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BRIEFS

March 24, 2010

The Business Times

Shipping News

Iran added to high-risk list
London's marine insurance market has added Iran to a list of areas deemed as high risk ahead of possible US-backed sanctions, the Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) said on Monday.

Strait Talk

Overcapacity still the big problem
AS ASIA-Pacific Maritime 2010 gets underway here today at the Singapore Expo, there is a definite feeling that the worst of the downturn may be over.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Iran added to high-risk list
London's marine insurance market has added Iran to a list of areas deemed as high risk ahead of possible US-backed sanctions, the Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) said on Monday.

Strait Talk

Overcapacity still the big problem
AS ASIA-Pacific Maritime 2010 gets underway here today at the Singapore Expo, there is a definite feeling that the worst of the downturn may be over.

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Maersk forges first Ecuador-Russia direct container link Savannah's February box rate soars 20.6pc to 202,620 TEU Marseilles container volume soars 30pc in February APM Terminals invests US$176 million in Lagos CT UAE's Gulftainer deploys 8 gantries at Khorfakkan terminal Order book shrinkage cuts Hyundai Heavy demand for China steel Labour strife at European airlines likely to persist IATA chief says India's aviation infrastructure in crisis China Eastern takes 51pc of Great Wall Airlines

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MARCH 22, 2010
P&O Ferrymasters appoints new commercial director. The European logistics provider P&O Ferrymasters has appointed Phillip Jones as its new commercial director. Jones will be responsible for the company's commercial strategy, in... Forth Ports sees improvement in 2010 results Forth Ports, the UK's third largest port operator, reported that its underlying profits for 2009 were down by 8.5% to GBP 33.2 million. In contrast trading in the first two months ... New home and new look for Woodland Group The Essex (UK)-based logistics service provider Woodland Group has completed its move into new headquarters in Chelmsford and has also unveiled a new corporate identity. The group ... F.S. Mackenzie with new office in Novorossiysk The independent freight forwarder F.S. Mackenzie has opened an office at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk - its fifth in Russia. This brings the number of F.S.Mack... DPD opens new depot in Luxembourg DPD recently opened a new depot in Bettemburg (Luxembourg). The premises, which replace a former depot in Howald, will serve the Duchy of Luxembourg and the Belgian province t... 24plus partner Ritter Logistik to purchase three hybrid HGVs Ritter Logistik GmbH, based in Langenhagen (Germany), a member of the general cargo alliance 24plus, has placed an order for three diesel-electric Atego Bluetec Hybrid... Grandi Navi Veloci and Corsica Sardinia Ferries seal alliance The Italian shipping lines Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) and Corsica Sardinia Ferries have formed another alliance which is said to offer great potential future synergies far ... LOT Cargo augments freight business The Polish airline LOT Cargo has launched a new full-freighter service from Warsaw (Poland) to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. This follows on from the inauguration of ... Abu Dhabi international airport: February cargo traffic up 17.6% Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has released its monthly traffic report for Abu Dhabi international airport (UAE). The figures indicate strong passenger and cargo growth for Febr... Dubai international airport headed for strong first quarter Dubai international airport expects to see strong growth in the first quarter of 2009. The operator Dubai Airports reported double-digit growth in both passenge... European Liner Affairs Association to close down At a meeting held in Taipei on 17 March the carrier members of the European Liner Affairs Association (ELAA) decided to close the association down on 1 July 2010. According to Chri...

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MARCH 23, 2010
OceanFreight orders three VLOCs T&T Bisso and Foss Maritime in cooperation agreement Pirates hijack two more ships Gibdock promotes John Taylor to Production Director Keppel Verolme to build wind farm platform

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MARCH 23, 2010
OceanFreight inks $204m VLOC orders Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding to build trio Joint War Committee adds Iran to high risk list Move thought to reflect unclarity over impending imposition of US sanctions Call to block sale of STX France shareholding Union leader claims Alstom is selling remaining 16.7% stake in shipbuilder Marinakas picks up $1m of Crude Carriers shares Joins other executives in picking up shares below float price. Carnival bullish despite revenue slide Revenue yields slide 2.3%, but is below company's expectations

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MARCH 23, 2010
Fuel costs hit Carnival profits CARNIVAL Corp has blamed high fuel prices for a 33% year-on-year fall in first quarter profits Reefer seized off Oman A VIRGIN-Islands owned reefer ship has been seized in the Gulf of Aden in the second pirate hijacking in a day, EU NAVFOR reported today Exporters raise capacity concerns CANADIAN exporters and freight forwarders say a shortage of container capacity is causing freight rates to rise and threatening exports Pirates hijack bulker PIRATES have hijacked a Turkish bulker about 1000 n-miles from the coast of Somalia, EU NAVFOR told Fairplay today Russia to sell Arctic contracts RUSSIA is on the verge of selling the licences for two large oilfields in the Arctic Circle, IHS Global Insight reported today Newbuilds face CO2 hurdle SLASHING shipping's carbon emissions 20% by 2020 may require newbuild emissions to be reduced by 80%, the Connecticut Maritime Association conference has heard Greek lending falls BANK loans to Greek shipowners decreased in 2009 for the first time in almost a decade, a Greek ship finance analyst said today

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MARCH 23, 2010
Same-Day Delivery Company Fleetgistics Sold Savannah Box Volume Jumps for Third Month UPS Introduces Occasional Package Pickup Rail Jobs Grew in February Saddle Creek Expands in California CMA CGM Boosts Rates on Multiple Lanes Amtrak Seeks $446 Million for Equipment Supply Chain Savings Boost Williams-Sonoma Profit Senate Approves FAA Authorization DOJ Extends Review of Foster-Portec Deal Arrow Trucking Owes Nearly $100 Million Hapag-Lloyd Hikes India Rates TSA Nominee Stresses Intelligence Gathering Savannah River Reopens Geodis Seeks to Buy European Carriers Rickmers Maritime May Fail Financially Damco Opens Thai Logistics Hub APL to Expand Capacity by 7 Percent Japan Inks $57 Million Ship Export Loan

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MARCH 23, 2010
TSA stands firm on massive contract rate increases ICG profit slumps 37% as Ireland's tiger economy is mauled After COP15 disappointment IMO want sole regulator status France gripped by general strike Finland strike aftermath prompts surcharge

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MARCH 23, 2010
Very large deal OceanFreight's Kandylidis kicks in $100m to fuel three-unit newbuilding order for VLOCs in China. Here comes Peter G Georgiopoulos and private equity partners Oaktree, Blackstone behind six-bulker buy in partnership with Genco. UK ship seized off Somalia London-managed reefer Talca with 25 crew becomes second ship hijacked by Somali pirates on Tuesday. Giorgi voices quality fears Speedy promotion has diminished the standard of today's seafarers, says V.Ships boss. Pirates hit German tanker Aframax Knock Muir escapes after twenty-minute gunfire assault in Gulf of Aden. Third time lucky off Somalia Twice-hijacked Panama-flagged ship uses armed guards to escape another capture by Somali pirates. StealthGas no longer a sell Cantor Fitzgerald analyst boosts rating and jacks up full-year forecast for Harry Vafias-led shipowner despite Q1 loss. Fuel drains Carnival profit Micky Arison's Carnival Corp sees first quarter bottom line drop by a third as costs rise. P&I escapes $100bn threat Court rules that barge that may have been responsible for flooding New Orleans was not covered by the American Club. 'No coincidence' for Skarga Sovcomflot trial told Dmitry Skarga in on dodgy deals as he appointed Yuri Privalov and Clarkson's broker Richard Gale. Turkish bulker hijacked Somali pirates grab Malta-flagged vessel with 21 crew over 1,000 miles from East African coast. Rio four own up to bribes Amounts of bribes disputed in miner's iron ore wrangle with China which heads behind closed doors. Baltic Trading doubles fleet Genco spin-off rumoured to have tapped IPO haul to buy $160m handysize sextet. Pac Basin admits bulker buy Klaus Nyborg-led outfit owns up to Cido handysize purchase but denies Eastwind resale deals. ITF allays any conflict fears No potential clashes born out of InterManager tie-up, says seafarers' union chief. CSAV grabs Rickmers boxship Chilean owner pens potential two-year deal to take vessel cut by Maersk Line last year. NATS ditches Stena pool Herbjorn Hansson-headed tanker owner is shifting all of its vessels into Teekay's Gemini operation. Crude two snap up stock Ioannis Lazaridis and Jerry Kalogiratos spend a combined $130,000 to take Crude Carriers shares at below IPO price. RMT falls on PWC concerns Shares in shipping trust take a pounding after auditors query $1bn funding shortfall. Tug bashes Illinois bridge Billy Waxler hits Florence bridge in US, cutting eight barges adrift. Car carrier spills diesel in US Crowley-managed car carrier Liberty loses 6,500 gallons at Savannah after hull punctured. Reflect books more Kiwi work Otto Marine's seismic arm wins fourth contract in New Zealand; first ever 3D seismic deal. ICG weaker across the board Owner of Irish Ferries posts substantial drop in 2009 profit as recession hits operations. Brazil sees ore volumes up Major iron ore exporting nation sees double-digit growth in exports with China and Japan the drivers. BSC eyes IPO and buys Bangladesh Shipping Corp is reportedly considering a public listing and acquiring up to four ships. Singapore still going strong Lion Republic's terminals continue strong start to 2010 with growth at both PSA and Jurong.

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MARCH 23, 2010
TSA renews call for rate hikes CKYH resumes fifth Asia/Europe loop CKYH-MOL to use bigger ships on TP services EVA Air restarts Taipei/Vienna freighter Supreme Court denies carp injunction Novel freight shuttle studied Logility buys Optiant Damco opens Thailand facility PNW ports offer to assist export plan Savannah River reopens after oil spill

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MARCH 23, 2010
Maersk opens direct service to Russia Maersk Line had high-ranking participants in St Petersburg this week at the grand opening of the first direct container service between South America and Russia. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Owners fear rate drop The return of idle capacity and an increase in the level of newbuilding deliveries over the first four months of the year will add an estimated 785,000 TEU of new Liberia follows Mærsk The Liberian Registry has developed a pilot scheme to extend compulsory dry-docking intervals to 7.5-year intervals to help provide the flexibility urgently required by shipowners and operators Port of Göteborg lowers port tariff The Port of Göteborg adjusts the port tariff for a period of twelve months beginning on April 1. The decision means a temporary 20 per cent reduction in the port

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MARCH 23, 2010
Ecospec scrubbing system comes under extreme scrutiny Experts highlight the need for third party verification of tests and IMO type approval. IMO faces strong opposition on GHG regulations Several MEPC 60 delegations want IMO to defer to UNFCCC, insist CBDR principle must be incorporated. New branch manager for O.W. Bunker's Hamburg office Danielzik will have responsibility for Wrist Bunker Supply and Wrist World Wide Trading. Rotterdam shows double-digit price gains NYMEX showing more gains in early trading. Firm prices in Fujairah Durban prices softening as markets open after holiday. Welcome for limit on H2S in bunker fuel Supplier of testing equipment says it is 'a step in the right direction'. MOL develops diesel particulate filter Tests on vessel using heavy fuel oil shows over over 80 percent reduction. Carnival blames bunker costs for falling profit 'The strength of our performance was masked by rising fuel prices,' says CEO. Container lines back rate increases Revenue from Asia-US 'still well below sustainable levels.' Middle East refiner offers two more fuel oil cargoes More signs that tightness is beginning to ease in regional market. Unclear trend in bunker movements Traders report poor demand in Singapore on Tuesday. Singapore corruption case continues Former Chevron employee facing corruption charges will be back in court next month. Aegean deploys new bunker tankers in Singapore, UAE Expands delivery capacity in two of the world's largest bunkering markets.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

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EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

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

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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