BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* European ports plan to reward ships for cutting emissions Six European ports on Tuesday launched an initiative aimed at cutting emissions from ships with some terminals offering discounts on port dues to cleaner vessels from January next year, officials involved said. Maersk takes lead in verifying CO2 emissions Maersk Line, the shipping unit of Copenhagen-based A P Moller Maersk A/S, said it is the first company to verify its emissions of carbon dioxide. LNG tanker tightness hampers deals for smaller players The absence of available tankers currently blighting liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade will continue throughout this winter, throwing the market back to a time when the old majors completely dominated shipping. Baltic index falls for 4th consecutive day

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Yang Ming quarterly profit soars 282pc, Wan Hai leaps 179pc MSC adds 8,000-TEU ships to Asia-S Africa/Mauritius service Korea's Namsung Shipping starts south China to Vietnam loop Wan Hai affiliate Interasia Lines starts Japan-Taiwan-Vietnam service Mississippi-Yangtze Strategic Cooperation Forum opens Guangxi port throughput up 42.6pc in first nine months Jiangsu ship exports rises 50.5pc in first nine months DHL, Shanghai Lingang to offer logistics services in Yangshan Port Canadian railways volumes spike in third quarter Matson promotes Vic Angoco as senior vice president IATA urges caution in tightening security after bomb threats Hactl cargo up 15.4pc to 260,622 tonnes in October Toll Global Forwarding sets up new Nordics division Air freight container turns into mini-workshop for Ethiopia

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BIFA warns against knee-jerk reaction on air cargo security CMA CGM puts new eco-containers on test runs Essar Shipping hopes to treble income in 3 years Experience clause for shipbuilders may go Greatship's IPO gets clearance Mercator earns 51.5 cr. Q2 net OOCL offers new mobile service Pirates get locked out! Wärtsilä launches combustion monitoring system for two-stroke diesel engines Indian goods top in Dubai's import basket IAPH to introduce Environmental Ship Index Obama's visit not to hamper cargo movement at Mumbai Port Airlines' fortunes soar CONCOR rated 'AAA (Is)' CONCOR to hike haulage charges of nine goods from December 1 No major glitches seen in 100 pc air cargo screening in US Now, cargo on passenger planes poses risk NRI developing tech to detect hidden dangers in air cargo Exports from SEZs up by 56 pc in H1 Govt implements FTA with Brunei Indian IT generates a revenue of $70 billion a year Maharashtra farm project gets $ 100-m World Bank loan

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010
A sister for Visemar Line The Italian shipping company Visemar Line has established a new sister enterprise for transporting freight between Europe and the Middle East. The new firm, Visemar Logistic, offer... TNT: higher revenue but profit drop of 24% in Q3/2010 Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based CEP and postal operator TNT reported a profit slump of 24% during the group's third quarter this year. The TNT Group made a profit of EUR 75 million, ... Logwin boosts sales and earnings in first nine months of 2010 The logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a turnover of EUR 1.01 billion in the first nine months of the current year. The company said t... Easy Freight GmbH: new transport company in Switzerland We have just received the news that a firm called Easy Freight GmbH has started operations. Easy Freight, based in Basel (Switzerland), is an independent transport service provider... Hamburg S'd adopts IAS EquipmentRepair for container fleet The German ocean carrier Hamburg S'd is adopting the EquipmentRepair system from International Asset Systems (IAS) to manage its global container maintenance and repair programme. ... A world first ' CMA CGM Group trials new eco-containers The French shipping company CMA CGM was the first to launch bamboo-floored eco-containers in 2005. Now the group is currently testing new eco-containers with non-wood composite flo... New COO at Lehnkering Service provider Lehnkering has appointed Ingo Freyaldenhoven as its new chief operating officer (COO) of the company's chemical manufacturing services (CMS) division with immediat...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Now Navy wants to make two design, two shipbuilder LCS buy TAI unveils advanced OSV Catering contractor offers healthier eating at sea USCG sets out policy on banning substandard ships Shipbuilding champion Gene Taylor loses re-election bid

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Trade between NAFTA partners jumps during month of August OOCL onboard with low sulphur fuel program California Martime Academy nets navigation lab grant from TK Coast Guard port captain closes several Pacific Coast bars Belize announces new merchant ships registration scheme

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Concerns raised over Asian shipbroking standards Braemar Seascope head says age-old motto of 'our word, our bond' must be adhered to worldwide Three London brokers awarded licences to trade in China Singapore grows market share in dry paper clearing Singapore tax breaks threaten London shipbroking Iran tanker calls rise despite US ban Sanctions fail to deter product tanker owners and charterers from Iranian market Sanctions fail to deter Iran port calls China set to plug newbuild funding gap Banks will soon do deals that do not include a Chinese element Chinese finance spurs second Hamburg Süd... Hanjin posts profit of $196m but bulk division hit by operating loss Box volumes up 2.5% quarter on quarter as lower China demand dents dry bulk volumes Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
How US vote affects shipping TWO KEY US shipping figures took it on the chin in the mid-term elections Intermarine to increase fleet INTERMARINE, the US heavy-lift and breakbulk carrier, said today it is seeking to ramp up its fully owned fleet by 2012 by exploiting weakness in ship values and newbuilding prices More box ship idling seen TODAY'S weakness in box shipping might lead to 200 vessels being taken out of service until volumes rise, BIMCO analyst Peter Sand told Fairplay today COSCO Corp profits jump COSCO Corp today reported a major rise in net income for the third quarter on the back of higher revenues from both shipbuilding and drybulk shipping Dover trust sees success THE DOVER People's Port Trust predicted success today in its bid to operate the Channel port BDI drops to lowest for month THE BDI dropped today to its lowest level in a month amid concern that the world's supply of coal and ships hauling iron ore is increasing faster than demand SFI seals bulker support JOHN FREDRIKSEN'S Ship Finance International today disclosed new charters and financing for its expanding drybulk fleet Singapore chases LNG growth Lower P&I premiums suggested End to VLCC rates rally seen V.Ships, two banks ally Fincantieri forms JV in UAE Novorossiysk buyout vote set Index could raise port fees

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Pacer Net Climbs 83 Percent to $1.1 Million Long Beach Measure D Wins Nippon Express Profit Clobbered by Charges NAFTA Trade Grew Sharply in August Napolitano Assures Air Cargo Execs on Security Security Critic Urges Industry Response to Terrorism FMC Studies EU Repeal of Antitrust Immunity Truck Orders Surged Ahead in October Finnlines Revenue, Profit Roll Upward Fed Launches $600 Billion Bond Buy to Lift Economy Roadrunner Profit Hits $4.4 Million, But Costs Climb Mica Vows to Create Jobs, Free Idle Stimulus Funds Republicans Sweep House Races; Oberstar Loses ABF Cuts Operating Loss to $2.6 Million Con-way Loses $8.2 Million in Third Quarter Maritime Advocate Taylor Loses Election Atlas Air Net Profit Soars 130 Percent Greece Halts International Mail Royal Mail Profit Slumps 72 Percent Expeditors Net Profit Soars 66 Percent FedEx Buys India Operator AFL Yang Ming Profit Surges in Third Quarter ATA, Port of LA Ask Court to Expedite Appeals Boeing Forecasts 5.9 Percent Annual Air Cargo Growth

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
ESI will reward cleanest ships US rolls out QE2 COSCON goes for RR in bear market Republican kryptonite stymies Obama CSAV reaches high but sounds a note of caution

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Bleak outlook for aframax tankers German bank sees newbuilding prices plunging even further as sector fights demons. Genco banks $36m in the third New York-listed bulker owner tops third quarter profit predictions in the wake of supramax shopping spree. U-Sea trims full year forecast Dry dip forces Ultragas-controlled bulker owner to slash 2010 earnings estimate by nearly 50%. Quiet farewell for Maria Tsakos Shipowner's daughter Maria Tsakos will be buried today following a private ceremony ahead of weekend memorial at St Nicholas. STX Europe wielding jobs axe Korean-owned yard group to chop 350 workers at Rauma and Turku in Finland. Colombo Dockyard bids for duo Sri Lankan shipbuilder shortlisted for repeat ferry newbuilding business in India. Dof wraps up private placement Investors gobble up $34m worth of shares in Oslo-listed offshore cartel. Double joy for Fredriksen John Fredriksen's SFI lands deals for remaining newbuildings and 80% debt financing for two recent buys. CH Offshore in AHTS selling spree Singapore-listed offshore owner offloads another anchor-handler for $1m less than broker's valuation. Polemis loses huge GKO bond appeal Greek shipowning family's long battle to recover over $700m lost playing the Russian bond market fails. Tidewater's Q2 profit drained US offshore behemoth's bottom line takes a battering but follows the script of a recent profit warning. Cosco Corp sees profit soar Singapore-listed group posts big earnings jump in first nine months as shipyards and bulkers thrive. Knock-on effect for Eidesvik Oslo-listed owner lands longer charter for multi-functional support vessel with Subsea 7 on the back of $100m BP deal. 3 Maj bags state guarantee EU may take dim view of loan backing for Wisby Tankers four-ship order at Croatian yard. Red Duchess saved from grounding Tug and lifeboat combine to bring Irish cargo vessel into Scottish port after engine failure. CPP failure ends in lock smash CFL cargoship accelerated before hitting gate at Immingham in UK, probe reveals. Neste notches more in Q3 Finnish group's tankers improve profitability despite soft rates in Baltic. Samsung surges in third quarter Korean shipbuilder's profit up by 16% as it meets $8bn annual order target. Russia agrees freight link Caspian Sea deal will see ferries running from Turkmenistan to boost exports. Philippines ro-ro runs aground Super Shuttle Ferry was 800 yards from Cagayan De Oro terminal when it beached during low tide. Excel Maritime tops Street bets Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner trumps forecasts in the third quarter as it continues to cut debt. Genmar sales chatter off target Genmar Alexandra is not a sales candidate despite talk of $12m deal, TradeWinds is told. Costs keeping Aboitiz back Philippine ro-ro owner posts nine-month loss despite improving freight and passenger markets. Vietnam port start delayed Singapore contractor Koon says terminals owner's experiencing delays in getting certain approvals. Seahawk in possible sale Gulf of Mexico oil spill has hit liquidity and revenue generation at Pride jack-up rig spin-off. Cost control key for Belships Norwegian bulker owner stronger after nine months as it reduces operating expenses. Maersk Idaho grounds in Suez Container vessel eventually refloated by tugs in Great Bitter Lake after several failed attempts.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
CSAV turns big Q3 profit Maersk/CMA CGM Asia/Europe loops skip sailings COSCO raises Asia/Europe bunker, currency fees CEVA's Sidler calls for air cargo collaboration GAO to assess inbound air cargo security ANA settles in U.S. price-fixing probe BNSF divides CEO, president roles BirdDog fetches Foley Services Republicans take back House in U.S. election FedEx buys Indian express/logistics company ITC investigates Nintendo Wii imports Expeditors reports earnings jump New steel terminal for Chicago DP World completes Tarragona expansion

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Transatlantic secures EUR 52.3 million charter Swedish Transatlantic has secured a four-year charter contract with ENI Norway for the AHTS Njord Viking currently under construction at the Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Zamakona ' the contract is worth

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Crude continues bullish trend Crude oil futures hit six-month high as investors expect a stimulus sized at approximately $500 billion. Prices firm across the board Almost no demand seen in Hamburg, players report. Fujairah bunker market firms Tough competition among suppliers in Suez. Major European ports to reward 'clean' ships New scheme gives discount on port dues when ships outperform IMO emissions standards. Consultancy proposes shipping GHG trading experiment Says voluntary scheme could complement the IMO's work on market-based measures. Stage set for WTI high, then consolidation A November rally followed by December consolidation looks quite possible and likely. Mid-week bunker prices firm Slack demand at key Asian bunker ports, according to traders. Engine monitoring system offers up to 2% fuel savings Provides crew with real time combustion data, enables optimal engine performance. 'Integrated solution' the way to go ExxonMobil global head of marine fuels talks to Bunkerworld about the challenges in meeting fuel requirements when sulphur limit falls. Asian residual fuel production 'to decrease' But consumption will fall, increasing refiners' incentive to make less fuel oil, say independent energy consultant.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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

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

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

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