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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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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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