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BRIEFS

September 20, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic falls further despite stronger outlook The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index continued to fall on Friday although the outlook for the end of the year was bullish, according to a poll on Friday. Fredriksen revises Chinese vessel orders Shipping companies led by Norway-born billionaire John Fredriksen renegotiated the terms of orders for oil tankers and coal and iron ore carriers due to be built by a Chinese shipyard.

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Rates start to fall as new capacity makes space easier to find Carriers press for costly low-sulphur fuel use in Hong Kong MSC to sue Kalijia 3 owners as Mumbai port ponders suing MSC CSAV to increase Asia-Med capacity by 19pc Sakhalin Shipping offers Shanghai-Vladivostok service Maersk Line merges Black Sea feeders Huizhou Port receives first international box service Russia looks to China's for investment in outlying regions Kenya to build US$1.4 billion multi-purpose port at Lamu Singapore's July month-to-month retail sales up 3.2pc NYNJ Port Authority grants US$1 billion for raising Bayonne Bridge UPS offers 'fast steaming' ocean freight service Dragonair starts further daily to Shanghai Hongqiao Russia's ABC adds Paris to growing service network Asiana Airlines' makes first flight to Atlanta

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DGS report blames Khalijia 3 for Mumbai Harbour channel mishap Indian-flagged ships' capacity exceeds 10-m GT on Sept. 1 LR-I product tanker added to SCI fleet Sailings continue unhindered at Mumbai, JN Ports-DGS Shipyards receive 55 fresh boxship orders Anti-dumping duty on polypropylene resented Exports of Basmati booming despite EU distaste Soyameal exports set to surge CoPT & CCHAA to jointly manage pre-stage facility ops JNPT's port-based SEZ among 11 proposals cleared Professional body on coastline management formed Role of policy framework, infra in efficient port operations stressed Arshiya International not to be affected by Railways' new haulage policy Rlys seeks EoIs to set up perishable cargo centres 3.5 m tonnes sugar may be exported August trade gap widens to 23-month high CITI seeks suspension of cotton exports Fieo hopes to surpass export target to reach $ 210 bn FM sticks to 8.5 pc growth rate for 2010-11 IT firms advised to tap new markets MNC units may be allowed to file tax returns sans scrutiny MoU with China to boost investment in highways soon PowerMin to go ahead with import duty RBI's rate hikes opposed

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Major Norbert Dentressangle investment in UK Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services has invested in 33 new vehicles to support customer growth in its UK specialist services operations. The new vehicles include 26 Renault Mi... Arvato Services expanding transport management services Arvato Services, a German logistics service provider that belongs to the Bertelsmann Group, now offers large customers added in-house transport solutions. The firm has opened a spe... In Time Express growing in Hungary and Germany The German courier and express service provider In Time Express Logistik is adding operational space at several branches, in response to recent growth in the number of consignments... German shipping industry expects freight rates to decline further A survey conducted by Roland Berger among liner and charter shipping companies, issuing companies and banks has found that the German shipping industry has not yet fully recovered ... Accident at India's largest container port hampers operations An accident at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container hub, held up ship movements at one of its six berths for ten days and caused huge losses. The "Lahore Express"... August container traffic surges 24% in LA and Long Beach Container traffic through California's twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach rose by 24% last month compared to one year ago. This represents the highest level for LA since Augu... WTO comes to decision on EU case against US over Boeing The World Trade Organization (WTO) has come to a decision on a case brought by the European Union concerning possibly illegal US subsidies for Boeing. The provisional decision, whi...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
Allen: Macondo well is dead BAE Systems seeks role in Brazilian Navy shipbuilding Salvage pioneer David Gray Parrot dies at 65

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Agencies working together on wetlands preserve project US rail intermodal count continues string of record weeks Mitsui named to list of socially responsible firms Crowley announces passing of TITAN Salvage founder Matson expanding service covering China to Long Beach

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
FIS ready to roll out electronic trading platform London broker set to launch Singapore based exchange to rival Baltic Exchange central screen Shipbrokers refuse to back Baltic central screen Mixed reaction to dry central screen Baltic plans FFA central screen by end of year ICAP developing ship steel plate swaps Broker developing futures product that will enable yards to better manage price... MHI warns over Japanese steel prices Asian shipowners say stronger action needed on South China Sea piracy More efforts must be made to prevent crime in the seas off Indonesia and Malaysia. Singapore maritime trusts look forward Maersk to increase use of Singapore flag for new vessels Goal is to add 30 vessels to current 77 over the next three years. Kolding seeks Net benefit on bookings

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Fredriksen restructures orderbooks FRONTLINE today said it has restructured its VLCC newbuilding orderbook at Chinese shipyard Jinhai HI Behind Fredriksen's moves MARTIN Korsvold, shipping analyst at Pareto Securities in Oslo, has concluded that John Fredriksen emerged from today's newbuilding roulette with "essentially one VLCC for free, which is not bad" VLCC surplus drops, rates firm MSC might sue bulker owner Greek conflict restored too BDI extends fall to 300 points HSH picks ship finance chief Matson expands China service Hurricane menacing Mexico Tomato plot smoked out

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Puerto Rico Carriers Offer $52 Million in Price-Fixing Suits Short Lines Haul Most Intermodal Loads of 2010 Bahamian Truckers Protest New MSC Policy CN Signs Accords with Ocean Terminal Operators Pacific Northwest Container Imports Rise Sharply Trucking Group to Seek Reversal of Clean-Trucks Ruling Truckload Spot Market Volume Slips 14 Percent Intermarine Denies Reports of Sale Coast Guard to Hold Public Meeting on Vessel Routing Consumer Sentiment Slips in Michigan Survey UK Investigates Truck Makers for Price-Fixing MSC to Sue Khalijia-3 Owners in Mumbai Collision Dynamex Boosts Profit 55 Percent, Improves Liquidity Disconnecting the Dots Offsetting Dispute Sets Off Shipper Terminal Projects Anchored Shippers' Trust Beluga Said to Eye Intermarine Takeover Tacoma Names Chief Commercial Officer Investing Indices Note MOL for Social Responsibility CSX Terminal in Ohio to Bypass Chicago Matson Launches Second Trans-Pacific Service

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
The slow boat to anywhere Recently Maersk Line made a bold statement in a customer advisory that in the area of on-time delivery, slow steaming had been critical. 'By improving schedule reliability, slow steaming helps to ensure that our customers' products arrive at their destination on time. Shippers welcome FMC demand - as TSA slams it as 'burdensome' New barge terminal for Paris Yangtze River's Wuhu port to expand European ports ask EC for more money Commission proposes to extend Singapore liner block exemption

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
ITC holds on to Chevron charter Oil major decides not to axe bareboat deal for John Fredriksen-controlled owner's VLCC. Stolt banks more refund cash SLS Shipbuilding of Korea coughs up another $211.3m for six delayed parcel tankers. Aker Drilling dealt winning hand Norwegian offshore player parlays deepsea drilling contract into $400m payday. Bermuda braces for Igor's blast Bernard Schulte and Bermuda-bound cruise giants rejig tea times and beachside bashes as storm stirs the Atlantic. Samho Dream 'off Garacad' Hijacked Korean VLCC said to have swapped one pirate lair for another after mysterious wander. Fruit fuels Fischer foray Brazilian reefer owner splashes $13.5m to freshen up US fruit juice facility. Cosco Corp bags bulkers Chinese yard group to build two vessels for European owner in $51m deal. Bollinger bags $166m option Bayou-based shipyard lands bigger bite of USCG's $1bn spending spree. Quotes of the week Robert Bugbee takes the 'fun' out of 'market fundamentals' and Sevmash proves no archangel for Odfjell. NOCC seals $33m bond swoop Lars Solbaken-led car carrier owner lines pockets after completing "contemplated" bond issue. Frontline adds VLCC in China John Fredriksen's tanker giant negotiates price cut for four ships at Jinhaiwan, while signing up for fifth vessel. Canadian ferry plans scrapped Coastal Link gives up on run to Vancouver in face of competition from "subsidised" BC Ferries. Vilmaris makes second swoop Komrowski-backed investor snaps up new supramax from Meadway for $33m. Daewoo wing has IPO designs Shipbuilder's unit Daewoo Ship Engineering makes long-awaited application for listing in Korea. New5 in Numb3rs How many IRISL ships has a French bank clamped and how long should one hold a suspected 'prostitute'? Hamworthy in China gas haul UK company bags $31m ethylene carrier cargo-handling order from Chinese shipyard. Stroke fear on German tanker USCG rushes to rescue 22-year-old who suffered suspected stroke on German tanker Seacod. Golden orders two more Herman Billung-led bulker owner Golden Ocean inks panamax pair at Jinhaiwan and converts two kamsarmaxes. Twelve vie for port contract Ports companies bid for 36-year licence to run southern Iskenderun terminal. NofE seeks Asia backing Paul Jennings-led North of England P&I club looks for support against EC competition investigation. GCL shifts gears US ro-ro player emerges from bankruptcy with fresh lease on life but shipowning may not be in the cards, sources say. Konecranes in India deal Finnish manufacturer wins deal to supply port cranes and RTGs to Visakha Container Terminal.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Container rates start to soften Singapore proposes to extend liner immunity MSC plans to sue over Mumbai collision Panalpina adds 747 freighter service White House releases NEI report U.S. files 2 WTO cases against China Ex-Im Bank approves $110 million in financing FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications DP World debt outweighs Dubai World assets Savannah container volume up 9.7% New Orleans realizes cargo gains

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
Frontline in new yard deal Frontline, which has placed its large VLCC newbuilding programme at the Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Jinhaiwan, has renegotiated the size of the series. At first Frontline ordered six VLCC newbuildings at Laid up coaster sold to Russia The laid up coaster Malene has been sold to a Russian buyer ' the vessel will now be registered at the Marshall Islands. The Malene has been laid up at Svendborg Nordane takes delivery of Canadian built tug Nordane Shipping of Svendborg has taken delivery of its very last Canadian-built tug. The tug, hull no. E97 from Irvine Shipbuilding Inc in Quebec, was named Stevns Battler in

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
US bunker prices go their own way Crude oil futures settle at lowest price since August 31. Bunker prices firm in northern Europe Barging congested for prompt deliveries in Hamburg. Prices end the week with slight gains NYMEX were showing slight losses in early trading. WFS to raise up to $219 million for 'corporate purposes' Public offering of common stock priced at $25 per share. 'No realistic replacement' to carbon-based fuels in next 25 years DNV chief predicts 20-30% improvements in energy efficiency and says ships must be built with flexible fuel solutions. Ship detained for breaking sulphur regulations UK's Maritime and Coastguard agency holds car carrier for two days. Fuel oil loadings unaffected by fire at PDVSA terminal No notification of any disruption, says trader. Week ends with 'mostly stable' bunker prices Demand in key Asian bunker hubs mostly average on Friday. Underwriters see scant evidence of engine damage from LS bunkers Only one low-sulphur fuel-related claim cited at IUMI conference. Demand for natural gas to 'grow significantly' Owners of marine vessels are considering natural gas as a 'preferred fuel' in emissions sensitive high population areas, says senior advisor of CSIS. Karachi struggles with IFO supply shortage Bonded 380 cSt product still not available, 180 cSt supplies vary from supplier to supplier. New trader joins Chemoil-Adani Experienced trader holds a masters degree in oil trading. Chimbusco bonded bunker sales up 4.7% in August Sells 25-27% more bonded bunkers in the first eight months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.

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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

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DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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