BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 9, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic index rises as iron ore boosts capesize activity THE Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a second session on Friday as iron ore enquiry bolstered activity for larger capesize vessels. Tanker owners may suspend leasing OWNERS of supertankers delivering the world's seaborne crude oil may emulate industry leader Frontline Ltd and stop leasing the vessels until a plunge in rental income is reversed, shipping analysts said.

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Toll urges end to "damaging" cycle of peak/off-peak rates Guangxi becomes a regional trading hub between China and ASEAN China's Purchasing Managers Index fell for 3 consecutive months DHS is slated for failing to meet 100pc sea freight screening deadline CAI's Q2 earnings rise to US$5.7 million Euro zone sees weak growth amid high unemployment Virgin Atlantic Cargo strong financial year-start CAL has record July Cargoitalia Milan-Shanghai flights start in September

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MSC to commence I-Med service on Aug. 26 SCI Board meet on Aug. 11 to consider FPO, stake sale For shipping lines, slow steaming=less emissions & costs; for shippers, it means higher rates & longer transit times Inland water route dedicated to coal movement planned along Brahmani-Kharasua river Evergreen, OOCL & Simatech to launch AGI service with Mundra call NOL wins Asia-Pacific's innovation award FTP supplement due only on Aug. 23 India sounds most sincere on Doha'USTR MoS faces uphill task in unifying two port Acts Rapid erosion of Rlys' rolling stock makes capacity expansion imperative'CAG Airfreight shippers take in-house cargo screening seriously Airbus swamped with orders Air freight rates on Asia-Europe route plummet GST regime remains a far cry New DTAA with Switzerland opens door to stashed wealth Direct tax mop-up surges Pranab stands by Central veto power on GST Manufacturers now more optimistic of year ahead, finds survey KPCHAA reminds state govt to honour HC fiat on stamp duty asap Famous Pacific official gives insights on logistics planning Rio to be venue for 2011 project cargo network meet

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AUGUST 5, 2010
Successful coal handling with Gottwald mobile harbour crane in India The Indian company Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) recently completed a successful continuous-duty coal handling performance trial with a Gottwald G HMK 6407 B mobile harbo... Container leviathan "Hanjin Korea" makes first call in Hamburg The "Hanjin Korea", the largest containership operated by South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Company Ltd (Seoul), made its maiden call at the port of Hamburg at the beginning ... Port of Rotterdam on a roll thanks to UK ro-ro volumes The port of Rotterdam reported that its throughput to and from ro-ro vessels rose to 8.3 million t in H1/2010. This is 8% higher than the first half volume in 2009. This surge can ... Logwin boosts interim sales and operating result Logwin, a forwarding and logistics corporation based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), succeeded in markedly boosting its H1/2010 turnover vis-à-vis the same period in 2009. The interi... Wincanton sells recycling activities in UK The British logistics service provider Wincanton is to dispose of its recycling business by selling the assets to the Sims Group UK. Approximately GBP 17.5 million will be paid in ... Advance International Transport coordinates multi-port freight shipment for Mitsubishi The international project freight forwarder, Advance International Transport, has successfully co-ordinated the shipment of oil industry project cargo from two countries for Mitsub... Satomec AG expand product management division Satomec Automation Systems, an automation company based in Cham (Switzerland), is augmenting its product management and support sector as part of an expansion drive. Due to steadil...

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AUGUST 6, 2010
Seawell swoops on Rig Inspection Services Bay Shipbuilding gets new VP and GM U.K. MAIB pulls plug on Safety Digest

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AUGUST 6, 2010
Neptune Orient Lines reports second quarter profits jump Crowley nets award for LA/Long Beach clean air efforts Port of Bellingham takes home best wedding reception location nod Trio of carriers to begin Southeast Asia/India/Middle East run Weekly AAR report finds rail carload numbers drop

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AUGUST 8, 2010
Ship security fears grow after latest attacks MOL tanker blast and breaches to Gulf of Aden transit corridor raise fears of heightened risk to shipping across Middle East Red Sea and Gulf of Aden lead piracy hotspots Shell warns of rising piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea Odfjell will not avoid Gulf of Aden despite latest pirate attack US box imports 'may have peaked' Peak season may have arrived early this year and volumes likely to slacken off after... Toll sees easing in capacity shortfall Singapore cuts port concessions Shipping industry's gradual recovery is behind decision to phase out measures. Shipowners slow to embrace energy efficiency Tepid demand in Asia depresses Australian thermal coal prices Chinese traders are placing inquiries for prompt cargoes but won't pay more Colombian coal boosts fronthaul activity

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AUGUST 6, 2010
State terror ruled out in VLCC blast AN MOL VLCC was attacked last week not by state-sponsored commandos but by a rogue terrorist group, a US intelligence source close to the investigation told Fairplay today Inmarsat seals $1.2Bn order MOBILE satellite services company Inmarsat told Fairplay today it has ordered $1.2Bn of satellites to deliver high-speed broadband to ships Maersk to pocket $2Bn in 1H10 DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk should bag net profits of about $2Bn for 2010's first half, a shipping analyst told Fairplay today China to build Karachi refinery CHINA has agreed to set up a major oil refinery in Karachi, a Pakistani oil ministry official told Fairplay today Is Frère still in the running? CMA CGM told Fairplay today it is continuing talks with "several investors" about its attempt to recapitalise ' but it declined to say whether Belgian financier Albert Frère was still among them Singapore, Taiwan: power couple AN EXCITING new trade partnership might be forming in Southeast Asia, as Singapore and Taiwan start flirting, IHS Global Insight reported today ACS sells Spanish assets SPAIN'S Activitades de Construccion y Servicios has sold the Spanish assets of its Dragados port and logistics sevices subsidiary to a consortium of institutional investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management

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AUGUST 6, 2010
Panama Canal Receives Bids on Pacific Access Channel EPA Funds Retrofits for Two Long-Haul Truck Firms Rail Groups Push Competing Bills Lawmakers Propose Higher Truck Weight New Charleston Terminal Clears Environmental Opposition Kohl Seeks Antritrust Probe of LTL Pricing, Classification Weak Job Growth Points to Lower Transportation Volume Three Asian Carriers Form Joint Service Senate Bill Would Strengthen Antidumping Probes Air France-KLM Cargo Growth Slows Port Operator Hutchison Posts Big Gains ICTSI Net Profit Jumps 61 Percent NOL Reports $100 Million Profit on Soaring Demand Railroads Redraw the Intermodal Map Sourcing Gets Caliente Voices of Concern Courage

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AUGUST 6, 2010
2011: mirabilis or horribilis the jury is out The H1 reporting season is in full flow; financial news sheets are awash with bullish strap lines, the word 'profit' is back on top. Pirates encouraged to attack again NOL notes first profit in more than a year Trio capitalise on SE Asia/ME/India trade boom with new service Pakistan in the grip of flooding catastrophe Asia-Europe volumes on the up for H1

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AUGUST 6, 2010
NATS fires back at Olsen Nordic American pins collapsed resale contract on Fred Olsen arm as technical trouble takes the spotlight. Sinking rates rock CH Offshore Bank borrowings surge 692% in fiscal year as Singapore-listed offshore owner funds fresh AHTS pair. Diana issues dry wake-up call President Anastassis Margaronis says dry-bulk stocks are no stable retirement home. Navy coy on M Star terrorist link US Fifth Fleet unable to confirm reports of explosive material found during inspection of MOL tanker. Pride pens drilling gig New York-listed drillship player scores $16.5m contract as energy giant explores Israeli gas fields, sources say. TBS International chops Q2 loss Nasdaq-listed bulker owner posts 'solid' results but still stuck in the red as bunker bills batter the bottom line. Seized Syria Star anchors Crew of hijacked bulker confirmed as unharmed as it drops anchor 70 miles from major Puntland port. MAIB's Meyer fires parting shot Belgium, Cyprus and a windlass maker get a kicking from outgoing UK accident investigation chief. Excel Maritime tops up shelf Gabriel Panayotides-led shipowner has cleared the way to sell up to $750m shares. Quotes of the week Peter G misses the easy 'Dial-a-Loan' days while Peter Shaerf reveals his West End credentials. Vinalines swallows 36 ships Vietnamese owner profits from vessel transfer from debt-laden Vinashin, but says many are not up to scratch. Singapore ship in Red Sea 'attack' Armed pirates in three skiffs chase Masterbulk's Pelicana in afternoon incident in Bab el-Mandeb. NATS 'evaluating acquisitions' Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax owner could have a taste for tonnage as second quarter returns profit. Israeli port volumes rise Gradual global recovery pushes up second quarter teu figures by 16.7%. Repairs to M Star 'complete' MOL coy on current location of damaged VLCC but remains stumped on cause of damage. New5 in Numb3rs Jimmy Drakos heads US IPO queue, Polembros is buying capes and Torm is refilling its tanker pool. Sidsel Knutsen under repair Norwegian tanker that nearly hit restaurant in Michigan still stuck as engine is fixed. Eastern promise for box trio Evergreen, OOCL and Simatech launch new run from South-east Asia to Middle East. Anship heading to enclave Russian owner charters Rosmorport ferry for run into Kaliningrad. Belgian chips off Saade's table Report claims Belgian billionaire Albert Frere muscled out of finance talks with CMA CGM. Kyoei Tanker stays cautious Japanese owner builds first quarter profit, but full-year forecast remains below previous 12 months. NOL swings to profit World's fourth largest liner operator returns to the black in second quarter and expects this to improve further. Sado predicts grand finale Japanese ferry owner tips a profitable 2010 despite losses in the first six months. Sanoyas braced for profit drop Japanese shipbuilder sets full-year profit sights lower despite raking in the cash in first quarter. Naikai Zosen starts strongly Japanese shipbuilder's first quarter profit soars as revenues jump. Hitachi Zosen falls in the first Japanese shipbuilder sees its profit hurt by stunted revenue in the first quarter. Algoma hit by dollar drop Canadian owner goes further into red in first six months as currency falls against southern counterpart. Tirrenia deal falls through Italian government ready to support ferry owner after it could not agree privatisation with Mediterranea Holding. New Asia to Africa service Safmarine set to start new direct service between the Far East and West Africa with parent Maersk. Omega lands Kassiotis lifeline Founder and CEO of troubled tanker owner coughs up $5.3m to settle scrape with lenders. One missing after ferry smash Search on for fisherman missing off Scotland after collision with Norfolkline-chartered ro-pax. US imports to grow 15% Trade body says inbound US container volumes will reach 14.5mteu in 2010, but concerns remain about recovery. Inui Steamship eyes profit hike MOL handysize bulker subsidiary piles on profit in first quarter and looks forward to bumper year. CSAV in box swap first Chilean shipowner executes first container derivative transaction by a container line, says bank. Trico tanks as Chapter 11 looms Shares in Nasdaq-listed offshore owner plunge 32% as Wall Street retreats amid bankruptcy bind.

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AUGUST 6, 2010
OOCL back in black in first half APL returns to profit in 2nd quarter Japanese lines restart Asia/Australia link Kewill, UPS team on package, freight services Delta resumes cargo service to Nigeria UPS names China expert to board Senate bill would raise truck weight ceiling CBP taps Allen to shepherd ACE Transplace hires Cubitt as VP July may be peak season's peak CUT shifts from Long Beach to L.A. Charleston says growth returning

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AUGUST 6, 2010
Danish coaster in compulsory auction in Miami The Danish owned coaster Stella Maris will be sold at an auction in Miami, Florida, at the beginning of September. The vessel was detained in March, after twelve crew members Terrorist attack against super tanker The Japanese tanker M. Star was the subject of a terrorist attack when it sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on July 28, reports the United Arab Emirates state news Norfolkline ferry in collision with fishing vessel The Norfolkline operated ferry Scottish Viking yesterday evening collided with the local fishing boat Homeland off St Abbs in Scotland ' one fisherman is still missing and the British coast guard Another ship hijacked in the transit corridor Yesterday afternoon, the cargo ship Syria Star was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden while sailing in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor with a cargo of sugar, reports EU Navfor

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AUGUST 6, 2010
Debunking the food versus fuel debate As shipping considers whether biofuels are a feasible alternative for bunkering a new report sets the record straight. Firmer fundamentals boost bunker levels BW380 rising by more than $20 this week. Friday sees softening markets Market levels following movements elsewhere. Prices weakening in key north Europe ports Mixed price movements in southern Europe. Study points to deteriorating bunker fuel quality since 2003 Viswa Lab's True Worth Index (TWI) benchmarking of bunker fuel showing two regions 'head and shoulders' above the rest. Alaska and the North American ECA US EPA administrator talks about the reasons behind the 200 nautical mile zone, the alternatives ahead of 2015 and international leadership. DNV chief says LNG challenges can be overcome Difficult to understand why the shipping industry has not switched to LNG as a bunker fuel, says Madsen. Prices end the week mixed NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. Tanker 'was target of terrorist attack' Concerns for security in Strait of Hormuz. Catalyst system promises quick return on investment Reports nearly 20% average fuel savings for coastal vessels along with reductions in harmful emissions. Bunker tanker passes EMSA 'acceptance test' Aegean Bunkers at Sea vessel will 'reinforce oil spill response' capacity. Week ends with dip in IFO prices Supplies ample at key Asian ports. Singapore extending port dues concession Reduction in port dues will continue until the end of March 2011. Former BP staff defend departures Highlight internal policy changes and use of 'fear tactics' in managing staff. Chinese terminal ends hull cleaning operations Most oil from last month's pipeline explosion has been cleared.

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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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