BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 6, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oil spill may lead to demise of some firms The oil gushing unchecked from an undersea well in the Gulf of Mexico could permanently scar coastal lands and bring down some of the energy companies tied to the accident if efforts to control the spill are unsuccessful, experts said on Tuesday. New Orleans port sees smooth sailing The main shipping entrance to the Mississippi River has not been affected by the spreading Gulf of Mexico oil spill and should remain open to navigation at least into today, the Port of New Orleans said on Tuesday. France's CMA expects restructuring deal within weeks The Saade family that controls French shipping company CMA CGM is in talks with investors about a capital increase of US$300 million to US$500 million, a newspaper report said.

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CMA CGM 2009 loss US$1.4 billion, but returns to profitability OOCL starts new China-Thailand-Vietnam (CTV) service Hyundai Merchant Marine ups China-India rate US$100/TEU May 11 China Europe Express (CEX) service adds Hamburg call Savannah up 32.5pc in March to 227,860 TEU on China trade Maersk adds Lagos-Tin Can Island call to FEW1 service Hamburg Sud restores Asia-Latin American capacity to pre-crisis levels Asia to Europe container rates continue to slide CKYH alters transpacific rotation, ship deployment ICTSI nears 25-year deal for Portland's container terminal Panalpina unveils offshore oil and gas complex in Singapore China buys US Corn, US Grains Council sees more to come DHL starts LCL services from Osaka-HK Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 project 'proceeding well' Macau's first quarter air freight volumes take off Economic thaw in Anchorage as cargo, fuel stops mount AirBridgeCargo extends service into Seoul from Frankfurt

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CMA CGM Group sails ahead with a measure of optimism EU changing laws to avoid seizure of Indian drugs Coffee exports post 42 pc rise during Jan.-April Trade with Brazil may cross $ 6 bn this year Overall port capacity to exceed 800 m tonnes by 2011-12, Vasan informs Parliamentary panel Environs Min. outlines draft policy for new port projects SAIL mulls setting up port in Orissa Airlines vying for major slice of rising cargo volumes Orissa lifts ban on movement of minerals by train NCHAA & Exim Alert Software Solutions organise informative seminar for CHAs & staff Nath introduces Traffic Management Board Bill in Lok Sabha Legal loopholes stall ushering in national roadways permit India Inc expects bright growth in H1-CII survey Manufacturing expands for second month in a row Cos tardy in filing statutory statements-Minister Onion MEP slashed to $200 a tonne Forex for foreign travellers raised

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MAY 4, 2010
TNT posts greatly improved Q1/2010 results TNT, the Dutch express and mail operator based in Amsterdam, reported that its Q1/2010 revenues increased to EUR 2.747 billion, 12.4% more than the EUR 2.747 billion in the like-fo... Kuehne + Nagel manages inbound supply chain for Ripley in Chile Ripley, one of Chile's top retailers of apparel, accessories and home products, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as provider for their global order management. Under the agreement, Kuehne... Grindrod SA acquires Fuelogic in South Africa The South African logistics service provider Grindrod SA has acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Fuelogic from Arrowbulk Carriers, Ukhamba Holdings, Calulo Petrochemicals ... Grand Alliance: new Asia service via Hamburg The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, NYK and OOCL) is again offering four Far East ' North America services via Hamburg, starting with the arrival in Hamburg of the first vessel, the 6... Hamburg Süd increases rates in Europe'South America east coast trade The German shipping company Hamburg Süd said that the freight rates in the trade from Europe to South America east coast have fallen to a rock bottom due to overcapacity resul... Arkas to buy pair of 2,500 teu vessels Turkey's Arkas Holding has bought two 2,500 teu resales from Volkswerft Stralsund in Germany. The sales price was not officially announced but according to brokers each vessel cost... Hupac emerges from the economic crisis in good shape The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac achieved a positive annual result in 2009 despite a slump in traffic and turnover. In the crisis year 2009, the volumes in Hupac's pan-E... US airlines merge and become "United Continentals" The executive committees of the US carriers United and Continental Airlines officially announced that their two companies tied the knot on 3 May. The new service provider... Volcanic ash results in occasional closure of British airspace And ash is still pouring out... The volcano under the Eyjafjalla glacier in Iceland is still pouring out ash that is a danger for air traffic in Europe. The Irish (IAA) and the Bri... Report states Hahn is an alternative to Frankfurt for night flights Frankfurt-Hahn airport (Germany) is an alternative for cargo operations at night should night flights be restricted at Frankfurt Rhein-Main airport. This is the result of repo...

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MAY 5, 2010
Obama backs moves to raise OPA 90 liability cap Ulstein Verft delivers Normand Ranger Bourbon wins Brazil contracts Zentech and Knud E. Hansen to cooperate

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MAY 5, 2010
Boeing plans cleanup project for lower Duwamish Waterway Port Metro Vancouver calling for rail service review Cal. Maritime Academy vessel sets sail on training voyage Port of Anacortes celebrates completion of small craft hoist Crowley Maritime marks opening of new 'green' corporate headquarters

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MAY 5, 2010
Tankers make 1,000-mile detours to avoid pirates Deviations spark charter party disputes and add at least $16m in crude transportation costs Asia-Europe box trade recovery continues ELAA reports growth of more than 20% in Asia-Europe volumes during the first quarter Box shortages to remain a problem Increased demand for boxes will continue to be allied with limited supply Single-hull VLCC numbers fall by a third Global fleet reduced as owners sell vessels for scrap ahead of IMO deadline Somali pirates hijack Novoship tanker Moscow University taken as South Korean bulker manages to evade separate attack

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MAY 5, 2010
New Century shelves IPO CHINA'S New Century Shipbuilding has cancelled a planned $483M IPO on the Singapore Stock Exchange, just weeks ahead of the listing date Galp holds out against workers PORTUGAL'S Galp expressed defiance today after its refinery workers revealed plans to stage another strike next month Fire disrupts cruise project STX EUROPE told Fairplay today that it is unsure whether it will be able to deliver Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic next month as planned after a fire on board Obama drilling reversal hinted PRESIDENT Obama could abandon his initiative to open large areas of US coastline to oil exploration if the Deepwater Horizon spill causes widespread damage, according to his press secretary Torm counts the defections DENMARK'S listed Danish product tanker and drybulk company D/S Torm has lost two pool partners and 11 ships Samsung's profits rocket SAMSUNG HI in South Korea has reported rocketed profits during first quarter BDI firms as China holiday ends THE BALTIC Dry Index strengthened today amid rises in freight rates for all vessel classes

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MAY 5, 2010
Pacer Narrows 1Q Loss Sen. Kohl Insists on Antitrust Change ATA Chief Challenges DOT on Modal Shift Ports Detail Differences in Clean Trucks Plans Rockefeller Sees One Railroad Blocking Reform Court Dismisses Trailer Bridge from Antitrust Case Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Jumps 10.8 Percent YRC Likely to Survive, Despite 1Q Loss Treasury to Sanction Payments to Somalis CMA CGM Considering Public Stock Offering Container Ship Orders Primed to Re-Start Lufthansa Cargo Swings to 1Q Profit Portland to Lease Terminal Gulf Shipping Proceeds Amid Oil Cleanup Highway Bill Delay Seen Stretching into 2011

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MAY 5, 2010
US economy posts 3.2% 'mature' growth in Q1 Maersk announces Halifax call for containerised shellfish More signs of US recovery Global bourses jittery LA offers incentives to green auto importers

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MAY 5, 2010
Engineer pleads guilty US Department of Justice scores another win in as crewman from a Greek chemical carrier admits role in 'magic pipe' scheme. Owner mum on 'magic pipe' Connecticut-based TransAtlantic Lines is silent amid allegations of imprisoning an engineer onboard a containership. 'Dismissed with prejudice' Federal court in Puerto Rico drops antitrust action aimed at unseating US barge giant Trailer Bridge. Hope for Novoship crew? Master of hijacked tanker Moscow University manages to inform owner crew are locked in engine room. ACP cleans up small spill Hanjin Monaco boxship leaks 35 barrels of oil in Panama Canal after hitting floodgate. 'Banks losing patience' Distressed sale window will open soon for tanker buyers as lenders begin to pull the plug, analyst says. Eagle Bulk in handy sale Nasdaq-listed owner said to have collected $22m after offloading handymax. Chemical leak deemed safe Hazardous materials experts empty two containers spilling white powder from APL Tennessee in LA. StealthGas sells LPG unit Nasdaq-listed owner records small loss after offloading the Gas Prodigy. Fund ups Freeseas holding Newland Capital Management boosts its stake in Ion Varouxakis-led Freeseas. Novoship tanker hijacked Russian aframax Moscow University seized by Somali pirates while STX bulker and UAE tanker escape. Zim in talks over sell-offs Israeli container line ready to improve balance sheet by offloading stakes in marine service companies. 'Dyvi deal just the start' Lars Solbakken says "merger" of Eidsiva Rederi and Dyvi Shipping is the beginning not the extent of the listed owner's growth plan. Merwede makes South African play Dutch shipbuilder buys Cape Town marine diamond mining equipment specialist MMP. Petrobras fills phase one Brazilian oil behemoth grabs seven product tankers on 15-year deals to complete the first part of the EBN programme. U-Ming growing profit again First quarter much stronger for Taiwanese bulker player as revenues rise. Price rise cools bulker sales Buyers' appetite for dry-bulk vessels halted momentarily by higher price tags, report says. CMA CGM deal 'in weeks' Beleaguered Jacques Saade-led liner behemoth sounds positive note on financial restructuring plans. Did error sink New Century IPO? Failure to disclose newbuilding contract cancellation may have sunk Singapore listing, reports suggest. German boxship hard aground Thien & Heyenga's Stadt Hannover stuck on sandbar north of Nassau in Caribbean. Bourbon revenues steady Booming bulker market and larger fleet negate waning offshore revenues at French owner. New Century cans IPO Chinese shipbuilder opts to pull Singapore listing plans on concerns over global economy. MISC set for "phenomenal" re-rating Analyst upgrades Malaysian shipowner to "buy" on recovery in tanker rates and offshore yard spin-off. Fire hits NCL newbuilding Investigation begins into cause of blaze on Norwegian Epic at STX Europe yard in France. Vartdal joins Golden Ocean Fredriksen bulker company names new CFO after Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal joins from Torvald Klaveness. Ezra set to raise $100m Singapore offshore vessel operator opts for conventional debt in latest round of fund raising. Dockwise adds to order backlog Heavy lift vessel operator ties up another $65m worth of transport and installation contracts. CCI plots network expansion Indian logistics player will spend $670m on building 25 more container-rail terminals.

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MAY 5, 2010
Analysts: Ship orders to begin anew in '11 Hong Kong shippers decry intra-Asia bunker charge Yang Ming '09 container loss hits $563 million Brittin to head TSA air cargo security Swiss Worldcargo to target import sales UPS signs deal with Alibaba.com subsidiary CURE lobbies for rail reform CBP finalizes L.A. drawback center closure Cuba's transport minister ousted APL Logistics appoints South Asia executive DHL opens new Cochin terminal Senators want to raise oil spill liability L.A. port to cut tariff for low-emission vehicles Filter deadline impacts Oakland drayage

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MAY 5, 2010
Clean-up after Full City accident soon finished The Full City oil clean-up operation in the county of Vestfold, Norway, will be finished by the end of this week. However, the clean-up operation in the county BP turns to Norway for help The oil company BP has turned to the Norwegian Clean Seas Association for Operating Companies, NOFO, for help to clean up the oil in the Gulf of Mexico. NOFO will

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MAY 5, 2010
Vancouver bunkering affected by Alaskan taxes As the cruise season begins the numbers aren't looking good, but things are looking up for 2011. Inventory data causes big crude dip Prices briefly under $80 per barrel as markets caught by surprise. WWF: No room for HFO in sustainable future Urges shipping industry to be 'part of the solution' to ensure sustainable scenarios as world population grows. New Zealand considers delaying emission trading scheme Coastal shipping could face increased costs when scheme goes ahead. Prices mainly falling across Europe NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. IFO prices plummet in Fujairah Tight barge schedules in Durban end of next week. Crude suffers pullback Watch for further weakening due to increased inventories. Del Monte absorbs rise in bunker prices Bunker costs climb by more than 60% but freight costs see only small increase. IBC: Shipping can do better on emissions 10% cut in CO2 'easy', cleaner fuels desirable, says President of Norwegian Shipowners' Association. World currency unit to be used for bunker trades Bunker fuel to be the first physical commodity in the world to be priced in Wocus. Double-digit plunge at key ports Prices dip across all bunker products in Singapore, Hong Kong. Sharp drop in South China's April fuel oil imports Estimated to have dropped by a quarter from March and by half from last year. WFS sees 31% increase in net profit But gross profit from bunker sales falls 16%. Bominflot takes new staff in Houston KPC sells 380 cSt cargo into Singapore 80,000 tonne fuel oil parcel to load in late May in Kuwait. Rising bunker prices 'a concern' Rising bunker costs may hamper Odfjell's efforts to return to profitability in Q2. ICS/ISF: Shipping not a 'cash cow' MBIs should not to be used as source of revenue for governments or as compensating tool for other industry sectors.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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