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BRIEFS

October 23, 2009

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*Shipping News* Marine insurers' loss ratio seen spiking in 2009 Marine insurers' claims losses relative to total earned premiums are set to soar in 2009 because of piracy and the slump in global trade values, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said. Ships, planes should cut emissions: EU The European Union has proposed that the shipping and airline industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 20 per cent over the next decade as part of any new United Nations accord to fight global warming. Piracy: China mulls military rescue China has not ruled out military action to rescue the crew of a coal ship hijacked by Somali pirates, although it is also pursuing negotiations, a Chinese military spokesman said yesterday.

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Full-year US imports hit five-year low at 1.7 million TEU Hong Kong August exports fall 16pc, imports down 7.4pc Maersk adds Agadir, Helsingborg to Morocco-north Europe service China box ports register strong growth in September PIL, Wan Hai to buy slots from Cosco on Asia-Europe service Battered Tacoma port chief Tim Farrell steps down New South African carrier to enter foray in December Executive Council okays Hong Kong-Guangzhou rapid rail Continental posts US$18 million third quarter loss FedEx noon delivery gets items to Shanghai 6 hours sooner Yantai launches first all-cargo flight to Europe

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High inland transport costs making iron ore exports dearer, says Dr Jose Paul Shipping horizon brightening Baltic Exchange's sea freight index rises after 2 months ShipServ strengthens ties with ISSA for benefit of maritime suppliers DB Schenker joins INTTRA to develop eInvoice platform Allcargo organises seminar on safe freight packaging in Chennai Duty-free sugar import allowed till Dec. 2010 Edible oil flooding in Mandatory catch certification deadline may land seafood exporters in hot water MPEDA & SEAI to hold seafood fair in Feb. 2010 Exim Bank extends $ 100-m LoC for Syria Dumping duty sought on Chinese power gear Fieo chief seeks sops to take shine off Chinese goods Despite slowdown, Singapore port thrives on bunker sales September slump leaves Los Angeles, Long Beach ports in the dumps E.Coast Rly zips past H1 cargo target Appetite for investments back, finds survey Textile Ministry eyes European FDI Meet at BCC&I on IFRS today

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OCTOBER 21, 2009
London Gatwick airport sold, new runway expected BAA has sold London Gatwick airport for GBP 1.5 billion to Global Infrastructure Partners, an investment fund that also owns London City Airport, according to British media reports... Evergreen Line adjusts Far East-Europe rates Evergreen Line is set to restore westbound rates between the Far East/Indian Subcontinent and Europe/the Mediterranean. Demand has been stronger than anticipated here in October an... Fellestransport and Greencarrier Norway to merge activities Norwegian freight forwarder Fellestransport is set to merge its activities with Greencarrier Norway and trade under the Greencarrier name from 1 November. All Fellestransport staff... New Leica and Geodis Logistics partnership in Germany The German company Leica Camera is set to start storing its entire range of products centrally with logistics service provider Geodis Logistics from next month. Geodis Logistics wi... LGI attains AEO-F certification The German logistics service provider LGI Logistics Group International, which is part of the Willi-Betz group, says it has become one of the first logistics service providers in G... Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan establishing new rail tracks Kazakhstan has started building a new railway line along the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, which will create additional direct links between Kazakhstan and central Russian regi... DCT Gdansk improves throughput The Deepwater Container Terminal Gdansk (Poland) celebrated its second anniversary on 1 October. The centre has been able to continuously improve its throughput figures so far. It ...

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Pirates hijack handy bulker LR benefits from currency deals Shipping key source of HK air pollution Evergreen takes Norasia slots

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Pirates seize another bulker

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Flood woes have Port of Seattle declaring emergency for Sea-Tac Airport The New World Alliance carriers plan changes in Transatlantic trades Shipper pleads guilty in pollution discharge case Monthly Port Tracker report pushes 2009 box predition up Crowley taps EZ Shipping as liner agent in Tortola

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Contenemar teetering on edge of collapse Group is plagued by a litany of problems over unpaid bills believed to run into tens of millions of euros Economou eyes up opportunities outside dry bulk Keeping a watch on tanker and container sectors Ignazio Messina to install armed guards on vessels Move follows attacks on two of the company's vessels Nerion emerges as lifeline for Hellenic Yards Notifies stock exchange of interest in ailing shipbuilder DnB Nor warns on loan write downs Outlook for shipping sector remains hazy

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Freed captain wants payout A CROATIAN master who spent 17 months in a Greek prison will seek compensation from Athens for wrongful imprisonment, his lawyer said today Bulker hijacked off Seychelles SOMALI pirates were repulsed in one attack, but other attackers succeeded in a second this morning Japan ship exports at a trickle JAPAN'S shipbuilders signed contracts for just six ships for export in September Pressure mounts in Philly AMERICAN Shipping, the owner of tankers built at Aker Philadelphia, has cited progress in efforts to finance two shuttle tanker newbuildings Air attack on spill off Galveston AIRCRAFT were deployed today to spread dispersants over a Gulf of Mexico oil slick from a tanker leak 40 miles off Galveston

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Maersk to Stay in Charleston Supply Chain Plans 'Coming Off Shelf': ProLogis BNSF Nets $488 Million, Down 30 Percent Speed Up FAST Lanes at Border, Trucker Tells Congress Transport Industry Eyes Academic Research Port of Long Beach Defends ATA Settlement Rail Recovery Slows its Pace in Late October Box Imports Rising Slowly Standard & Poor's Takes Swift Off CreditWatch List Evergreen, CSAV Enter Slot Agreement DOT Just Says No to Medical Marijuana Use Old Dominion Profit Falls 55 Percent Low Demand, Excess Capacity Restrain LTL Pricing FedEx Shifts Shanghai Delivery Schedule AirBridge Cargo Launches Amsterdam-Tokyo Service Leading Economic Index Climbs 1 Percent Freighter Crashes in United Arab Emirates UPS Profit Drops 43 Percent Japan's Trade Surplus Balloons Six-Fold Maersk to Open Logistics Center in Chengdu Union Pacific Profit Falls 26 Percent to $517 Million Planner Urges Infrastructure Development Antwerp Box Traffic Falls 18.4 Percent Knight Profit Slips but Volume Grows United Reduces Losses Forward Air Profit Sinks 69 Percent

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
USADA to introduce December GRI APL's Eng calls for 'constructive dialogue' INTTRA engages DB Schenker for eInvoicing Piracy incidents sharply up Santos Brasil installs three gantries despite volume fall

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
High interest Sovcomflot accountant tells court tanker sale and leaseback deals had effective interest rate four times that of conventional ship finance. Resales cancelled Sales of two more Bocimar newbuildings fall through but CMB inks deal to take stake in Seacor-linked barge player. 'Well protected' As it reports a slump in third-quarter profits, CMB feels ready to face even weaker bulker market. Geared for slump Lloyd's Register logs a 38% jump in income as it prepares to take a hit from newbuilding cancellations and orderbook shrinkage. OSG, Tsakos cut Cantor Fitzgerald lowers ratings on two US-listed tanker owners as tanker demand is inadequate to meet supply. Exxon backs out SBM Offshore is looking for a new contract for the FPSO Falcon after ExxonMobil arm terminates contract. Tough third CSDC warns of a 50% fall in full year profit after its third quarter bottom lines plunges 81%. Jones Act effort GulfMark Offshore plans reorganisation to preserve US-citizen status under domestic shipping law. Krymsk crash WebTV report shows the aftermath of a collision off Texas that led to a fuel oil spill. Cutting again Danish giant Maersk Line chops one Med to south Asia service, as well as the TA3 loop from North America to Europe. Credit constraint Sovcomflot finance executive warns that minutes of Russian tanker owner's governing body are false. Drillers beat bets Two US rig and drillship owners post profit growth well above Wall Street estimates. Al Khaliq seized Indian bulker with 26 crew identified as ship snatched, Italian ro-ro Jolly Rosso escapes. Expanding east Phrixos Papachristidis-led Hellspont sets up Singapore wing to focus on offshore officer recruitment and chartering. Keppel short Choo Chiau Beng-led shipyard group posts improved third quarter profit but is shy of market expectations. Antwerp falls Belgian port handles 19% less cargo in first nine months of 2009. More for MES Japanese shipbuilder raises annual profit forecast to 31 March, 2010 Losses cut Tanker owner American Shipping still hampered by finance costs, but nine-month deficit reduced as fleet grows. Tanker refloated SCI products carrier grounded at Haldia in India after trying to avoid oncoming dredger. Med tie-up Evergreen strikes slot-exchange deal with Norasia to boost European coverage. Bargain hunt Essar boss says he wants to buy a couple of bulkers but won't be rushing into any deals. Subsea splash Sven Rong's GC Rieber and a private equity partner plough $35m into a subsea joint venture. Bulker in trouble Fears that ship may have fallen into Somali pirate hands on same day Italian ro-ro escapes. Guilty Greece's Styga Compania Naviera fined $1m for "magic pipe" oil dumping from tanker Georgios M off the US. Coal ship blocked Formosa Plastics bulker laden with coal prevented by activists from leaving Australian port. Offshore to grow SCI's Umesh Grover says billions of dollars will be poured into India E&P over next few years. Wartsila wobble Engine builder's shares on the ropes after its third quarter figures miss market forecasts. Doubling up Singapore-based owner Tata NYK says growing Indian bulker business will help it double its fleet over the next three years. Indian Zest Japanese firm Zest Shipmanagement looking to hire more Indian crew, managing director says. Cabotage plea SCI's Sabyasachi Hajara says Indian government must do more to guarantee cargo volumes for domestic owners in downturn. Paragon confirms Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner increases fixed rate coverage for 2010 and 2011 with new charter. Wartsila woes Engine builder sees signs of stability as third quarter pre-tax profits are largely unchanged from a year ago.

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
CSAV, Evergreen swap Asia/Med/Black Sea slots Hapag-Lloyd raises West Med/Montreal rates Wilh. Wilhelmsen issues bond in favorable market UPS profit off 43% Arkansas Best CEO Davidson to retire UP revenues down for all commodities Hub hit by declining revenue C.H. Robinson reports profit increase Hand sanitizer imports clean up OHL hires former Sony supply chain executive Panalpina: Volume way down through 3 quarters Port Tracker: First U.S. imports rise in February

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Finnlines to start up Ropax service to Rostock Finnlines will start up a service to Rostock with Star class Ropax vessels. The ships currently sailing from Helsinki via Gdynia to Travem'nde will instead have Rostock as their German Piracy at historic levels A total of 306 piracy incidents were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre in the first nine months of 2009 ' the figures have already surpassed the total number of EU gets tough on ship dismantling The EU environment ministers have adopted the Council's conclusions regarding the Commission Strategy on Ship Recycling. This could lead to a legislative proposal to ensure that ships with a strong EU gives IMO another year At the Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, Greece, Cyprus and Malta convinced the EU Council of Environment ministers to agree that all work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping

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OCTOBER 22, 2009
Japan's environmental ship of the future MOL focus on possibilities of environmental technology in their 10th Environment and Social Report. NOAA system reduces fuel consumption, increases safety Providing information on tides and winds on the lower Mississippi River. Bunker prices rebound in Rotterdam Firm prices in Fujairah and Durban Weak demand in Fujairah and tight avails seen in Suez. Ample supplies in Fujairah bunker market Prices in the Middle East hub competitive against Singapore. Newspaper calls for 'vigilance' against bunker 'black sheep' Integrity 'key' to Singapore's bunker success. Gibraltar sees 'surge' in bunker demand Volumes up 30% in six months to October. Singapore 380 cSt at one-year high Bunker prices in other key Asian were also firming. Shipping giant aims for 20% reduction in fuel use Maersk line wants latest target to be met by 2012. Singapore fuel oil stocks at seven-week high Stocks of middle distillates, however, fell to a three-week low. Maersk Line removes one of three trans-Atlantic services Capacity reductions 'necessary' due to lower demand, senior director says. Aegean Marine gets 'buy' rating Analyst believes the company will double its earnings growth in the next two years. 'Virtual Arrival' initiative to cut fuel use and emissions Pilot voyages by Maersk and BP saw bunker savings as high as 21.5%. Singapore prepares to accede to AFS Convention Anti-Fouling Systems Convention bans TBT. Early 2010 launch for Singapore 380 cSt futures contract SGX 'fine-tuning contract mechanisms'.

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

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EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

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 on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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