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BRIEFS

February 22, 2010

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*Shipping News* Several cities vying to host next America's Cup America's Cup champion Larry Ellison said that San Francisco was his first choice for the next regatta - but quickly added that it was not guaranteed to host an event that will provide a significant boost to the host city's economy.

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CMA CGM levies Asia to Med/Black Sea/Europe US$200/TEU hike mid-March APL to levy intra-Asia rate increase of US$100/TEU from March 1 OOCL levies emergency charge March 1-20 on PDR-Canada cargo Pay or forfeit containership, Hanjin Heavy tells CMA CGM Lianyungang January throughput up 17pc Colombo box volume up 33pc at private SAGT container terminal Jordan's ACT adds quay cranes to raise capacity to two million TEU 8,272-TEU Albert Maersk biggest ever ship to call at Saigon Kerry Logistics wins three major China contracts PD Logistics to handle Tsingtao at Felixstowe for Halewood International Continental, United bid to fly to Tokyo's downtown airport Dallas/Fort Worth sees Asia freight volumes rise 38pc Russia's roomy IL-76 dodges around EU noise pollution ban

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Om Freight Forwarders forays into super heavy lift ODC movement Need for separate regulatory authority for logistics sector stressed With resale ships' prices dropping, SCI goes shopping with over Rs 9K cr. in pocket Logistics sector hopes for 'industry' status in Budget SCI's worldwide agents meet from today A&A sets out as logistics provider with experience & determination DAMCO expands into Horn of Africa Sharma invites Austrian tech in infrastructure-building Investment promotion & protection pact signed with Latvia Seafood exporters' hope floats on USDC's final review of anti-dumping duties Basmati exports seen rising by 55 pc KoPT Board defers ABG issue Paradip Port springs a few surprises Jet set for African safari New 'India Permit' for high-capacity, multi-axle goods carriers mooted AI wins 'Emerging Freighter Services of the Year' award DHL wins 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' award Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodities Export credit rate slashed on foreign currency loans Export stimulus review only in April'Khullar Spectacular export figures from Gujarat SEZs I-T Dept (WR) bats for lowering corporation tax! Healthcare, travel & tourism draw high-level Fiji team to India

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010
CAT Logistics opens logistics centre near Lyon CAT Logistics, a member of the CAT group, is reinforcing its presence in the Rh'ne-Alpes region in France. The logistics service provider has phased in a new 20,000 sqm logist... Esprit and Fiege strengthen their ties The fashion clothing retailer Esprit and the Fiege Group, a logistics service provider based in Greven (Germany), recently inked a pact to intensify their year-long cooperatio... Choice Logistics opens new hub in Dubai Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has set up a regional hub in Dubai (UAE), which will serve a... TransRussia 2010 in Moscow, 27-30 April The 15th edition of TransRussia, the largest international transport event in Russia and its neighbouring countries, is taking place in Moscow from 27-30 April 2010. T... Corrigendum: Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday An unfortunate error crept into yesterday's article about Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday. The person who was able to blow out 60 candles was not Hans Dürrer, it w... DHL Freight Germany gets new CEO DHL Freight, the division of Deutsche Post DHL that is responsible for the international road business, appointed Stefan Paul as its new managing director for Germany on 1 February... Irish Continental Group opts for Gottwald The German crane manufacturer Gottwald Port Technology (Gottwald) recently received an order for a new mobile harbour crane from the Irish Continental Group (ICG). The equipme... Port of Hamburg: Elbe dredging costs rising sharply The government of Hamburg (Germany) has reported that the cost to dredge the River Elbe's fairway is rising. The senate confirmed that the city state will have to pay EUR 35 millio... Port-au-Prince reopens for scheduled flights Five and a half weeks after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti in 12 January, the airport that serves the capital Port-au-Prince is reopening for scheduled flights today ... Durban's new airport get name The South African airport operator Airports Company South Africa has announced that the new airport in Durban will be named after King Shaka, a Zulu monarch. King Shaka intern... US airlines scramble to get Tokyo routes American Airlines (AA) and Delta Airlines (DL) joined United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in applying to serve Japan's Tokyo Haneda airport (HND).... LH Cargo pilots to down tools The German union Cockpit, which represents the interests of 8,200 cockpit staff, has announced that around 94% of the Lufthansa and Germanwings pilots who can vote, are in favour o...

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Clipper brings blackmail charges against pirates DSME inks five tanker deal with Sonangol

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Ports back governors' letter in support of new Columbia bridge Senator Murray nets funding for Port of Seattle project Port of Everett to reopen 10th Street Boat Launch Port of Tacoma advancing Clean Truck Program US rail freight traffic drops again during week

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
UK court clarifies legality of ransom payments Ruling provides confirmation that payments to pirates are not illegal or contrary to public policy Cash flow key to ship finance deals Markets will be less tough than expected - but only for owners with access to cash MCA detains ship with rag in hull Rag used to plug crack in Russian ship's hull

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Paris to hold refinery talks THE FRENCH government today urged Total Oil to resolve its labour trauma and planned talks with the group this weekend Falklands drilling this weekend AS A DRILLING rig arrived today in the islands, the Falklands Legislative Assembly reportedly promised that oil exploration would "commence as planned" BDI gains on Chinese surge SPECULATION about a surge in Chinese demand for coal and iron ore after the weeklong Chinese New Year holiday has lifted the BDI for the third day in a row Kremlin backs growing yards UNITED Shipbuilding Corp's CEO Roman Trotsenko has said Russia's yards recorded 62% growth in 2009 Petrobras begins importing fuel BRAZIL'S government-run oil company Petrobras has imported almost 1.2M barrels of gasoline this month, IHS Global Insight reported today Manila to start bulk surveys MANILA plans next month to begin surveying and clearing bulk cargoes at ports of discharge Fortescue profits dive 94% FORTESCUE Metals has reported a 94% dive in profits for its first half

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
ACL to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates MSC Puts 8,085-TEU Ships Into East Coast Oberstar Urges "Clean" Highway Extension FMC Clears Trans-Pacific Carriers to Talk Environment Did Snow Blow Truckload Rates Higher? UPS, Commerce Department Partner to Boost Exports Strong Short Line Traffic Beats Weather USA Truck: 'We're Not Related' to USA Carriers Domestic Intermodal Grew in Fourth Quarter IANA Sees Intermodal Gain as Truck Surplus Fades Icelandair to Sell Bluebird Video: Goldman Sachs' Tom Kim on the economy and trans-Pacific trade Railcar Makers ARI, US Railcar Team Up Storms Cut Traffic at Large U.S. Railroads CSCMP, Universities Partner to Promote Supply Chain CMA CGM Seeks Delay of Ship Orders CMA CGM Expects Rest of $500 Million Credit Soon Lufthansa Cargo to Fly Through Four Day Strike APL to Increase Intra-Asia Rates SCI to Hike India-Europe Rates South Carolina Ports Promotes Senior Managers

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Gung ho fat choy: The Chinese New Year 4707 promises much One sixth of the planet's population is currently celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Tiger. Beginning on Valentine's Day [February 14] and corresponding with the new black moon, the 15-day festival is a late starter this year; nonetheless the big cat intends to hit the ground running to perpetuate the global growth revival. Green fuel legislation a 'huge challenge' CMA CGM back in headlines UN climate change chief resigns Port of Montreal receives more government infrastructure funding FMC moves to change NVOCC tariff filing rules

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Frightening lesson Chip and LNG carriers are first to the scene after a tall ship with 64 students and teachers sinks off Brazil. Fine levied US judge upholds Fleet Management's plea agreement in criminal case over Cosco Busan spill. Demo doom Broker says demo prices are inflated and owners should brace themselves for a slide in scrap values. Good for tankers Total refinery strike could be a positive for crude tanker owners by boosting congestion, analyst says. Two speed scrap Big challenges lie ahead for many ship recycling yards as new convention kicks in, says GL's Gramann. Dredgers sought Florida's Port Manatee seeking bids for dredging for 12.5 metre depth in $200m expansion plan. Looking abroad Dahlman Rose analyst says Petrobras may consider taking internationally built units for massive rig and drillship tenders. Buyers' blues New recycling convention pushed cash buyers 'off the hook'. Dry-bulk boost Stephens analyst upgrades three US-listed bulker stocks on expectations of "meaningful upside" ahead. Recycling blow War of words as heat turns up on efforts to get new ship recycling convention ratified. Hijack warning Ships vulnerable to possible surge in Somali pirate attacks after monsoon period, NATO warns. Pressure point Campaigner says ship recyclers can afford to improve yard standards from pocketing profits. All washed up Carnage off Lagos as storm grounds 16 veteran tankers and cargoships in Takwa Bay. Wet to dry Korea's Hanjin Heavy accepts owner's request to switch three-ship tanker order to bulkers. Ship sought US businessman Erik Hultkrantz looking for vessel to restart Maine to Nova Scotia ferry run. Nothing fishy Norwegian authorities let a Russian fish carrier off the hook after master interrogated. Humpuss thaw Setback for Spyros Polemis as freezing order against Humpass for charter hire defaults is cut by $15m. Doulos denied South Africa refuses to let world's oldest passengership begin new life in Port Elizabeth. Eidesvik happy Green Reefers CEO Troil Eidesvik content with NOK 2m yield from subsequent offering despite many of the shares remaining unsold. New5 in Numb3rs Sammy Ofer's returning ships to the North of England, Evangelos Marinakis plans another US float and Hyundai Heavy's huge orderbook has less than two years to run. Drillship drop Analyst cuts 2011 earnings outlook for DryShips due to softening of drillship market. Stack shrinks Seacor's Gulf of Mexico lay-up list was cut in the fourth quarter as it handed back chartered tonnage. It's quotes time There's plenty of argy bargy down at the Falklands and there's no neighbourly love at the Sovcomflot trial. Dockwise down Profit and revenue dipped in 2009 for Dutch heavy-lift group in subdued markets. Divi dashed Stolt-Nielsen opts against full-year dividend pending evidence of a sustained market recovery. Volgaflot signs Russian owner continues fleet renewal with order for 10 mini-bulkers at Okskaya and Nevsky shipyards. Glory 'not free' Zodiac denies reports that its hijacked car carrier Asian Glory has been released by pirates. Finnish smash Euroafrica and Norresundby cargoships damaged in collision off coast of Finland. Seacor ahead New York-listed shipowner's fourth quarter profit takes a dive but its numbers are ahead of analysts' forecasts. Futures bright Herman Michelet-led derivatives player Imarex posts best ever pre-tax earnings in 2009. Filipino rescued Crewman found "disoriented" in cabin after suspected stroke rescued from Cido ship off Alaska. Bonheur buoyant Fred Olsen tanker, offshore and cruise owner posts higher profit despite slumping suezmax value. NWS falls Russian river-sea specialist sees freight volumes drop 16% in 2009, but

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
FMC has economic, 'green' agenda ACL to raise transatlantic rates April 1 CMA CGM hikes Asia/Europe rates TSA: Airlines to inspect 75% of cargo U.S. Soybean Export Council retained Choice Logistics opens Dubai hub FMC to end NVO tariff rate publishing Panalpina adds Antwerp/Houston LCL service Damco opens Djibouti outlet Port Manatee prepares for container terminal

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
2010 ' a year for those with cash in their pockets The shipping accountant and adviser Moore Stephens predicts that 2010 "will be a good year for anyone in the shipping industry with cash and access to finance", despite the pressure Icebreakers remain in port for this season The three Danish icebreakers are most likely to stay in port this winter season. The Danish Naval Command has estimated that the ice in Danish waters will not cause any

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Fleet Management ordered to pay $10 million US Department of Justice also orders the implementation of a compliance plan to heighten training when engaged in US trade. End of week sees mostly firming prices Fundamentals keeping pressure on bunker markets. 'Huge' technical challenge of meeting greener fuel regulation Complex changeovers, minimal experience, bad fuel and management could increase opportunity for errors, warns expert in transport. Market analysis: Rotterdam retains price advantage Sales were down in 2009 but the port has the best value bunkers. Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg Piraeus customs strike may end earlier than expected. Shippers to see increased levy following major bunker spill Australia announces changes to Protection of the Sea Levy, proposal on international liability limit submitted to MEPC 60. CEPSA Marine Fuels changes image Says new corporate image will help company 'consolidate its international presence'. Stone Oil offers new Gulf gasoil/lubricant service Local player has a new barge and no barge fee for lubricants to better meet customer needs. Durban runs out of fuel oil Mixed bunker prices in Middle East and Africa on Friday. Opinions split on effect of ISO 8217 revision Supplier calls for 11th hour changes, testing agencies play down risk of more quality disputes. PSO buys March HSFO cargoes, LSFO cargo rejected Cargo from Middle East trader said to have failed sulphur tests. Divisions over proposed ISO 8217 changes Call for ISO 8217 Working Group to take suppliers' concerns into account. Bunker demand dull, prices mixed Product availability healthy across the main Asian bunkering ports. Relocation of Petrosummit office in Singapore The company in Singapore will close on February 19 for the relocation.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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