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BRIEFS

February 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* Somali pirates shifting focus to Indian Ocean Pirates preying on commercial ships off the coast of Somalia are shifting attacks from the tightly patrolled Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean, the head of the European Union's anti-piracy force said on Tuesday. Vitol may send ESPO cargo to Hawaii: reports European trader Vitol may be sending a mid-February loading cargo of ESPO Blend crude to Hawaii, possibly the first parcel of the new Russian grade to head for the US state, trade sources said yesterday. Newcastle's coal exports recover 3% Coal exports at Australia's Newcastle port, the world's largest coal export terminal, rose 3 per cent in the latest week. However, total shipments in January remained below its target level, port data showed yesterday. VLCC charter rates slide for third day

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Guangdong boxes off 4.8pc, but all cargo up 12.4pc in 2009 CMA CGM gets US$80 million bailout tranche from lenders CIMC truck building fails to cover US$100 million box making loss Container shipping market looks up in 2010 Marshall Islands has world's third largest open registry Shandong sea ports box volume down 0.7pc last year Toll forges China-US cargo link with Summit Logistics acquisition Cargotec wins orders from St Petersburg, PNCT, DP World Djazair GAC names industry veterans as Thai Abu Dhabi chiefs Chinese envoy goes to Missouri to discuss air cargo hub FedEx to transport giant pandas from US to China DHL to open US$10 million fashion centre in Dhaka

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Teamglobal Logistics commences own operations in Kochi CII holding conference on Coastal Shipping tomorrow Issa asks ships suppliers to be vigilant while disposing of waste CMA CGM inks financial deal for $ 80 m Nasscom sees only moderate growth in export of IT services in 2010-11 Parleys with New Zealand on FTA initiated NM Port attracts more main line vessels School kids' performance livens up R-Day fete at Mormugao Port Railways going all-out for bigger haul Doused at last Nokia SEZ tops in production; Noida zone excels in exports Task Force on MSMEs wants stimulus to stay for another year UK-India group formed to attract funds for road projects

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Greek farmers resume pricy border blockade Greek farmers are blocking the borders to neighbouring countries Bulgaria and Macedonia from 2 February. The decision to continue the protest for a third week was due ... Iraq investing USD 3 billion in Baghdad rail project The Iraqi transport ministry is inviting foreign companies to build a USD 3 billion rail network around Baghdad, improving freight and passenger connections in the region. The stat... MOL to Receive TSE's disclosure award The Japanese shipping company MOL, one of the world's largest multi-modal transport entities, has been selected as one of the recipients of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)'s FY2009 ... Shipping Australia supports Webb Dock development in Melbourne "Members of Shipping Australia (SAL) are urging the Victorian Government to accelerate the development of a new container terminal at Webb Dock," said SAL's CEO Llew Russ... Antwerp's port community aims to keep and attract trade The Antwerp port community will make additional efforts to attract new, conventional trade to the port. For this purpose a series of five covenants was recently signed by the Belgi... ATA calls for better roads and systems to avoid accidents The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has claimed that the falling number of fatal accidents involving articulated trucks can still be improved. There were 118 fatal crashes an... Interrail reports 7% increase in transport costs due to CIS tariff amendments Interrail reported that changes in the tariff calculation regulations in the CIS led to higher transport costs at the beginning of the year. The outlay has risen by around 12%, com... Toll acquires leading US freight forwarding business Toll Group, an Australia-based provider of integrated logistics services, recently acquired Summit Logistics International (Summit), a US independent freight forwarding and supply ... Embraer to build bigger aircraft? The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is considering whether to build larger planes, according to the country's media. The producer may develop an aircraft that is larger tha... Kingfisher Airlines launches same-day-delivery-by-air service The Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines launched Kingfisher Xpress, a new door-to-door cargo delivery service yesterday (2 February). India's first and only same day delivery by air... Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, 8-11 March 2010 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 08-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will tak... Obama to invest billions in US railways The US railfreight transport system stands to benefit from the USD 8 billion that the Obama administration is to invest in the country's railways. The money will be spent on h... TNT Innight now collaborating with Renault Germany TNT Innight, a leading European service provider of overnight express services, has won another renowned client in the automobile industry. Renault Deutschland began banking on&nbs... PPG welcomes Karl Gross's AEO certification The Project Professionals Group (PPG), an international heavylift 3PL network, has welcomed the news that its member for Germany Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has b...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
PSV modified for subsea support role Deltamarin books ferry design contracts Bollinger delivers 55,000 bbl tank barge Navy submits long range shipbuilding plan

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Port of Everett nets Ok for liveaboards at Yacht Basin CMA CGM to receive $80 million in financing Portland Airport begins customer service campaign Coast Guard shutting down Quincy, Washington LORAN station Navios Maritime Holdings announces ship delivery, purchase

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
ACL installs cabins on ships to hold stowaways Shipowner alarmed by lack of interest shown by European governments and police Prevention measures not working CMA CGM gets breathing space as results pick up Group gets time to finalise remainder of bridging loan after receiving $80m NYK Line quits ELAA Company cites cost reasons for leaving State aid urged for ailing KG funds Group calls for support as investments dwindle Asia-US box rates soar Capacity shortage sees high value cargo sent by airfreight

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
$80M pledged to CMA CGM BANKS have granted CMA CGM an $80M credit line, which might ease speculation that the French Line's financiers are not convinced about its debt restructuring CMA CGM attracts interest BUTLER Capital Partners, the investment company, is reportedly interested in acquiring shares in French liner group CMA CGM Copper market fears rise TREMORS are being felt today in commodity markets in reaction to the easing back of copper prices Brazil fruit shippers squeezed BRAZIL's ambitions in the overseas fruit trades have been hit by currency fluctuations, which have taken their toll on export shipments US cut seen risking exports DREDGING took a hit from President Barack Obama's budget proposal ' which US ports warned today would defeat his goal of increasing exports Pirates take cargo ship THE US Navy has reported that North Korea-flagged general cargo ship Rim has been hijacked by pirates, EU NAVFOR said today Protesters removed from yard SPANISH police have stormed Vigo's HJ Barreras shipyard to remove former employees protesting its use of foreign workers

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Matson Operating Profit Fell 36 Percent Truckers Target Wall Street 'Speculators' Hazmat Registration Fee Could Triple Port Group 'Disappointed' in 2011 Budget C.H. Robinson Reports $361 Million Profit Ryder Profit Fell 69 Percent in 2009 Dedicated Transport Buys All Star Transportation AVIANCA and TACA Officially Close Merger DOT Pushes Stimulus Payouts to $8.8 Billion Dubai World to Sell Shipping Services Unit Stevedore HHLA's Revenue, Profit Shrink Savannah Port Raises Environmental Efforts Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Leaps 20.5 Percent

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Melbourne box battle CMA CGM gets cash at last Slow steaming cuts mothballed tonnage Pirates release Filitsa after ransom paid Fed budget cuts concern AAPA

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Star cancelled Charterer planning to use cruiseship Norwegian Star for hotel at Vancouver Olympics throws in the towel. No luau for A&B Matson Navigation suffers 36% drop in quarterly operating profits as Hawaii volume declines and Mokihana rudder damage. Cecilie on board John Fredriksen's daughter Cecilie appointed to Houston-based Northern Offshore's board of directors. Sale gets OK Bankruptcy judge approved sale of Bender Shipbuilding & Repair's Mobile yard to Signal International. Dry drop-down? Navios Maritime Partners likely to use proceeds of share offering to buy vessel from parent, analyst says. No Hesnes sale US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation denies reports it has sold the oldest vessel in its fleet, the panamax Hesnes. Top price? Ship valuation expert says Sovcomflot could have got more for Arbat vessels sold to Primal Tankers at a record level. Rhea re-floated As reported in "Casualty file", Svitzer Salvage able to move general cargoship off Algeciras beach. No deal Privatisation halted for two of Malta Shipyards' four units as bids prove unsatisfactory. Taken in Aden Ship, believed to be Libyan-owned and North Korea-flagged, seized by pirates outside transit corridor. Cutting edge Simon Day lifts the lid on why shipping research is a Friday afternoon effort. Bank grabs stake Piraeus Bank buys $50m slice of Hellenic Seaways from Yannis Vardinoyiannis' Sea Star Capital. Tilbury dumped Finnish operator moves southern UK calls to Sheerness to speed turnaround times. ITC wins one BP extends VLCC charter after Frontline-linked company lost two contracts in previous two months. Bulker beginning Henrik Christensen-led start-up Guinea Shipping Corp on the hunt for modern tonnage as it secures first contract. Panamax push Stalling BLT takeover is not acting as a barrier to expansion at Eitzen Bulk, says CEO Per Lange. Precious confirms Handysize bulker Ocean Twins goes to Precious Shipping of Thailand for nearly $24m. Glenda beats SLS Tribunal rules Korean yard to repay over $80m to Glencore and d'Amico company after tanker quartet cancellation. BP crewman ill 'Severe abdominal pains' lead USCG to airlift crew member of tanker British Harmony off US. Saade bags $80m Consortium of banks hands Jacques Saade-led CMA CGM fresh funds as refinancing efforts continue. You dummy! Ukrainian shipyard workers burn effigy of their boss in protest at lack of wages. No more oil Opec secretary general hints at no change to output quotas at March meeting. Nissan orders Japanese car company orders pair of radically designed car carriers from domestic builder Kyokuyo. Putin's purge Russian prime minister orders seizure of 27 Far East ships whose owners still haven't repaid building finance loans. NYK switches Japanese owner changes several of its containerships on order into other vessel types. Coal closure Australia's Hay Point port running at 50% capacity after weather damage to berth. Berlian bonds Ambitious Indonesian tanker owner has raised $100m to boost domestic business. All over Superior Energy completes Hallin Marine takeover, but warns of big impairment hits. Navios buys cape Angeliki Frangou-led Greek snaps up capesize resale at unnamed Korean yard for $55.5m. Irish ferry fire Engine room fire aboard Irish Ferries' ro-pax vessel Oscar Wilde said to have been contained. ISS up for sale ? Inchcape Shipping Services has been put up for sale by Dubai World, media reports claim. Set for repair Cruise ship Carnival Destiny set to enter repair yard next week in attempt to resolve propulsion problem. Back for more Angeliki Frangou-led bulker outfit Navios Maritime Partners plans third stock issue since September

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
CTSA: 2nd round of rate hikes NYK Line leaves ELAA Inchcape reportedly up for sale UPS sees Q4 profit triples Avianca-TACA merger approved Alaska Air unveils seafood security rules C.H. Robinson earnings down slightly

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Alfons Håkans' Zeus chartered as icebreaker The new Finnish Transport Agency, operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, has taken the combined icebreaker and offshore vessel Zeus on a 30-day charter Dubai World wants to offload shipping activities Dubai World's investment arm Istithmar has put port and shipping agent Inchcape Shipping Services up for sale for USD 600-700 million and has attracted interest from private equity groups, the

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Mid-week prices rise by double digits Rotterdam 380 cSt prices at two week high. Unexpected gain in US crude oil stocks Distillates fall in line with forecast, residual fuel stocks up 5% last week. Gibraltar's floating storage under scrutiny Spanish senator calls for 'mother ships' to be moored alongside mole. Strong price gains in Fujairah Crude oil prices on NYMEX showing losses in early trading. Type and quality of bunker fuel is 'vital concern' 'Catastrophic consequences' if onboard fuel management fails. Clarification regarding Bunkerworld article Reference to ownership of vessel in a claim case removed. Singapore 380 cSt at two-week high Bunkers in key Asian ports bullish alongside crude. Algoma acquires bunker tanker for $9 million Vessel was operated by the company prior to the acquisition. Titan delays expiry date on note exchange offer Pushes back note exchange offer expiry date by a month, pending further discussions. Praxis opens Hamburg office German office is its fourth globally. Asian offices to close for Chinese New Year Surcharges will apply in some ports for deliveries made during the holidays. Aegean commits new double-hull to Gibraltar Newbuild enhances its ability to meet 'strong demand' for modern tonnage. Poll: Majority says short delivery common worldwide Veteran chief engineer, however, tells Bunkerworld such malpractices becoming rare.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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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