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December 13, 2010

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*Shipping News* US East Coast ports scramble to draw Panama Canal traffic Port officials here are racing to dig six feet (1.8m) of mud from the bottom of the Savannah River by 2014. In the world of major waterway expansions, that is an impossibly tight timeline. Syria to spend US$800m to develop ports by 2015 Syria plans to spend US$800 million to develop ports and ships by 2015 as it aims to benefit from the reconstruction process in neighbouring Iraq. Jakarta's oil need to boost vessel demand Indonesia's growing efforts to increase crude oil and natural gas output to meet rising domestic consumption may boost demand for new offshore support vessels next year, according to Norway's DnB NOR ASA.

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HKSG Media launch new SG Mobile service Wan Hai Lines, PIL to resume joint Black Sea service OOCL plans to order megaships Hoegh Autoliner starts direct call from US, Middle East, SEA and Japan Toll seals US private deal Dimerco Express opens fourth office in Vietnam US cargo pilots held over drug bust in Dominican Republic Total world air freight grows 9.6pc in October Germany's industrial orders, air freight volumes grow on back of exports

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18,000-TEU mega boxships spotted on horizon! Aussie floods may lift commodity shipping rates Coastal shipping to ride high on New Year wave Higher wages to drive up ship operating expenses-survey IMO urged to adopt overweight container rule to ensure safety Pirates spread tentacles Spotlight on integrated multimodal logistics US-India trade surges by 169 pc in decade Move to encourage domestic marine salvage groups under PPP model Pipavav Shipyard pact with Russian govt co. Sophisticated coastal surveillance system being installed Vasan lists major steps taken to avert marine collisions VISL authorities extend RFQ deadline by a week Emirates SkyCargo flies high with accolades HEC now fancies making rly coaches Maruti applies brakes to AFTO scheme with Railways Rlys freight revenue goes downhill Diesel may become dearer FTA with EU to thaw by spring Import duty on sugar likely KASEZ export guns booming! Leather exports lashed by the rupee, whipped up by dollar Pranab lists 5 major economic concerns for govt Rains may prune cotton estimate Amrita Patel on board of world dairy body IMF chief: Euro not in danger, Eurozone is Noted economist lists weaknesses in China's future growth story R. Mukundan takes over as President of Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India Swiss bankers' body tries to rectify tarnished image

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DECEMBER 9, 2010
SmartWay Logistics expanding into Southeastern Europe SmartWay Logistics, an asset-free provider of transportation management services, has opened a new office in Romania, to leverage SmartWay Logistics' core expertise in transportati... Toll Holdings completes US private placement deal The Australian logistics corporation Toll Holdings has successfully completed an issue of US private placement notes for USD 275 million. The US private placement notes were raised... Wincanton signs five-year contract with The Carphone Warehouse in UK The British logistics service provider Wincanton has been awarded a contract with The Carphone Warehouse, a leading independent European retailer of mobile phones. The five-year ag... More ports added to CMA CGM's FAL 3 service CMA CGM's "Otello" containership recently called at the port of Hamburg, as part of the expanded French-Asia Line 3 (FAL3) scheduled liner service. The "Otello"... Ports set to be upgraded in Bahrain Major upgrades to ports and roads in Bahrain are currently under way, as part of a long-term drive to strengthen logistics in the country. The projects have the additional aim of c... Wind energy drives BLG Cargo Logistics Handling wind energy plant components is becoming ever more important for the Bremen-based German enterprise BLG Cargo Logistics. BLG said that various customers from the freight f... CFL Cargo appoints Marcel Theis as COO Marcel Theis recently replaced Marc Polini as chief commercial officer of the Luxembourgian railfreight operator CFL Cargo. Theis joined CFL as head of supply chain management in 2...

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Austal moves giant cat out of fabrication hall Skipperliner books ferry contract Russian-Finnish joint venture acquires Helsinki shipyard OPT wave power projects move forward

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
PNWA applauds passage of Water Resources Development act US rail freight traffic rolls to positive week Illegal Cuban cigars nabbed by Chicago Customs officers Greenbrier receives orders for 2,000 new hopper cars Port of Coos Bay hires landscape crew for brush cleanup

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Fredriksen says no money in tankers for two years Tanker and dry bulk sectors will remain besieged by overcapacity for the next two to three years says owner of world's biggest tanker company John Fredriksen celebrates 50 years in shipping Switch from banking pays admirably for Hanjin boss The Week Ahead Grand China Logistics continues shipyard investment push Cash-rich GCL to pay $280m to buy 95% stake in shipyard from Titan Petrochemicals Taiwanese yard pins its hopes on China STX OSV secures a new contract for platform supply vessel Contract from undisclosed shipowner brings orderbook total to 50 vessels Big hopes despite offshore operators' mixed... Moldovan cargo vessels sinks off Israel Bad weather blamed. Crew of 11 picked up by nearby vessel Master sees through pilot's smokescreen

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
UK judge dismisses Sovcomflot charges THE UK High Court today dismissed conspiracy charges against two former executives of Russia's tanker group Sovcomflot Sovcomflot might appeal SOVCOMFLOT expressed disappointment today over the outcome of its case against two former executives in the UK High Court and indicated it might appeal No cheers for smugglers SMUGGLERS are getting liquored up for the holidays, according to the UK Border Agency Tougher US 'magic pipe' rules weighed US PENALTIES for violating MARPOL regulations on bilge water might have to be toughened, a top US Coast Guard official has told Fairplay IEA raises oil outlook MEDIUM-term tanker prospects appeared better than expected today, as the IEA has raised its 2010-15 oil demand forecast US seeks trade flexibility PRESIDENT Barack Obama has vowed to make trade easier for US manufacturers of products with potential security risks STS oil transfers anger UK's National Trust THE UK'S National Trust told Fairplay today it is worried about the government's plan to allow ship-to-ship oil transfers off Suffolk China copper imports rise Vinashin knock-ons feared DSME sales target is $10Bn Panamax rates tied to Indonesian coal Report warns of China box tariff rise

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Letters Show Teamsters Considered ABF-YRC Merger Truckload Carrier Celadon Signs $50 Million Credit Deal Consumer Confidence Index Hits Six-Month High Buried Cash Tied to Docks Payoff, say Feds Price-Fixing Cartel Targeted Valentine's Day, Mother's Day Frankfurt Cargo Hit Monthly High in November Exports Jump 3.2 Percent to Two-Year High Court Blocks High-Rise Development at Miami River Air Freight Prices Jump 6.2 Percent Intermodal Opportunity Limitations Vary on Older Freight Bills Dedicated to Recovery Reality Shows 2010 Dedicated Contract Carriers

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Is shipping in danger of losing its virginity? Known for his appetite for 'apparently unachievable challenges' it is perhaps surprising that Richard Branson has not to date launched a container line to dovetail neatly into his Virgin Atlantic airline and Virgin Trains businesses; but instead the once 'global warming sceptic' entrepreneur, now an Al Gore convert, has channelled his publicity bandwagon from the Carbon War Room bunker towards 'victory in the shipping battle'. FMC to increase oversight to facilitate co-operation 'High noon' for the euro in 2011? CMA CGM to introduce Customs charge Maersk brings back AE9 service Gloomy outlook for SA business in 2011

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Sovcomflot ponders its options Leading Russian tanker group licks its wounds in bribery case but scores victory in commissions claim. 'Resounding victory' for Skarga Exonerated former Sovcomflot boss looks forward to the New Year while Yuri Nikitin stays focused on case. Pirates raid MSC boxship Swashbucklers with RPGs sail below the Somali Basin to hijack containership operated by affilate of US-listed owner Ultrapetrol. Courtroom capers From hospital dramas to Nikitin's fridge and Skarga's marital affairs, the Sovcomflot trial has thrown up some choice quotations. Euroseas bulker nears freedom Hijacked Aristides Pittas-owned panamax and 23 crew close to release after ransom dropped. Yard giants forge arctic alliance STX Finland and Russia's USC look to build icebreakers with politically charged joint venture. China Shipping scraps seven Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Development makes good on a promise to clean house as set of 224,000-dwt bulkers hit the bricks. Sovcomflot nails Nikitin Yuri Nikitin and others told to pay unspecified damages as Dmitry Skarga escapes censure in Sovcomflot corruption trial. Skarga 'did not enjoy great wealth' Judge finds no evidence the former Sovcomflot boss received huge payments while in control of the Russian shipowner. Izmaylov 'not dishonest' Luxury holidays with 'charming' Nikitin not bribery of ex-Novoship boss Tagir Izmaylov, judge says. Sietas wins wind ship German yard seals newbuilding order from Van Oord for offshore wind farm installation vessel. Statoil takes COSL rig Norwegian oil company takes semi-submersible newbuilding COSL Pioneer on five-year charter. Quotes of the week FIS boss John B breaks into the Swiss bank and Kayne Anderson is unmasked as a gorilla in our midst. Aframax price tags set to tank Price tag of aframax tankers set for a significant drop if chat of a Japanese sale rings true. Wells Fargo issues Genmar alert Equity analyst at US banking giant says S&P rating cuts may take a toll on tanker owner's stock price. Novorossiysk picks bank Russia's largest port operator by cargo volume has secured funding worth $1.95bn from Sberbank. New5 in Numb3rs Analyst spots a black hole in DryShips' rig offer while Fred Cheng says a Navios pay-cheque will not be his only shipping income.

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Maersk calls for 'carbon distance' labeling Santa, I think these guys are in your backyard! Delta names Ferri VP Latin America, Caribbean Mica to lead House T&I Committee Schenker buys Livingston truck/warehouse unit Greenbrier gets order for 2,000 railcars Swiednicki named COO at KOM FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications Panama Canal reopens after flooding

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
STX Finland and USC in joint venture STX Finland Oy and the state-owned Russian company United Shipbuilding Corporation have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Oy, which will purchase the Helsinki shipyard from Spanish switch off Somalia The Spanish combat replenishment ship Patino will join the EU Navfor fleet fighting piracy off Somalia. On December 14 Rear Admiral Juan Rodriguez and his crew of 148 will assume

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DECEMBER 10, 2010
Bunker markets see little change Crude futures drop as China tightens bank-reserve requirements. New Orleans player begins LSFO supply First batch of ECA-compliant fuel sold out, hoping to offer regular supply in the new year. Fujairah IFO prices soften Product availability very restricted in Durban, according to sources. Bunker prices 'stable' 'Very low' avails of LS 380 cSt product in Rotterdam. IOC sells four fuel oil parcels Increase in export volumes 'due to refinery expansions'. New trader for Polish supplier Barbara Ogiejko joins Ship-Service SA. Russian single-hull bunker tankers face new deadline Major players 'have been preparing' for the MARPOL double-hull requirements. Scrubbers: Technical problems 'can be overcome' Scrubbing technology 'will be financially viable' for ships operating in ECAs. Bunker prices firm as week closes Mixed demand at Asia's key bunker ports, traders say. US port to launch cold ironing facility for ships Shore-side electrical system will initially power one ship at a time, according to port authority. Hong Kong bunker avails stable into January Supply tightness in the market has eased, according to local traders. Titan to sell majority stake in shipyard Signs agreement to sell 95% stake in its shipyard in Quanzhou, China for $367 million. Owners keen to use ISO 8217:2010 Some already testing against revised standard, questions over extra cost of fuels that meet latest requirements. Policy on STS transfers set to be altered Plans to instil a regime that will restrict transfers outside harbour authority areas to a single designated area within the UK Territorial Sea.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

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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

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