BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 8, 2010

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*Shipping News* DP World updates US$5b bond prospectus Dubai-based global ports operator DP World, a unit of conglomerate Dubai World, filed an updated prospectus for a US$5 billion bond programme, raising the possibility of an issue in the near future. S'pore-flagged Golden Blessing rescued A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 19 Chinese crew that was hijacked in June by pirates off the coast of Somalia has been rescued, the Chinese transport ministry said on Saturday.

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Port Tracker: No double dip, US box volume to rise 9pc in November China Merchants invests US$154 million in Lagos container terminal Russia's NCC volume up 26.5pc to 1.06 million TEU in 2010 Qinghai province's cargo up 13.2pc in first 9 months US Federal Maritime Commission seeks views on EU conference ban Jaxport volume up 10pc, breaks record at 846,580 TEU US fines Panalpina US$81.9 million for Nigerian customs bribes DHL starts Shanghai to Tokyo service South Carolina increases truck load limit to 100,000 lbs IAPH launches Environmental Ship Index China Southern, CASHC to buy more than 100 planes from Airbus Air cargo recovers but future uncertain: Amsterdam forum Changi Airport to raise landing fees by an average 15pc FedEx offers two new China-US services

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Maersk Line first to get independent verification of CO2 emission data MoS directive prompts SCI to postpone shipyard stake purchase WWSA holds General Assembly meet Nigeria may export more oil, LNG to India Over 85 Pak cos take part in Chandigarh fair Eukor handles 1st railcar cargo imported at Chennai Port JNPT observes vigilance awareness week MoU to be signed with Bangla for use of Chittagong & Mongla ports N. European ports to reward ships with low emission levels next year VCT gives berth to its longest vessel, m.v. Maersk Dalton FedEx Express to acquire businesses of AFL & affiliate Tiruchi air cargo complex to operate from December CBDT clarifies on tax benefits to NGOs, others Export of 10K tonnes edible oil allowed Mineral output up by 7.05 pc in Aug. Services sector grew faster in Oct.'survey US striking a great deal! Export Import Workshop to begin from Dec. 4 My brush with corruption Obama to address Parliament today

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Swiss Rhine ports handle about 4.75 million t in first nine months The Swiss Rhine ports handled 4.74 million t of goods in the first nine months of the current year (January-September 2009: 5.04 million.) This equates to a tonnage decrease of 5.9... ICTSI: 9-month income up 97% to USD 73 million Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently reported consolidated unaudited financial results for the nine months ending 30 September. The company'... UMA scoops double accolade at FPCCI Awards Sohail Shams, CEO of United Marine Agencies (UMA), scored a double success at the 34th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Export Trophy Awards. He wa... ICTSI names new CEO for Georgia unit Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has appointed Jan Nowak as chief executive and general manager of the Batumi International Container Termin... Construction of Maasvlakte 2 running like clockwork The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) has reported that since construction work started on the new port area called the Maasvlakte 2 two years ago, some 170 million cbm of sand has b... Panalpina II: in the red despite higher turnover Panalpina, a global transport and logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), has been forced to ink red figures because of its legal problems in the USA. The company poste... Agility and Linfox form alliance to target resources projects in Australia Agility and Linfox Logistics have formed an alliance to focus on providing logistics solutions to major oil, gas and mining projects, primarily in remote areas of Australia. The tw... GLS raises profile in Portugal The GLS Group, a pan-European parcel service provider, acquired the remaining 49% stake in GLS Portugal Lda, with effect from 1 November 2010. This means that GLS Portugal, which b... FedEx Express to acquire AFL and Unifreight in India The US service provider FedEx Express is acquiring the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL and its affiliate, Unifreight India. This acquisition will strengthen F...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010
$2.1 million penalties in Gould pollution case Drydocks World launches jack-up construction vessel

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
K Line plans to begin weekly service covering Honolulu BC Gateway Alliance members heading out on Asia trade mission NYK captain receives honor for anti-piracy efforts Archery center to open doors at North Bend business incubator Weekly rail freight traffic sees positive numbers

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Lloyd's Register sails to Hellenic Register's rescue Class giant inks deal aimed at rehabilitating internal standards and procedures at ailing Greek society Hellenic Register renewal application dropped Hellenic Register certification to expire in February Hellenic Register left in limbo Scorpio seeks $50m from follow-on issue Wants to build cash reserves to pursue opportunistic ship buys Scorpio inks options for two LR1 tankers West Africa suezmaxesboosted by fixture surge After another topsy-turvy week in the spot market, a late surge in activity sees... Market searches for fourth-quarter boost Spot market fall could cut advantage of Vale VLOCs Soft charter rates would reduce cost benefit Volatile dry bulk market keeps owners...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Teekay loses $186M in 3Q TEEKAY Corp has reported losses of $186M for the third quarter after it was hit again by derivative losses Paranagua box boost planned BRAZILIAN port operator TCP has announced plans to spend 141M reais ($84M) on boosting its box volumes by 43% over the next two years Transocean fined over bribes OFFSHORE rig operator Transocean Inc has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar fine over a Nigerian bribery scam Seafarer demand rises DEMAND for seafarers has increased over the year according to recruitment consultants Spinnaker Croatia tries new yard tender CROATIA'S government has launched a third tender for a 99.54% stake in the northern Adriatic Kraljevica shipyard after the previous two sales attempts failed to attract buyers Chinese lenders seek local angle CHINESE banks are keen to lend money to shipping companies, but only if there are benefits for China, an Amsterdam conference has heard Vietnam plans Cam Ranh revamp A FORMER US naval base at Cam Ranh in Vietnam is reportedly set to be converted into a port for both commercial and naval vessels STX Finland cuts more jobs VLCC spot rates fall Myanmar deepsea port deal Mumbai ships move for Obama Shipowners avoids premium rise Market reacts to STX OSV price Manila bulk expansion approved FESCO closes terminals sale

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
BNSF Names Fox EVP for Operations Zim to Upgrade Gulf to South America Service Report Forecasts 10.8 Percent North Europe Box Growth IANA Says Traffic Surge Points to Big Holiday Volume Retailers See Better Holiday Season Despite Slowing Imports UP-Amtrak Shared Rail Corridor Advances in Illinois Obama Says U.S. Gridlock Hurts Trade Posture Cargo Mail and Package Bombs -- JOC Week in Review Banking on Capacity Truth in Billing? Far From It Preparing for the Next Crunch Letters - Edition Substandard Security New York-New Jersey Throughput Slides in September EU to Rewrite Air Cargo Security Measures YRC to Shed 50 Terminals Freight Jobs Join October Employment Gain FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs Pilots, UPS Create Safety, Security Teams "K" Line to Offer New Slots on Asia-Honolulu Service YRC Worldwide Posts $62 Million Loss UK Revokes Cargo Screening Exemptions UP Expects 6-8 Percent Annual Revenue Growth Groundbreaking for $55.5 Million Boston-Area Commuter Rail Extension

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Is the ubiquitous container the perfect foil for arms dealers and terrorists? CMA CGM proclaimed itself the 'victim of a false cargo declaration' this week after learning that it had innocently played its part in shipping 13 containers of arms and ammunition from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Lagos, Nigeria. Container derivatives market builds momentum with new entrant French strike action reduced IAL boosts capacity in Intra-Asia market - amid warnings of over tonnage UASC chops its AEC1 pendulum service QE2 sends stocks soaring

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
BLT pools chemical carriers Chembulk boss Jack Noonan says Berlian Laju Tanker's freshly minted management unit is mulling pool partnerships. Rem cements ConocoPhillips pact Age Remoy-led offshore owner confirms long-term contract for MPSV which marks its well stimulation debut. Scorpio sets sights on $50m New York-listed tanker owner turns to shareholders as it looks to continue rapid expansion. Quotes of the week Have futures a future, why watchkeeping is a good idea and the similarities between P&I and a good bottle. Iceberg death "not starvation" Owner of Iceberg I says Yemeni seafarer did not die of malnutrition following seven months of captivity in Somalia. Farstad strikes Dutch deal Norwegian offshore owner clinches eighth consecutive contract extension for Peterson's favourite PSV. Bulker and yacht collide off S Africa Three boat crew safe after losing their mast in incident involving Sanko Spring. New5 in Numb3rs Hyundai Mipo is winning the race for Stena Bulk mega-order while Mitsubishi nets VLCC brace from MOL. DSR sells out of Scandlines German shipping company pulls out of owning consortium, leaving 3i and Allianz as joint shareholders. Turmoil draws Attica share issue Greek ferry owner is looking to raise $35m to repair its balance sheet following financial difficulties in its homeland. Teekay LNG hit by financials NYSE-listed gas carrier and tanker owner sees nine-month profit fall as forex losses mount. Sado frowns on fourth quarter Japanese ferry owner drops full-year forecast amid fears of a return to the red in the final three months. Teekay Tankers opts to take two Crude vessel subsidiary accepts parent Teekay Corp's offer of aframax and suezmax for $107.5m. First half cheer for Kyoei Tanker Japanese owner logs much better profit despite only a small increase in revenue. OSV fined for oil dumping Chouest-managed research vessel lands $1.75m penalty in US after crew bypassed oily water separator. Sanoyas returns to profit in 1H Japanese shipbuilder well ahead of last year at half-way mark, but will not match full-year figure. NCL ups its bond offering Miami-based cruise line adds another $50m to $200m notes sale as it rejigs debt. K Line adds Hawaii stop Japanese operator's Asia-west coast South America service to start calling at Honolulu from December. Jaya in lukewarm start Singapore offshore shipbuilder and vessel operator sees first quarter profits largely unchanged. Vietnam port seals funds A joint venture container port between Vinalines and SSA Marine has won backing to the tune of $100m. Teekay Corp tanks in third US-listed tanker player sinks deeper into the red due to bigger derivative instrument losses.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Economist: Ocean freight costs aid U.S. exports "K" Line manager guilty of embezzling U.S. Coast Guard releases substandard ship policy Projections show 61% freight growth by 2040 CN addresses concerns of Chicago-area village Mica eyes gas tax alternatives for infrastructure Clinton takes U.S. 'export initiative' to Malaysia Packaging, DC strategies for fast-moving goods Panalpina to pay $81.9 million in settlement Shipco opens Boston office FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Mexico container throughput up 33% in 2010 Singapore, DHS collaborate on nuclear detection U.S. installs radiation equipment at Aqaba

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Navipac seeks expansion in portfolio capabilites Bunker supplier expands services outside marine market with joint venture. Bunker markets close with firming trends Crude oil futures hit two-year high as employment in US rises. UNFCCC report focuses on taxing bunker fuel Revenues generated from taxes on international shipping put forward as a way to generate revenues for financing mitigation in developing countries. Marinoil expands within Mexican market Bunker supplier now offering fuel in port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Double digit price gains in Durban Fujairah MGO prices go against firming trend. Bunker prices strengthens as crude hits 2-year high Double digit gains in south European bunker hubs. Lower ECA sulphur limit causing fuel quality changes DNVPS data confirms overall increase in cat fines for LSFO, with some of the biggest ports seeing the most marked quality issues. Teekay realises fuel savings Over 25% savings seen on fuel consumed for cargo heating. 'Next generation' bulk carrier cuts emissions New design promises 30% CO2 reduction, MES 'will proceed with developments' to meet SOx and NOx emission controls. TWI maintains disconnect between price and quality Latest Viswa Lab's calculations suggests over $100 difference in value between 'best' and 'worst' quality fuel. Bunker prices gain as week closes Lacklustre demand at Asia's main bunkering hubs, traders say. ExxonMobil sells high viscosity fuel cargo to Glencore Traders expect cargo to go to Glencore's subsidiary Chemoil in Fujairah. Titan to open oil storage facility by year-end Following the completion of phase three of the Nansha terminal project. Statoil Fuel & Retail sees 6.5% increase in Q3 profit Company 'still on track' with business strategy, says company CEO. Chemoil sees new staff additions New additions as well as advancement of key personnel at its offices in Asia, Europe and the US.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

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

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

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

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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

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

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