BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 18, 2010

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*Shipping News* Norway shipowners win back-tax battle Norway's government breached the constitution when it changed fiscal rules for shipowners including Farstad Shipping ASA to tax income that had been exempt, the country's highest court ruled last week . Ship demolition hits 13-year high Ship demolition rose to the highest in 13 years in 2009, as owners scrapped aging vessels to make way for a record number of new ships being built, Clarkson Research Services Ltd said in a report on Tuesday.

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NYK to levy US$325/TEU Asia-Europe peak season charge March 1 5,000 US carrier group sailors visit Hong Kong for R&R Safmarine offers Far East-East Africa Mashariki Express March 2 Maersk reportedly abandoning Taiwan's Kaohsiung for Xiamen SITC launches service from Fuzhou Mawei port to reach Osaka and Busan Long Beach port chief sees Panama expansion as chief threat Asia-Europe container rise in December signals upturn, says ELAA Berlin pleads with Korean yards to delay deliveries, defer payments Seychelles: Where piracy gets close and personal as navies gather Norfolk Southern CFO sees continuing foreign container weakness Hong Kong holds China Maritime March 16-18 Cathay air cargo up 31pc in January after robust December Lufthansa Cargo decreases short-time work shifts TNT India prospects soar, sees assist in April's national GST SF Express launches Hangzhou to Hong Kong air service WFS wins Air China cargo contract in UK and Ireland

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Uniworld forays into fashion & aviation logistics Idle boxship fleet dwindling Lognet Global provides new approach to networking Asia-Europe rates, volumes surging 11 pirates sentenced to 15 years' jail Russia seeks room for tie-ups in pharma sector India & Asean may sign services pact in October Surge in synthetic rubber imports in Oct. Karaikal port 'fuels' industrial activity in region PPT plays host to IPA's 143rd governing body meet in Orissa ABGKCTL lists its advantages Transport development panel formed 5 new rail lines to be laid along border for Terai access IL&FS-GIDC invite EoIs for logistics park at Dahej Textile industry first to emerge from woods-Maran Fieo-Chemexcil open house with Customs chiefs today

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Indianapolis presents Celadon Trucking with sustainability award The US road haulier Celadon Trucking Services has received a 2009 sustainability award from the City of Indianapolis for its idle and emission reduction project. Celadon has estima... Nellen & Quack establish firm in Turkey The forwarding company Nellen & Quack ' The Green Line, based in Gronau (Germany), eastablished a subsidiary in Turkey on 1 February. The new firm has... Netto appoints Norbert Dentressangle The discounter Netto, has appointed Norbert Dentressangle to establish and operate a centralised returns handling centre for non-food products from its UK stores. Established in 19... Kuehne + Nagel: logistics for hotel complex in Singapore Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded an exclusive logistics contract by Las Vegas Sands Corporation to manage the warehousing, delivery-to-site and installation activities of the hotel ... Kazakhstan Railways expands cooperations Representatives of Lithuanian Railways Lietuvos gelezinkeliai and Kazakhstani Railways have agreed to extend their 2009 cooperation to this year. Kazakhstan Railways will export ... SNCF wants to gain control of Lorry Rail The French state-owned railway Bahn SNCF wants to obtain a majority shareholding in Lorry Rail, the truck-on-train service between Bettembourg (Luxembourg) and Perpignan ... 27th edition of Europe SITL in Paris, 23-26 March 2010 SITL Europe 2010, which is taking place between 23 and 26 March at the Parc des Expositions ' Paris-Nord Villepinte (France), offers the entire national and international transport... A solution for the A400M in the offing Reuters has reported that an agreement on the A400M military transport is in the offing. The seven states that agreed to purchase the aircraft wanted to make a new proposal for fin... HKIA reports significant increase in January's air cargo handling Air cargo volumes continued to rebound at Hong Kong international airport (HKIA), which handled 301,000 t of air cargo in January 2010. The volume represents a strong increase of 4... Maersk Line launches third Far East service from Hamburg The "Maersk Sydney", a containership operated by the Danish shipping company aersk, recently made its maiden call at the port of Hamburg (Germany). The vessel is deployed... NYK completes winter safety campaign Japan's NYK Group completed its winter safety campaign, which was entitled "Sail on Safety" and ran from 1 December 2009 to 31 January 2010. NYK carries out the campaign every year... Deepening of the river Scheldt on Dutch side has started Dredging work to deepen the River Scheldt on the Dutch side of the border recently started. It is a continuation of the work that started on the Flemish side in 2007. The deepening...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Fincantieri to build two 3,900 passenger ships for Princess Some maritime projects get TIGER grants Møkster orders PSV at STX Europe

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Corps' debris vessel laid up for repair work Olympia Port Commission schedules meeting in Rainier Schnitzer Steel reports fourth quarter numbers Crowley taps Bollinger to construct pair of new tugs Carnival announces plans to build two new cruise ships

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
NYK inks conversion deals Line replaces boxship orders with tankers and bulk carriers NYK to halve boxship fleet DryShips orders panamax pair Company dips into war chest after biding its time to order bulkers in China Hanjin Heavy cancels another boxship order Yard uses strong arm tactics as its customers struggle to pay for ships Carnival picks Fincantieri for newbuilding pair Memorandum of understanding signed to build vessels for a total cost of $1.5bn Total staff launch two-day strike Group's refineries and depots in France hit by action

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Scorpio plots US IPO AN IPO prospectus was filed today by Scorpio Tankers ' the latest evidence that shipping plans a return to New York's public equity market Fincantieri bags $1.5Bn order CARNIVAL Corp today confirmed an order with Fincantieri for two 3,600-passenger newbuildings for its Princess brand HHLA starts Lübeck sale GERMAN container terminal operator HHLA is winding down operations at its facility in Lübeck on the Baltic Sea Argentina warns Falklands ships A DISPUTE over oil exploration by UK companies near the Falkland Islands has again escalated, with Argentina imposing unilateral shipping rules Ship sails out of 'political mess' CARGO ship Thor Leader has left Argentina after being detained late last week in the midst of an escalating row between Argentina and the UK, Fairplay was told today Hose group fined $2.3M MARINE hose maker Parker ITR of Italy has pleaded guilty and agreed to a $2.29M criminal fine for rigging bids and fixing prices affecting tankers

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Seaspan Dockworker Killed China Post Logistics selects RedPrairie Warehouse Management for Guangxi distribution center Industrial Production Gains 0.9 Percent in January YRC Slides on Wall Street Dutch Begin Scheldt Dredging Rotterdam 2009 Volume Fell 8.1 Percent DOT Awards Tiger Grants YRC Shareholders Approve Debt-Equity Swap Spot Truckload Demand Rises 54 Percent YRC Shareholders to Decide Debt Swap, Carrier's Future Greenbrier Managing RailAmerica Freight Cars Rail Supplier L.B. Foster to Acquire Portec CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates Lufthansa Pilots Vote for Strike Lufthansa Cargo Seeks 10 Percent Job Cuts Fredriksen Cuts TUI Stake Japanese Ship Orders Rise for Second Straight Month Pacer Swings to $10 Million Profit Long Beach Containers Gain for Second Straight Month

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Maruba line up bail-out with maritime union Chinese shippers in outcry over intra-Asia EBS Dublin's MTL back in conflict Duisport only 3.7% down Safmarine to upgrade FE/East Africa link

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
ITC preps sale After failing to secure a new charter for the single-huller Front Voyager, a Frontline arm is asking bondholders to allow a sale. Two for DryShips George Economou's Nasdaq-listed company orders two panamaxes at a Chinese yard and confirms sale of two 1990s-built bulkers. Firm likes MLPs Institutional investor Neuberger Berman reveals larger shareholdings in Teekay and Navios partnerships. Scorpio files IPO Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio Tankers preps listing on New York Stock Exchange in $150m initial public offering. Acergy dips Strong vessel utilisation helps push US- and Oslo-listed engineering outfit into higher gross profit but isn't enough to lift the bottom line. SCIC worker dies Ramp at Seaspan Coastal Intermodal terminal collapses as employee prepares for arriving vessel. Embley probed Australian investigators launch probe into fire on bulker River Embley, an incident featured in this week's "Casualty file". Shipbroking scam Felix Pierot says there was nothing normal about the relationship between Yuri Nikitin, Clarksons and Yuri Privalov. Carnival double US cruise giant back at Fincantieri for two 139,000-gt vessels delivering in 2013 and 2014. Broker buddy? Was Clarksons dishing out cash to Yuri Nikitin in return for information on Sovcomflot's plans? Far better Norwegian owner's 2009 profit boosted by addition of back-tax cash after court win over government. Green rap High court rules UK's Wightlink violated wildlife protection laws when it introduced bigger ferries. Odfjell scraps Norwegian chemical tanker owner sends another elderly vessel to the breakers' beaches. DOF seismic sale Oslo-listed owner sells Geo Challenger to charterer CGG Veritas but no price mentioned. Pirates open fire Naval vessel attacked by hijackers onboard Zodiac tanker and North Korea-flagged ship. Hanjin cancels Korean shipbuilder tears up $102m boxship contract after owner fails to make payments. Falklands fracas Argentina compels all ships calling at home ports to secure permission before entering UK waters. IHB selling Bulgarian shipyard group looking to raise $14m with new share issue equal to 33% of capital. Charter cheer Norway's Solstad clinches construction vessel deal with Veolia for up to two years. FOE contract cut BP charter renegotiation shaves $94m off contract value for Fred Olsen Energy which posts improved profit. EMS turns red Oslo-listed shipmanager and supplier hit by higher operating costs, net interest and write-downs. Rig talks set John Fredriksen-related Scorpion Offshore takes Gazprom contract dispute to Paris arbitration. Rupee raise India's L&T lines up equivalent of $400m investment to boost shipbuilding capacity. Auckland jumps Kiwi port sees interim profits increase by nearly 50% on lower finance and operating costs. FreeSeas fixes six Ion Varouxakis-led dry bulk owner agrees spot charters for the bulk of its handysize fleet. Galaxy picks PB Hong Kong handysize owner Pacific Basin seals five-year deal from Aussie minor to ship lithium raw material. Crowley inks tugs US shipowner orders pair of ocean going vessels at Bollinger Shipyards for delivery in 2011/2012. Lamprell lifted Twin turbine installation ship order prompts upgrade for Middle East offshore yard group by Citi. Maersk moves Danish shipping stalwart Maersk McKinney Moller cedes chairmanship of Maersk Broker to daughter Ane.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Protest raised over MarAd policy Zim raises U.S. export rates Japan tests high-tech ship breaking Port-au-Prince airport repairs complete Kingfisher expands international network Singapore Airlines, WFS expand contract Railroads leave NIT League UPS Freight offers 2-day delivery from Canada CN names marketing executives Ex-Ford official becomes NFTC senior VP Kearvell to head DHL Qatar operations Long Beach January imports, exports up

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Stena drills and Transatlantic assists west off Greenland Stena Drilling's rig Stena Don and its drillship Stena Forth have been chartered by the energy company Cairn for drillings in the Disko West area off Greenland. The operations will Shipyard crisis in Tuzla During last year production fell by 90 per cent and 75 per cent of all employees in the Tuzla's shipyard industry had to leave their jobs, Hellenic Shipping reports. Half First Clipper tanker in Nordic Tankers livery The Clipper Marianne is the first of Clipper Tankers' units to change to the Nordic Tankers colours, after the merger earlier this year. The tanker has been docking at Fredericia Sharp decrease in Baltic Sea container handling Container handling in Scandinavian and Baltic Sea terminals dropped sharply last year. Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC) expects a 15 per cent decrease in Scandinavia and around 25 per cent in

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Gibraltar government quizzed on bunkering policy Opposition to ask for decision on moving bunker supply and storage ashore. Bunker prices jump Double-digit price increases reported across Europe. Double-digit price increases in Fujairah Steady to firm prices in Durban and Suez. Dredging underway to improve access to Antwerp Deepening of the river Scheldt will allow bigger ships to use Belgian port. Chilean Navy takes over fuelling vessel Almirante Montt to be equipped for ship-to-ship fuel transfers at sea. Tugs take future environmental standards into account Crowley signs contract with Bollinger Shipyards for two new generation vessels. Singapore bunker market opens firm Bunker prices rise in key Asian ports. Lanka IOC posts quarter profit Reverses net loss into net profit in December 2009 on higher bunker sales. Japan bonded sales down 10.7% in 2009 Slowdown in shipping activities hits bunker sales.

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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

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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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