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BRIEFS

September 29, 2010

The Business Times

Shipping News

Of pollution, pirates and profit
As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.

Strait Talk

SSA still going strong at 25
TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Of pollution, pirates and profit
As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.

Strait Talk

SSA still going strong at 25
TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.

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Golden Week holiday sparks 40pc Asia-north Europe capacity cut Maersk idles ships, turns to Latin America, Africa to grow Port of Taicang launches new line to South America west coast Containerships have upper hand in coming reefer war: Drewry Direct air-sea mainland to Taiwan service points now total 108 Industry might see shortage of containerships by 2012 U-Freight looks to air and ocean freight areas at annual conference Singapore Shipping Association: Export recovery years away Chittagong Port Authority given deadline to ease box backlog Seven Somali pirates sentenced to five year in Kenya Cape Town container terminal expansion by TNT on track ICTSI Davao unit takes over new reefer facility Maritime broadband wins Maersk and Evergreen contracts CEVA wins warehousing distribution contract for Welsh gas Taiwan's flag carrier fined US$40 million for price fixing Hainan Airlines to start Beijing-Cairo service in November IATA tells Indian aviation it's big, getting bigger, but way behind times Africa will need 700 aircraft by 2030, says Boeing

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Fragmented maritime logistics sector affecting economic growth-Assocham Large Range product tankers join SCI fleet Maersk Line's CHX service makes maiden call at CCT Trade asked to get familiar with ICES 1.5 Dumping duty slapped on Chinese chemical Gammon to sell part of stakes in 2 Vizag Port bulk berths GPSL holds customer meet highlighting port's advantages HPCL opens largest dark oil products terminal at Vizag Port JNPT appoints Tata co. to oversee dredging work KPT to build 3 new berths L. Radhakrishnan appointed JNPT Chairman MoS gives green signal to lease surplus land at Major Ports Drawback rate cuts may spell setback to man-made textile exports, says SrtEPC chief Duty-free import of rice may continue FinMin to demystify Budget-making process Move to ease rules for import of plastic waste Onion MEP hiked by $ 75 a tonne Outbound Investment : India a major force State FMs to discuss GST issues on Oct. 27 US tactic to revive Doha round rebuffed

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Hamburg Süd orders eight containerships from China The German shipping company Hamburg Süd has placed orders for eight 3,500 teu containerships from the Shanghai Shipyard. They will be delivered between 2012 and 2013. The orde... Iraq has a new merchant fleet The national Iraqi sea transportation company together with the Swiss Global Refinery are going to operate a new Iraqi merchant fleet, consisting of 66 bulkers and tankers. Ac... Geodis inaugurates new logistics platform for the healthcare sector The French service provider Geodis inaugurated a new logistics platform for healthcare and cosmetic products. The ceremony was attended by Jean-Paul Berthomé, chairman of Laboratoi... Ceva Logistics: New contract by Wales & West Utilities The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has been awarded a three year contract to provide a warehousing and transport solution to Wales and West Utilities ... New commercial manager to strengthen GAC Australia GAC Australia has appointed Gareth Long as its commercial manager, to drive business development at all Australian ports and beyond the country's borders. Now based at GAC Australi... GLS Germany building new depot in Neumünster The parcel service provider General Logistics Systems (GLS), based in Amsterdam (Netherlands), recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new GLS depot in Neumünster, the compa... Dockwise delivers first of 15 Modules for Koniambo Project Dockwise Ltd has been selected as the contractor of choice for the transport of 15 onshore modules for the Koniambo Nickel Project in New Caledonia. The project is being developed ... S7 starts St Petersburg-Dushanbe service S7 Airlines, one of the leading Russian domestic carriers which will join the Oneworld Airline Alliance on 15 November, launched a scheduled air service on the St Petersburg (Russi... 3rd logistics and transport trade fair in Mersin (Turkey) from 7-10 October The third logistics and transport trade fair in Mersin (southern Turkey), hosted by the local branch of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will take place from 7-10 Octob...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Survey shows ship operating costs fell in 2009 Seaspan orders four new tugs for Vancouver Harbor Hamburg Süd cooperates in tests of low sulfur fuel Singapore's ASL Marine in expansion move DryShips drilling subsidiary gets contract Sembawang Shipyard books FPSO contracts

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Bellingham Port Board announces candidates for executive director post Seanergy Maritime Holdings nets charters for three vessels Customs' C-TPAT program boasts more than 10,000 members Safety concerns force Port of Olympia to close section of Port Plaza shoreline Evergreen Line going with PrimeLINE refrigeration units

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MEPC could be forced to vote on emissions Political divisions over climate change remain roadblock to achieving consensus on key debates Mitropoulos urges workable solution to emissions Mandatory fuel standards proposal unworkable Experts seek more time over market-based measures SNCF hunts for SeaFrance buyer Company begins new effort to find buyer for its shares in troubled ferry operator SeaFrance gets three-month reprieve Spot aframax rates 'stuck in a rut' No sign of earnings recovery yet, as too many ships still chasing too few crude... Chinese mill closures hit capesize fortunes Chittagong comeback talks lift rates Indian buyers offer high $400s for tankers amid rumours that Bangladesh may be back... Shipbreakers in 'green' tug-of-war

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Spain wins on Prestige jailing Unions launch '€2' protest Fincantieri pledges no layoffs 'Aid-for-patrols' suggested Sembawang wins FPSO upgrades VLCC rates fall another 4.8% Valero exits East Coast trade Gujarat shares hit new peak

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Brokers to Play Key Role in Customs System NTSB Urges Carriers to Reduce Fatigue Risks Boxer Urges Alternatives to Infrastructure Bank Port Nehru Truckers Strike Panama Canal Toll Hikes Cause Concern Teamsters Review CN's Train-Crew Offers Global Air Cargo Growth Slows Philadelphia ILA Shuts Down NY-NJ Terminals Le Havre Container Traffic Rises 7.8 Percent LTL Shippers to Stick with FedEx Freight, Survey Finds Diesel Price Retreats to $2.951 per Gallon East Coast Ports May Not Need to Dig Deeper Ocean Carriers Cut Capacity 40 Percent for Golden Week LA Harbor Commission Approves Employee Driver Schedule Port Terminal Expansion Called Urgent

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
K+N to significantly expand sea freight business ESC supports withdrawal of anti-trust immunity in US Hapag-Lloyd adds second North Europe/West Africa sling Hamburg Sud supports low sulphur tests Emerging economies are the new growth engine

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Lauritzen linked to LPG sale Chinese tanker owner bulks up LPG fleet as Danish gas player offloads two-year-old ethylene carrier, sources say. Otto arm grabs seismic gig Singapore-listed offshore outfit scores $9m seismic survey contract as Canadian energy player chases Trinidadian payday. Navios fuels product predictions Navios Acquisition may have timed its tanker splash perfectly as owners ready for a rebound in the products segment, analyst says. Fredriksen picks bonds again Seadrill is the latest company in the tycoon's empire to turn to bond market with $400m in its sights. German tanker evades pirates Rigel Schiffahrts' Mississippi Star subjected to prolonged armed ordeal off Tanzania but avoids hijacking. DOF Subsea plots bond boost Norwegian offshore outfit lines up $170m bond issuance as it works to slash existing debt and bolster its books. Seanergy ties up MSC handy trio BSI prevails in series of fresh fixtures as Greek owner pens bulker deals while ink dries on Restis swap. Tim Huxley: 'No VLCC deal' Wah Kwong boss says the Ardenne Venture has not been sold at $89m or any other price. Rem Offshore in $4m court win Age Remoy-led shipowner comes up trumps in clash over loan repayments. Lloyd Werft making ferries shorter German yard to convert two Stena ro-ros to carry more passengers in Canada. Vietnam okays new northern port Japan's MOL and NYK planning northern terminal with state-run Vinalines. Another dozen bulkers for CSDC Chinese owner follows up 14-ship order in August by splashing another $383m on dry cargoships at group yards. Cape deal revives merger talk Analysts rekindle hype of a merger between Golden Ocean and Knightsbridge Tankers following capesize trade. 100-ship target not set in stone Evergreen's headline newbuilding goal may not be met despite the owner upping its tally to 20 today. Samsung scores Evergreen seven Chang Yung-fa-led shipowner returns to Samsung Heavy Industries with $721m deal in latest phase of 100-vessel spree. Magic deal for SembCorp Marine Singapore-listed shipyard to convert BW's tanker Genie and upgrade Bulewater FPSO. Offshore merger gets green light Subsea 7 and Acergy win US and Norwegian clearance for $5bn tie-up. Death penalty for pirate leader Salah Mohamed Gelle will be executed after being found guilty of killing Pakistani master. Crewman killed in fall Filipino man plunges to his death in cargo hold of Schoening ship in Finland. ASL grabs land and ships Singapore company extending yard capacity and expanding tug-barge fleet in deal with Koon Holdings. Former Indian yard bosses charged Ex-Hindustan trio facing accusations of corruption over steel plate tenders. Disney sex pest pleads guilty US man faces up to a decade in jail after admitting sex abuse of teenage girl on Disney Wonder. Fos-Lavera workers walk Wildcat strike hits key French Med tanker terminal as staff protest at state reforms. Golden Ocean eyes capesize payday John Fredriksen-led Golden Ocean back at the table to pen bulker deal with Knightsbridge Tankers. Knightsbridge targets $100m John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner taps investors for cash needed to bankroll Golden Ocean bulker grab. MISC pockets bond cash Malaysian owner has sold $161.5m of Islamic debt to fund capital expenditure. Brittany heading to Bilbao French operator steps in with replacement UK-Spain service as P&O pulls out. Beijing pow wow set to go The seventh TradeWinds Shipping China conference gets underway on Tuesday at the Park Hyatt. Sea Profiler lets in sea Tug takes veteran UK research ship in tow after it springs leak in heavy seas off Hull. Assault turns back Aussie ferry Man taken to hospital in Tasmania after incident on TT Line vessel.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
World Shipping Council elects board members Swiss WorldCargo names new executives CN, Montreal seek to improve rail efficiency Vanguard expands inland trucking network Port of New York-New Jersey work stoppage San Diego port chief quits

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Reefers ' soon but a memory? The reefers should totally vanish from the oceans in the forseeable future is probably not especially likely, specialized vessels will always find niche markets, but most factors suggest that the "Piracy business grows faster than Chinese ore import" Piracy activity off Somalia is a business that grows faster than China's import of iron ore according to Martin Stopford, chief analyst at Clarkson Research. The average ransom has increased IMO delegates to meet protesters This week the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO will convene at the UN body's London headquarters. On the agenda, ship emissions of greenhouse gases have a high priority

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Slow steaming proposal rejected at MEPC 61 CSC suggestion that speed should be regulated, and not left to market forces, gets insufficient support to be taken further. Prices weakening across the board Congestions at Vopak terminal in Rotterdam. Distillate prices fall in Durban Little market activity in Durban. Battle lines drawn in GHG debate Developing countries reiterate principal objections, 'serious concern' about IMO process toward mandatory efficiency measures. Ferry runs on slaughterhouse waste European Union backing biofuel bunker experiment. IMO report on MBMs finds more work is needed Expert group report evaluating market based measure proposals presented at MEPC 61. Bunkering identified as area for 'collaboration' India looks to Singapore for maritime expertise. Strike disrupts bunker supply in Fos Port workers call 24-hour stoppage. Downtrend in bunker prices Average demand at key Asian bunker hubs. Brightoil posts 334% increase in profit Bunker sales volume for the year ended June 2010 rose 117%, largely due to expansion across China and globally. Hamburg Sud tests use of LSMGO at Brazilian port Test, conducted with US's EPA, generates 'important data' on emission control. Range 'main challenge' for LNG-powered vessels Early problems of leaking gas and methane emissions 'sorted out', says research head at Rolls Royce.

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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

SAILING LIST

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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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