BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

17:32 GMT+2

BRIEFS

May 7, 2010

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*Shipping News* MCA wants undercutting at Klang port curbed The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) wants the Klang Port Authority to regulate the rates of the ancillary services to prevent undercutting by port operators.

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Spot rate up 10.8pc, tops US$2,000 per FEU from HK to LA Hubline to start HK-Manila-Guam loop and HK-Manila shuttle China trade, cost cuts boost Matson parent profit 477pc Box ship orders predicted to pick up between Q1-Q3 2011 Zim to hike north Europe-east Med rate US$100 per TEU in June CMA CGM transports artefacts for Shanghai World Expo Lianyungang quarterly volume surges 61pc to 919,000 TEU Tielong Container Logistics quarterly profit soars 64pc Georgia statehouse votes funds for Savannah dredging, roadways Reefer box shortage may restrict world trade in produce DB Schenker merges logistics firms in Russia US regulator seeks US$572,150 fine from Atlas Air for faulty windows Cargolux raises frequency of Budapest-HK air freight service United Airlines conducts test flight using synthetic fuel

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MAY 5, 2010
Horizon Lines reports Q1 loss The net loss for Horizon Lines in Q1/2010 came to USD 13.2 million, on revenues of USD 286.1 million. This compares with a net loss of USD 10 million, on revenues of USD 272.4 mill... New Charleston-Far East CSAV service March was the third straight month of year-over-year container volume increases for the port of Charleston (USA). Pier containers were up by 24% in March, compared to the same mont... Leon Kr'usche to manage Sassnitz's Mukran incentive programme Leon Kr'usche has taken charge of the German ferry port of Sassnitz's so-called Mukran trade and industry incentive programme. He will focus on encouraging large and medium-sized e... Kuehne + Nagel opens logistics facility near Bogota Kuehne + Nagel, a global full-service logistics provider based in Switzerland, has opened a state-of-the-art facility near the Colombian capital of Bogota, in order to expand its i... New DSV terminal opened near Stuttgart The Brondby-based Danish global transport and logistics service provider DSV has invested substantially in its Schwieberdingen location near Stuttgart (Germany). Its solutions divi... Aramex reports higher Q1 profits Aramex, a Dubai-based Emirati global express, freight and logistics service provider, has announced that net profits for the three months ending 31 March rose to AED 47.5 million, ... Zufall sales down overall in 2009 The Zufall Logistics Group, a G'ttingen-based German firm, registered sales of EUR 219 million in financial 2009, a decline of 9.3% or EUR 22 million in comparison with last year. ... EU transport ministers agree on volcanic ash limits The EU's transport ministers agreed to unified volcanic ash limits for air traffic on Tuesday, in order to prevent chaos breaking out again in European aviation. A unified European... AF-KLM increasing cargo options The Franco-Dutch full-freighter operator AF-KL Cargo is adding a weekly MD-11F cargo connection from Amsterdam to San Jose (Costa Rica) tomorrow 7 May. AF-KL Cargo will also offer ... RZD improves 13% in first four months The Russian railway RZD transported 380.3 million t of goods in the first four months of the year, which represents a plus of 12.9% in comparison with last year. Coal and coke (103... Deepening of Germany's River Weser may start this year Emanuel Schiffer, a member of the board of the BLG Logistics Group, expects the deepening of the River Weser by 1 m, which is very important for the German port of Bremerhaven, to ... AEI and Ancra to cooperate on freighter conversions Ancra International, a California-based provider of cargo handling and restraint systems, has been selected to provide Boeing B737-300 and B737-400 main deck cargo loading systems ...

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MAY 6, 2010
NSRP funding for eight shipbuilding research projects Virginia offshore lease process put on hold INTERTANKO signs accord with pilot associations International introduces its toughest ever cargo hold protection Cofferdam headed for spill site Russian Navy frees hijacked tanker Pirates seize Russian-owned tanker

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MAY 6, 2010
FMC calling for comment on new NVOCC rules Port Metro Vancouver taps Griffin as planning & development director Crowley makes donation to Haiti relief fund Port of Seattle program gets old trucks off the road Trailer Bridge dismissed from Puerto Rico lawsuit

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MAY 6, 2010
Torm to gauge market before taking on new pool partners Shipowner in no rush to find replacements as Marinvest and Gotland pull out Naval forces step up fight against Somali pirates Novoship tanker recapture highlights resolve to directly engage with hijackers Shipbroker bonuses return to pre-crash levels Select shipbrokers and chartering personnel get packages two to three times their base salaries Paragon doubles bulker orders in China Company lifts newbuilding commitments to eight bulkers Asian shippers slam bunker surcharge Box lines accused of disrupting trade practices as $45 per move charge is levied

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MAY 6, 2010
Spill scrambles tanker rates THE OIL spill in the Gulf of Mexico is already playing havoc with tanker charter rates, according to a Houston-based tanker analyst Transocean warning revealed UK SAFETY officials warned Transocean in 2006 about a defect in one of its rig's blowout preventers ' the same safety device being blamed in the Deepwater Horizon disaster Russians kill pirate in rescue RUSSIA'S navy today freed the hijacked tanker Moscow University and killed or captured the pirates who boarded it yesterday China-Japan dispute heats up CHINA and Japan have resumed snarling at each other about a disputed maritime boundary in the East China Sea, IHS Global Insight reported today Poole makes a splash in Q1 THE UK PORT of Poole has increased its bulk carrying operation, the port's CEO told Fairplay

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MAY 6, 2010
Shipments Up 83 Percent at Echo Global Logistics Massive Leak Capping Effort Underway FreightCar Orders Jump Despite 1Q Loss USPS Loss Hits $1.9 Billion This Year Textainer Profit, Productivity Surge Arpin Group Acquires ATSI Port, Allies Press for Trucking 'Reregulation' UPS Allies with Alibaba.com Atlas Air Profit Jumps 44 Percent SBA Offers Loans to Spill-Area Shipping Facilities Expeditors Profit Grows 3 Percent DHL Expands India LCL Service Ocean Carrier Zim Negotiating Sale of Some Holdings Russian Special Forces Retake Pirated Tanker Congress to Scrutinize Harbor Truck Leasing Jet Fuel Price Hits New High Con-way Narrows Loss as Sales Soar

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MAY 6, 2010
Transatlantic volumes move ahead Greece: 'on the brink of the abyss' Savannah deepening on track Russian commandos retake tanker Great Lakes Feeder Lines adds second ship

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MAY 6, 2010
And the winner is... Pennsylvania-based Keystone Shipping forks over $1.2m at auction for arrested AHL products carrier. Eagle keeps head above water Eagle Bulk Shipping emerged on top in the first but feathers are flying as profits plummet 73%. Disaster sparks fixture frenzy BP charters offshore support vessels to aid effort to cap oil leak stemming from the wrecked drill rig Deepwater Horizon. Paragon orders four more Fleet set to swell as Athens-based bulker outfit ups order and splashes cash four drybulk newbuildings. Farstad in court victory Supreme court rules on fatal supply vessel fire but marathon legal dispute set to continue in Scottish and English courts. Chouest to splash $190m Billionaire boss of Edison Chouest Offshore has reportedly shelled-out millions to snag a New Orleans-based basketball team. 'Not satisfactory' for Solvang Norwegian gas tanker owner sinks further into the red as freight rates and activity levels bite. NewLead scores spot charter Nasdaq-listed shipowner says fresh fall fixture for a panamax bulker balances its chartering strategy. US cruiseship attacked Greek Navy to the rescue as Panama-flagged liner The Oceanic comes under fire in Gulf of Aden. Costs continue to hit Tankerska Operating expenses rising faster than revenue in 2010 for Croatian tanker owner. Golden Ocean tipped to shine Oslo and Singapore listed bulker owner heading for a 50% rise in first quarter profit, analysts believe. Bonus boost for Aker Floating Oslo-listed FPSO player pushed into profit by performance bonus in the first quarter. Garware Offshore getting stronger Indian offshore owner boosts annual profit as revenues soar. Sevmash suffering as losses widen Russian shipbuilder posts big deficit for 2009 and things will get worse if Odfjell wins compensation cash fight. Hornbeck takes a beating New York-listed offshore player sees first quarter profit slump due to poor rates in the Gulf of Mexico. Bulker drop hurts Cosco Corp Singapore-listed outfit sees first quarter profit dip as dry-cargo earnings tumble. Shih Wei weaker again Taiwanese bulker player hit by falling investment income and higher costs in first quarter. Tanker free after shoot-out Gun battle between Russian Navy and Somali pirates ends with hijacked Novoship tanker and crew freed. TPC strikes death ship deal Korean bulker on which two men died cleared to leave New Zealand after agreement over crew's safety concerns. Rieber returns to profit Sven Rong-led seismic and subsea player battles large write-down to post first-quarter black figure. Up and down for MISC Malaysian owner posts weaker full-year result but fourth quarter stronger on LNG and offshore sales. Navios share sale nets $92m Angeliki Frangou-led company reaches target in recent offering with over-allotments taken up. Losing start for Deep Sea Supply John Fredriksen-controlled offshore owner sinks into the red in the first quarter as revenue tumbles. Olsen gets Imarex top job Chief executive and finance roles merged as Geir Olsen lands full-time position at Norwegian derivatives player Clean tankers still weak for Fisher UK owner points to recovery in many shipping sectors, but products carriers still struggling in spot market. Wilson slices operating loss Improving market and lower costs help Oslo-listed owner to reduce its first quarter pre-tax loss. Imarex sinks to loss Norwegian futures broker to concentrate on three business units as costs cut following quarterly reverse. Excel falls short in first New York-listed bulker owner misses Wall Street forecasts despite improved revenue performance. Aboitiz slips back as costs rise Philippines ferry owner posts first quarter loss as drydockings and bunker bills take their toll. Anatoki freed after grounding Kiwi cargoship with controversial "false bow" refloated by fishing vessel in Golden Bay. Olympic ferry farce for P&O New Dover-Calais ships renamed to avoid copyright clashes with Olympics brand. Dockwise sinks to Q1 loss Dutch heavylift specialist makes a bad start to the year as vessel utilisation level slips to 71%. Volcano chaos lifts Tallink Estonian ferry group continues to see jump in passenger and freight levels thanks to Iceland ash. New Braemer box boss James Buck has been confirmed as the new head of containers following recent mass defections. Star ties up two bulkers Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit confirms new time charters for the Star Theta and the Star Ypsilon.

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MAY 6, 2010
Oil spill liability cap would apply to rigs 'Peace Boat' escapes pirate attack Cargolux adds 5th Hong Kong/Budapest flight Kohl promises fight for rail antitrust law Pacer reduces loss in first quarter DB Schenker adds DC in Bulgaria DOJ probes allegations against Panalpina, EGL L.A. port: Needs ability to regulate trucking Gulf ports open despite oil sheen New director of planning for Vancouver port

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MAY 6, 2010
Two owners and eleven tankers to leave Torm pool D/S Torm has received the first notice of resignation from shipowners, participating in Torms LR1-pool. The Swedish owners Marinvest and Gotlandsbolaget AB have given three months notice and Two Norwegian coasters sold for recycling at Esbjerg Two Norwegian coasters end their careers at the Danish recycler Smedegaarden, Esbjerg. The first one to arrive was the 765 DWT Linn Kristin, which was towed to Esbjerg from Karm'y Odense takes over ro-ro under construction Odense Steel Shipyard has taken over a ro-ro ship under construction at the shipyard. Orginally Epic Shipping Group of London ordered the vessel. However, due to a dull market Russian navy rescued hijacked tanker The Russian owned and Liberia registered Aframax tanker Moscow University, built 1999, that was hi-jacked Wednesday morning some 350 nautical miles East of Socotra, was rescued a day later Swedish Coast Guard aircraft finds pirates This Wednesday, the Swedish Coast Guard aircraft KBV 503 detected a suspected pirate action group (PAG) with one mother ship and two skiffs, approximately 400 nautical miles Northwest off the

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MAY 6, 2010
Major ports see prices slide MGO prices in Rotterdam plummet Prices continue to fall NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. Lawsuit against UK on sulphur directive still open European Commission initiated legal proceedings because UK, including Gibraltar, failed to implement directive in time. Operator faces 'uncertainties' over bunker prices Philippines ferry owner Aboitiz says fuel costs are up by 50%. Prices drop further in key ports Bunker prices in key ports softening further, Hong Kong and Busan see above average demand on Thursday. IBC: Ship engines can 'run on anything' Ship diesel engines currently optimised for HSFO, but can be adapted to new fuels. UN body accepts Australia's commitment to protecting reef Shen Neng 1 grounding highlights challenge of balancing nature and economic development. Physical deliveries for first contract month 'a success' SGX completes physical loadings amounting to 13,100 mt for its April FO380 contract. Singapore residual fuel stocks slump Residual fuel stocks at seven-week low while middle distillates rise. Bunker oil partially removed from Alaskan wreck About a quarter of oil removed since pumping operations began last week. New flow meter standard 'a milestone' for Singapore Government encourages the adoption of the new standard in September 2010. China Q1 fuel oil exports surge 72% Amid growing demand for bonded bunker fuel, sources say.

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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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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