BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 15, 2010

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*Shipping News* Ports not keeping pace with demand Australia, India and Indonesia are under the gun to expand port capacity so exporters can cash in on China's commodities boom or face losing billions of dollars in business to other markets. SSA takes a stand on block exemption order THE Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) said yesterday it welcomes a proposed recommendation by the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) to extend the controversial block exemption order for liner shipping agreements.

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French box ports open, but strikes cripple supply chain Army called to restore order as Chittagong dockers rampage MSC ups Europe-Asia rates US$100 per TEU/FEU from November Xu Lirong appointed as new Cosco Pacific chairman After two sailings, CSAV ends new Asia-Mexico loop Zim offers weekly north Europe-west Africa service China September exports up 25pc, imports 24pc Manzhouli-Mongolian trade value up 58.8pc in 8 months Jiangxi's first state-class bonded logistics centre opens Shanghai Northwest Logistics Park Bonded Logistic Centre opens US Postal Service 2010 loss swells to US$6 billion Port of Chennai to develop US$833.1 million box shop Hamburg Port joins Shenzhen logistics-transport expo South Africa Transnet issues bonds for US$1 billion Kuehne + Nagel builds DC in Duisburg's Logport Barges to help brewery skip traffic jams into Rotterdam FESCO to close summer navigation season in eastern Arctic Cargotec wins order from Parsec for 200 terminal tractors GPA appeals to world shipping to back Savannah dredging African air fleet to modernise ahead of demand: Boeing US regulator warns of inflammable lithium batteries in air cargo United Continental adds flights to Mexico from US

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17 win inaugural Seatrade China Awards DHL cites 3 troublespots hampering world trade growth Experts differ on rise of developing nations' 3PL providers MOL achieves continuous operation of main engine in all load ranges MSC announces rate restoration on India-N. Europe, UK, Med. & Black Sea trades Rich-poor divide stalls ship emissions control bid Safmarines first female engineer bags Seafarer of Year Award SCI files FPO papers with Sebi Tanker rams boxship off Dutch coast USDC picks 2 seafood cos for 5th review of dumping duty CoPT floats tender to develop cargo & logistics centre near ICTT Ennore Port seeks Central nod to go ahead with IPO New land policy for Major Ports imminent CONCOR plans Kolkata Port-N. Bihar service Cotton export cap reached, registrations ended Growing current account, trade gaps worry FM H1 indirect tax collections surge India trails behind its neighbours in hunger score OECD analyst sees gloomy days for global economy

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OCTOBER 13, 2010
TT Club stresses importance of regular structural examinations of quay cranes The TT Club, a global transport and logistics insurer, has issued an appeal aimed at worldwide operators of quay cranes of all types and dimensions. As part of its on-going drive t... SDV extends its European network to Poland SDV, a brand of Bollor' Logistics, has founded SDV International Logistics Poland, thus confirming its access to a market of around 39 million consumers in a country whos... Grand Alliance: winter programme for Far East-Europe services Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), have announced a winter programme for their services between Europe an...

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
LaHood announces $39 million in grants for ferry services Clay Maitland receives Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award Colonna's gets $15 million Army contract MHI designs giant containership with air lubricated hull Crowley recognized for weather observation services

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Crowley earns NOAA award for voluntary weather efforts Sea-Tac Airport firefighters supporting cancer awareness month Gingerbread contest entry forms now available from Port of Bellingham Grand Alliance carriers making capacity changes Container institute seeking Connie Award nominations

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CMA CGM could get $500m Turkish boost Deal would involve Yildirim Group buying shares in French shipping line CMA CGM first half liftings rebound Albert Frere mum over CMA CGM stake talks Qatar still favourite to bail out CMA CGM EU to water down Iran sanctions Revised regulation will loosen restrictions on non-Iranian companies trading in the... Iran sanctions pose risk for German maritime... Sanctions fail to deter Iran port calls Official statistics show cargo volumes at country's ports up 8% Maersk Line in $3m settlement Long range one earnings slump to new record low of $2,200 per day Chronic oversupply of vessels blamed for drop Gloomy fourth quarter looms for tanker sector

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
IEA raises oil use estimate EMERGING markets have become key players in the demand for oil, the IEA has noted in explaining its increased prediction for global oil consumption Nakilat's profits rise 50% QATAR GAS Transport, known as Nakilat, has reportedly posted a 50% rise in profits for 3Q10 after revenues from its LNG vessels more than doubled ISF delay fears allayed FEARS that new bill of lading requirements for US box imports would lead to supply chain delays have failed to materialise, according to US officials EC plans spill legislation THE EC has said it plans "comprehensive legislation" to prevent in Europe an oil spill on the scale of the deadly Deepwater Horizon disaster Paris plays down fuel fears FRANCE'S government tried to quell fears of a fuel shortage today as refinery strikes continued Grimaldi returns to West Africa ITALY'S Grimaldi is returning to the Mediterranean/West Africa trade after an absence of 11 years with a new ro-ro service starting at the end of October Siemens gets nod for A2Sea buy GERMAN engineering group Siemens has received the go-ahead from the German antitrust authority to buy a 49% shareholding in Danish shipping services group A2Sea Army keeps Chittagong moving $700M LNG deal unveiled China plans yacht port for rich Rio hits production records MAIB warns of ferry complacency Shipments fall at Fortescue Timchenko said to be buyer Drybulk rate cap predicted

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Imports Down Through Port of LA-Long Beach WSC Says Antitrust Bill Would Harm Economy Freight Ton-Mile Index Dipped for August MSC Boosts Rates on Europe-Asia Cargo Army Quells Chaos at Bangladesh Port Chittagong Survey Forecasts Slower US Manufacturing Growth Savannah Handles Record Container Throughput MSC Warns of Congestion in Buenos Aires Largest Container Ship in India Calls Port Mundra Containership Co. to Expand China-LA Service Consumer Imports Push US Trade Deficit Higher CMA CGM Reported Close to Deal with Yildirim Caterpillar Expands Logistics, Truck Ops Overseas ANA Cargo Volume Swells in August Integrated Freight Buys Bruenger Trucking

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Mediterranean rally in place APM T unveils revolutionary crane design Liner capacity cull begins French strikers ramp up pressure China's trade gap narrows

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Strategic Bulk slaps Canfornav US dry-bulk player fingers Canadian owner's incompetent crew in million-dollar charter party battle. Seaboard springs Chilean miners US liner player proves promotional prowess as four-inch cargo strap aids in the rescue of 33 trapped miners. Restis hammers Hansa 'hogwash' Greek owner hits back at "misleading" comments from bankrupt cruise outfit after vessel arrest. Feds rubber stamp ferry grants US ferry players gear up for ship acquisitions as government splashes $39m to boost beleaguered infrastructure businesses. Tidewater buys Trico ships New York-listed giant makes $76m play for four offshore vessels from US rival. Dahlman upgrades Teekay New York-listed tanker titan may boost dividend by 15% and launch $200m buy-back amid agressive 'dropdown' drive, analyst says. RS Platou spies box-buying window Analysts tip investors to buy up stocks amid expectation of record third quarter numbers from NOL and OOIL. Marubeni in $700m gas splash Japanese heavyweight makes LNG shipowning debut with huge investment in eight vessels owned by Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led BW Gas. Polarcus pockets $60m Investors chow down on 67 million piping hot shares of Oslo-listed seismic owner as it chases cash to cover construction tabs. Onassis treads the London stage Critical reviews as golden Greek is brought back to life in conspiracy focussed bio-drama. Greenpeace on the receiving end Rainbow Warrior is blocked from entering Indonesian waters in a move which may delight Stena Drilling. Court to decide smash pay-out Canada's BC Ferries trying to recover CAD 2m after 2005 crash involving Queen of Oak Bay. Top brewer sees shipshape future Top beer producer SABMiller may take to the seas with a bizarre plan to prepare for climate change. Mangalia hit by second strike Workers at Daewoo's Romanian shipyard walk out again over pay. Cargoship springs a leak Crew evacuated from fertiliser-laden Indian vessel off Chittagong in Bangladesh. Claim and counter-claim Shareholder battle turns nastier at Latvian Shipping as war of words intensifies. SCI buys into Vizhinjam Indian state shipowner lines up deal to invest in new Kerala port. Stella just the start for Borealis UK start-up emerges as new owner of Stella Moon and eyes more ship purchases. Nordic clearing for share sale Clipper-controlled tanker owner is seeking permission to sell up to $30m in shares during 2011. Sting in the storage solution story ICAP warns tanker floating storage contracts may not be back until the second quarter of next year. UK blasts ferry complacency Accident report calls for shake-up of passengership operation following Isle of Arran crash in Scotland. Turkish delight for Saade? Jacques Saade-led CMA CGM nearing $500m investment from Turkey's Yildirim group, report claims. MHI unveils green giant New mega-containership design from Japanese shipbuilder promises 35% cut in CO2 emissions. Seadrill cashes in ageing rig John Fredriksen-led offshore player will book a $26m profit following the sale of one of its oldest units. Holland America readies SpyCruise Eurodam to host 100 spooks in a not exactly top-secret talking-shop voyage to the Caribbean. Grand Alliance scales back Liner conference reducing one of four Asia-Europe services to bi-weekly in face of cargo slowdown. Salvors vie to free Azra-S Probe begins into grounding of Turkish tanker still stuck off St Kitts in the Caribbean. Maersk in Monrovia move APM Terminals division signs 25-year concession agreement to operate main Liberian port. Green light for Siemens German anti-trust authorities have approved engineering giant's purchase of a stake in A2SEA.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Lines favor Singapore antitrust extension Zim, Hapag-Lloyd, MOL in slot swap SIA Cargo expands services in Japan Cathay Sept. volume up, load factor down Truckers' fuel gauge signals stalling economy CSX reports record 3rd quarter profit USAID expands food aid prepositioning ProLogis, A. Duie Pyle start solar projects Merchants Terminal Corp. becomes MTC Logistics Shipco's L.A./Milan direct skirts intermodal delays APMT lands Monrovia deal, starts Aqaba expansion

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Nordland refloated The Dutch cargo vessel Nordland, which ran aground in the Turku archipelago after midninght on October 13, 2010, was refloated the same evening by Alfons H'kans' tugs Hurtig and Fart APM Terminals runs Port of Monrovia A.P. Møller-Mærsk-controlled APM Terminals has signed a 25-year concession agreement for the operation of the Port of Monrovia, Liberia. The company has agreed to invest USD 120 Søby Værft to build new ferry for island-service Søby Værft A/S has signed a contract with Faaborg/Midtfyn municipality for a new ferry to the island service from Faaborg to Lyø and Avernakø in the archipelago south Bulgarian seaman sentenced to eleven years in prison A 47-year old Bulgarian has been sentenced to eleven years in prison by the court in Svendborg, Denmark, for an attempt to smuggle 22 kilos cocaine to Denmark via New MD of Intertanko The Intertanko council has appointed Joe Angelo, currently deputy Managing Director, to new Managing Director. Kathi Stanzel will join the organisation later this month as deputy Managing Director. The piracy

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OCTOBER 14, 2010
Stockpiles give price boost as markets watch dollar moves Financial factors driving crude oil futures as supply shift importance recedes. Prices firm across the board 'Average' bunker demand in Hamburg. 'Force Majeure' declared at Durban refinery Prices stable in Fujairah. Council reaffirms INTERTANKO's GHG position Strong support for IMO solution to emission reductions. INTERTANKO's Council confirms MD appointment Joe Angelo 'unanimously confirmed' as the Associations next Managing Director. Bunker levy could be back in the spotlight UN panel says climate change fund would be 'challenging but feasible'. INTERTANKO to 'renew campaign' for mandatory fuel quality control Reiterates position reflected in IMO submission, calls for 'effective mandatory quality control of bunkers prior to delivery to ships'. Singapore fuel oil stocks shrink to three-week low Fuel oil volumes from the West to increase in the coming weeks. Bunker prices gain amid 'quiet' markets Slack demand in key Asian bunkering hubs, according to traders. Singapore and India have 'tremendous scope' for partnership Bunkering and port development could be areas for collaboration. Southernpec to acquire third VLCC as floating storage VLCC to sail to Malaysia's port of Tanjung Pelepas at the end of November, reports say. California firm awarded fuel-barge contract First barge to be built in the area for several decades. Fos-Lavera strikes continue No negotiations planned to between port management and workers. BP acquires seventh cargo of 380 cSt product 20,000 metric tonnes of 380 cSt product acquired from Singapore's Hin Leong.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

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

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

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

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

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

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

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

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

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