BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 25, 2010

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*Shipping News* Clipper Race fleet makes S'pore stopover THE Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race fleet made their grand arrival into the premier southern waterfront precinct of Keppel Bay on Saturday, and received a rousing welcome from over 1,000 spectators who cheered to the pulsating beats of 41 drummers. Tanker collision causes oil spill in Texas waterway As much as 450,000 gallons (1.7 million litres) of crude oil may have spilled in a southeast Texas port when two vessels collided Saturday morning, but it's unclear whether that much actually leaked from the damaged tank, a US Coast Guard official said.

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Hong Kong's Singamas box makers warns of 'significant loss' for 2009 HK shipowners join appeal for full naval action against pirates Technical snags, cold feet delay rescue from pirates Cosco enforces US$50/TEU Manila imbalance fee Qingdao port's throughput grew 5.1pc in 2009 Singapore's total exports rise 23pc in December NYK provides free shipping for Haiti South Korea to develop commercial mobile harbour INTTRA unveils web-based container tracking application US Customs fixes ISF software from reflecting badly on time compliance Asia Pacific airlines cargo down 11 per cent Continental loses US$282 million in 2009 on low yield Continental explains US$145 million year's 'special charges' Sri Lanka's December air cargo beats monthly high of 2006 Changi Airport has record year with 3.6pc more flights

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JANUARY 21, 2010
Scandlines launches new Travemünde-Ventspils link Scandlines has started a new service between Travemünde (Lübeck, Germany) and Ventspils (Latvia), deploying the "Urd" on the route. The 1,500 lane metre ro-pax vessel wil... US to deploy high-speed ferry in Haiti Ray LaHood, the US transport minister, has announced that the US department of transportation's maritime administration has started preparing the ferry "Alakai", a combin... Port of Antwerp freight volumes decline The port of Antwerp handled 157.8 million t of freight last year. This represents a drop of 16.7% compared to 2008, when slightly less than 190 million t were loaded and discharged... UPS expanding global service parts logistics network UPS is significantly increasing its global service parts logistics network. It will establish 101 new field stocking locations in China. Brad Mitchell, president of UPS logistics a... DHL Supply Chain and Debenhams extend contract DHL Supply Chain has extended a twelve-year partnership with Debenhams' department stores by three years. DHL's specialist fashion unit will continue to provide Debenhams with ware... GAC Dubai attains Fidi-accredited status GAC Dubai is now a Fidi-accredited international mover (Fidi-Faimiso). This standard is the only global quality award for the international moving industry. The award follows a rig... US air cargo traffic increased in November The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for leading US airlines, reported that US carriers' airfreight volumes (measured in cargo reven... Broekman Air Logistics adopts new trade name Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based Broekman Air Logistics will operate under the new trade name Broekman Logistics Amsterdam from 1 February. The omission of "Air" from t... Business impeded again at airports in southern Germany The international airports in Stuttgart and Munich (both Germany) had to cope with significant disruptions again this week. However, the weather was not to blame this time. A ... Russian seaports continue to grow Russian seaports reported an overall throughput of 496.4 million t in 2009, an increase of 9.2% compared to 2008. The figures were recently announced by Russia's Association of Com... Hoyer Group names new director of Chemilog business unit The Hamburg (Germany)-based Hoyer Group selected G'nter-Friedrich Maas to take over the management of its Chemilog business unit at the beginning of this year. This division manage... Maximus Air Cargo carries Austrian Red Cross relief to Haiti Maximus Air Cargo, one of the largest UAE based air cargo solutions providers, recently carried Austrian Red Cross relief cargo to earthquake torn Haiti. The aircraft, an Ilyushin ... Giant jet drops in on Zurich's Kloten airport The world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, landed for the first time in Switzerland on 20 January. The A380 is spending two days at Zurich airport to undergo a series...

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Moore Stephens absorbs AHL Boost for MOL antifouling project Nordic American's share offering to fund expansion

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JANUARY 22, 2010
More vessels sought for Haiti relief efforts

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Port of Seattle sees millions in Homeland Security grant funds BNSF Railway cutting back capital commitment for 2010 Tsakos Navigation to sell pair of Aframax tankers Wan Hai joining Hanjin in Transpacific service Weekly rail freight traffic up against last year's total

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Only half of drybulk 2010 orderbook will be delivered this year Brokers forecast that 700 vessels due for delivery will be postponed ITF calls for changes to seafarer wage model Union body argues existing formula has been more beneficial to employers than seafarers. UK government seeks to deter use of armed guards onboard UK will refuse to approve Ship Security Plans that contain provisions for armed guards. Neptune takes $47m hit on drillship sale Neptune Discover sold to PetroSaudi French owners call for clear leadership on climate change Failure of Copenhagen summit has revealed the limits of the political approach to environmental regulation, says Christian Garin.

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Chavez oil prospects surge THE US Geological Survey reported today that Venezuela's Orinoco Belt possesses far more recoverable oil than previously thought Maersk axes FSO contract MAERSK Oil Qatar has exercised its right to cancel the contract for the floating storage and offloading vessel FSO Africa, which is jointly owned by OSG and Euronav Security concerns for Haiti aid COMMERCIAL carriers donating supplies and transportation to Haiti are finding their efforts hindered by safety concerns TEN sells two TSAKOS Energy Navigation today confirmed the sale of two 2003-built Aframaxes, the Marathon and Parthenon African ferry link suspended A VITAL ferry service to the West African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe was today suspended for 15 days after the vessel was found to have technical difficulties Union seeks pirate policy change NAUTILUS International has told Fairplay it hopes to alter the British government's policy on pirate ransoms at a meeting with UK Foreign Office officials on Monday

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Carriers Charge NVOs to Guarantee Shipments Crowley Tests Ship-to-Shore Relief in Haiti Trailer Shipments Hit 32-Year Low Concor Profit Falls 3 Percent FAA Sends Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower to Haiti YRC to Release Fourth-Quarter Results Feb. 5 Truck Fatalities Fell 12 Percent in 2008 Red Crescent Responds to Haiti Disaster ABF to Pay $64 Million Goodwill Charge Rendell Pushes For National Infrastructure Bank BNSF Cuts Capital Budget 10 Percent CMA CGM Cancellations Hurt Korean Shipyards Asia Airlines Freight Traffic Soars 24.5 Percent Ocean Piracy Surged 38 Percent in 2009

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JANUARY 22, 2010
'Put pirates to the sword': 'no alternative but to pay' These were the diametric views expressed this week as the 2010 Year of the Seafarer risked being hijacked by the third consecutive; Year of the Pirate. WSC proposes VES for existing tonnage Boxship owners on the way back NSCSA profits halved Nigerian CTN system implemented New service for Portonave

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Kyla scrapped Greek-controlled bulker damaged in collision off Brazil is sent to the breakers for $205 per ldt. Banks to pull out? Analyst says lenders could pull financing for FSO cancelled by Maersk, but OSG has liquidity to handle the blow. WG gets Brazil gig WesternGeco hired to conduct the first multi- and wide-azimuth seismic acquisition off Brazil. Aegean hiked Pair of analysts lift outlooks for New York-based bunkers supplier after company raises $130m to pay for string of acquisitions. 'Deal not dead' 'Discussions ongoing' to salvage Maersk Oil's FSO Africa deal with charter rate renegotiation possible. WesternGeco up Schlumberger-controlled seismic player sees quarterly operating income jump 30% even as revenues slip. NAT drops Nordic American Tanker's share price drops below offer level in early Friday trading. Happier days Lazard Capital Markets brightens in long-term view on the container sector but banks will remain closed this year. $50m fracas Corruption alleged as Abidjan judge allows local man to handle compensation for Probo Koala victims. Double departure New York-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation admits to $80m sale of two aframax tankers. Saade slump CMA CGM boxship snapped up by George Economou at staggeringly low price, brokers say. It's quotes time Shipowners have bigger problems than Somali pirates and has OSG got the taste for bonds? 'Sell Stolt' DnB NOR Markets thinks Stolt-Nielsen's earnings will come under pressure from falling rates and higher bunker costs. Ryujin rescue Crewman who sustained eye injury cutting metal on Japanese car carrier airlifted by USCG off Hawaii. Troublesome trio Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation faces impairment charges of up to $25m on early 1990s built trio, CFO says. FSO deal axed Euronav and OSG "contest the termination notice" on a jointly-owned FSO by Maersk Oil Qatar. Yard hope Cagayan Freeport says several shipbuilders interested in setting up new yard at expanded Philippines terminal. New5 in Numb3rs Giant Chinese bulker deal may leave overseas rivals out in the cold while Ex-Transfield pair try their luck with new Oslo-based dry-cargo venture. Sevan splash Hedge fund Investec emerges as major shareholder at Sevan Marine. Sevmash selling Russian shipyard in talks with Murmansk Shipping over two chemical tankers cancelled by Odfjell. Drillship sold Rig owner Neptune Group offloads Neptune Discoverer to PetroSaudi after PdVSA dispute. 30 crew stranded Master of Russian reefer warns it could sink off Vladivostok after breaking down in icy waters. Coveting coal India's Mercator wants to buy more mines in Indonesia to protect itself from cyclical nature of shipping. Breaking the ice Swedish owner Transatlantic lining up $556m newbuilding contract for four icebreakers. Waiting game Standard Chartered's head of ship finance Nigel Anton says banks reluctant to foreclose on loans until markets improve. Fisher fender buy Expanding UK marine services company splashes out $4.8m on Australian Commercial Marine. Aegean prices Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker player sets price level for planned issue of up to 3.9m new shares. Engine twist New Zealand inspector denies signing off engine audit of tragic Princess Ashika ferry in Tonga. Russian run Start up St Peter Line launching ro-ro link to Helsinki from St Petersburg with former DFDS ship. NATS plans issue Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax specialist to issue fresh stock with eye on further acquisitions. Exodus Government ferry from Port-au-Prince in huge demand as Haiti port due to re-open.

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JANUARY 22, 2010
OOCL: Sale hones focus on liner division India not selling off SCI shares Carriers offer assistance in Haiti EU, U.S. pledge to tighten air security UP concerned about rail regulation UP: 2010 'somewhat more favorable' BNSF expects improvement Port of L.A. to upgrade TraPac road Antwerp container volume dips 15.6%

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Kanhave to be replaced in 2011 Nordic Ferry Service will replace the ferry Kanhave on the Sams' route in the summer of 2011, the chairman of the board of Nordic Ferry Service, Per Gullestrup, has guaranteed Tor Anglia sold for recycling in China DFDS Tor Line has sold its oldest ro-ro vessel, the Tor Anglia, for recycling in China for an undisclosed sum. The vessel is currently discharging its last cargo in Workers on strike at Turku shipyard The workers at STX Finland Turku shipyard went on strike on Thursday, January 21. The strike will continue for the rest of the week. It is a protest against the Seaport in Haiti capital reopens The largest port in the Haiti capital Port-au-Prince has reopened, the US Coast Guard confirms. The port was damaged in the devastating earthquake afflicting the country last week Transatlantic looking at icebreakers in SEK billion class The Skärhamn-based shipping company Transatlantic may place a major order before the end of the year ' four large icebreakers at a total cost of SEK 4 billion. "We anticipate

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JANUARY 22, 2010
Markets end week with further losses Crude below $75 for the first time since last December. Prices falling in Europe Rotterdam HS 380 cSt material has lost over $15 in two days. Fujairah IFO prices tumble Further losses in NYMEX early training. New staff member at Glander Robert Love has initiated 'fuel cost reduction programs'. European regulators examine Chemoil takeover Review will be finished by the middle of February. Bunker spill under investigation South Korean energy company says spill not linked to its refinery. Players 'concentrate on bunkering' Fuel oil stocks rising in the ARA. Singapore IFO prices at their lowest in three weeks Prices and demand weak in key Asian ports. Market balance restored in 'three to four years', Maersk says Volumes just beginning to return to the box shipping industry. Titan gets counter-proposal on its cash flow tender Considering exchanging existing notes for new notes of about $62.8 million. Shipping and marine markets in Asia growing More positions to be filled in the marine markets in the Asia Pacific region. Aegean eyes $40 million more in fresh funds Also announces pricing for the 3.9 million shares offered on Tuesday.

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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

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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