches ocean freight innovations Jewellers' body aims to generate Rs 1.25-lakh cr. business by 2011-12 EU finds harmful colouring agent in curry powder, rejects consignment VPT to beef up core strengths this fiscal NHAI to call fresh bids for 19 projects CONCOR's 3 WR terminals bag ISO certification RBI policy statement ignores all suggestions, regrets Fieo IMC: RBI's double squeeze sends right signals to banks

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APRIL 21, 2009
Rhenus Contract Logistics inks contract with zooplus Rhenus Contract Logistics Netherlands has signed a 10-year contract with zooplus AG. Zooplus was founded in 1999 and is the leading e-commerce company for pet supplies on the Europ... BHS selects Kuehne + Nagel for furniture deliveries Kuehne + Nagel, the global logistics service provider based in Schindellegi (CH), recently announced that it had been chosen by UK multi-channel retailer BHS to support the ex... NYK Logistics expands healthcare capacity Facing an increasing demand for healthcare services, NYK Logistics North Continent has expanded its good distribution practices (GDP) licensed area within its Antwerp warehouse by ... Ceva Logistics and Grundfos renew contract Grundfos, one of the world's leading pump manufacturers with an annual production of close to 16 million pump units, and Ceva Logistics have signed a new contract for spare parts l... New appointment at Volga-Dnepr The Russian cargo carrier Volga Dnepr has appointed Sergey Zhiltsov as director of the external relations department of the Volga-Dnepr Group. He will be responsible for implementi... AF-KLM and Unimex Travel Service to bid for CSA Air France-KLM and the Czech consortium Unimex-Travel Service were recently selected by the Czech government as candidates to take over state-owned Czech airlines CSA, officials sa... Asian airlines suffering heavy losses Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways will cut capacity, delay plane deliveries and ask staff to go up to four weeks without pay this year. Cathay Pacific lost more than USD 8.6 milli... Swiss takes delivery of its first A330 Zurich-based Swiss International Air Lines has received its first of nine new A330-300s. The aircraft was ordered in September 2007 to expand the Swiss carrier's medium to long hau... DHL Express Austria and Switzerland team up for a joint future DHL Express, Deutsche Post DHL's specialist arm for express services, chose Beat M'ller as its new managing director of DHL Express (Austria) GmbH, effective 1 March. Over the past...

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APRIL 22, 2009
DNV says sustainability cannot be ignored during recession Euronav feels the pinch British detention rate down in March

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APRIL 22, 2009
Waterfront planning efforts making progress in Bellingham ARRA funding headed to series of Coast Guard projects NYK plans to develop new super eco vessel Port of Seattle eyes ethics compliance program Mitsui O.S.K. Lines installs reefer box monitoring system

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APRIL 22, 2009
Scrapping of boxships gathers pace DEMOLITION rising sharply as owners take whatever action they can to eliminate unwanted tonnage. MSC goes on a cut-price post-panamax fixtures spree Shipowners opt for alternative financing BOND issues and private equity have started to take over from traditional bank lending to finance newbuildings. Incentives to boost North Sea offshore sector BRITAIN to introduce "field allowance" to oil companies to develop more fields off the British coast.

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APRIL 22, 2009
Cruise pricing scrapes new lows ANALYSTS warned today that 2009 cruise pricing is proving even more abysmal than expected Jamaican flag builds Euro base THE JAMAICA Ship Registry is raising its profile in the European market with the promotion of its German representative office to a regional branch Shipping 'stress tests' urged SHIPPING companies should be subjecting themselves to realistic "stress tests" and taking more proactive steps to restructure balance sheets and debt, according to Randee Day of Seabury MSC narrows gap on APM MSC IS continuing to expand capacity despite weak freight markets ' and has narrowed the gap on sector leader APM Slimming a bulk 'monster' FORCED cancellations of newbuilding orders could slim down the "monster" of overcapacity in bulk shipping, the Sea Asia 09 Conference heard in Singapore yesterday Asian piracy revival warned THE GLOBAL economic slump could revive piracy attacks in Southeast Asia, ReCAAP executive director Yoshiaki Ito warned a conference today Financing shortage reshapes S&P THE S&P market has moved away from the larger, newer ships that sold last year towards smaller transactions for older tonnage "because it is impossible to get debt financing and buyers are having to pay 100% equity"

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APRIL 22, 2009
USF Holland Closes Holland, Mich. Terminal Rail Antitrust Law a Mistake, Buttrey Says Customs Launches New Version of ACE Buttrey Wants Courts to Review STB Power Ryder Net Falls 88 Percent Trucker Vitran Loses $2.4 Million Maersk to Hike Australia Asia Rates Long Beach to Postpone Cargo Fee Boeing Profit Cut in Half Retail Industry Groups to Merge American Steel Exports Plunge 34.4 Percent ABF Loses $29 Million in First Quarter RFID Market Growing AAA Chief Calls for Transportation Investment Long Beach to Test 'Green' Terminal Tractors NS Profit Falls 39 Percent in Q1 Express Association Sets Priorities MSC Boosts Fleet Zim to Add Piraeus Call Delaware Renews H'egh Lease at Wilmington Japan Posts Rare Annual Trade Deficit LA-LB Programs Drive Shippers to Other Ports Export Credit Support Booms Deltaport's Third Berth Nears Completion C.H. Robinson Profit Dips Only 1 Percent Refrigerated Trucker's Profit Soars

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APRIL 22, 2009
IMB reports sharp increase in GoA piracy ICG group takeover runs and runs Prince Rupert box cargo drops NYK to design eco ship COSCON adds new port to China/US service

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APRIL 22, 2009
Alabama's ordeal FBI special agent gives detailed account of the Maersk Alabama hijacking and paints Muse as a ringleader. Elba scores 7 BG Group is sourcing seven cargoes for US LNG import terminal at Elba Island in Georgia. No misadventure Unnamed bulker involved in collision with fishing boat off Australia, not Swire's Pacific Adventurer. DR taps banker New York investment bank Dahlman Rose hires veteran banker Elliott Etheredge to head its maritime team. All-water for MOL Japanese owner launching direct link to Asia from its Jacksonville terminal in US. BC selling trio Canadian ferry owner BC Ferries puts three quadragenarian vessels on the selling block. Pirate faces life US charges pirate suspect in New York as an adult, and France delivers 11 to Kenya. Golden upgrade Dahlman Rose lifts rating on Herman Billung-led bulker owner Golden Ocean thanks to its "significantly improved" liquidity position. Turks 'set free' Master and chief engineer abducted from Turkish tanker in Nigeria are said to have been released. ITF: No ban Labour group rejects reports that the Philippines' President Arroyo has banned seafarers from trip through the Gulf of Aden. Petrobras in talks Jose Sergio Gabrielli-led oil company is in South Korea to discuss up to $30bn worth of orders, including drillships and rigs. Line at a loss Li Shaode-led CSCL warns it will slump into the red in the first quarter following sharp fall in freight rates. Merger hunt Denmark's Nordic Tankers to seek out consolidation opportunities as part of new strategy to 2012. Tanker tumble VLCC and suezmax values could slump by 20% over the next couple of months, warns Fearnley Fonds. Bulkers busted Ships in fleets of STX and Clemko of Greece hauled aside by UK's MCA in March. Davie sells Canadian shipyard's restructuring continues with $20m share placement to client Cecon, among others. Loan stretched Sven Rong's GC Rieber gets two year extension on NOK 250m loan as Technocean hangs on to the Polar Prince. Link launch? Canada's Nautisol says foreign investors ready to start ferry service from Victoria to Vancouver. Change of tack New owner of Serbian river shipping company JRB to convert head office into hotel. Bond bonus Jan Erik Tveteraas-led FPSO player nets $12m from convertible bond deal with Luxor Capital. AMSC in profit First quarter turns black at last for US owner of products carriers chartered to OSG. Euronav's $300m Belgian tanker owner confirms fresh finance for fleet additions as it reports weak first quarter. Wilson sells again Norwegian mini-bulker specialist trims the fat with the disposal of another oldie. IHI to cut loss Troubled Japanese shipbuilder once again slashes its full-year net loss figure right before results time. MSC growing Bargain chartering spree narrows gap between the second-largest liner operator and AP Moller-Maersk. Cop ships Canadian police charter three Carnival cruise vessels to house officers during 2010 Winter Olympics. Trader tossed Thoresen Thai continues clearout of old ladies as general cargo vessel leaves the fleet. Aegean bulks up Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker player acquires Scandinavian owned tanker for West Africa operation.

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APRIL 22, 2009
Alabama pirate faces life sentence NYK unveils design for "Super Eco-ship" COSCO adds ports to HSH service ESC questions lightweight air freight rate hikes United expanding U.S./Europe cargo capacity NS records lower profit, revenue Mundra sees high-cube double-stack rail NRF, RILA plan merger U.S., Mauritius focus on trade opportunities Exel subsidiary renews Crate & Barrel deal DHL starts direct LCL services from Shenzhen FMC examines appeal of clean trucks ruling Port of Charleston awards $55 million contract Höegh signs deal with Delaware port

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APRIL 22, 2009
Somali piracy soars A dramatic increase in activity by Somali pirates led to a near doubling of the number of ships attacked during the first three months of this year compared with the Somali pirate in US court The Somali citizen Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse has been charged with piracy. Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse has also been charged with conspiracy to seize a ship by force, conspiracy to commit hostage Deltamarin to develop FPDSO The Finnish engineering company Deltamarin Ltd has won a design and engineering contract for a FPDSO (Floating Production, Drilling, Storage & Offloading) vessel called Guanambi I. The unit will be developed Wilson sells oldie The Norwegian shipping company Wilson has sold the 3,700 DWT cargo vessel MV Mingo, built in 1980, to a Marshall Islands registered company. The price tag is USD 540,000. After Port of Murmansk fined for environmental crime The Russian ministry of the environment has fined Murmansk Sea Commercial Port RUB 1 million (EUR 24,500) for committing an environmental crime in Kola Bay, which was discovered during an

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APRIL 22, 2009
Bunker supplier prepares for emissions regulations 'Steady demand' for lower-sulphur gasoil in US Gulf region. Bunker prices steady in North Europe Southern European markets generally soft. Refinery resumes fuel oil exports IOC offers cargo as Asia arbitrage volumes fall. Key ports report tight 'avails' Singapore bunker prices firm but other Asian markets in retreat. Suez Canal 'crucial' to regional bunker market Bunker demand in the Mediterranean will take 'three years' to recover to 2007 levels. Ships need to be 'fuel efficient' Slow steaming is a 'short-term measure', says chairman of leading maritime group. MGO supplies tighten in East Asian port Tight avails lift Hong Kong's MGO prices to a 3-month high. Aegean expands West Africa operation International bunker supplier takes delivery of a double hull tanker to serve markets on the Gulf of Guinea. Lubes firm to expand in West Africa Gulf Oil Marine provides services in more than 500 ports worldwide.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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