BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 20, 2010

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*Shipping News* China seals Dalian port after spill China has closed the Dalian Xingang oil port in its north-east, home to the country's largest oil reserve bases, after crude pipeline explosions spilled oil into the sea. Singamas sees box prices rising on shortage Singamas Container Holdings, the world's second-biggest maker of shipping boxes, said prices will rise as much as 9 per cent by year-end as shippers struggle for containers amid rebounding global trade. Traders fix ships to store gas oil, jet fuel in Europe Trading firms Vitol and Hetco have fixed two Aframaxes ship each to store gas oil and/or jet fuel in the European oil hub of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp (ARA), ahead of winter to take advantage of a marginally wider contango and lower time-charter rates, traders and ship brokers said yesterday. KL box rates near pre-crisis levels

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Fujian port sea-rail intermodal box volume surges 173pc US retail sales drop from May to June, but up 5pc year on year Montreal box traffic closes in on a pre-recession record levels Giant crane delivery ship runs aground off Cochin, causing delays CWT Globelink expands its Asian presence into Indonesia Hamburg Sud breaks from Zim in north Europe-Israel service ProLogis leases 416,000 square foot facility near Toronto EU's EASA certification boosts Boeing Shanghai's market power Canada's Cargojet sells SkyLink Express stake to minority partner Nigerian air cargo convention delegates agree to blame government

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Hapag-Lloyd offers new service between Med & West Africa Top alliances strike accord on China-North Europe trade OOCL to hike rates DB SCHENKER to offer over 100 direct lanes for ocean freight from South China HAMBURG SUD to offer new service between N. Europe & Israel from Oct. CMA CGM & APM TERMINALS strike deals in Dunkirk & Mobile CSAV NORASIA joins popular Far East-South Africa service MCC Transport starts weekly Indonesia-Japan service Rising foreign demand drives China's shipping rebound MOL named best Far East carrier by Canadian forwarders MSC adds call to Bushehr, Iran, on feeder service CKYH drops Seattle on PSX service New JV to run UASC's services in Spain New CEO for MISC IIMS seminar on October 25-26 DGS issues more safeguards for safe carriage of solid bulk cargo Wires still crossed over Chinese telecom equipment Provisional dumping duty slapped on glass fibre from China CoPT makes out convincing case to ease cabotage law for transhipment boxes MbPT Board to take call on Port handling hazardous goods European buyers in a tizzy over delays in box handling at Chittagong port AIAI to look after MbPT's 'Sagar Upvan' for 3 more years BCHAA seeks longer run of 24x7 Customs working Ingredients for explosive retail growth remain in place Exim Bank structuring new credit tools in collaboration with ECGC Wheat import duty, rice export decisions this weekend-Pawar Commerce Ministry all at sea on duty remission schemes under GST ...seeks continued sops for exporters hit by shrinking markets Move to ensure child labour ban in apparel industry HC tells Rev. Dept to exclude freight & insurance while calculating export profit

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JULY 19, 2010
Now Bromwich will hold public meetings on offshore drilling safety Heerema Marine Contractors orders deep water construction vessel China responds to massive oil spill BP keeps Macondo well shut in, at least for now Navios Acquisition adds seven VLCC's MAN Diesel power for Fjord Line cruise ferries Donjon-SMIT offers new SLMFF services package

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JULY 19, 2010
Bellingham Port Commission extends search for new director WSF employee retires following investigation Old Dominion Freight Lines wins pair of quality awards Vigor Marine LLC buying Marine Industries Northwest Navios Maritime Acquisition eyes purchase of seven tankers

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JULY 19, 2010
Dry bulk shares reveal BDI's shortcoming Experts advise investors to downplay index and track wider market sentiment Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud Camillo Eitzen reveals plans to sell off stake in its bulk carrier division Singapore maritime trusts look forward Netherlands raises asbestos ship case at IMO Dutch delegation has raised issue of hazardous material on newbuilding at the... Working towards greener shipping Navios lines up $587m seven-ship VLCC deal Navios Maritime Acquisition eyes deal that thrusts company into big league of tanker... Secondhand VLCC prices leap Weak freight market sees sixth capesize scrapped Indian breakers buy Cyprus Maritime's 1981-built Cape Athens 'Panic' over silent panamax deals

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JULY 19, 2010
Navios triples tanker bet NAVIOS Maritime Acquisition Corp today announced that it plans to acquire seven VLCCs for $587M, dramatically expanding its tanker fleet Montreal box ops stymied CONTAINER operations at the Port of Montreal ground to a halt today after the Maritime Employers Association ordered a lock-out in a contract dispute with 850 longshoremen Chevron-Kogas deal advances CHEVRON announced today it has signed a non-binding agreement with KOGAS for the delivery of LNG from the Wheatstone project in Western Australia LMA: Sri Lanka threat remains LLOYD's Market Association told Fairplay today that the political situation in Sri Lanka still poses a threat, despite the formal removal of the country's war-risk classification More tests ordered at blowout US OFFICIALS are keeping close tabs today as BP tries to determine the cause of oil seepage and a methane release near its blown-out Gulf of Mexico well Seychelles pirate plan agreed INDIA and Seychelles reportedly agreed today to increase co-operation to address Indian Ocean piracy Novorossiysk repays loan RUSSIA'S Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port said today it has repaid a $118M syndicated loan to UniCredit Bank Austria and ZAO UniCredit Bank

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JULY 19, 2010
Michigan Makes Third Attempt to Block Carp Diesel Falls 2.1 Cents to $2.903 per Gallon GENCO, ATC Agree to $512.6 Million Logistics Merger GATX Deploys Low-Emission Genset Locomotive Maersk to Add Congestion Charge at Port Nehru Hanjin Opens Total Terminal International in Algeciras Damco Hires Michaels as Chief Commercial Officer Montreal Locks Out Longshoremen Kuehne + Nagel Raises Earnings Forecast APL Volume and Yield Jump in Latest Period MSC Adds Trans-Pacific Peak Surcharge KPMG Buys Supply Chain Consultancy Breaking Down a Forwarder's Role Goodbye to the 48s CSX Profit Soars Sounding Out on Pricing YRC Worldwide Predicts Pretax Profit Probing LTL Pricing Speaking for Trade Southern California's Power Struggle Viva Panamax Infill Sites Running Full Twin Terminal Strategy Managing Risk, WCO-Style Looking at Personal Injury Going Long on Trucks Legislation Oil Slick Growth: How Sweet It Is Supply Chains Face a Stress Test

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JULY 19, 2010
Lockout shuts Port of Montreal Gateway cargo key in Africa says APM T Antwerp and Zeebrugge still on a roll Contrasting fortunes for northwest Pacific ports K+N growth ahead of market

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JULY 19, 2010
Navios grabs seven VLs New York-listed Navios Maritime Acquisition splashes out $600m on a series of VLCCs from Fred Cheng. NOL sees volumes surge While shipping sages predict container crunch Neptune Orient Lines logs 39% jump in volumes for the first half of 2010. Nordic ties up offshore trio Singaporean offshore outfit emerges as winner in race to bag 2D deal with Malaysian energy major. Battered bulker springs leak Indian coastguard rushes to save grounded handymax as crew prepares to abandon ship. Bank downgrades Korean shipyards HSBC warns shrinking order backlog and Chinese competition putting shareholder value at risk. Price not right for ABG Indian shipyard reveals Egypt's Maridive wanted cheaper price for offshore options before walking away. Mosvold wins Otto AHTS spat Norwegian owner comes up trumps in $26m battle with Indonesian shipbuilder over refund guarantee. China launches ports crackdown Transport ministry will halt any tanker operations found to be unsafe following Dalian pipeline explosion. Dalian facing tanker delays Wepec refinery output reportedly cut by 20% at Chinese port after pipeline explosion. Eitzen Bulk boys could net $12m Management at Copenhagen-listed bulker operator in line for a pay day after Ultragas bids for all remaining shares. Profits increase at NSCSA Saudi VLCC player builds first-half earnings thanks to better rates and expanded fleet. HMM sells single-skinned VLCC SBM Offshore tipped as the buyer of a single-hulled tanker from South Korean owner. Spider swarm bars boxship German container vessel ordered out of Guam after thousands of eight-legged stowaways pour from cargo. VLCCs divert from Dalian Up to six tankers heading away from Chinese oil port after pipeline explosion. Cadet dies in boxship fall South African probe focuses on 19-year-old woman's allegation of rape against officer on Safmarine Kariba Tongfang blast kills six Four other workers injured after explosion at shipyard in China's Jiangxi province. Allcargo plans move into shipping sector Leading Indian logistics group set to expand into chartering, ship ownership and offshore sectors. Tuzla toll increases again Father of two breaks neck in crane fall at Torlak Shipyard in Turkey's notorious shipbuilding complex. TNK's banking move a hit Analysts voice approval for Teekay Tankers' "low risk" and "creative" $115m lending swoop. Passengers saved after ferry bash Nearby vessels help evacuate 102 people from Swedish ship that hit quayside at Granna. Maersk wins green grant Danish shipowner and the Port of Houston Authority to receive $1.5m grant to help cut pollution. Clean-up begins after spill Dalian port shut to tankers as Chinese authorities battle to contain crude leak after pipeline explosion. Cape congestion on the wane Number of capesizes waiting at global ports has fallen by almost one tenth in the past week. A Whale idea beached US Coast Guard says TMT converted VLCC "not suited" to the needs of Gulf of Mexico response. Bulkers head to breakers Falling dry rates said to be prompting a greater number of bulkers to enter the demolition market. FSL wins Nika I release Shipping trust has seen the second of two arrested MR tankers freed after posting security.

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JULY 19, 2010
MSC to impose peak season surcharge Air France group settles price-fixing case Japan commits $80 million to Tanzania roads AmeriQuest names Guice executive VP Genco to acquire ATC Damco North America appoints Michaels CCO Employers order lockout at Montreal port West Coast labor talks resume Wednesday Houston, Maersk win EPA grant

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JULY 19, 2010
Alaska rues ECA cost implications Shipping fuel costs could double as a result of environmental regulations, politician vows to continue fight for exemption. Prices showing losses across the board NYMEX showing gains in early trading. Prices start the week soft Durban prices largely stable on Monday. New report combines six ECA studies Results presented in submission to IMO as shipowner associations highlight concerns about cost implications. Industry bodies pledge continued support for IMO's GHG work Top level industry representatives say they will support outcome of MEPC 61 presented to UNFCCC talks in Mexico. IFO prices down at key ports One South Korean refiner not offering Monday due to tight supplies, sources say. Sinopec Fuel Oil commences Taizhou bunkering operations First delivery of 380 cSt bonded product made this weekend, Bunkerworld is told. Bunkering operations crippled at Chinese harbour Xingang, Dalian closed due to oil pipeline explosion and oil slick at the port, says local player. South Asian port faces supply disruption 380 cSt product not available in Karachi 'this fortnight', traders say. FSL vessel arrested for unpaid bunkers released FSL Trust secures release of Nika I after posting $2.8 million security.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

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

Washington/Geneva

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

NEWS

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

Panama

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Miami

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

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

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

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

Los Angeles/Trieste

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Modena

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

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

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

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		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

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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)

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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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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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