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BRIEFS

January 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* Singapore port traffic recovers from slowdown THE Port of Singapore found its way back from the depths of the financial crisis last year, recording a container throughput of 28.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year - a 9.9 per cent increase from 25.9 million TEUs the year before. China shipbuilder sees good orders China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings, the nation's largest shipbuilder outside state control, expects container vessel orders to rise this year as world trade rebounds from the global recession. Maersk Line expects 8% rise in container market The container shipping arm of AP Moller-Maersk, Maersk Line, sees a well-balanced market, as global capacity is forecast to grow 9 per cent this year, a senior executive said.

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Maersk has no overcapacity concerns, upbeat on year ahead Maersk launches Mashariki Express from south China to east Africa Israeli court defers ruling on hearing of progress to end dock strike Containership fleet increased 9.1 per cent in 2010 Pre-Chinese New Year surge expected to reactivate idle ships Dalian world's 8th largest port, volume tops 300 million tonnes Difficult year for shipping, says SCI chief China mulls merger of high-speed rail giants to boost exports Fuel tax and VAT increases hurt UK truckers hard Greens press shipping sector to cut C02 emissions Correction: 'billion' mistaken for 'million' in NYK fuel costs FedEx starts new Guangzhou-Mumbai-Delhi air cargo service CIT Group orders 38 Boeing 737s for US$3.2 billion Air cargo plane crashes in New Stuyahok, Alaska, pilot uninjured

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Mask Logistics launched Service tax system in shipping industry Vasan, Danish Minister agree to form Joint Working Group on maritime ties Indian exporter offers rice at $ 450/t to Dhaka FedEx launches India-China service Rlys' decision may raise oilmeal freight rates Govt at wits end to halt inflation rate Japanese find India most attractive investment destination No move to raise diesel prices Speed up return to pre-crisis fiscal policies to lower inflation rate, IMF tells India Taiwanese enamoured of Nano car

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JANUARY 5, 2011
Adelaide Convention Centre appoints Agility The global logistics provider Agility has been appointed as the preferred vendor for the Adelaide Convention Centre in Australia. As the preferred logistics provider, Agility will ... UPS expands healthcare network with new facilities in Asia, Europe, USA and Canada The giant US service provider UPS is significantly expanding its global healthcare distribution facility network to accommodate continued rapid growth in its healthcare busine... Hellmann Worldwide Logistics expands delivery offer in Benelux region The German service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics augmented its transit time offers for shipments from Germany to the Benelux states at the beginning of 2011. The servi... Airbus launches ATM subsidiary "ProSky" The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company called Airbus ProSky, dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM... NYK Line: new Adriatic service The Japanese container shipping company NYK Line inaugurated a new feeder service in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the year. The Adria service (ADS) connects NYK's existing...

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Pentagon to spend less on gold braid, more on ships Conrad Industries adds barges to backlog Bourbon changes management structure Spill Commission findings slam industry and regulators

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Bellingham Port Commission elects slate of officers for 2011 Crowley taps Anderson as new director of SSQE Customs schedules seminar on supply chain security training Jensen Maritime making pair of executive changes NYK adding service covering Asia to Adriatic

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Floating storage volumes drop to 22-month low as oil prices rise Product tanker sector sees 6.5m barrel fall in December, pushing five LRs back into spot market Australian floods to spur investment in Indonesian coal facilities Spending on maritime infrastructure to grow as India and China take steps to secure supplies Qatargas to increase LNG production Qatargas, a leading producer and shipper of liquefied natural gas, is set to ramp up LNG production in the first quarter of 2011 Charterers keep VLCC spot rates steady The New Year opened with a decent level of fixing activity in the very large crude carrier market Spread of piracy prompts west coast India rate premium The extended arm of Somali piracy has chafed its way into contractual discussions between owners and charterers fixing dry bulk voyages to and from India's west coast Danish owners back calls to destroy pirate bases Shipwoner grouping favours plan as part of drive to combat piracy Lines prepared for more strikes at French ports Box carriers roll-out contingency plans to deal with dispute Bank warns of sharp fall in freight rates Average freight rates on the Asia to Europe trades set to decline in second half of 2010 Carnival awarded $24m in Rolls-Royce Mermaid pod case Propulsion system manufacturer fined $16m for fraud and a further $8m for breach of repair warranties Piracy - Orchestrating the Response IMO lays out key objectives to tackling Somali piracy High-profile boost for IMO's anti-piracy drive UN chief set to launch year-long campaign to step up fight against Somali pirates LD Lines to replace Le Havre route ro-pax Will take delivery of Norman Leader later this year Asia-Europe trade prospects grim, say forwarders Freight forwarders see little chance of sustaining box rate increases Box lines struggle to lift Asia-Europe rates Planned rate rises hit by fears over fresh vessel capacity entering the market Scorpio charters product tanker quartet Owner to trade vessels in its spot pools Jiangsu Rongsheng bullish over boxship orders Expects rise in boxship orders as global trade rebounds Dalian Port plans $30m bond issue Funds to be used to adjust debt structure, repay bank loans and contribute to working capital China Cosco predicts record profits for 2010 Shipping giant attributes turnaround to regained industry momentum Quartet to launch Europe-South America service UASC, Hanjin, Cosco and CCNI set to deploy six vessels of 2,500 teu capacity Grup TCB eyes emerging markets in Latin America Spanish ports conglomerate to focus on local gateway cargo in international expansion Turia Port Investments looks to OECD countries for long term investment New owners of TPI subsidiary DSPL look to expand primarily in the European Union but also the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Turkey and Israel Dragados sale brings investment and a team of top managers After two years of negotiation, ACS has finally disposed of its Spanish ports businesses A bumpy ride ahead Outlook could get chilly, with doubts surrounding the strength of the recovery in many sectors IEA outlook predicts surge in Caspian Sea oil production Landlocked geography, in a volatile region, presents a number of intertwined political and logistical challenges Sabre-rattling over Noble Leviathan gasfield find Leviathan's size estimated at 16trn cu ft of gas and 4bn barrels of oil Majors eye Arctic drilling as crude prices continue to rise If oil prices remain above $90 per barrel production from the harsh Alaskan regions could become economically viable Lifeboat release mechanisms are still not off the hook Defective lifeboats will continue to kill seafarers unless the industry practises what it preaches

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Phnom Penh raises throughput by 44% THROUGHPUT at Phnom Penh Autonomous Port increased 44% in 2010 over 2009 ' and it reportedly plans to ship another 20% more this year. Le Havre grows despite labour headaches DESPITE chronic labour problems last year, Le Havre's box throughput increased 5% to 2.4M teu during 2010. Dutch W'rtsil' workers flee fire A HUGE fire reportedly was controlled today after forcing evacuation of a W'rtsil' diesel engine manufacturing plant in the Netherlands. MarAd slammed over loans THE US has accused MarAd of wasting millions of dollars through poor oversight of commercial vessel and shipyard loans. Aker Philly closing near? AKER Philadelphia Shipyard could be closed within months if financial and labour issues are not resolved quickly, its owner has warned. Scorpio fleet balloons SCORPIO Tankers has increased its fleet tonnage by 30% with four product carrier charter-ins, as it positions itself for a market rebound. US terminal facing new challenge A KEY COAL terminal scheme in Washington is facing a fresh review by that state's environmental office. Rolls-Royce 'disappointed' with fraud verdict ROLLS-ROYCE told Fairplay today it was "disappointed" that it has been found guilty of fraud in a Florida court. Crew waits out pirates SEAFARERS have locked themselves into a chemical tanker's citadel and waited out a pirate attack on the Arabian Sea. Grain exports from western Canada to fall CANADA'S western prairies have had a wet growing season, resulting in a smaller grain crop than expected and reduced quality, according to the Canadian Wheat Board. New pledge on Le Havre LNG scheme FRANCE'S Poweo power group said it still wants to build an LNG facility at Le Havre's Antifer oil terminal. Seroja to borrow to pay for new Panamaxes INDONESIA'S drybulk carrier Seroja Investments has decided to borrow $56.34M from Singapore's OCBC Bank to build two Panamaxes. VLCC market fails to rise AN OVERSUPPLY of tonnage is continuing to restrain VLCC spot fright rates, even though trading is increasing, according to Pareto Securities. MISC juggles box ships MALAYSIA'S leading container line MISC told Fairplay today it has cut capacity on its Malaysia/East Asia service. Siem Kapital acquires Partner control SIEM Kapital, the holding company of Norwegian investor Kristian Siem, has acquired full control of Partner Shipping.

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Obama Names W. Daley to Lead White House Staff President Obama named veteran political manager and former Commerce secretary William M. Daley to be his White House Chief of... Pacer Taps Gardner to Head International Unit North American intermodal and global logistics firm Pacer International picked industry veteran Daniel L. Gardner as CEO of its international... DOT Releases 'Concept Document' for U.S.-Mexican Trucking The Department of Transportation Thursday released "an initial concept document" for a new crossborder trucking agreement with Mexico, without setting... Dunavant Acquires Intermodal Company Memphis-based Dunavant Enterprises acquired majority interest in Trans Gulf Transportation, a Houston company specializing in regional and local intermodal drayage... Intermodal Volume Grew 14.7 Percent in 2010 North America's major railroads saw intermodal volume rise 14.7 percent in 2010, while their railcar loads of commodities and bulk... Cosco Expects Record Profit for 2010 China Cosco Holdings said it expects to close its books on 2010 with record net profit driven by global economic... Maryland Shuts State Mailrooms after Explosions Mailrooms at state government offices across Maryland were shut down after small bombs shipped in packages or letters exploded at... December Retail Sales Grow 3.2 Percent Holiday season sales slowed in December after a strong start in November, several retailers reported, but a widely watched index... US, World Customs to Curb Dangerous Chemical Traffic The U.S. will work through the World Customs Organization to strengthen international security standards to prevent traffic in chemicals that... Obama Signs Law Renewing Diesel Grants Program President Obama signed legislation to renew a grant program that the administration has used to fuel diesel engine replacements, upgrades... Patriot Rail Completes Buy of Weyerhaeuser Short Lines Private short line operator Patriot Rail completed its acquisition of six small rail lines from paper industry firm Weyerhaeuser, giving... Four Carriers to Launch Europe-South America Express A consortium of four carriers plan to start a new weekly service between Northern Europe and the east coast of... Singapore Container Throughput Jumped 9.9 Percent The volume of containers handled by the port of Singapore increased 9.9 percent in 2010 to 28.4 million 20-foot equivalent... Ryder Completes Total Logistics Acquisition Ryder System completed its acquisition of Total Logistics Control, a third-party logistics provider, for approximately $200 million. The acquisition,... Air Freight Rates Fall in November Air freight rates out of Asia slipped back 0.4 percent in November from the month before and took a sharp... NHTSA Eyes Mandatory Truck Speed Limit The federal government will consider limiting the speed of all heavy trucks to 68 mph, a proposal some truckers support... Yusen Logistics Names New President Japanese forwarder Yusen Logistics at an extraordinary board meeting on Wednesday promoted Hiromitsu Kuramoto to president and representative director, effective... Senior Democrat Pushes Back on House Rule Change Democrats are wasting no time punching back after the House adopted new rules on Wednesday that allow lawmakers to control... MSC Lowers Bunker Surcharges on US Imports After two months in which it increased its bunker surcharges, Mediterranean Shipping Co. will lower the surcharges slightly for imports...

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Oil prices head north as bunkers top USD500 Iranian box ships released Le Havre still up in 2010 despite strike blight Carriers launch new service between Europe and WCSA Yuan to rise 5% in 2011

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Bourbon boss flees top post French offshore giant shuffles seating arrangement with new CEO but Jacques de Chateauvieux remains planted at the head of the table. JP Morgan predicts Genco jump Equity analyst says short-term traders may be able to cash in on bulker stocks as rates hit rock bottom. BW, Greek ships attacked Pirates follow up attempt on Frontline suezmax with assaults on Norwegian LPG tanker and Greek bulker. Yards flock to Transpetro tender Brazilian owner's massive product tanker order draws bids from 16 local and international yard groups. Great Eastern selling bonds Indian tanker and bulker owner raising $22m for ship buys through debt issue. Hanjin in VLCC storage score South Korean owner secures profitable floating storage contract for VLCC on hire from Andriaki, brokers say. Sinwa making Rapid progress Singapore offshore player targets Chinese market with takeover of compatriot Rapid Offshore & Marine. Freeze fast-tracks Stena Bulk profit Ulf Ryder claims the owner's ice-class ships are worth their weight in gold in freezing Baltic. Frontline tanker hit by pirates John Fredriksen-linked suezmax comes under grenade fire from pirates off Oman but avoids hijacking. Oz floods are aiding LNG market Shortfall of coal due to port problems is further good news for owners of LNG vessels, RS Platou says. Negros mops up Aboitiz stock Chinese-backed Philippines owner makes offer for ferry group's remaining shares after completing takeover. Boxships to bridge order gap Fresh containership contracts will help Rongsheng plug tanker and bulker shortfall in 2011, CFO says. Marco Polo poaches utility ship Singapore owner raids compatriot Seaman Marine for 2010 offshore vessel. Propulsion pickle for Steam Packet UK warns over thruster tests as passenger gangway ripped from Isle of Man ferry at Heysham. SKIL on track at Karanja Indian ports company signs up domestic "end-user" for new terminal as construction continues. Seanergy gains power to split Restis-backed owner wins shareholder backing for reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance. Denmark's Thy Ferries sets sail Start-up company launches ro-ro service to Norway from Hanstholm. Scorpio takes in tonnage Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner secures four ships for between 10 months and one year plus options. Box recovery faces setback Deutsche Bank predicts 30% drop in lines' earnings this year as rates fall. Ferry refloated off Philippines No injuries reported after Maharlika Seiz pushed ashore by strong winds near Liloan. Dutch blast disrupts shipping Chemical plant blaze spreads to Wartsila factory near Rotterdam as marine traffic halted. STX Pan Ocean in JV buyout Korean takes full control of Gulf Pacific Shipping to strengthen bulk business in Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Hyundai Mipo cruises past 500 Seoul-listed shipbuilder racks up its latest century and plots to produce another 80 ships in 2011. Seroja secures financing Singapore-Chinese bulker joint venture says it has won bank loan to fund recent panamax acquisitions. SITC returns to Dae Sun Yang Shaopeng-led liner operator returns to South Korean shipyard for another pair of feeder ships. IRISL trio freed in Singapore Containerships arrested over loan defaults released back to Iranian owner after $110m payment. China Cosco set for profit Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group expects world recovery to bolster its full-year performance. NYK in Adriatic move Japanese giant launches new service between Asia and the Adriatic via its China-Europe shuttle service.

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JANUARY 5-6, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd-Hamburg Süd loop adds Jeddah calls NYK joins Evergreen Asia/Europe loop FMC plans look at slow steaming OWL opens air freight office near Heathrow AMI names Koller executive VP New House rule sideswipes Highway Trust Fund IANA names Rubin 2011 chairman Old Dominion promotes VPs Pacer refinances debt UPS expands health care network Chilean blueberries roll into U.S. FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications Anderson to take Jacksonville port helm Tallow spills into Houston Ship Channel Montreal 2010 container traffic up 6.1%

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Ports to test scrubber on APL container vessel $3.4 million demonstration project will evaluate potential of seawater scrubber to cut ships' diesel soot by 85%. Fuel oil prices climbing in key ports Limited stocks of 180 cSt product in Durban. Rotterdam bunker market sees double digit gains Bunker market firms across south European ports. New 'steel construction' filters meet ABS requirement ABS-classed vessels must replace plastic-bowl oil filters. New attack on Gibraltar's bunker sector Spanish legislator says territory is 'bad neighbour'. Fuel oil stocks at seven week-low Traders say demand from marine fuel sector has been firm. Singapore sells record 40.9 million mt bunkers in 2010 Cements 'global leading position' in terms of bunker sales, says transport minister. Hambantota bunker operations to start in May SPLA says it will buy 'four self-propelled barges'. Asian IFO prices hit new 12-month high Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering ports, according to traders. Slight improvement in South Korea's January bunker avails Tight availability of bunkers in South Korea 'to ease', local traders say. STX Europe completes delivery of fuel-efficient ferry Spirit of Britain largest ferry to operate in English Channel. Singapore-based firm expands into bunker trading Targets trading volumes of around 10,000-15,000 mt per month in 2011, says bunker trading manager. Singapore court releases detained Iranian ships Maintenance costs on the vessels to be settled in a separate hearing, court says.

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SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

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

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

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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 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

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)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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