BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 16, 2010

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*Shipping News* Cosco expects to hit rate hike target in new contracts China Cosco Holdings, the nation's largest container-ship operator, expects to win its targeted rate increase in new contracts as world trade rebounds and shipping lines curb capacity. Feb throughput slips 6.4% to 2.1m TEUs THE caution that container lines have been showing going into the first quarter appears to be justified. Dhaka to urge Beijing to use Chittagong port Bangladesh will persuade China to use Chittagong port as a commercial outlet for its southern Yunnan province, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni said on Sunday.

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MARCH 12, 2010
JostGroup equips fleet with Transics IT solution The Luxembourgian transport company JostGroup has equipped its fleet with Transics on-board computers. The new order follows a long and successful cooperation between Jost and the ... Rail investment by the state creates more jobs than building motorways Around 66% more jobs are created when the state invests in railway infrastructure than when it pumps its money into building motorways, according to calculations presented by Vienn... Deutsche Post DHL reports substantial net profit in 2009 Deutsche Post DHL, one of the leading postal and logistics service corporations worldwide, generated an underlying ebit of EUR 1.47 billion in 2009, exceeding its November forecast... Gefco Germany relocates Munich airport branch Gefco Germany has replaced its Eching location with a new branch office in Schwaig-Oberding, near Munich airport (Germany). The Gefco group has eleven subsidiaries in Central and E... Rhenus Freight Logistics opens Nancy office Rhenus Freight Logistics opened an office in Nancy (France) in February where it offers all its logistics services, including consolidation, distribution, charter traffic and wareh... APM Terminals top candidate to run port of Monrovia APM Terminals, which responded to a public tender issued by the Liberian government for the concession to run the port of Monrovia in December 2009, has now been named as the prefe... DP World cautiously optimistic Global marine terminal operator DP World handled a total of 25.6 million teu in 2009 in its 28 consolidated terminals (those in which it has majority ownership or operational/manag... Wind turbine plans for Antwerp The Antwerp port authority and the Left Bank Corporation plan to collaborate with private partners to build a large wind farm in the port area on the left bank of the River Scheldt... Andreas Keller named vice-president at Swissport Aviation Security Swissport International, a leading provider of ground handling services to the aviation community, has appointed Andreas Keller as its new vice-president and head of its Aviat... Geodis appoints new director of groupage division Geodis Calberson, the express and groupage division of the French logistics group, recently nominated Bruno Mandrin as its new director. Mandrin has served Geodis Calberson since 1... Majority of Great Wall Airlines now with China Eastern Airlines Shanghai-based China Eastern Air Holding Company, the parent of China Eastern Airlines, has acquired the 51% stake of Great Wall Airlines (GWA) previously held by Beijing Aerospace... Australia still investigating cargo airlines The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) instituted proceedings in the federal court against Korean Air Lines Co Ltd, the twelfth airline to be the subject of ACCC...

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MARCH 15, 2010
Marinette starts indoor shipbuilding expansion

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MARCH 15, 2010
Early April start time for Grays Harbor dredging Coast Guard Petty Officer named Enlisted Person of the Year NYK Logistics Rus opens representative office in Kazakhastan DOT releases panel's report on US Merchant Marine Academy Lieutenant David Jewett named top firefighter for Port of Seattle

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MARCH 15, 2010
Major flag state holds back IMO fees Move in protest against 14.9% hike in fees CMA CGM invites bids from investors Investors asked to submit proposals to buy for stake in line's capital Cruise lines seek changes to disability draft law Lines press EU for disabled requirements at time of booking Safe Bulkers targets $80m from share issue Dry bulk owner plans public offering of 9m shares and private placement of 1m shares Wilh. Wilhelmsen unveils restructuring plans Group to create parent group and eyes $400m listing to fund future growth

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MARCH 15, 2010
FMC promises capacity action THE US Federal Maritime Commission has told Fairplay it will take action to address growing concern among liner shippers about a lack of vessel capacity Wilhelmsen reshapes for funds NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen told Fairplay today that it will split its shipping and logistics activities from the rest of the group to create a new listed company COSCO Pacific traffic surges COSCO Pacific today reported a 27% year-on-year increase in total container throughput at its terminals in February to 3.2M teu LNG speed up seen GLOBAL LNG shipment volumes are expected to rise at a faster pace this year than last year, JP Morgan Chase said in a new report Worker killed at breaking yard A WORKER has been killed by a falling steel plate at Bangladesh's Sitakunda demolition cluster Cyclone hits South Pacific A CYCLONE has caused damage and mass evacuations in the South Pacific PNG LNG passes final hurdle THE PNG LNG project will proceed after major shareholder and operator ExxonMobil announced its financial details are completed

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MARCH 15, 2010
FMC Launches Export Web Site Diesel Price Climbs for Fourth Week Hamburg Süd Hikes Eastbound Trans-Atlantic Rates Teamsters Considering ABF Freight Concession Talks Finnish Port Strike Talks to Resume Portec Rail Products Profit Falls 4.8 Percent Industrial Production Edges Up Software Firm Says Truck Industry Sales Growing Wabtec Buys Train Signals Firm Xorail Hanjin Expects Return to Profit in 2010 CMA CGM Eyes Investor Proposals Wilh. Wilhelmsen to Restructure Cosco 'Full of Confidence' on Rate Increase Preparing for the Worst Barge Industry Fuels Tax Debate Shippers Push for Rail Law Africa's Road Less Travelled Transportation's Pothole Mapping Apps Covering Your Assets? Don't Skimp LTL is Half Full or Half Empty ODFL Adds 'Fixed' Capacity LTL Carriers Rebuild LTL's Rapid Downsizing Double-Tracked Strategy Rails Ride Post-Storm Rally J.B. Hunt Taps Duncan NY-NJ to Ban Old Trucks Ocean Carriers Touch Bottom Chile's Ports Shaken But Operating Carriers Seeking Uniform Clarity

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MARCH 15, 2010
Malaysia's MBf steps into shipping US consumers spend spend spend Finland dock strike talks breakdown APM T enters Liberia China's exports soar: Obama attacks 'undervalued' Yuan

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MARCH 15, 2010
Seaspan soars Boxship player back to black as expanded fleet boosts fourth quarter and year end profits. LPG lay-up BW Gas may lay-up four gas carriers as rates collapse and demand dwindles in the LPG market. Genco ship held Emergency preparedness questioned after authorities detain a panamax bulker in the port of Baltimore. Iron price push Deutsche Bank analyst foresees volatility in the drybulk market as steel mills challenge miners over iron ore pricing. Tributes for Koo Hong Kong mourns as a legendary shipping figure Koo Kou-Ming dies aged 85. Double pay cut Statoil extends Havila AHTS brace for a further year, but the rate is sliced by around $4,000 a day. Baltic melts Peter Georgiopoulos' latest dry-bulk venture Baltic Trading closes IPO after pocketing $228.2m. No New York link Wilh Wilhelmsen's $400m shipping and logistics IPO not flushed out by run of floats in the US financial capital, says Ingar Skaug. Saade seeks cash CMA CGM "awaits offers from several investors" as report on talks with shipowner and private equity firm surfaces. Sweating on trio Cecon hires Fincantieri and other experts to help decide on the future of its Davie Yards' newbuildings. Skaug retiring Wilh Wilhelmsen CEO to put his feet up in the autumn once shipping and logistics IPO is wrapped up. Alla to enter Indian restrictions on Lady Alla cargoship to be relaxed after owner reportedly settles legal disputes. Safe sale Polys Haji-Ioannou's bulker company lines up $78m share offer to hunt new ships. Carmen fixed BW Offshore lands three-year deal for FPSO which has been sporadically laid-up in recent times. Carry on cruising British penchant for cruising sees numbers rise again in 2009 despite recession. Helping hand Croatian government coughs up loan guarantees for three of six yards it is privatising. Vessels collide Ferry and cargoship damaged in collision off Travemunde, Germany. WW cut up Norwegian giant to spin-off shipping and logistics wings in potential $400m Oslo float. Offshore auction Clarksons takes charge of bust Remedial Offshore's asset sales with bids open for its four ships and rigs. Booze blamed Deaths of three Russians on Capital Products tanker last week linked to contaminated alcohol. Norwegian knock Polish ro-ro grounded in collision with Dutch cement carrier at Vatlestraum. Michelet quits Imarex founder and CEO Herman Michelet walks following "different views" on management of Norwegian derivatives player. Down on debut Evangelos Marinakis-backed Crude Carriers sees share price slip following New York IPO. Big John scraps Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen is said to have sent a VLCC and a suezmax tanker for demo. Rescue off US Hand injury from watertight door on Greek BP-chartered aframax off US lands crewman in hospital. Darwin demand Maersk Line chief Eivind Kolding wants fittest shipowners to survive without help from governments and banks. Welsh woe Fastnet's ferry Julia suffers more mechanical problems on new run from Wales to Ireland. Greater Offshore Bharati Shipyard strengthens hold on offshore shipowner by striking share deal with rival ABG. Chittagong raised Asian Feeder Discussion Group to implement rate restoration on Singapore-Bangladesh route in April. Double vision Vomiting illness hits Royal Caribbean cruiseship in Brazil for second time in two weeks. Berlian up sizes Indonesian shipowner says it has increased the size of its recent convertible bond issue by 25%. Titan Mercury sold Titan Petrochemicals has offloaded another of its single-hulled VLCCs to a Thai shipowner. Sevan pens rig Cosco Corp (Singapore) wins $500m deal for semi-submersible drilling unit from Norwegian owner. Mermaid offloads Thoresen Thai's offshore arm is clearing out older tonnage as it prepares to welcome newbuildings. Suez snag Egyptian canal traffic sinks to lowest in 20 years as strong winds disrupt transits.

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MARCH 15, 2010
Wilh. Wilhelmsen plans restructuring, IPO The Containership Company to call L.A. Carriers alter Asia/Australia service Cathay February volume up 19% Cambon to head ESC maritime council Exports help narrow U.S. trade deficit NYK opens Kazakhstan office Requirements imposed on ships from Timor

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MARCH 15, 2010
Gas tankers heading for cold lay-up The world's largest LPG carrier operator, BW Gas, has decided to send four gas tankers, equivalent to eleven per cent of its fleet, to long-term lay-up. At least Danish captain wounded during robbery in Brazil The Danish captain of the product tanker Nord Butterfly is currently hospitalized in the Brazilian city of Salvador. He is being treated after being hit by a gunshot, while he Mols-Linien reports loss Mols-Linien A/S managed to improve its figures last year, the loss went down from DKK 56.7 million in 2008 to DKK 1.8 million in 2009. Mols Baltic Breeze I finally leaves Vejle The old coaster Baltic Breeze I, which has been moored in Vejle since May 2009, has finally left the port. The Baltic Breeze I was towed by Svendborg Bugser's tug EN Navfor intercepted suspected pirates On Sunday the EU-Navfor German warship Emden intercepted a suspected pirate group consisting of a mother ship and two skiffs in the Somali basin between Somalia and the Seychelles Wilh Wilhelmsen in major reshuffle The Wilh Wilhelmsen group will be split into two entities, one of which will be listed on the stock exchange. Shipping and logistics activities will be transferred to a new

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MARCH 15, 2010
Stena Bulk orders more 'environmentally friendly' tankers New vessels from Samsung Shipbuilding expected to reduce fuel and bunker consumption by up to 15 percent. No lasting damage from Queensland's largest spill Scientists confirm no long term impacts, MoU will place emphasis on areas of environmental significance. Prices softening as week begins NYMEX prices fall more than $1 in early trading. Middle east prices lack direction One supplier still out of Durban spot market. Measuring sulphur content in bunker fuel Technology firm says new instrument can be used in blending fuel to meet MARPOL Annex VI requirements. 'Ailing' shipping companies being 'kept alive' Maersk CEO says support for loss making players is distorting the market. Sulphur limits will cause 'tremendous pressure' Fuel supply and quality questioned, cost to 'affect profitability for all stakeholders'. Saudi refinery offers 380 cSt fuel oil cargo Traders say offer is linked to maintenance turnaround. Bunker price movements mixed Bunker demand in Singapore healthy. Singapore box throughput up 17.9% Compared to worst performing month in the past 36 month; figures 25% short of July 2008 peak volumes. Singapore February sales up 13% Sales volume, however, is down 5.9% from January. Titan disposes Proceeds from the sale of the VLCC will be used in the company's exchange offer. Japan's January bonded sales drop 13.4% It is the fourth consecutive year-on-year fall in bunker volumes.

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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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