BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 9, 2010

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*Shipping News* Tough year ahead despite China demand China's expanding appetite for foreign iron ore, coal, and grains will not be enough to lift the world's maritime industry out of its doldrums as it faces a flood of new vessels next year. Shanghai grants shipping licences to international shipbrokers The Shanghai government has granted trading licences to shipbrokers Braemar Shipping, Clarkson, and at least three other foreign firms, allowing them to trade in the local currency for the first time, Braemar's chief executive said yesterday. Global container industry regains confidence: Hanjin Confidence has returned to the global container industry, a key indicator of world economic growth, with shipping demand expected to outpace supplies next year, a senior executive said yesterday. Japan probes leaked YouTube footage

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UASC reshuffles AEC1, offers Asia, Mideast, EU loops Kenya acquits 17 accused pirates, Seychelles convicts 11, pirates kill yachtsman GFI Group in box derivatives, says 3PL, shipper interest high 'K' Line Baltimore boss embezzled US$371,383 by false billing French strike eases, though delayed pension strife continues IFW presents online petition to sink new EU trailer height limit CMA CGM tests non-wood eco-container flooring TNT quarterly profit shrinks in 'good, but not great year' US Army logistics strives to clear out Iraq battlefield - cost effectively US exports buoyed by low dollar, low rates, high capacity Etihad Airways refuses air shipments from Yemen, Somalia EU to unite security, efficiency after air cargo bomb threats UK re-screens air cargo from India, Pakistan and Iran Boeing gears up air cargo forecast after post downturn surge

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A. K. Gupta climbs SCI ladder to become Director of Tech., Offshore Div. SCIs Q2 net profit up by phenomenal 644 pc! UASC expands AEC1 port coverage, adds direct calls from India to North Europe Cabinet Secy satisfied with progress of Vallarpadam & Puthuvypeen projects Speakers offer strategic, efficient solutions for increased cargo handling Call for another green revolution Deals signed in Mumbai will create 50,000 jobs in the US-Obama India now attractive FDI destination, says Assocham India to create 7 lakh jobs in US-CII OECD-UNCTAD report extols India's financial reforms Reliance Power inks $ 5-bn MoU with US Exim Bank States want coal out of GST list UK offers Indian entrepreneurs a special visa APEC to refrain from competitive devaluations BRIC gets increased clout in IMF

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
PD Ports welcomes youngsters to its graduate training programme PD Ports recently welcomed four talented graduates to its team on Teesside. Gemma Holmes and Liam Callaghan are postgraduates who have completed their studies at Leeds Metropolitan... Lehnkering taking over liquid bulk business in Hörstel from Nijhof-Wassink On 1 November Lehnkering took over the liquid bulk business for rubber-lined equipment in Hörstel (Germany) from Nijhof-Wassink. This division of the Dutch company's German subsidi... K Line starting Honolulu service K Line is launching a connection between Asia and Honolulu HI (USA). The link offers slots on an existing service between Asia and the west coast of South America, operated by K Li... MOL transporting medical supplies for non-profit organisation Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd is set to cooperate with the non-profit organisation PH Japan in the maritime transportation of medical and health supplies, including masks to prevent infecti... Tiaca, Iata, Fiata and GSF to present single industry voice to regulatory authorities worldwide A letter of intent committing several trade associations to working towards the formation of an industry advisory group facilitated by Tiaca to ensure the air cargo industry has a ... Norbert Dentressangle completes Schneider acquisition The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle has completed the acquisition of Schneider Logistics International's freight forwarding activity in the US and China.... DSV opens airfreight office in Rotterdam DSV Air and Sea has expanded its activities in the Netherlands by opening an airfreight office in Rotterdam. The company already has four air and sea freight offices in the Netherl... Steder Group and Hansaeng combine power for Thai plant The Steder Group, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in the Netherlands, was awarded a contract to handle the logistics for a petrochemical plant in Thailand. All ... Etihad celebrating seven years of service Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated its seventh anniversary on 5 November. Seven years of rapid growth have seen Etihad ope... Logistics industry celebrates centenary of first air cargo flight The world's first commercial cargo flight was undertaken by US aviator Philip Orin Parmalee, who had worked with the Wright brothers, 100 years ago, on 7 November 1910. His 65 mile... Panalpina I: corruption cases with US authorities resolved Panalpina has announced the final resolution of claims against it arising from an investigation by the US department of justice (DoJ) and the USA's Securities and Exchange Commissi...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Fuel scammer sent to slammer Wave power project moves forward ABS fleet sails past 170 million gt mark Harris swoops on Schlumberger satcom unit Yachtsman rescued from Somali pirates Pirates extort record ransom

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Port Tracker report finds slowing of container traffic Mitsui OSK Lines testing low friction paint on vessel hull Port of Everett schedules Holiday on the Bay event Port of Seattle earns national Green Fleet nod Crystal Cruises continues string of Conde Nast cruise line honors

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
UK coastguard plans rescue centre cutbacks Safety fears raised as organisation plans to reduce Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts UK's emergency towing vessels in hunt for new work Jobs freeze at UK maritime and coastguard agency Sadler calls for IMO to be more adaptive Lloyd's Register boss urges IMO to become quicker and more adaptive in tackling... Shipping groups set to join forces Glut of VLCC tonnage hits Saga's spot market earnings Norwegian owner posts $5.2m third-quarter loss Owners return to profit after spot rates... Bangladesh breakers back in action First sales reported to Chittagong in several months as 17 yards cleared to reopen Chittagong congestion hits box trades

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Pirate human shields feared PIRATES might be using human shields in escalating their war against shipping Ferry passengers stranded PASSENGERS are reportedly stuck today on a ferry off Scotland because of harsh weather 'K' Line adds Honolulu stop 'K' LINE is boosting its Trans-Pacific service from Asia by stopping in Honolulu on its route to the West Coast of South America NAT primes for Olsen battle TANKER operator NAT is digging in for lengthy arbitration with Fred Olsen in their dispute over a Suezmax newbuilding Offshore workers taken hostage GUNMEN have reportedly attacked an offshore rig and support vessel and taken five workers hostage off Nigeria Dover board blasts rivals THE DOVER Harbour Board today accused a rival bidder to run the port of making "unrealistic and undeliverable" promises to win the concession GE Shipping sees low tanker rates PROLONGED weak demand in Western countries, coupled with an increase in fleet supply, will put extra pressure on tanker rates, according to Great Eastern Shipping Essar raises debt for scheme Tangshan LNG gets official nod Rig builder boosts Sembcorp Zim sells Nigeria terminal stake Russia threatens new ban STX Pan Ocean seals coal deal Costly floods hit Thai ports Pirates free two tankers

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Wisconsin Rail Fight Heats Up Diesel Jumps 4.9 Cents to $3.116 per Gallon FedEx Adds Europe Forwarding Stations ODFL Seeks 4.9 Percent Rate Hike Suit Accuses Swift of Underpaying Truckers UP Plans 25 Percent Capital Spending Jump in 2011 US, India Agree on $10 Billion Infrastructure Fund US Imposes New Air Cargo Security Rules TNT Rebuffs Union Demands, Braces for Strike Brown Trucking Buys West Brothers BNSF Net Jumps 45 Percent to $706 Million DP World Updates $5 Billion Bond Prospectus Green NYK Ship Serves Hamburg PC Shipments Giving Way to Lighter Tablets MSC Hikes Europe-South Asia Surcharges UASC to Launch India-Europe Service DHL Poised to Grow Again After US Exit Airlines Face Big EU Air Cargo Cartel Fines APL Per Box Revenue Slips in October Dodging Discounts for Profit YRC's Next Steps Less Than Legal? Learning From Germany Clean-Trucks Case Shifts Gears Black Ink for Box Lines Triportite Marketing Rolling Out the Rail Grants Congress's Transportation Gridlock What Shippers Want Supply Chain Oil Slick Rail Demand Rumbles Freight's United Front Capacity Taking It Slow Pressures Mount on Truck Capacity Cargo Security Comes Under Scrutiny Zim Sells Nigerian Container Terminal Stake

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Panalpina settles US fines Stake in Lagos' TICT to change hands Record USD9 million ransom drop for release of VLCC Japanese trio launch Honolulu/Asia link 'Go for Growth' says Obama

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Eagle Bulk soars high Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner triumphs in the third as revenue climbs 75%. NATS mum on next move New York-listed tanker owner still has sights set on acquisitions but CEO Herbjorn Hansson is keeping cards close to his chest. Fairstar oils bond press Oslo-listed heavylift owner on the brink of shooting $52m worth of notes into the bond market. Chinese yard loses conversion appeal Guangzhou Dockyard fails in bid to appeal arbitration finding of fact in $69m VLCC to VLOC contract dispute. Ship & Shore forges scrap deal Pakistan claws its way back into demolition game as Nigerian products tanker hits the breakers. Stealth reels in fresh catch Harry Vafias-led StealthGas lands trio of time charters amid fanfare fuelled by rescue of four Chinese fisherman. Saga Tankers 'optimistic' for 2011 Deeper than forecast cuts and delays to orderbook behind Oslo-listed owner's positive view, CEO explains. Wilson injects $20m into terminal Chinese bank coughs up cash for equipment aimed at boosting capacity at port controlled by Brazilian shipowner. Pirated Izumi on the offensive An NYK-managed ship in pirate hands leads attacks on warship and Torm tanker. Offer costs Eidesvik $3.5m Reluctant takeover bid for Green Reefers chalks a few million off chairman Kristian Eidesvik's bank balance. Exec quits Excel Maritime Chief operating officer Charalampos Mazarakis quits New York-listed bulker owner just months after his arrival. NATS stays in the red in Q3 Herbjorn Hansson-led owner's third quarter dividend disappoints but its loss is in line with Wall Street forecasts. HMM preparing bid for HEC Korean shipowner to form consortium to take stake in country's biggest builder. Cargoship snags ferry's chains Cowes vessel put out of action after incident involving Norwegian ship off UK. CSB clinches Savannah ferry North Carolina shipyard will deliver 149-passenger ship to Georgia next September. Lauritzen Offshore IPO on cards Torben Janholt says Danish group looking to sell part of shuttle vessel and support ship business to boost investment. Louis Dreyfus departs Fairstar French shipowner books decent profit on its shares as Asian investor takes a huge chunk of heavy-lift owner Fairstar. Skuld moves into Lloyd's market Norwegian P&I club launches most significant diversification in long history as it becomes part of the London hull and energy market. Turkey in talks over Cyprus ban Secret negotiations reportedly taking place with EU to end bar on port calls from Greek Cypriot vessels. Songa follows Saga's lead Oslo-listed rig owner is the second Arne Blystad-led firm to report below consensus Q3 results today. Zim opts out of Tincan Island Israeli container line raising $154m by selling its 47.5% stake in Nigerian box terminal. Western India returns to profit India's biggest shiprepairer back to winning ways in second quarter after ABG takeover. STXPO wins domestic CVCs STX Pan Ocean to ship steaming coal for compatriot Korean Southern Power in deals worth $300m. Suspects walk free in Kenya Seventeen Somalis acquitted of attacking Greek-managed bulker Amira in May 2009. HJH doubles up after death German manager insists on two watchkeepers after crewman killed by conveyor belt in UK. Dockwise wants $100m for Semi Heavy-lift specialist plans rights issue to cover half the price tag of 'revolutionary' newbuilding. Turkish tanker spills lube oil Slick from Kardeniz spreads 700 square metres at Kiel in Germany. DP gears up for bond bonanza Dubai ports giant issues updated prospectus for $5bn debt offering to fund expansion. Sailor dies after gas leak A Filipino crewman has died and another was injured aboard a general cargo vessel while in drydock. Saga suffers in third Arne Blystad-led VLCC owner slumps to a loss on the back of collapse in tanker freight rates. Shell sticks with Atwood Oil major extends charter of US-controlled semi-submersible drilling rig working off Malaysia.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
UASC splits Asia/Europe loop Dockwise looks at bigger ship NOL: Rates down from recent peak YRC narrows loss Ryder names Pattek VP fleet marketing Obama backs more balanced regulatory climate Obama, Clinton promote exports in India, Australia President eyes infrastructure as job engine Zim sells stake in Lagos terminal

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
South Korean yards in bribery scandal 15 executives at South Korean Yards have been arrested by the police on suspicion of taking bribes. 12 of the executives comes from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and three are Norway supports IMO projects with USD 3 million IMO and the Norwegian Development Cooperation Agency (Norad) have signed an agreement according to which Norad will make USD 3 million available for projects "related to the protection of the

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Small gains in Fujairah Two players have 'tight inventories' for distillates. Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam Strong buying interest in Gibraltar. 'Bleak' future for operators who fail to consider alternative fuels More support for LNG as an alternative to residual bunker fuel. NYK's 'latest green vessel' on maiden voyage Developments in engine design means smokeless operation and lower fuel consumption. Gothenburg bunker players watching for changes Swedish business sold by Shell includes refinery that supplies LSFO and MGO to local bunker supplies. High sulphur fuel oil could 'disappear' Changing markets could make refiners 'reassess' their residual conversion capacity, says consultancy. IFO prices mostly down in Asia Demand for bunker fuel at key Asian ports mostly below average on Monday. Asia to see 16% more fuel oil imports in December December figures similar to October estimates. Brightoil eyes further expansion Taiwan, Greece, Japan and 'other countries' on company's radar, say company sources. World facing shortage of LSFO supply African continent 'only one' with supply surplus as demand increases due to ECAs and sulphur regulations, says Petrobras market analyst. Mass flowmeter 'natural progression' in measurement integrity Provides transparency, efficiency and traceability in the bunkering process, says ExxonMobil global head of marine fuel division.

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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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