BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 26, 2011

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*Shipping News* Reports of piracy in the region rising Reports of piracy incidents in the waters of South-east Asia and South Asia are on the rise and 'moderately significant' piracy events have surged in the first quarter of 2011, the latest report from the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre showed. Traffic at Shanghai port back to normal Trucks laden with cargo containers yesterday appeared to operate as usual on roads leading to ports in China's coastal commercial hub, Shanghai, where officials sought to defuse lingering anger among truck drivers who went on strike last week over rising costs. Tsunami accelerates decline of Japan's fishing industry The wreckage of a 379-tonne tuna boat blocks the road to the deserted fish market in Kesennuma, once Japan's largest port for bonito and swordfish. Even after the debris from last month's tsunami has been cleared away, the industry may never recover.

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Prince Rupert gains two extra Cosco, Hanjin box services Yingkou port container throughput up 27pc in first quarter Grand China Shipping expands from intra-Asia into transpacific Hainan's port of Yangpu box volume surged 53 per cent in first quarter US Senate bill would suspend 100pc container screening deadline Greencarrier buys long-time British haulage partner PTS UK DHL starts LCL services from El Salvador to Asia Pacific AAT wins Environmental Excellence Award - Transport and Logistics Silver US$1.6 billion redevelopment planned for Cleveland airport World forwarders pick Lufthansa Cargo as top, also named best in Europe

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ANL offers China, Australia to Papua New Guinea service CARGOTEC delivers first zero emission RTGs to Asia DB SchenkerLogistics makes tracking by iPhone even more convenient FS Mackenzie starts Europe-Iraq express trailer service Governments, industry stress strong commitment to tackle menace at first-ever public-private counter piracy conference MOL & Hafnia agree to jointly operate new LR1 pool NYK commences new service between Asia & East Africa Pipavav Shipyard on verge of concluding 26 pc stake sale Piracy forces Indian buyers to opt for coal from Australia, Russia Ships slowly returning to Japans quake-hit ports Wan Hai, Evergreen & Interasia to commence TMT service connecting Chennai to Far East Anti-dumping duty on chemicals imposed Gems & jewellery exports jump 42 pc in FY11 Cochin Port formulating Willingdon Island plan Goan ports ordered to keep tabs on ships from Japan India seeks transit facilities through Bangladesh Smaller ports outdo Majors in traffic growth Call on exports after food inflation drops to 5 pc: Rangarajan Forex reserves plunge $ 286 mn India, Turkey free trade pact in the works: IMC Investments worth $ 3.5 bn into Bangladesh in the pipeline: Sharma World one shock away from food crisis: WB Chief

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APRIL 25, 2011
Bollinger presents Crowley with tug model Ng Yat Chun to succeed Ron Widdows at NOL Coast Guard releases findings of Deepwater Horizon investigation

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APRIL 25, 2011
Cargo ship strikes pier following loss of propulsion Federal court hits logistics firm for illegal freight forwarding operations Shipyard nets MarAd loan to build platform supply vessels NOL Group making plans to replace retiring president/CEO FreeSeas announces plans to sell MV FREE ENVOY

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APRIL 25, 2011
Widdows to step down from NOL Senior Temasek executive to take over from January 2012 Owners warned to consider risks of Japan port calls Ince & Co says costs could be considerable if vessel is contaminated Handysize rates soar to double those of capesizes Small bulkers benefit as overcapacity constrains rates for larger vessels Qatargas and Centrica seal LNG deal Isle of Grain terminal to receive 2.4m tonnes of LNG a year Courage shelves IPO plans Fundraising efforts thwarted by market sentiment Transocean counter-sues BP Claims oil major assumed all responsibility for losses Second Somali hostage negotiator appears for trial in US Clipper Group bargaining counterpart "arrested at Dulles Airport" USCG report spreads blame for Deepwater Horizon casualty System failure extends to US regulatory regime, investigators find

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APRIL 25, 2011
Industry veteran to step down RON Widdows will retire as president and CEO of Singapore's NOL Group at the end of this year, the company confirmed today.671672.timg Shanghai strike loses steam A trucker strike at Shanghai's container terminals has been quelled by government concessions, the Wall Street Journal reported today.649938.timg USCG casts spill blame SAFETY and oversight failures by rig owner Transocean and flag state Marshall Islands contributed to last year's Deepwater Horizon disaster, according to a new report by the US Coast Guard.1140268.timg Two carriers settle class action CROWLEY and Sea Star have agreed to settlements in the Puerto Rico price-fixing class-action suit, according to newly filed court documents.

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APRIL 25, 2011
Sea Star, Crowley Confirm Antitrust Payouts Sea Star Line and Crowley Maritime will proceed with their parts of a settlement in which they and Horizon Lines... Diesel Slips to $4.098 per Gallon Retail diesel prices slipped seven-tenths of a cent to an average of $4.098 per gallon last week, according to the... US NVO to Offer Container Swaps TBB Global Logistics said it will offer container freight swap agreements through an agreement with ICAP Logistics, a broker for... Forward Air Profit Soars in First Quarter Forward Air more than doubled its profit in the first quarter, raising net income 132.4 percent year-over-year to $7.9 million.... Judge Bars Forwarder in FMC Case A federal judge in Atlanta on April 15 issued a preliminary injunction to curtail operations by Savannah-based freight forwarder Indigo... Biggest Ro-Ro Ship Calls at Brunswick The world's largest roll-on, roll-off vessel, the Tonsberg, called at Georgia's Port of Brunswick Monday with a load of heavy-lift... Shipper Sees Large 3Q Hit From Japan Disaster Milwaukee-based shipper Johnson Controls said it expects to take a $500 million hit on revenue during its April-June quarter from... ABF Freight Reports $22.6 Million Loss ABF Freight Systems increased revenue and tonnage by double digits in the first quarter, but fuel prices and weak pricing... St. Louis Airport Recovers From Tornado Lambert-St. Louis International Airport was operating at 70 percent capacity Sunday and expects to be up to 85 percent Monday... YRC Declares Progress on Restructuring Trucking giant YRC Worldwide said it is making "significant progress" toward completing key steps in its restructuring plan before an... UASC Hikes India-Europe Rates United Arab Shipping Company announced a general rate increase on the westbound trades from India to Europe and the Mediterranean,... Widdows to Retire From NOL, Ng Named Successor Ron Widdows, a prominent leader of the global container industry, will retire as group president and chief executive officer of... Shanghai Port Trucking Stoppages Ease A five-day old trucker strike at the port of Shanghai eased significantly over the weekend following intervention by the mayor...

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APRIL 25, 2011
Scorpio tied to KLC duo New York-listed product tanker owner tipped as top bidder in Korea Line chemical carrier auction. Salhus scraps tanker Norwegian tanker owner seals top dollar scrap deal as 1990-built chemical carrier sails to recycler in Alang. TMT seals 'Ducky' deal Nobu Su's Today Makes Tomorrow offloads ageing ro-ro in $3m demolition deal with cash buyers, sources say. Trico on track European wing of bankrupt US offshore owner takes control of various Trico Marine affiliates under financial restructuring. STX to float Chinese yard South Korean giant says its Dalian shipyard could be listed in Hong Kong with cruise division also an IPO candidate. BP writes in Japan clause Oil major's shipping wing rejigs contracts to take account of issues at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Freeseas confirms sale Ion Varouxakis-led owner admits to the $4.2m sale of its oldest vessel. Samudera drive rolls on Singapore-listed owner pays $15.2m to complete its third ship purchase this year. Golar has change of heart Oslo-listed shipowner switches conversion deal from Keppel to rival Sembcorp. Seaspan is second swoop Gerry Wang-led containership owner tied to $2.8bn series at STX in what would be its second order in as many months. Courage chops HK IPO Hsu Chih-Chien-led bulker owner shreds plans for second float due to weak sentiment. NOL names new general Former chief of Singapore defence force called in to replace retiring president Ron Widdows. Greek in scrap scoop Greek bulker fetches 'almost unrealistic' price in one of the hottest scrap deals this year, cash buyer says. New twist for scrap saga? Scrap yards in Bangladesh could be closed again amid talk Bangladeshi Environmental Lawyer's Association is planning legal challenge. Golar's IPO pile grows John Fredriksen's second LNG spin-off adds a further $40m to its listing pot after underwriters snap up options. Greek bulker free Perosea-owned supramax released by Somali pirates following ransom of up to $6m. SSY grabs SGX FFA title London shipbroker pips John Banaszkiewicz-led FIS to title as top Singapore FFA inter-dealer broker. Gothenburg gets greener Swedish port set to offer financial incentives to push ship operators to switch to low sulphur fuels.

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APRIL 25, 2011
Shanghai officials appease striking truckers Port authority and city officials in Shanghai, China, have agreed to reduce fees and fuel surcharges in the wake of a three-day strike by truckers in the port city last week, according to news reports. Some of the protests turned violent last week ... CBP finishes up broker recordkeeping rule U.S. Customs and Border Protection will soon forward to the Department of Homeland Security the final draft of a proposed regulation that would change some of the recordkeeping requirements for customs brokers, an official said earlier this month. ... Mexican cargo boosts Kansas City Southern Kansas City Southern said it had first quarter net profit of $64.1 million 87 percent more than the $34.2 million it earned in the thirst three months of 2010. KCS said revenue increased 12 percent to $489 million compared to the $436 million in co... MCC adds Nagoya call to intra-Asia loop MCC Transport, the intra-Asia subsidiary of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, said last week it will amend the rotation of a service between Japan and Southeast Asia. The line's IA2 service will have a revised rotation, effective May 18, of Tanjung P... MSC assesses Asia/Europe emergency bunker fee Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will assess an emergency bunker surcharge on shipments from Asia to all parts of Europe and North Africa. The fee, $200 per TEU, affects the line's Silk, Lion, Dragon, and Tiger services fr... MarAd approves $241 million loan guarantee The U.S. Maritime Administration confirmed Friday it has approved a $241 million Title XI federal loan guarantee that will be used by a Brazilian firm Boldini to purchase five platform supply vessels from a Eastern Shipbuilding Group of Panama Cit... Widdows to retire from NOL at year's end Singapore-based NOL Group, parent company of container line APL, on Monday outlined a transition of power from current group president and chief executive officer Ron Widdows to Ng Yat Chung at the end of 2011. Widdows is retiring at the end of the... Shippers complain about lack of rail competition Dozens of shipper groups and transportation companies laid out their positions with the Surface Transportation Board in advance of a June 22 hearing on whether rail regulatory reform is needed. A wide range of opinions were expressed on the hearing... Widdows to retire from NOL at year's end at year's end... New Quarterly Report

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APRIL 25, 2011
Firmer prices reported over Easter Markets across Europe mainly closed for Easter on Monday. Global Vision Bunkers (LATAM) on the move Says it is moving to larger premises to accommodate further expansion. Infrastructure costs blight LNG prospects LNG safety issues are also a concern, says Chemoil's Adrian Tolson. 'Holiday premium' helps push up Fujairah market Very little activity as most markets remain closed for Easter Monday. Price volatility leading to 'smaller stems' Port of Rotterdam says more container ships are calling but are lifting smaller fuel parcels. Prices at major ports mixed at start of week Demand below average at key Asian ports on Monday. ExxonMobil sells 700 cSt grade parcel at higher discount In line with weak demand and high supplies in the market. Maltese authorities in move against bunker fumes Ships to be 'ordered' to release vapours from bunker tanks outside harbour area. Chinese-Norwegian initiative rolls out LNG marine engine Engine expected to be available in Chinese market this year. Lukoil starts bunkering at Serbian port Lukoil-Bulgaria Bunker expects to sell approximately 1,000 mt of bunker fuel a few months after the start of ops. Dubai port authority discusses new bunker standard New bunker standard to ensure highest quality of bunker fuel, among others. Joint venture firm to provide bunkers at Canadian port Coast Tsimshian Marine Services LP also offering barging and salvage services.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

	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 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

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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

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