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BRIEFS

March 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* Brazil's OSX planning 9.9b reais IPO OSX, the Brazilian shipbuilder owned by billionaire Eike Batista, plans to raise up to 9.92 billion reais (S$7.7 billion) in what could become the nation's largest initial public offering this year. Academy set up to offer professional shipper courses THE Singapore National Shippers' Council (SNSC) yesterday launched the Singapore Shippers' Academy to offer professional courses to local and regional shippers and train at least 1,000 people from the industry within three years. Macquarie plans Miclyn IPO to raise up to A$365m Australia's largest investment bank, Macquarie Group, is looking to float oil and gas services firm Miclyn Express Offshore in an initial public offering that could raise up to A$365 million (S$461.2 million). India fuel exports rise on shipments to US, Japan

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Asia-US container volumes slide 15.3pc in 2009 APL box volume up 63pc Dec-Feb, after 7pc fall in 2009 Fujian's January trade value increases 37.8pc New Asian Express service to run between Hong Kong and Haiphong Horizon Lines to start west coast-Guam/Asia service Sharjah Container Terminal adds Yangming feeder service India's January cargo volumes rise 13pc, boxes up 31pc Kuehne + Nagel to handle Fujifilm logistics in Poland Shenzhen Airlines to start Fuzhou-Japan flights in April Dachser to scrap Future Group marketing cooperation Maersk's Damco appoints Remo Eigenmann head of air freight

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Caravel Logistics launches 1st own cellular container vessel Eredene Infrastructure showcases pan-India logistics network & facilities Chilli, cardamom & ginger add zing to spices export basket PM opens doors to Saudi investments New Major Port to come up at Sagar Island Mormugao Port breezes past 2008-09's cargo handling figure ACHAA & Customs start CHALR training programme Cold storage gets infra tag to avail of ECBs 3 pc service tax proposed on rail freight Budget: 2010-11 expenditure up by 8.6 pc Exports post 11.5 pc growth in Jan. ADB sanctions Rs 1,380 cr. loan for MSMEs to grow Fieo chief pleads for extension of interest subvention to labour-intensive sectors IMC sees plenty of room for cheer in Budget KMA celebrates 4th Management Day India, Bangla hold conclave for trade boost Revenue Secy to talk on Budget today

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MARCH 2, 2010
K Line announces delivery of the "Vijayanagar" The Tokyo-based shipping company K Line has announced the delivery of the "Vijayanagar," a 82,000 dwt bulk carrier, built at the Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation'... Gottwald: another crane for Lebanon and follow-up order from Qatar Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) is strengthening its position in the Middle East as it has received a further crane order from Lebanon and a follow-up order from Qatar. Be... Scandlines complains about cartel decision on "Vogelfluglinie" The German-Danish shipping company Scandlines is preparing an official complaint against the German cartel office for its decision to allow competitors on the "Vogelfluglinie"... SCA: new feeder service between northern Sweden and port of Hamburg The Swedish manufacturer of paper and wood products Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) and its transport and logistics division SCA Transforest launched a liner service... Sloman Neptun Bremen: new Italy-Algeria liner service Sloman Neptun Shipping & Transport GmbH, one of the leading European shipping lines in the trade between Northern Europe and North Africa, is opening a new regular shipping lin... Toll Group reports less profit and revenue in HY 2009/10 Australia-based Toll Holdings, one of Asia's leading transport and logistics providers, has reported its half year 2009/10 results. The group recorded an operating profit (ebit), b... Nippon Express enhances logistics services in Brazil Nippon Express do Brasil (NE Brazil), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co Ltd, concluded a basic business collaboration agreement with Aurora Terminais e Servicos, a general wa... TDG takes over RRS Logistics in Hungary The British logistics service provider TDG is continuing its Eastern European expansion by acquiring the Hungarian service provider RRS Logistics. Through the takeover TDG is ... JAL and NYK end cargo business reform and merger negotiations The JAL Group recently ended negotiations with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) about a cargo business reform. The talks concerned a possible merger between Japan Airlines Inter... DB Schenker Rail tests new transport box for automotive shipments DB Schenker Rail's automotive division has presented a new box to transport automobile parts for the German car manufacturer Volkswagen. The receptacle, known as the auto... DB Schenker Rail: Niederhofer new chairman of central region production company The supervisory board of DB Schenker Rail Deutschland selected Otto G. Niederhofer as a member of its management board, with effect from 1 March. Niederhofer will shoulder responsi...

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MARCH 3, 2010
Shipbuilders testify on Navy 30-year plan INTERTANKO protests Trieste sulfur rule Fatality prompts safety alert

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MARCH 3, 2010
Port of Seattle now using new prefix across the board Mitsui LNG carriers net long-term charters Diana Shipping takes delivery of new Capesize dry bulk carrier Carriers plan to begin joint Asia to South America run Evergreen changing face of management team

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MARCH 3, 2010
State support preventing box sector consolidation Intervention to stop major lines from collapsing could prove to be counter-productive in the long-run Two dead after waves batter Louis vessel Two passengers killed and six others injured after eight-metre high waves strike Louis Majesty Brussels to probe alleged Margaret Hill waste breach EC has asked UK for details of ship's final destination and fate amid reports it is to be dismantled Trieste takes tough line on low-sulphur fuel Non-compliant ships face €15,000'€150,000 fine DHT shareholder slams zero dividend policy MMI Investments calls for company to reinstate quarterly dividend and attacks rash spending of capital

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MARCH 3, 2010
Chittagong breakers reopen BREAKING yards reopened today in Chittagong after talks between their owners and Bangladesh's government aimed at ending a 10-day lockout of about 30,000 workers Isle of Man to charge fee THE ISLE of Man ship registry has announced that it will begin charging an annual registration fee for the first time in its 25-year history UK wage exemption in limbo PROPOSED amendments aimed at exempting shipping from the UK's Equality Bill have been withdrawn in the House of Lords, Fairplay was told today DHT shareholder rebels A LETTER from MMI Investments, which owns 8.9% of DHT Maritime's stock, today demanded immediate reinstatement for DHT's dividend and the appointment a new board member Quake currents stop traffic STRONG currents created by the tsunami that followed last week's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in central Chile caused vessel delays in southern California OSX Brasil unveils $5.5Bn IPO OSX BRASIL plans to raise up to 9.92Bn reais ($5.53Bn) in what will reportedly be one of Brazil's largest-ever IPOs Eagle eyes spot plays EAGLE Bulk, traditionally an all-time charter owner, confirmed today that it is pursuing significantly more exposure to the spot market

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MARCH 3, 2010
Boxer Urges House to Pass Jobs Bill After Sharp Fall, NAFTA Surface Trade Rises East, West Coasts Achieve Competitive Balance Chile Port Capacity Restored Overseas Shipholding Group Profit Sinks in 2009 OOCL Hikes Documentation Fees ODFL Expands Warehousing Business S&P Rates CSX Debt BBB Global Air Freight Grew Steadily in January Heavy Truck Sales Rise in February John T. Mentzer, Logistics Educator, Dead at 58 Bulk Traffic Surges at Indiana Ports Landstar Volume Jumps 17 Percent CMA CGM to Hike U.S.-Asia Rates Finnish Stevedores to Join Trucker Strike Evergreen Announces Executive Changes U.S. Coast Guard Halts Ambassador Bridge Project India Cuts Mumbai Terminal Rates Fraport Profit Falls 20 Percent in 2009 CEVA Logistics Revenue, Earnings Fall in 2009 Senate Revives Transport Programs as Bunning Relents NY-NJ Port to Release Clean-Truck Plan Chile Quake Triggers Tsunami

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MARCH 3, 2010
Soothing troubled waters Carriers 'lost USD15 billion' on the transpacific Somali pirates strike yet again Shippers up in arms at TPM Maersk seeks long term contracts

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MARCH 3, 2010
Cheaper, later d'Amico International cuts $10m from price of MR pair at Hyundai Mipo as ships are delayed and size increased. Chemoil crashes Singapore-based bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits down by over 75% year-on-year. Brawl on the Wall DHT's largest shareholder MMI lashes management and board over axed dividends and 'opaque' strategy. A broker in days? If you're still working on making your first million the sale and purchase market offers easy money! Freak waves kill 2 Passengers dead and injured after Louis Cruises vessel lashed by huge waves in Mediterranean. Chevron preps axe Chevron may cancel the bareboat charter of a VLCC owned by Frontline offshoot Independent Tankers Corp. Fight continues Greek shipping interests are seeking arbitration over a $3.9m dispute with a Mexican charterer. Saudi ship seized Authorities kept in dark for two days as Somali pirates hijack tanker Al Nisr Al Saudi with Greek master in Gulf of Aden. Greek ship evades Lotus Shipping tanker comes under attack by pirates in same area where Greek bulker hit a week ago. DK goes retro Ship technology group introduces retro-fitting of fuel reduction kit as former UASC boss Sorensen takes reins. Cargoship held Indian high court orders arrest of Ukraine-owned Lady Alla over unpaid crew wages. Engine octet Wartsila wins order to supply eight two-stroke units for panamax newbuildings at Rongsheng in China. Cape fixed John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean confirms four-year charter for Jinhaiwan capesize newbuilding. MOL fixes six Japanese owner signs long-term charters for up to six LNG carriers including four new ships. Fixtures fest Norway's Farstad Shipping inks fresh charters and extensions worth over $100m. Eagle sent diving Full-year profit down at Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk as costs increase on anti-piracy measures and finance expenses. Miclyn in IPO Second time lucky for Singapore-based offshore owner as it plans to go public with $330m float in Australia. Japan jumps JSEA member yards have seen export newbuilding orders go up 50% year-on-year in tonnage terms. Maersk axes slots Maersk Line ending six-year slot charter of Horizon Lines ships in Pacific but hints at replacement. Back home Fifteen Russian crew from arrested Eastwind reefer repatriated from China. Kuwait covets Gulf investors could bid for longstanding Turkish cruiseship port project in Istanbul. Swedish smash Finnish ro-ro and Greek bulker damaged in collision off Oxelosund. Volumes leap NOL reports a hefty increase in the number of containers handled, but rates remain weak. Turkish delight Tuzla's Istanbul Shipyard bags five-ship order from Romania's border police. Talks back on Greek government negotiating defence order with new owner of Hellenic Shipyards, Abu Dhabi Mar.

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MARCH 3, 2010
CMA CGM hikes U.S. export rates Global Ship Lease turns profit Maersk weighs transpacific space options DHL invests in Hong Kong facility DOT funding spigot turned back on DOT funding cutoff left states in turmoil DB Schenker Rail tests auto box State control over LNG sites sought

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MARCH 3, 2010
INTERTANKO reacts to Trieste 0.1% sulphur stance Port says it will accept no exemptions to 0.1% sulphur limit and impose fines. Strong gains in Rotterdam Bunker demand in Rotterdam 'quite low' players report. Mid-week prices firm in Fujairah While Durban prices fall. Horizon to launch 'quick' liner service Company sees opportunity to offer alternative to slow steaming as market rebounds. Gibraltar aims to end floating storage Chief Minister says 50-year old tank farm could be re-activated. Middle East takes another fuel oil cargo Middle East still 'ravenous for fuel oil while East Asia is brim-full'. Bunker prices seesaw Crude oil futures volatile for the past seven days. Incoming port operator urged to drop fee Planned 5% fee on bunkering services will harm Manila's marine fuel market. Sinobunker to launch Guangzhou, Dalian operations Bonded supply business to start in Guangzhou this month; eyes Dalian operations in July. Specialised recruitment can help bunker firms expand rapidly Some bigger players have used the downturn to their advantage and 'acquired entire teams' to boost market share.

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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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