BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

December 2, 2010

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*Shipping News* Safety concerns after BP spill drive rig orders Billionaire John Fredriksen's Seadrill invested US$2 billion in the past two months on oil rigs, leading a jump in orders as safety concerns after BP's Gulf of Mexico disaster spur demand for newer platforms. Middle East tanker supply still in surplus A surplus of supertankers competing for Middle East crude oil stayed unchanged as returns from shipping two million-barrel cargoes to Asia slid. No treasure in hunting pirates today Besieged by criminal inquiries and congressional investigators, how could the world's most controversial private security company drum up new business? By battling pirates on the high seas, of course.

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TS Lines launches US west coast and Middle East services Maersk adopts slow steaming in Far East-Mexico AC2 service Travel giant TUI mulls Hapag-Lloyd stake sale as stock rises Panama Canal expects to see traffic increase in 2011 Pirates seize Malaysian boxship with 23 Muslim crew Inner Mongolia border checkpoints see robust growth in trade Shandong ports container volume to hit 20 million TEU by 2015 Damco, Maersk accused of wrongful charges by Indian NVOCC Forwarders call CTN fees at Nigerian ports a scam India's Allcargo spends way to the big time after HK acquisition Sunny Ho: HK air cargo 'finished' if 24-hr advance manifest imposed Singapore Air Cargo fined US$48 million for price fixing Political appointments delays UN's Filipino aviation audit UPS okays self after reviewing security since foiled bomb plot Iberia Cargo joins Cargo 2000 to enhance improvement Atlanta mayor off to hustle air cargo in Amsterdam

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Sai Freight becomes member of PSP Global Boat Transportation Alliance SCI net profit rises to Rs 432 cr. in H1 Widdows warns of tight capacity, container shortage ahead Anti-dumping duty proposed on import of Chinese weaving machines EU rejects Indian bhindi French Port Marseille Fos appoints Lee & Muirhead as Indian agent Mundra, Pipavav Ports help W. Rly carry 16 pc more cargo in 2009-10 Panel seeks more details on Posco port project Air cargo sector set to grow by 12-14 pc in 2010-11 BGTA all set to join transporters' call for all-India indefinite strike from Dec. 5 Core sector grows by 7 pc in Oct. Decision on sugar exports this month, says Pawar EU asked to remove trade barriers on Basmati Farm sector grows by 3.8 pc in H1 GDP registers excellent 8.9 pc growth in Q2 Govt may import 3 lakh tonnes more pulses Growth figures cheer India Inc Rural FMCG market to grow to $ 100 billion by 2025 Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Study on container terminal capacity and performance Asian and Middle Eastern terminals generally achieve more intensive use of their resources (quay line, cranes and land) than European ones. North American terminals are generally a... SNCF Geodis acquires 100% of the German rail company ITL The French service provider SNCF Geodis is acquiring a 25% stake in the German rail company ITL Eisenbahn GmbH. The sale will be effective as of 1 December 2010. As of this date, I... BLG and Lagermax: new Suzuki cars for Austria via Bremerhaven The Pacific Highway transported the first Suzuki vehicles for the Austrian market to Bremerhaven (Germany) at the end of November. As the exclusive automobile logistician for ... Puma selects Menlo Worldwide Logistics as its Singapore 3PL Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of the US company Con-way, has received a new contract from Puma to provide warehousing and inventory management and... Raben Netherlands wins two prestigious TLN Entrepreneur awards Raben Netherlands, part of logistics service provider Raben Group, received the TLN "Entrepreneur Award" in the category of large enterprises from the Dutch minister of infrastruct... Iberia and British Airways officially merge on 24 January The merger of Iberia and British Airways is to be officially consummated on 24 January 2011, when shares in the new International Airlines Group (IAG) holding company are listed fo... Antwerp port authority and Left Bank Corporation seeking wind power partner Antwerp Port Authority and the Left Bank Corporation are searching for a partner to build a wind farm in collaboration with them on the left bank of the River Scheldt. A ... Vietnam: good progress in seaports infrastructure It is estimated that Vietnam needs investments totalling around USD 70-80 billion in the road, rail and seaport infrastructure sector in the coming five to ten years alon...

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Salazar unveils restrictive new offshore leasing strategy Blount Boats adds to order book Statue Cruises orders fuel cell powered hybrid ferry Wärtsilä offers dual fuel solution for riverboats Liberia meets new Paris MOU criteria

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Seattle Port Commissioners Ok new annual budget for 2011 Coast Guard wants input on proposed Seattle safety zone Congressman Cummins to receive Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf Award Portland Airport nets top spot on Zagat airport survey Rail association nets grant for hazmat management project

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Only 11 flags meet low-risk ship criteria Industry concern over unfair detentions as January deadline looms for Paris MoU's new inspection regime Shipowners fear unfair Paris MoU port bans New inspection regime raises stakes for owners Give Paris MoU a chance Cornick succeeds Pusey in Maersk's top UK post Change at the helm follows complete revamp of Danish group's UK business activities Maersk relocates inland terminals business Brussels readies third assault on port services New European Commission policy paper expected to address dock labour issues Treading softly on the road to dock labour... Huaneng Power takes over sister company's 50% stake in Time Shipping Shares control with other stakeholder China Shipping Development Brightoil Petroleum eyes gap in Chinese oil...

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Europe's cargo growth slows GROWTH in Europe's cargo throughput could halt in January, according to Danske Bank's latest European Freight Forwarding Index Insider sell-offs accelerate FRED Cheng's Vanship Holdings may unload its entire stake in Navios Acquisition, just the latest example of a disconcerting trend towards insider sales No-prisoners scheme leaked THE SCANDAL over WikiLeaks finally touched shipping security today, in a disclosure about piracy and Blackwater Worldwide Profits fall at Piraeus PIRAEUS has posted a fall in profits for the first nine months of 2009 as the closure of a box terminal for redevelopment hit revenues Mariner labour balance seen SUPPLY and demand for seafarers will be relatively well balanced over the next year, with only a 2% shortage of officers, according to a new report MCC sees small-ship future MCC TRANSPORT'S chief commercial officer Rupesh Jain told Fairplay today it's difficult for intra-Asia carriers to operate ships larger than 3,500teu US ports fear earmark halt US PORTS fear that election pledges by US Republican senators to end home-state project funding 'earmarks' could stymie expansion Cocaine found on vehicle carrier France defends its register Liner trades warned on 2011 Aboitiz majority to sell Tankers buoy ACM Shipping Rio to mine more in WA GEBAB seals restructuring deal Hanjin raising Asia/ME ante

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DECEMBER 12, 2010
Freight Index Increases 2.8 Percent in November Vitran Sells Truckload Assets Greenbriar Wins Bidding War for Dynamex RILA's Casey Chroust on Retail Logistics Strategies (Video) CMA CGM Cut Carbon Emissions 15 Percent in Five Years More Shippers Reject Puerto Rico Antitrust Settlement Shipping Groups Seek Mandatory Container Weighing Genesee & Wyoming Concludes FreightLink Purchase Deficit Panel Backs Fuel Tax Hike Baltimore's Auto Trade Sets Record in October Shanghai Spot Rate Falls to 10-Month Low Aramex Launches China-Europe Sea-Air Route Hanjin to Start Asia-East Coast Loop via Suez US Manufacturing Index Slips to 56.6 in November CMA CGM to Impose New Rates, Peak Surcharges US Companies Add 93,000 Jobs, says ADP Report South Korea Fines ANA, JAL in Anti-Trust Case Drewry Finds Asian Container Terminals Most Productive EU's Kallas Seeks Tougher Air Cargo Security MSC Hikes Rates, Some Surcharges Port of Seattle Plans $500 Million in Capital Projects

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Asian terminals still the best EC study launched to simplify short-sea procedures US consumer confidence hits five-month high COSCON to boost focus on new markets in 2011 ICS 'stunned' by death of Phillips

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Navios shelves Vanship's holding Navios Maritime Acquisition sets the stage for $9m sale of shares controlled by Vanship Holdings. Who's snapped a shortlist place? We have whittled the entries to our maritime photography contest down to a dozen images. It is now up to readers to vote for a winner. Oceaneering eyes subsea deal New York-listed offshore contractor hopes to parlay umbilical manufacturing gig into installation contract, sources say. Bids build in Trico PSV sale Fate of two Trico Marine platform supply vessels rests in the hands of US bankruptcy judge as curtain closes on high stakes auction. Floatel launches Oslo listing Swedish rig owner scores a seat at shipping's top table after tying up $49m IPO. DRYS waves 'hello' to new waiver George Economou-led owner has thirty days to secure covenant compliance as it ties up another loan extension. Kamsarmax score for Cosco Corp Singapore-listed shipbuilder celebrates $110m deal for three bulkers. Baltic Trading boosts fire power Peter Georgiopoulos-led bulker owner secures larger and longer loan from Nordea. Karam I search called off Hope fades for five Syrians lost in sinking after collision with Dutch tanker in Black Sea. Stolt-Nielsen silent on tanker sale Oslo-listed owner shrugs off talk regarding the sale of a chemical tanker to a US company. Better all round for First Steamship Profit rises for Taiwan bulker owner as revenue grows, while costs shrink. Wightlink cuts back on sailings UK ferry owner seeking to reduce costs to preserve route to Isle of Wight. Bonus $20m for Fred Olsen Lundin takes up one of its options on a drilling rig owned by Oslo-listed Fred Olsen Energy. Mixed feelings on SCI offer Analysts give contrasting advice on Indian owner's new follow-on share sale. Cape crash a drag for dry-bulk Baltic index set to drop below the psychological 2,000 points level this week as cape rates retreat, analyst warns. Latvian Shipping deep in the red Tanker operations make money, but Riga owner dragged down by property units. Hydrogen first for Statue Cruises New York operator orders green hybrid vessel at Derektor Shipyards in Connecticut. Aboitiz sells out to China China-Asean Marine fund moves in for Philippines' biggest shipowner, merging it with Negros Navigation. 3i eyes second Indian play UK private equity giant planning new $3bn raid on ports and infrastructure. Passengers held in coke bust Two Italians arrested in Hamburg after drugs found in cabin on Grimaldi con-ro. Petrobras pact for Acergy Oslo-listed owner grabs $190m deal which will see two pipe-layers employed off Brazil. Northrop Grumman nails USCG order US shipyard to build new $480m cutter as coast guard replaces 40-year-old vessels. STX gobbles up Brazilian stake South Korean owner STX Pan Ocean forks out over $1m for juicy slice of trading joint venture. Great Offshore nets GSPC deal Bombay-listed owner lands $4.3m term deal for one of its anchor handlers with state-owned oil firm. Sumatec slumps to loss Loss on asset disposal hits Malaysian tanker and offshore vessel operator where it hurts. Sealink struggles in third Lack of newbuilding sales in the quarter see Malaysian shipbuilder struggle to make a profit. Canada provides ferry lifeline Government ploughing cash into subsidised eastern routes until 2014. SapuraCrest wins Oz gig Malaysian offshore contractor wins deal to help reconstruction of Aussie field damaged by fire.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
FMC nominees Cordero, Dye testify to Senate Treasury sanctions more IRISL front companies More lines to charge EU customs fee Customs seeks new security filing for air cargo Copa buys 22 Boeing 737-800s U.S. trade with Canada, Mexico up 19.3% Senate passes food safety legislation Cross-border currency smuggling vexes CBP Carrier offers natural refrigerant for containers

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
30 years in prison for attack on US vessel The Somali Jaamac Ciidle as been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by a federal court in Virginia for his role in pirate attack on April 10. What he and his Officer shortage lower than expected Today, balance rules between supply and demand on the world's seafaring labour market, although there is a modest overall two per cent shortage of officers, the latest update of the Swedish-flagged AHTS takes Northern Sea Route home For the second time in more than 130 years, a Swedish-flagged vessel will sail through the Northeast passage, North of Russia. In 1879, the Swedish-flagged Vega sailed out Scandlines charters ropax Scandlines has chartered the Italian-flagged ropax vessel Scottish Viking in order to increase capacity on the Nyn'shamn'Ventspils service as from January 2011. The 2009-built Scottish Viking has Fayard owner furious over state aid I am opposed and furious at the fact the taxpayer's money is going to be used to increase capacity in a business that is tight enough already' These words comes

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DECEMBER 1, 2010
Fujairah bunker prices mostly down Spot stocks of fuel oil is very tight in Durban, according to sources. New attack on 0.10% sulphur limit EU transport ministers being urged to review MARPOL's 'unrealistic measures'. Bunker prices generally down across Europe Strong demand in Hamburg's bunker market. Shipping line backs IMO IMO 'best placed' to define an international policy for reducing carbon emissions. Breakthrough design claimed for New York ferry Hybrid will 'sip, not guzzle', bunker fuel. High water content problems 'resolved' But Singapore fuel oil stocks are expected to remain tight. Bunker prices mostly soften mid-week Demand average at key Asian bunker port, traders say. Bunker supplies in Busan 'tightening' Increased domestic demand from power utilities squeeze supplies to the bunker market. Chemoil sets up new subsidiary in Singapore Activities to include investment holding and marine fuel related services, says CEO. BP starts supplying 380 cSt material in Brisbane Opening of a new storage facility enables the company to expand its product offering. Aegean shares at two-year low Tuesday's closing price was also the second lowest since the company's IPO in December 2006.

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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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