BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

17:30 GMT+2

BRIEFS

May 3, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oil tankers stretching routes to avoid Somali pirates Oil tankers are routing their voyages further east into the Indian Ocean away from Somalia's coastline to avoid pirates who are striking deeper out at sea, a senior ship industry official said last Friday.

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MSC to hike India-Europe rates US$250/TEU from May 17 Panama freezes tolls as volume falls, but laden box fee to come Taiwan shipbuilder to make three-vessel delivery to Hamburg line Suspected pirates to face trial in Virginia Shippers' Voice report: North American trade prospects weak Zim hikes rate between east Med and east, southern Africa Lender resistance expected over Dubai World debt proposal St Petersburg Big Port TEU up 39.7pc in first quarter Siemens transfers more freight from truck to rail Canadian Pacific profits up 74pc to $99 million Canadian National Railway profit up 21pc to US$503 million China Cargo Airlines generates first profit since 2005 China Southern to start Guangzhou-Amsterdam cargo service Chongqing Airport to build largest aviation hub in West China

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HCL marks 3 years of successful operations under new management Maritime Week fete on in Singapore SCI prepones Board meet to May 29 Supertanker prices surge to 9-month high IMO may adopt CO2 emission targets in 2012, fines mooted on violators Shipping to run on LNG in future MOL's gesture to quake-hit Link Shipping breaks new ground in float-on/float-off operation Pulses imports soar by 46 pc Coconut product exports yield 34.19 pc more Import of Chinese telecom equipment banned MoF rejects DGAD call to impose dumping duty on drug inputs Hong Kong notified as 'specified area' to facilitate inking of DTAA Tobacco exports fetch 29 pc more in 2009-10 2 Major Ports yet to implement wage pact Maharashtra govt draws up port policy; keen to see 'visible' growth Vizag Port betters own D.A.P. discharge record Freight rates jacked up by 15-20 pc Decks cleared for India-EU FTA by Dec. No move for 100 pc FDI in Defence projects-Minister Finance Bill passed with some tax reliefs Govt takes diplomatic path to resolve 'sour' grapes issue

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APRIL 29, 2010
Panalpina sales and profit down The global forwarding and logistics enterprise Panalpina said that sustained pressure on prices pushed sales and profits down in the first quarter of 2010. The turnover decreased b... Pesa growing in western Switzerland Pesa (Port-Franc et Entrep'ts de Lausanne-Chavornay SA), a Swiss transport and logistics company based in the canton of Vaud, is growing. It plans to build a new 9,945 sqm bonded w... DB Schenker reorganises Russian logistics services DB Schenker recently consolidated its logistics services in Russia. The two companies Schenker Russija ZAO and Schenker Ltd have been combined to enable them to offer eve... Ceva expands partnership with Procter & Gamble Ceva Logistics has signed three contracts with Procter & Gamble (P&G), and will now handle all warehousing activities in Italy for P&G's home care products. The partner... CMA CGM expands activities in Iraq The French CMA CGM group is inaugurating its new deepwater quay in Iraq's port of Umm Qsar today. The quay is reserved for CMA CGM's own ships and is equipped with state-of-th... Privatisation of port of Izmir collapses Efforts to privatise the west Turkish port of Izmir have failed for the time being after the withdrawal of Celebi Holding from its bid. Originally a consortium (Global-Hutchis... Russia and Norway reach agreement to demarcate maritime border Russia and Norway have reached an agreement to demarcate the border between their parts of the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, according to the Prime-Tass news agency. A disputed... LH Cargo stops in Krasnoyarsk for 1,000th time LH Cargo, the freight division of Germany's Lufthansa airline, made its 1,000th technical stop at Krasnoyarsk Yemelyanovo airport in central Siberia on 26 April. The first regular ...

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MAY 2, 2010
NOAA closes fisheries in spill area

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APRIL 30, 2010
Port of Portland Executive Director offers views to Senate Subcommittee WL Ross/Greenbrier work new railcar lease deal Baltic Trading Limited takes delivery of vessel Washington Senator supports national freight mobility plan Fleet Management Ltd. hit with pollution indictment

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APRIL 30, 2010
US plans to outlaw pirate ransom payments panned International Chamber of Shipping and International Shipping Federation issue a scathing attack on Obama policy Sailing restrictions imposed in US Gulf area Southwest Pass remains open and expected to remain clear of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for 72 hours Macquarie says box recovery patchy but stable Company finds little evidence recent volume surge is due to re-stocking IMO delegates sign HNS protocol London diplomatic conference agrees to bring convention into effect, some 14 years after originally adopted Forth Ports sees traffic throughput rise at Tilbury First quarter significant improvement in profitability at London hub

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APRIL 30, 2010
Spill affecting ship lanes SHIPS HAVE been ordered to slow in three of four shipping lanes feeding the Mississippi River to protect workers setting up spill booms, a Coast Guard official told Fairplay this morning Protesters to barge into Paris FRENCH barge operators, who have been blocking northern canals since 26 April, are today preparing a weekend protest in Paris after talks with the transport ministry failed Fleet Management indicted FLEET Management has been indicted in Texas on pollution charges, and two crew members of a ship managed by the group were charged with conspiracy Navios goes back for more SERIAL secondary seller Navios Maritime Partners has once again gone to public investors for growth capital Hanjin's Algeciras row settled SPANISH stevedores settled their dispute today with Hanjin Shipping, so Total Terminal International Algeciras will finally open on 4 May with a call by Cosco Oceania Reef ship to be lightened REMOVAL of 1,500 tonnes of oil and fouled water from Shen Neng 1 has been completed with no leakage, according to Australian authorities

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APRIL 30, 2010
Universal Truckload Acquisitions Boost Revenue Miami Air Cargo Grows 24 Percent Trucker Vitran Says Pricing Stabilizing ProLogis Sees Growing Demand in Europe Sea Star Sails from Philadelphia Traffic Hits New Peak for Short Lines Greenbrier, Ross Combine on Railcar Fleet Buy Gulf Ports Remain Open Panalpina Sets $110 Million For Penalty Forwarders Seek Security Funding Maersk to Call Halifax with Reefer Aquariums Nearly All Top Railroads Add Jobs in March FMC Proposes Tariff Exemption SCI Hikes Rates to Europe Canada Offers $550 Million toward New Bridge Consumer Spending Boosts GDP 3.2 Percent ANA Lost $610 Million in 2009

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German shippers complain about poor service GB Railfreight on the blocks Forth Ports 'well ahead' as bidders get deadline MCC Transport to start IA6 string Zim to raise Europe/Mediterranean rates

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APRIL 30, 2010
Bright horizon for Transocean? Shares in drilling giant hammered amid Deepwater Horizon disaster but it may mean opportunity for investors, analyst says. Schulte denies Russian ties Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement refutes relation to cargoship detained by US authorities in Texas. TBS snatches third extension Clock ticking for TBS International as the Joseph Royce-led shipowner struggles to subdue its ongoing debt dilemma. Navios pricing hits price Shares down over 5% as Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Partners prices potential $92m offering. Baltic's fixture finale Scorching supramax taken off-ice as Peter Georgiopoulos-led bulker outfit secures spot charter for final unfixed ship. Tough quarter for Capital Evangelos Marinakis-led products tanker outfit has money in the bank but first-quarter profits slipped 23% amid a murky market. Spill to send six for scrap Half a dozen single-skinned Vela VLCCs could be torched with Deepwater Horizon tragedy tipped to bring US crackdown. Baltija battles on as buyers visit Lithuanian shipyard put up for sale by AP Moller-Maersk continued to make money in 2009. Eagle Bulk boosted to buy Improving dry-bulk indices, helped by 40% delay to newbuilding orderbook, draws upgrade for Nasdaq-listed owner. Cosco kamsarmax set back Post Lehman Bros bulker delays at Cosco Corp (Singapore) reach 53 as 80,000-dwt unit is pushed back by six months. Quotes of the week Thenamaris knows the medicine for getting over a depression and Peter G is asked the million dollar question. Suardiaz linked to aframax sale Brokers say Spanish owner has offloaded 2003-built tanker Livia for $38m. ABS pushes on to new record US class society's fleet reaches 162m gt as it wins 10m gt of new orders despite bleak 2009. HMM blames forex loss Hyundai Merchant Marine points to huge swing in non-operating items for deficit and bashes crisis rumour. Moody's backs PIL's record Ratings agency's first assessment of Singapore box line sees outlook stable at B1. New5 in Numb3rs Chevron makes double newbuilding splash at Samsung Heavy Industries while Lindenau returns to the game with a fresh contract. Dingo date for Shen Neng Crippled Chinese bulker to be shifted close to World Heritage site Fraser Island as weather halts port call. Total takes Fredriksen rig Total UK will pay $488m to hire a Seadrill semi-submersible for three years from 2012. Evergreen makes comeback Taiwanese container line's 2009 loss was $314m, but first quarter deficit only $2.77m, although costs remain problem. Forth toasts Tilbury rise London-listed group says profit at key port improved considerably in the first quarter. Investment losses hit Wan Hai Financials drag Taiwanese container line into the red for 2009, but operating result is positive. Hanjin grabs $160m deal South Korean owner celebrates consecutive voyage contract with energy group which will keep a bulker busy until 2025. Cosco Pacific wants $584m Hong Kong terminal player eyes share sale to fund purchase of Yantian stake from Maersk. Collision sends man overboard Dutch fisherman plucked from North Sea after clash with cargoship. China Cosco back in black Big turnaround at Hong Kong-listed shipowner as bulker and container markets blossom. Courage cape set for scrap Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner set to make $400,000 on capesize owned for just one month. Maersk targets Indian rise Danish container line goes for rate restoration from sub-continent to northern Europe and Med. Losses grow at Daiichi Japanese bulker owner hit by fall in revenue for 2009, but expects to rebound this year. Shinwa Naiko pushes up profit Japanese coastal bulker player enjoys stronger year to 31 March despite falling revenue. Mercator fixes two ships Indian owner's Singapore-listed operation charters out Kamsarmax and panamax both for two years. Inchcape shortlist drawn up Dubai World has reportedly drawn up a list of five potential buyers of port and shipping agent. Drydocks gets back to work Chief executive Geoff Taylor says Batam yard hit by riot set to resume work Friday; no damage to projects.

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APRIL 30, 2010
Lines raise Asia-to-Europe fees, rates Maersk cuts Asia/Middle East capacity Evergreen to restart UAM, leaves joint service UPS celebrates new hubs, Q1 profit Port authority to raze JFK cargo buildings Globe wins United contract in Spain Bersin goes for CBP job interview May 13 Lawmakers introduce HELP for Haiti Rivals appear ready to collaborate FMC proposes exempting NVOCCs from rate filing DHL starts Osaka/Hong Kong LCL service FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications Mississippi River remains open to shipping Halifax seeks to boost performance Svendsen joins Ports America

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APRIL 30, 2010
Danish coaster flagged in Togo to cut travel expenses The Danish coaster Faxborg has been re-flagged to the flag of the African state of Togo with Lom' as port of registration. The re-flagging was done in order More Odfjell vessels to NIS Odfjell has flagged the chemical tanker Bow Brasilia, built in 1997 and 5,870 DWT, and a 51.000-DWT newbuilding from South Korea in the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS Swedish tug to Finland The Finnish shipping company Rederi Ab Fakir has bought the tug Per from Svitzer Sverige AB. The 1972-built tug has a bollard pull of 33 tons. "The tug will Maersk sells stake in container terminal A P Møller-Mærsk and a wholly owned subsidiary has agreed to sell their 13.7 per cent stake in Sigma Enterprises Ltd, which owns an interest in the Yantian The oil has reached the coast of Louisiana Oil leaking from the well 1,500 metres under the sea in the Gulf of Mexico has reached the coast of Louisiana. The Governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has declared

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APRIL 30, 2010
Resupply costs pushing bunkers past $500 Fuel oil market firming narrowing discount of bunkers to crude. Markets finish week firmer Gains in prices across the board. Prices climbing across Europe 380 cSt material at $503.50 pmt in Gibraltar Fujairah prices continue firming Healthy demand and avails in Durban. Bunker industry faced with 'surge of new legislation' The sector has been set new policies but given 'few answers to the practical issues that arise from them.' Damaged coal carrier in new row Australian legislator warns of 'potential environmental disaster'. More vessels to use 'trimming technology' to cut bunker costs Hamburg Sud operator hopes to save $4 million in first year and reduce impact on the environment. Bunker prices climbing in Asian hubs MDO prices in Tokyo Bay buck the trend. Chemoil warns of net losses in Q1 'Continued' weak fuel oil margins affects business operations during the quarter, says CEO. Seized vessel to be auctioned after bunker payment default US Court orders sale of AHL Shipping's chemical/products tanker Anasazi. New consortium to develop next-generation marine energy systems SeEsa wants to help vessels optimise energy use while meeting 'legislative requirements and operational needs'. Germanischer Lloyd highlights 'other' fuel-saving options Apart from main engine, shipowners can save 16% fuel with the hull optimisation technology, says senior manager.

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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:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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