BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 16, 2009

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*Shipping News* The ocean race and the branding game The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) would like to make the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) as big a name in the corporate event world as the America's Cup but it will be a delicate balance between giving the sponsors what they want while maintaining the extreme edge of the race. London rally over jailing of seafarers Employers, trade unionists and shipping industry representatives will rally outside the South Korean embassy in London next Friday to protest against what they describe as the politically and economically motivated imprisonment of two men in South Korea, according to a statement issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).

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Oil at US$70 - $80 a barrel needed to expand, says Maersk CEO HK box rank false, but could be realised with truckers' help Asia-Europe rates hit zero - shippers only pay for bunker: source Maersk, CMA CGM credited with Fuzhou CT's record box volume 'K' Line issues profit warning, bad investment impacts earnings ILA gears up early for upcoming contract talks Safmarine cuts capacity on Safari service Canada, Mexico surpass US in intermodal rail growth in 2008 EU green truck scheme flawed, based on faulty assumptions: report CEVA Logistics lands Saint-Gobain contract in Brazil Hong Kong's AAT '08 cargo falls 8pc, but 33pc in December Newcomer Air Cargo Germany delays company start till February Jade fades in downturn as Lufthansa takes over its flights Swissport quits Singapore ground services after three years

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Court protection for Armada Solar power-driven car carrier! Raw sugar may soon be imported! Edible oil import gush forth in Oct.-Dec. 60 ships seek demurrage for long wait off Haldia CONCOR to set up first Rs 100-cr. multimodal freight logistics park at Khodiyar Major cos' IT units in SEZs may be extended 100 pc tax exemption Rs 5-cr. corpus fund set up to boost SMEs' exports Processed food exports buck slowdown to show uptrend Bail out small units, not Satyam, say traders MIDC inclusion in Township Act welcomed

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JANUARY 14, 2009
Polet delivers spacecraft to Baikonur An AN-124-100 Ruslan, owned by Polet Airlines, delivered an Express MD1 to the Baikonur Yubileiniy cosmodrome on 19 December. Polet's fleet of aircraft transported a total of six u... Russia to levy toll on foreign trucks The government of the Russian Federation resolved to introduce road charging for foreign trucks of 3.5 t and over on 24 December. The toll will be implemented on 1 February 2009. I... Fuel surcharge decreases Japan Airlines Cargo will lower the fuel surcharge to EUR 0.65 per kg actual wieight on 20 January. On 19 January Qatar Airways is reducing its fuel surcharge to EU... UPS Switzerland celebrates 20th anniversary The UPS brand appeared on the Swiss market for the first time on 27 January 1989. The UPS parcel service became available in 1986 as a joint venture (JV) with Fracht Air ... Metro Group Logistics inks contract with Raben Group Metro Group Logistics (MGL) Ukraine, a cross-sector enterprise for members of the Metro Group, has signed a three year cooperation contract with the logistics service provider Ukra... Hellmann transfers Czech business to Gebr'der Weiss The Austrian logistics service provider Gebr'der Weiss (GW) is taking over the overland and logistics activities of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Czechia. The move wil... LGI to build logistics centre for HP The German logistics service provider LGI Logistics Group International (LGI) is opening a new location in H'nxe (DE) on 1 may this year. Some 40,000 sqm of space will be used for ... Örebro Airport on the way to a new freight record For the third successive year, Örebro Airport (SE) expects a new freight record in 2008. The airport handled a record 25,411 t of freight during 2007, but the amount... Oskar Schunck establishes own company in Turkey The Turkish consultancy G.L.S. Global Logistics Consulting Services, which has been advising and representing the German insurance broker Oskar Schunck in Turkey, is currently assi... Budget for non-metro Indian airports An outlay of INR 64.435 billion has been proposed for development of non-metro airports in India, according to the country's minister for civil aviation. The Airports Authority of ... SPC launches new intermodal service SPC Multiusos - Servi'o Portugu's de Contentores SA, which belongs to the Sapec group, has started a new intermodal transport service for automobiles in partnership with the road t... Rodorail investing in a big way The Portuguese logistics service provider Rodorail Logistics has added 17 tractors and 25 trailers to its fleet in response to lively demand. It also acquired two new reachstackers... Ukrainian railway hikes transit rates The Ukrainian railway operator UkrZaliznytsia (UZ) is raising its transit fees between 1.5 and 1.75-fold, depending on the type of commodity. The corresponding changes have already... A facelift for the Monte Olimpino tunnel The Monte Olimpino railway tunnel to the south of Chiasso (Switzerland) will be closed entirely for an overhaul this year. This will probably result in a loss of turnover for the S... Affolter Transport: two new tractors Affolter Transport AG recently augmented its fleet by 1,360 hp, when the German truck manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge delivered a MAN TGX 33.680 6x4 and a MAN TGX 41.680 8x4 tractor... Ryder System scoops up Edart Leasing The US transport and logistics provider Ryder System Inc, based in Miami FL, acquired 100% of the truck leasing enterprise Edart Leasing Co, headquartered in Hartford CT (USA), at ... Pierandrea Galli leaves AZ Cargo Pierandrea Galli has resigned from his position as director of Alitalia Cargo after working for the Italian airline Alitalia for more than two decades. The fate of Alitalia's cargo... Germany: freight traffic continued to rise in 2008 The German federal statistical office Destatis reported that goods transport in Germany continued to increase in 2008. Based on monthly key data available, Destatis expects the fol... New Elbe Tunnel: building to start in 2011 Construction work on a new River Elbe tunnel for the Baltic Sea-A20 motorway to the west of Hamburg (northern Germany) is scheduled to start in 2011. Germany's fede...

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JANUARY 15, 2009
Ferries to rescue in Hudson River crash landing U.S. Shipping ITB's go to Nigerian buyer Hebei Two get bail

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JANUARY 15, 2009
Port of Grays Harbor welcomes vessel carrying Kia automobiles Port of Vancouver, USA taps Shumacher as AA Port of Portland schedules PDX futures group meeting Port of Seattle plans clean air project for Sea-Tac Crowley boosts funding for scholarship program

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JANUARY 15, 2009
Panic in Asian dry bulk sector MAJOR companies on verge of bankruptcy after defaults totalling hundreds of millions of dollars. Armada presents 'worst case scenario' over debts Hapag-Lloyd deal in disarray after RBS quits consortium BANK pullout throws the protracted transaction into confusion.

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JANUARY 15, 2009
Bad blood over Hapag-Lloyd deal THE DRAMATIC downturn in container shipping has prompted second thoughts among Hamburg politicians and investors about the pending acquisition of Hapag-Lloyd LNG shipped to gas-strapped Greece GREECE has bought two LNG spot cargoes after price tensions between Russia and the Ukraine withheld piped gas for a tenth day, reports Bloomberg Drewry sees toughest year for boxes SHIPPING consultancy Drewry is forecasting the toughest year yet for the container industry Moscow bank warns over Fesco A MOSCOW bank issued an investment warning today for Russian dry cargo company Far Eastern Shipping Hebei Spirit crew granted bail THE SUPREME Court of Korea granted bail today for the master and chief officer of Hebei Spirit, legal sources in Seoul confirmed to Fairplay

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JANUARY 15, 2009
Port of Tacoma port could scale back plan for NYK container terminal Sour economy and declining trans-Pacific trade could mean that a planned mega-terminal for NYK at Washington port will be down-sized TUI says Hapag price firm Democrats offer $825-billion economic stimulus package US producers cry foul over new Canada lumber move ICS Logistics buys Coastal Maritime Stevedoring Liberty drops bid for ISC Surcharges cut on Maersk Mideast-India-EC S. America Bail for tanker crew US modifies duty list in EU beef hormone dispute Russians fire on pirates Greatwide sale approved

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JANUARY 15, 2009
British Columbia port labour talks resuming Stocks in need of 'Obama bounce' Hebei Spirit master and c/o bailed Yang Ming christens two new vessels Hapag Lloyd: back in the melting pot?

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JANUARY 15, 2009
TUI: Price firm German company says it will not renegotiate the selling price for liner operator Hapag-Lloyd. AHTS capsizes Coast Guard responds after Ocean Marine Services offshore vessel becomes partially submerged off Alaska. Second ITB sold Shipbroker says US Shipping Partners has sold off the integrated tug-barge ITB Groton. Liberty ends bid Offer to buy International Shipholding Corp killed as Philip Shapiro blames "unyielding determination" to obstruct bid. Rio port on hold Tom Albanese-led miner Rio Tinto postpones Uruguay iron ore port project as Brazilian mine expansion is put on the back burner. Founder lifts stake Seaspan Corp founder Dennis Washington buys up shares to rebuild significant minority holding. Ship funds holed Lloyd Fonds feels the pain as investor confidence in shipping takes a tumble. Samsung signing Korean yard expects mystery European owner to pen $680m LNG FPSO contract on Thursday. Taiwanese aided Formosa Plastics tanker escorted by Chinese warships in Gulf of Aden despite Taiwan's rejection of help from the mainland. Hebei two walk Indian officers jailed for their part in South Korea's worst ever oil spill are bailed in Seoul. Greek bulker held Stamford Navigation vessel with 15 deficiencies only ship to be newly held by MCA in December. BC boost Canadian ferry owner bags grant of CAD 5.6m to improve security at its terminals. Grindrod ready South African shipping group buying three domestic stevedoring operations. Faina deal falters Pirates holding arms ship said to have axed brokers to deal directly with owners on $5m ransom. Latvia up Baltic nation's port volumes rise 1.9% to 63.64m tons in 2008. Protest pulled V.Ships drops Hebei Spirit rally in London after Jasprit Chawla and Syam Chetan were bailed today. NCC sheds oldies Saudi Arabian chemical tanker player finds Norwegian buyer for three veteran vessels. Bunker boom Denmark's OW Bunker says volumes still rising in West Africa as owners divert ships away from pirates. Faulty 15 Schulte LPG carrier and Dojima bulker feature on Japan's December detention list. Bulkers to bite Dwindling demand for dry-cargo newbuildings will slice Chinese orders in half this year, bank says. CH rings changes Singapore offshore owner loses CFO Abdul Razak Bin Abd Rahman but brings in his deputy to fill the void. Trip switch Hurtigruten passengers to voyage in ship brought out of lay-up as cover for other grounded unit. FPSO exit PetroProd has sold its floating production unit under conversion in move that sees it exit the sector. Dud deal? Hanwha facing defeat in bid to buy Daewoo, as confusion surrounds role of Korea Development Bank. Dry design Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard working on new type of small river-sea cargoship. Ezra cautious Lionel Lee-led offshore owner has newbuilding programme under review despite like for like profit boost in first quarter. Lucky jumper "Partying" Australian man rescued in South Pacific after leaping from P&O cruiseship. Maersk attacked Russian Navy to the rescue as grenades fired at Maersk Line boxship in Gulf of Aden. Second thoughts? Hamburg's Albert Ballin group may try to renegotiate price for Hapag-Lloyd, report claims. Scorpion scores Norwegian drilling rig owner secures fresh funding for newbuilding under construction in Sharjah.

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JANUARY 15, 2009
FMC puts TSA request on slow track Liberty drops International Shipholding offer Hebei Spirit officers bailed BA Cargo adds fourth Dubai flight FedEx reloads on 777s Pickens wants stimulus money for LNG trucks China urged to avoid trade protection Donahue allays Korean fears over FTA redraft RILA offers stimulus options to aid retailers Punta Colonet project financing in peril Tse leaves YICT after 15 years ICS buys Coastal Maritime terminal operation

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JANUARY 15, 2009
Go ahead for Broström deal The EU Commission has approved the A P Møller-Mærsk acquisition of G'teborg-based tanker owner/operator Broström. No conditions remain and the deal can now be finalised. The acceptance period expires on Friday January 16 and Maersk is expected ... Sharp drop in ship values A five-year old VLCC was worth USD 163 million in August last year. Now it is down to USD 100 million, and according to Baltic Exchange the value has declined by USD 4 million the last week alone, Fairplay ...

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JANUARY 15, 2009
European price gains partially reversed Barge congestion reported in Mediterranean ports. Plans for new terminal in Fujairah UAE-based firm issues consultancy contract, says it is in talks with global bunker players. Las Palmas supply 'improving' Prompt still very limited but next week looking better. More casualties a 'real possibility' No shipping line is immune, says shipping consultancy. Supplier sees increase in West Africa sales O.W. Bunker says ships rounding Africa to avoid Somali pirates are boosting demand. Asian prices moving in different directions Avails tightening at most key ports. Singapore residual stocks reach 1-month high Fuel oil stocks up on brisk inflow of Western arbitrage. Shippers urge 'fair competition' Claims of 'uncompetitive' surcharges set by Malaysian shipping firms. Trader makes first delivery in China Russian energy firm makes bunker delivery in Shanghai. Singapore lists top 20 bunker suppliers by volume Oil major BP biggest supplier for the fifth consecutive year. Full operations resume at Colombian port Bunkers International says full complement of IFO is available

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A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

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

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

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