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BRIEFS

May 20, 2010

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*Shipping News* Industry players turn to Asia for growth As heavily indebted Greece slumps into a prolonged economic crisis, shipping industry players like Michael Bodouroglou are setting their course for Asian markets in the hunt for profits. Greek port hit by debt crisis The giant container cranes lie still in the haze of a warm spring afternoon in the port of Piraeus near Athens - a vital commercial hub for the economy since the days of ancient Greece. BP plans to grab more leaked oil BP plc forged ahead yesterday with efforts to stem its leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well, amid fears that powerful currents were pushing the slick towards prized US tourist resorts and fisheries.

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CMA CGM announces rate hikes, peak season charges 4,578 TEU OOCL Guangzhou named at Geoje Shipyard, Korea China ports rebound from box slump with strong Q1 growth New gantry operations expands Kerry's Laem Chabang terminal Talks deadlocked as South African strike stops box movement Maersk, Safmarine to start Malaysian Arabian Gulf loop RCL halves loss by cost-cutting, but fears low rates ahead Savannah April box volume up 25pc, fifth month of growth APM Terminals to assume trucking, inland depot operations Guangzhou plans nine more subway lines in five years St Petersburg Big Port boxes up 43.7pc in first four months Korean Air decline ends with robust first quarter Singapore and Philippines expand air transport agreement DHL launches customs brokerage services in South Korea

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Shipowners face uphill task in 'going green' Essar unit bags prestigious Vietnam order Asia contributes most to Europe's Q1 box volume growth APL adopts INTTRA e-commerce portal Greatship Diya delivered BG vital for carpet exports Seafood exports buck recession to post robust 15 pc growth in value in 2009-10 Wheat products exports allowed for another year Sensitive items imports surge by 39 pc in 11 months of 2009-10 Slender list of tax-free services at ports & airports may be out in June Orissa govt 'wakes up' to Jatadhari port infringing on Paradip Port's jurisdiction Railways hauls record freight earnings in April Budgetary outlays may be pruned for Ministries missing Plan targets 25 corporate houses' kitty fills to the brim in Q4 RBI delves into possibility of rupee as global reserve currency Online filing of I-T returns restored SC against High Courts taking up economic policy issues 24th batch of Export Import Workshop starts from June 5

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MAY 18, 2010
Agility sees dramatic fall in Q1 profit Agility, a global logistics company based in Safat (Kuwait), had a poor first quarter this year. Its net profit plunged by 50% from KWD 40.8 million (USD 139.64 million) to KW... RH Freight announces GBP 1 million branch project The UK-based company RH Freight has launched its most ambitious recruitment drive to date, as part of its long term strategy to boost sales, improve customer service and drive long... Brenntag on a good track in Q1/2010 The chemical distributor Brenntag, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany), has released its first set of quarterly results since its initial public offering at the end of March. Br... Cuxport increases throughput by around 33% The multi-purpose terminal at Cuxport (Germany) raised its throughput by more than 32.6% to 375,665 t of freight in Q1/2010. The rise in tonnage came mainly from project ... A new CFO at Green Cargo The Swedish freight railway Green Cargo installed a new chief financial officer in the shape of Mariann Östansjö on 3 May. She is the successor of Gunner Andersson, who h... Shipowner associations welcome support for Rotterdam Rules The European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO and the World Shipping Council (WSC) have greatly welcomed the clear recom... APM Terminals introduces crane and engineering services APM Terminals, an independent division within the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has launched APM Terminals Crane & Engineering Services (CES) as an independent service provi...

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MAY 19, 2010
Salazar splits MMS into three Oil hits Louisiana wetlands Kvichak delivers Yellow Rose to Houston Pilot Foss Maritime makes key management assignments NOAA extends fish ban boundaries

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MAY 19, 2010
National Maritime Day set for observance May 22 Somali pirate pleads guilty in MAERSK ALABAMA case Judge renews dismissal of Horizon Lines lawsuit Treasury Secretary talks trade with Washington Governor Navios Maritime Holdings makes payment on fleet

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MAY 19, 2010
Baltic Exchange prepares to launch central screen Multilateral trading facility for freight derivatives to be up and running by end of year Fears over growing piracy attacks in Cameroon Limarko ship master taken hostage in second incident at Douala on Sunday Fastnet's Swansea-Cork service beats target Passenger and freight traffic numbers on newly re-launched route has surpassed initial estimates Green Reefers and Silver Sea form venture New business to serve North European market using smaller-sized reefer vessels Eurotunnel calls for tax breaks Chief executive Jacques Gounon wants parity with seaborne shipping industry

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MAY 19, 2010
Baltic plans FFA central screen THE BALTIC Exchange has signalled the end of its courtship of the London Metal Exchange by confirming plans for a central screen system for trading dry freight derivatives French ferry support challenged A REPORT commissioned by the French government reportedly calls for changes to public subsidies for ferry services to Corsica Shipping seeks anti-piracy action A GLOBAL coalition of shipping organisations has formed to demand stronger action from governments to stop piracy Caribbean sees mild recovery CARIBBEAN shipping slumped into recession later than other trades and is taking longer to emerge, Caribbean Shipping Association president Carlos Urriola has told Fairplay Export rise cuts Spanish deficit SPAIN has posted a 14.8% year-on-year increase in the value of exports to €42.73Bn ($52.8Bn) for the first quarter West Africa anti-piracy hub sought WEST AFRICA needs an anti-piracy centre similar to East Africa's MSC(HOA), British Chamber of Shipping president Jan Kopernicki has told Fairplay Gloomy heavy lift market seen STRONG newbuilding contracting during the boom years will depress the breakbulk/heavy lift markets for years to come, Jumbo Shipping board member Fred Bedford has warned

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MAY 19, 2010
Clean-Trucks Hearing Leads to Probe of Lease Agreements Reliance Network Adds Two LTL Carriers Air Charterer Delivers Help to Oil Spill Fight Driver Pay Falling as Demand Rises, Study Shows Horizon Shareholder Suit Dismissed Cargill Expands Panalpina Contract CDC Software Acquires TradeBeam Maritime Coalition Urges World Action Against Piracy FMC Sets Speakers for NVO Public Meeting Rate Hikes Follow Rising Volume at Indian Ports Breakbulk Freight Rates to Keep Falling Oil Siphon Doubles Capacity APL Joins INTTRA Portal

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MAY 19, 2010
Agility ponders its future Transnet talks make progress Maersk rationalises Asia/N.Europe services APM T to sign MOU in Chongqing Canadian freight forwarders assail CMA CGM 'low St. Lawrence water surcharge'

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MAY 19, 2010
Star Bulk stuck in the red Greek shipowner Star Bulk Carriers posted a consecutive quarterly loss but top brass says the future is looking bright. Edison Chouest yard under fire Taxpayers 'enraged' by US port commission's $10m bid for hurricane cash to build drydock at Louisana-based LaShip. Horizon Lines lands legal victory Chuck Raymond-led liner outfit breathes sigh of relief as judge dismisses a class-action lawsuit filed by angry investors. BaltEx to roll out screen trading Veil of secrecy lifted as the Baltic Exchange prepares for trading dry bulk futures contracts on central screen. Navios ties up $458m tanker deal Navios Acquisition shareholders gear-up to give green light for 13-ship foray funded by its Greek parent Navios Maritime Holdings. Hubbard quits Galbraith's Nick Hubbard has stepped down as managing director of London shipbroker Galbraith's less than a year after taking over the reigns. Saudi axes two at SLS NSCSA looking for $76m refund as delivery delays put paid to products tanker duo at Korean yard. Fund in second Globus sell-off Kairos Investment Management offloads $1.8m worth of stock in London-listed bulker owner. Ceres rings the changes Peter Livanos-controlled group appoints new boss at management arm CTM as Gary Weston moves to DryLog top spot. Pori yard jobs cull begins Technip to cut workforce at its Finnish shipyard as work runs dry. Tanker torment for DHT New York-listed owner slides to a loss in first quarter as revenues contract. Cantor: 'Time to buy TEN' Cantor Fitzgerald's Natasha Boyden upgrades Tsakos Energy Navigation after recent stock slip opens window of opportunity. Farstad falls short in first Norwegian owner hurt by currency losses and falling revenue as it misses forecasts in the first quarter. More bulker switches at Mipo Korean yard agrees to European owners converting chemical tanker orders to eight dry cargo vessels. Nordic Tankers lands $40m Tommy Thomsen-led shipowner boosts its balance sheet as Indian conglomerate Siva joins Clipper as a key shareholder. KfW finances ferry newbuildings German bank provides 75% of cost of Scandlines' new ships at Stralsund. Golar sets up cargo wing Spin-off set up by Oscar Spieler-led Golar LNG Energy to manage and trade gas cargoes. Spliethoff ship refloated by tugs Dutch multipurpose vessel freed after grounding off the Netherlands with clay cargo. Tanker crew: "You are our hope" Two Ghanaians slip South African officials a note saying their vessel is not safe. Hedges hammer Norden Carsten Mortensen-led Dane sent down in first quarter on bunker and FFA contracts but increases full-year targets. Dof sells AHTS newbuilding Vietsovpetro Joint Venture pays $65m for anchor handler nearing completion at STX Europe's Vung Tau shipyard. Cargoship grounds on reef Australian authorities say Chinese vessel may be leaking oil and is taking on water off Papua New Guinea. Torm defends staff exits Recent spate of resignations at Danish shipping giant "part of everyday life in our industry". Currency bites Dof in Q1 But Helge Mogster-backed company pushes up operating profit in the first three months of 2010. Maersk Alabama pirate guilty Somali hijacker of US-flagged boxship faces over three decades in jail after pleading guilty in New York. STX pens JV in Middle East South Korean shipowning giant eyeing increased coal cargoes through tie-up with Seatrade. Aboitiz vows to add ships Philippines ro-ro player to use debt sale to fund second-hand acquisition drive. US growth set to continue US port box volumes continue on road to recovery with 10% projected increase in May, says trade body. Mosvold cans Otto AHTS Norwegian shipowner finally pulls the plug on first of four anchor handlers building in Indonesia. Green and Silver merge reefers Norwegian owners form joint venture company for 14 of their smallest vessels in northern Europe trade. Titan removes Angeln oil US salvor removes fuel from feeder containership that sank mysteriously in Caribbean in February. BW Offshore breaks even Oslo-listed FPSO player turns around year ago loss to inch into the black in 2010 first quarter. Jutha profits jump five fold Forex gains and reduced costs help Thai multi-purpose vessel operator to bumper first quarter. Moody's affirms Asciano rating Rating's agency leaves Aussie port operator's credit rating unchanged following asset value write-down.

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MAY 19, 2010
CMA CGM raises rates on multiple trades APL joins INTTRA platform Ship industry says anti-piracy efforts lacking Fisher named to head Border Patrol VeriTainer in deal with Lawrence Livermore ProLogis starts solar panel test site in Denver FedEx forwarding arm opens Poland, Dubai offices N.Y.-N.J. port has ambitious plan for rail yard Broward reaffirms expansion, deepening plans Kerry boosts capacity at Laem Chabang terminal

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MAY 19, 2010
New international campaign calls for action against piracy A broad coalition of organisations have joined forces in a new international anti-piracy campaign. They demand concrete action to end the Somalia-based piracy. Under the watchword "Enough is Nordic unions say no to Swedish second register The Nordic Transport Workers' Federation, NTF, that organises 50 transport unions in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, has, at its congress held in Bergen, agreed on a statement that is Six pirates sentenced to death by Yemeni court A Yemeni court has sentenced six Somali pirates to death and jailed six others for the hijacking of a product tanker in April last year. The pirates were found guilty Two seized vessels appear off the Somali coast The Bulgarian-flagged chemical tanker Panega which was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, some 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen, on May 11 has anchored in the vicinity

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MAY 19, 2010
Strong price falls in Middle East hub One player reported to have tight avails. 'No future' for high-speed ferries Operators think future ECA fuel costs would make high-speed ro-ro services in Europe unviable. State oil company to partner Fujairah terminal Azerbaijan's state oil company says volumes in Fujairah energy hub likely to 'increase substantially'. European businesses unite to attack ECA regulations 'We find the rules applicable in the Baltic, North Sea and English Channel unacceptable,' say business groups. Petrobras preparing to sell 1.00% sulphur fuel in Singapore Still seeing mostly 1.50% sulphur enquires but expects it to change soon. Grindrod acquires ARA bunker player Gains four bunker tankers; Cockett will 'enhance its position in the Rotterdam market'. Key ports see double-digit plunge Demand below average at most of the key ports. Bunker hedging losses eat into Norden Q1 profit The Danish firm's net profit down 13% due to hedging losses of $1 million. Asia: BP buys large volumes of fuel oil for fourth straight session Fuel oil cracks at a two-month high but market remains 'fundamentally weak'. Lubes firm to strengthen position in Asia Gulf Oil Marine eyes opportunities in the region. Maersk unit orders two eco-tugs Equipped with diesel electric engine and technologies to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 output.

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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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