BRIEFS

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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

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

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

Le Aziende informano

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

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

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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