BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 29, 2010

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*Shipping News* Somali pirates abandon stranded vessel Somali pirates on Saturday abandoned a vessel they seized early this month without ransom or violence after it ran out of food, fuel and drinking water, an environmental organisation said. Newcastle to keep coal-ship schedule amid protests Coal shipments from Australia's Newcastle port, the world's biggest export harbour for the fuel used in power stations, are expected to continue as protesters attempt to blockade the shipping channel.

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CKYH Alliance resumes fifth Asia-Europe service Grand Alliance slow steams, adds Viet call to transpac SCX Chinese warships make first transit of Straits of Hormuz CSAV adds Xiamen call to Far East-South American service Rotterdam, Singapore, Hong Kong lauded for port infrastructure US Democratic official blasts funding byways over highways Florida duo increase share of US import shipments British Airways joins DHL air cargo security partnership Cargoitalia expands Hong Kong, US services Aeroflot hands over Terminal D to Sheremetyevo airport

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With own ship ops, Caravel now plans rail facility Wärtsilä, Samsung team up to develop gas-fuelled ships MOL develops diesel particulate filter India offers LDCs duty-free market SC reinstates dumping duty on telecom kit Coir exports cross target Antwerp Port's state-of-art facilities & value-added services highlighted MoS grants Rs 273.73-cr. dredging subsidy to KoPT GPPL to raise Rs 500 cr.through IPO soon Draft port policy may weigh anchor for more time Rlys to double fleet on track AI to lease out all freighters, carry cargo even in passenger planes Expressway to link Ahmedabad with Bhavnagar UPS appoints Mark Khambatta as Country Manager for India Rs 454-cr. loan pact for rail corridor to be inked with Japan tomorrow CONCOR's ICD-Bhusawal comes online Sharma feels FTA with European Union won't hurt generic drugs industry India to become $ 4.5-trillion economy by 2020-report DIPP sets up discussion forum on IPR issues Govt to dilute DTC proposal GST regime may include negative list for goods & positive list for services PPP route holds key to infra development & economic growth, stresses PM FDI flow into food processing sector doubles

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MARCH 25, 2010
Via Mat opens new branch for valuables in Dubai Via Mat International AG, a global specialist for valuables based in Kloten near Zurich (Switzerland), recently opened a new branch office in the United Arab Emirates. The firm now... Kerry Logistics opens new chemical tank depot in Thailand Kerry Logistics has strengthened its chemical logistics footprint in Thailand by opening a 10,500 sqm ISO tank depot that incorporates a 1,000 teu storage facility and eight c... Geis group reports drop in turnover in fiscal 2009 Geis, an international logistics group based in Germany, suffered a drop in sales in business year 2009. Despite the loss the company was able to chalk up black figures in all... Cargoitalia boosts schedule by 50% Cargoitalia, an Italian all-cargo carrier, is increasing its schedule by 50% this month (March). USA flights will rise to three per week, operating on the Milan Malpensa-New York-C... JAL shifts to new cargo business model Japan Airlines (JAL) recently announced that it will adopt a new cargo business model that solely utilizes the cargo belly space of the airline's passenger flights. These services ... Grand Alliance offers new direct call at Vietnam port The shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd (HL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the members of the Grand Alliance, are enhancing their South China Sea... BDF says use climate protection levies to protect the climate Against the background of the world-wide recognition of the need to lower the CO2 emissions of airlines, the association of the German airlines (BDF) has spoken out in favour of us... Asia-Europe rates have fallen for the first time in 13 weeks The latest figures from the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index reveal that rates on services from Asia to northern Europe have dropped by USD 60 to hit USD 2,104 per teu. Rates o... Scandlines CEO Michael Hassing disembarking The supervisory board of the German-Danish ferry operator Scandlines has notified the public that Michael F. Hassing, the line's CEO, will be leaving the enterprise in April. The m... UK Road Haulage Association points way forward for government The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has pledged to increase its role in politics after the election to encourage the government to help the haulage industry. A blueprint for the fut... Fret SNCF posts billion euro loss Fret SNCF, the freight arm of the French national railway SNCF, reported a loss of EUR 1 billion last year. The economic recession was the main reason for the shortfall. ... Shrinking volumes of road and rail freight traversing the Alps A total of 1.18 million trucks crossed the Swiss Alps in 2009, 7.4% less than in 2008. The economic crisis had an even greater effect on the railway. Some 20.9 million ne...

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MARCH 26, 2010
VT Halter Marine gets $165.3 million FMS award Green light for Maine Maritime tidal energy venture Gulf Island to build RiverHawk OSVs for Iraq

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MARCH 26, 2010
Port of Vancouver, USA director speaks before Senate Subcommittee ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of February NYK names new vessel equipped with bubble technology Olympics TV production trucks cross Port of Tacoma docks Rail freight traffic count posts gains during week

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MARCH 26, 2010
Boxes pile up as lines skip India on way to Europe Situation likely to get worse before getting better No resolution as MEPC ends Developing nations resist move to push forward mandatory measures for vessel design Charters boost Tsakos offshore move Group clinches multi-year charters for employing up to two ultra-deepwater drillships Alma IPO woes put damper on other hopefuls Fate of other IPO's remain to be seen as Alma calls off offering Euroseas launches $175m fund Joint venture with private equity partners will initially focus on boxship acquisitions

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MARCH 26, 2010
Alma Maritime IPO shelved ALMA Maritime's IPO has been indefinitely postponed due to market conditions, underwriters told Reuters today Barge explodes in Texas US COAST Guard crews have secured an area near the Texan port of Corpus Christi after an explosion on a barge Frontline raises $225M in bonds NORWAY'S Frontline today successfully completed its $225M convertible bond offering to fund its newbuilding programme and help it take advantage of market opportunities Bolloré posts profits jump BOLLORÉ today reported that net profits jumped by 88% year on year to €94M ($126m) in 2009, despite a 17% fall in turnover to €6Bn Maersk adds Vietnam/LA service MAERSK Line is adjusting its Trans-Pacific 6 service to add a direct service from southern Vietnam to the Port of Los Angeles US sulphur limits move closer THE IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee has adopted an amendment on the creation of US and Canadian emission control areas Russian Railways admits VAT risk A LOAN prospectus for the Russian Railways has admitted that a loophole used by Russian government officials to destroy tanker giant Volgotanker may be used again

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MARCH 26, 2010
Air Forwarders See Advantage in Open Skies Inner Harbor Navigation Canal to Close Monday Geodis Wilson Expansion Bucks Trend In Dubai Rails Carry More Road Construction Materials WTO Forecasts 9.5 Percent 2010 Trade Growth Short Lines See Strong, Steady Traffic Green Groups Praise UN Action on Emissions GDP Revised Down from 5.9 to 5.6 Percent Air Carriers Seek United Approach on Climate Latin America Airlines Profit amid Crisis BA World Cargo Joins Security Network UN Group OKs First Emissions Control Area Maersk Line Joins Vietnam Gold Rush Rising Container Capacity Threatens Liner Recovery Open Skies Deal Fails to Boost Cargo, Say Airlines Truck Tonnage Increases 2.6 percent INTTRA Expands into East Asia

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MARCH 26, 2010
Time to play hardball with pirates? As two more cargo ships innocently plying their trade in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean fell into the spiders' web ransom nest of Somali pirates this week, another less successful gang are returning home to the failed-state with a warning to their compatriots that henceforth the glamorous career choice that is 21st Century piracy will be tougher: taking toffees from children just got risky. CKYH brings back second Asia-Europe service MISC grows its Intra-Asia business APM T gains AEO status at Rotterdam Kopernicki takes over at Chamber of Shipping Special Boat Service members launch on-board security service

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MARCH 26, 2010
Box exit at Braemar Quartet of containership brokers leave London outfit to set up own shop with chartering duo also heading for the door. Mykonos Shipping sets the bar Greek owner pockets $20.3m from bulker sale while the Schulte group nets less in similar scenario. 'Networking with knobs on' Oil trader Yuri Nikitin's Sovcomflot deals were 'business with friends' and not dishonest, court hears. Wah Kwong sells capesize China Venture follows Mineral Capeasia out the door at George Chao-led owner in $54m deal. Skarga 'not a dictator' Case against former Sovcomflot boss Dmitry Skarga 'utterly unproven' as key witness 'unreliable', court told. Fully-funded Frontline falls Tanker owner sees shares pull back despite bond issue covering the cost of its newbuilding orderbook with plenty to spare. Officer knifed in pirate attack Turkish chief officer stabbed and one other breaks arm as armed pirates raid Turkish ship off Nigeria. Fisher bosses hook more shares Tim Harris (above) and Nick Henry rewarded for UK tanker owner's profitable 2009 with stock hand-out. Summer IPO for DryShips? Drilling arm could be floated within six months, a company executive says. Uljanik yard wins guarantee Croatian government backing any loan for Croatian shipbuilder to the tune of EUR 50m. Quotes of the week Arntzen lets off a chemical reaction and Mad Money's Jim Cramer savages new shipping IPOs. Sovcomflot sell-off mooted Russian economic ministry lines up privatisation of tanker giant, with 25% stake likely to be offered. Cecon axes repair offer Star Reefers offering completed on same day offshore owner Cecon drops "waste of time" plan. New5 in Numb3rs Hyundai Heavy and Samsung are raking in newbuilding orders while NYK and K Line may be selling boxships too cheaply. Cash boost for Belships Sverre Tidemand-led owner receives $3.2m first quarter payment on sold Dayang pair rather than share their future earnings. Guards repel Zim pirate attack Israeli boxship Africa Star avoids hijack off Kenya with help of armed security team. Near-miss master fined Chinese captain fined after his ship narrowly avoided hitting a Clipper tanker and then running aground in the English Channel. CGG extends Eidesvik deal French offshore player CGGVeritas to keep Viking Vanquish until the end of the decade. Lasco lawyer dies "mysteriously" Tanker owner's fraud investigator found dead at bottom of stairwell in Riga. Fesco lines up big debt issue Russian container line ready to sell RUB 6bn of bonds as it rejigs debt. Frontline plans bond issue John Fredriksen's tanker company looking to raise up to $225m from convertible bond issue. Molaris abandons IPO effort Alma Maritime pulls $236m mixed-fleet effort amid weak investor interest in US. Kiwis help with Tonga charter New Zealand and Australia to meet some of charter costs of Princess Ashika replacement KfW turns in strong profit German shipping bank returns to the black in 2009 despite higher risk provisions in downturn. Torm talks up strategy shift Torm USA president says Stamford office is reaping the rewards of 'ongoing efficiency program'. LDA predictions prove profitable Philippe Louis-Dreyfus' potential capesize caper made possible by instinctive action three years ago. Muto on a safety mission New MOL boss wants giant owner to increase focus on safe operation of vessels as he takes the reins. China to aid shipyards Export-Import bank to support mergers and acquisitions in Chinese shipbuilding industry. GA in second Cai Mep stop Liner conference Grand Alliance is adding a call at Vietnam's Cai Mep port to another of its routes. Costs curtail Croatian owner Rising operating expenses and falling revenues slash 2009 profit for Tankerska Plovidba. More work for Keppel Singapore yard group on a roll after securing further offshore work that takes recent total to $300m. Miclyn Express starts trading Shares in Macquarie's oil and gas services outfit list in Australia at the bottom of forecast range.

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MARCH 26, 2010
Zim suffers heavy 2009 losses, sees 4Q recovery Clarkson: Container trade to grow 5.5% in 2010 Seaway expects more cargo in 2010 JAL to drop freighter service House sends FAA bill back to Senate O'Leary named Alaska Railroad's interim CEO Miss. DOT chief rips Obama's transport policies INTTRA expands in Asia GPA reorganizes sales teams Freeport's Reixach to chair AAPA Virginia terminals uses APS portal

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MARCH 26, 2010
STX Norway bags trio In a very short statement, STX Europe announces that it through its subsidiary STX Norway Offshore has secured an order for three special purpose vessels for deliveries between end 2011 Odense delivers ro-ro vessel to British owner Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the third ro-ro vessel in a series of six units built under license from Flensburger Schiffsbau Ges. The ro-ro has been named the Mysterious death might be linked to Lasco fraud investigation The Latvian lawyer Vents Kodols has been found dead at the bottom of a staircase in the house he lived in, and the first reports from the authorities suggest suicide ITF slams down on Norwegian shipping companies 64 Norwegian flagged vessels have been re-flagged within the last two years, a majority of these vessels operate within the oil industry. A large majority of all bowloaders, which Nordic Tankers shows heavy losses in 2009 Nordic Tankers A/S suffered, like all the other small-tanker operators, heavy losses in 2009. Nordic Tankers reports a loss (after tax) of USD 94.5 million after substantial Erria posts heavy losses for 2009 Erria A/S had a bad year in 2009 with a dramatic fall in revenue, a large deficit and halving of the equity. The deficit was DKK 155.5 million

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MARCH 26, 2010
Bunkers find some stability Continuing to trade in a narrow range, but remaining undervalued relative to crude. Downward pressure felt on markets Sliding crude seeing bearish sentiment creeping in, but not all ports responsive. Prices lack direction in Northern Europe Bunker markets move within narrow range. GHG issue hits the wall at IMO 'No go' for new part to MARPOL Annex VI at MEPC 60 due to insurmountable differences. Canada ready to enforce MARPOL Annex IV, V and VI Announcement made at MEPC 60 that Canada has deposited its instruments of accession with the IMO. Prices in Fujairah soften slightly Markets end the week with little price movement. New bunker broker and trader at KPI's New York office New team member has 'international experience and knowledge of the industry'. Bids sought to supply 180 cSt material in St. Petersburg Russian state enterprise wants bunker fuel for icebreakers. ECA decision is a 'major victory' Environmental groups say sulphur limits 'will save thousands of lives'. MEPC 60 adopts Antarctic fuel oil ban Amendment to MARPOL Annex I bans carriage of heavy oils as cargo or fuel. North American ECA formally adopted MEPC 60 resolution paves way for strict sulphur emission limits off US and Canada's shores from August 2012. No clear trend in bunker movements Korea and Japan reported tight bunker supplies. Alkalinity the 'million dollar scrubber question' Ecospec, ABS and Tanker Pacific present CSNOx scrubbing system trial update at IMO. Bad weather and run cuts affect Busan supplies Supplies in Busan to be tight until the first week of April. Essar offers third cargo for April The 40,000 mt or 60,000 mt cargo is to be lifted from April 18-22.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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