BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 12, 2009

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*Shipping News* French marines repel pirates with gunfire French marines aboard trawlers in the Indian Ocean fired on pirates to repel a dawn attack last Saturday, as two vessels used in the attack were subsequently captured by Seychelles coastguards, sources said.

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Guangdong trade value decline narrows again in August Kolkatta shuts port to box ships until congestion cleared Piraeus dock strike induces Athens to rethink Cosco CT deal MOL provides aid to typhoon victims in Luzon NYK disaster relief for Asia Pacific disaster zone Jilin province's trade value falls 24.5 pc in first eight months Auckland box volume up 7pc in July-September quarter Panalpina bags Asia-Germany 1,000-TEU Giochi Preziosi deal South Carolina ports authority hopes to lure Maersk back Air France-KLM to cut cargo capacity 40pc, end Shanghai run Nanning to launch cross-strait service via Macau United Airlines prepares bid for US$659 million financing

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Softlink's Logi-Sys being increasingly adopted by air & sea logistics players GE Shipping contracts to sell a Suezmax crude carrier NATO alerts India to possible Qaeda-backed Somali pirate attacks Doubts surface about efficacy of Energy Efficiency Design Index at shipping meet Excellence & high standards honoured at awards fete Essar Group likely to hive off shipping division Oilmeal exports up by 19 pc in Sept. Border trade at brisk pace ECGC imposes ceiling on credit risk cover for US market Eden channel being considered as viable alternative solution to Haldia's woes CoPT & IWAI sign MoU to operate ro-ro/lo-lo barges between Willingdon & Vallarpadam ICTT Last girder installed on India's longest bridge at Vallarpadam Boeing, Airbus churn out more jets despite downturn Emirates Sky Cargo launches Dubai-Durban service Giant leap for textile sector predicted Govt profligacy bloats fiscal deficit IMC to open office in Belgium

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OCTOBER 8, 2009
Lloyd Fonds AG offers more security on investments Lloyd Fonds AG, a leading German initiator of closed-end funds and other structured investment products based in Hamburg, is offering more security on secondary market funds. ... Shipping industry updates flag state performance table The Round Table of international associations (Bimco, International Chamber of Shipping/International Shipping Federation, Intercargo and Intertanko) have published their latest "S... New logistics centre near Minsk The Belgian investment firm AOI NV (Antwerpse Ontwikkelings en Investeringsmaatschappij NV) will invest USD 300 million in the construction of a multifunctional logistics cent... Science to Business GmbH applies for kanban patent LOGIS.NET, a centre of excellence for transport and logistics in the Weser-Ems regional innovations strategy of Science to Business GmbH of the University of Applied Scie... Weko supports expansion of Post monopoly Switzerland's competition commission (Weko) has approved the merging of the early delivery operations of Swiss Post, the NZZ group and Tamedia. This hands a new monopoly to th... Maersk Line launches service to Petrolesport Maersk Line has included OJSC Petrolesport (a Global Ports Investments Plc company) in its service schedule. PLP has become the second stevedoring company in the Bolshoy port of Sa... Mitsui OSK Lines to apply Europe-Asia peak-season surcharge Mitsui OSK Lines will apply a peak-season bill of lading surcharge for all shipments from Europe and the Mediterranean to Asia for all equipment types. The USD 100/teu surchar... KLM's 90th Anniversary KLM is celebrating its 90th anniversary. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded on 7 October 1919 for the Netherlands and its colonies. KLM is the oldest airline in the world still o... David Albaiceta is new general manager Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo Charter The charter experts in the Lufthansa Cargo group have found a genuine all-rounder to replace Eric Erbacher as general manger in Asia. David Albaiceta, a Spanish national who speaks...

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Rotterdam joins call for 80% CO2 cut by 2050 GSCC slams ministry loss Emissions study: reefer containers worse than ships Mystery products tanker found on fire off Cameroon

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OCTOBER 11, 2009
Title XI loan guarantees or Canal Barge Derecktor launches LNG escort tug

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Cocaine smugglers nabbed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport AAPA set to honor ports/executives at convention MarAd guarantees loans for New Orleans barge firm Washington State Ferries wins grant to lower vessel engine pollution levels Labor Day holiday hits weekly rail freight numbers

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Vale agrees to tender VLOCs in Brazil MINING giant Vale plans to order an unspecified number of very large ore carriers in Brazil. Lula urges Vale to look to home market EU ferry compensation plan opposed PROPOSAL could bankrupt small companies. Somalia fails to get bulk of piracy aid LESS than one third of the aid pledged by international donors six months ago to boost security and fight piracy has been received. Battistello defends Contship management of Medcenter terminal CECILIA Battistello responds to stinging criticism from union. London Greeks unhappy with shipping ministry shake-up LOSS of Ministry of Merchant Marine is a great loss to the community.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Clipper rejects tax allegations DENMARK'S Clipper Group today firmly denied paying bonuses into offshore accounts for up to 50 staff to avoid paying tax ABG fully complied with tax laws ABG Shipyard of India has asserted that it has fully complied with income tax laws Angola snubs US for LNG exports ANGOLA is looking for new LNG export markets as prices in the US continue to fall Laeisz firm despite Wadan pressure TENSION between German owner Reederei F Laeisz and the administrator of insolvent Wadan Yards over two container ship newbuildings is growing Storms will generate rice imports PHILIPPINE agriculture officials have predicted the country will need to increase rice imports to 2M tonnes next year Tanker charterers maintain pressure TANKER charterers maintained the downward pressure on VLCC tanker rates this week Klaveness stays loyal to Philippines NORWEGIAN dry bulk shipping company TKG is to continue with Filipino seafarers on its vessels as the company looks to an upturn in the sector

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Boxes Pile up in Strike-Bound Piraeus NY/NJ Names Director of Aviation Express-1 Acquires Forwarder LRG Lobbyist Opposes White House Ban Seaway Tonnage Slumps Semi-submersible Vessel Loads Lift Boats at Freeport Gal-Tex Pilot Commission Schedules Hearings Trade Gap Narrows as Oil Demand Falls Small Railroad Traffic Firms Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Drops 8.5 Percent in September Carriers Battling For Survival, Official Warns YRC Reimer Closes Edmonton Terminal Daimler Trucks Sees 'Slight' Sales Improvement New Rail Yard Closer to Reality at Port of Beaumont FedEx Economist Predicts Strong Recovery

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Shipping is still a risk business Since September 1, a remarkable eight tropical cyclones have hit the Western Pacific; five of which became typhoons, with two reaching Super Typhoon status. The storms have hit late in the season, and tragically the latest, Typhoon Parma, claimed the lives of 11 seafarers early this week when a feedership was engulfed and sent to its watery grave. Rumours continue over CMA CGM Antwerp builds on Chinese ambitions Indian ports on the recovery path? Hapag-Lloyd gets cash from shareholders Drewry says market has 'bottomed out'

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Energy Star sold Japanese-controlled panamax said to have fetched comparatively low $29.5m from Greek buyers, possibly Safety Management. Trico after $400m Norwegian unit of Trico Marine Services prepares to issue $400m in notes to pay existing debt. Give in Evangelos Marinakis says Chinese and Korean shipyards must bite the bullet and allow newbuilding order cancellations. Miner eyes local Roger Agnelli-led Vale says it has launched a tender process with domestic shipyards to potentially build bulkers in Brazil 'Nothing sinister' Clipper Group executive says company "very upset" about being associated with tax dodging probe. Notes priced Hercules Offshore prices $300m senior secured notes at 97.4% of principal amount. Driller gets loan Brazil's Odebrecht Oil and Gas earns $1.5bn line of credit to build two drillships for Petrobras. Chemoil faces loss Red ink on the way in the third quarter for Singapore-listed tanker and bunker player, warns CEO Mike Bandy. Greek tragedy? Shipping body laments axing of Greek marine ministry but Capt Panayiotis Tsakos spies a plus side. Saved by sale India's Chowgule Steamships posts higher six-month profit due to offloading 1995-built bulker. TOPS suit settled Lawsuit over $1.8bn Texas Offshore Port System settled, sending Oiltanking to find new investors. No tax tricks India's ABG Shipyard dismisses accusations of tax evasion as it confirms raids at offices and "officials' premises". Ready and waiting The question of what constitutes valid notice of readiness is back in court in a dispute over a VLCC chartered to a John Fredriksen linked company. Kolkata shuts Indian port will not handle boxships until 17 October due to congestion and equipment breakdowns. 'Shore spillage' International Andromeda Shipping official says the company's chemical tanker is not responsible for an oil spill of Brazil. Crew pay shame Union seeks back pay for crew stranded in Liverpool after Norwegian owner goes bust. Gard in Rita win London to host Gulf of Mexico hurricane damage fight between Norwegian marine insurance group and Swiss reinsurer. HH cuts by half Swedish ferry company to shed 100 of 200 jobs as freight volumes fall. Greener reefers? New Zealand study claims boxships emit 27% more greenhouse gases than reefers. It's quotes time Sergey involved in some Frank exchanges in a London court while capesize rates get cursed. Pipavav falls Initial momentum fades as Indian shipbuilder makes trading debut in Mumbai. New5 in Numb3rs Nobu Su and AP Moller-Maersk are shedding tankers and Bertram Rickmers is chasing VLOC newbuilding switch. Essar eyes sale Indian group could offer shares in shipping and oil businesses as part of global expansion. PD to go UK ports company to be bought by Canada's Brookfield to ease Babcock & Brown's debt. Half must go RS Platou's Bjorn Bodding says 50% of dry-cargo newbuildings need to be axed to balance market. Laker leaks One crewman reportedly injured as elderly bulker takes on water in Ohio Great Lakes port. Cash for clunkers Andreas Sohmen-Pao backs idea of bunker levy to encourage green scrapping and help industry. Greek ro-ro sinks Veteran vessel goes down in Aegean after collision with bulker, killing one crewman. Vipco surges Vietnamese tanker owner's shares reach 17-month high after profits rise to end-September. No-go Australian passenger/livestock ro-ro stays put in pay dispute with crew. Down on cruise Moody's predicts another tough year for the industry, but expects improvements from 2011. Two missing Search on for crew after cargoship sinks in storm off Indonesia. Watch out! Ships warned after explosives-filled containers fall from vessel off Papua New Guinea. Added incentive US west coast port of Long Beach offers help to encourage extra containers through terminals.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
TUI provides update on Hapag-Lloyd financing MSC to add inland pickup charge for Midwest exports Coalition aims to modernize CBP detention, seizure laws Port of Seattle closes overseas offices BPA details port fee rates Fourth JNPT terminal bid process scrapped

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Clipper staff in tax trouble The Danish tax authorities have caught a number of people employed by the Clipper Group in Copenhagen in an action against Danes with money in tax shelters around the world Arctic Sea anchored off Gibraltar According to Russian prosecutors the controversial cargo ship Arctic Sea is anchored off Gibraltar. They dismiss earlier information alleging the ship was under escort to Algeria by the Russian frigate d

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OCTOBER 9, 2009
Houston sees a wide spread in prices Most players up across the board but one supplier offering below market average. Microbes to clean up oil spills Paradip port use new technology to reduce environmental threat. Bunker prices end week firm in Rotterdam Crude oil sees losses on NYMEX. Aegean ready to boost Trinidad operation Says its bunker sales in the Caribbean region have held up well during global slowdown. Bunker prices firming in Fujairah But South Africa sees IFO prices slip. Shipping group fighting to avoid collapse Bunker suppliers report late payments. President lays foundation stone for bunker project Sri Lankan Chamber of Commerce says new port could become one of the 'greatest in the world'. Bunker Holding announces new Chief Accountant Doubts raised on CMA CGM Auditors question the liner's ability to continue as a 'going concern'. Cruise lines to remain under pressure Moody's says lower bunker costs are 'one of the few bright spots'. Bunker prices soar in Japan Bunker prices in key Asian ports generally firming. Bunkering operations resume in Tokyo Typhoon Melor passed Tokyo Bay on Thursday night. Fujairah fuel oil supplies remain tight Imports from India and Saudi Arabia 'not enough' to meet demand. TUI 'restructures' Hapag loan Restructuring will meet federal government's conditions for state aid. Busan offers new incentive to container lines Authority offers one-year 'grace period' on payment of port fees. Oil tanker capsizes and catches fire Tanker had delivered 14,000 litres of fuel before the accident. 'Fuel efficient' system to be marketed in Indonesia Neftech's fuel emulsification technology can cut fuel consumption 'by some 10%'.

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ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

MARITIME SERVICES

ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

Ischia

Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program

Ibiza/Valencia

It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%

Joy Taurus

1,813,071 TEUs were handled

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed

Rome/Genoa

Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port

Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa

Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs

PORTS

The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

The structure cost 15 million euros

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%

PORTS

Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

Munich/Brussels

Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions

SHIPPING

USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes

Washington

Consultation period launched until 7 July

PORTS

Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports

Genoa

The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels

PORTS

In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%

Ravenna

A slight decline of -1% expected in May

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

Hamburg/Monfalcone

Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%

St. Petersburg

A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

MEETINGS

Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea

Rome

He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority

The Spice

In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second

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PORTS

Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea

Trieste

Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president

PORTS

The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini

Genoa

The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders

LEGISLATION

Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport

Rome

The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines

Piraeus

It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry

Rome

The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome

MEETINGS

The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th

Genoa

Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

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