BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 8, 2010

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*Shipping News* DP World updates US$5b bond prospectus Dubai-based global ports operator DP World, a unit of conglomerate Dubai World, filed an updated prospectus for a US$5 billion bond programme, raising the possibility of an issue in the near future. S'pore-flagged Golden Blessing rescued A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 19 Chinese crew that was hijacked in June by pirates off the coast of Somalia has been rescued, the Chinese transport ministry said on Saturday.

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Port Tracker: No double dip, US box volume to rise 9pc in November China Merchants invests US$154 million in Lagos container terminal Russia's NCC volume up 26.5pc to 1.06 million TEU in 2010 Qinghai province's cargo up 13.2pc in first 9 months US Federal Maritime Commission seeks views on EU conference ban Jaxport volume up 10pc, breaks record at 846,580 TEU US fines Panalpina US$81.9 million for Nigerian customs bribes DHL starts Shanghai to Tokyo service South Carolina increases truck load limit to 100,000 lbs IAPH launches Environmental Ship Index China Southern, CASHC to buy more than 100 planes from Airbus Air cargo recovers but future uncertain: Amsterdam forum Changi Airport to raise landing fees by an average 15pc FedEx offers two new China-US services

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Maersk Line first to get independent verification of CO2 emission data MoS directive prompts SCI to postpone shipyard stake purchase WWSA holds General Assembly meet Nigeria may export more oil, LNG to India Over 85 Pak cos take part in Chandigarh fair Eukor handles 1st railcar cargo imported at Chennai Port JNPT observes vigilance awareness week MoU to be signed with Bangla for use of Chittagong & Mongla ports N. European ports to reward ships with low emission levels next year VCT gives berth to its longest vessel, m.v. Maersk Dalton FedEx Express to acquire businesses of AFL & affiliate Tiruchi air cargo complex to operate from December CBDT clarifies on tax benefits to NGOs, others Export of 10K tonnes edible oil allowed Mineral output up by 7.05 pc in Aug. Services sector grew faster in Oct.'survey US striking a great deal! Export Import Workshop to begin from Dec. 4 My brush with corruption Obama to address Parliament today

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Swiss Rhine ports handle about 4.75 million t in first nine months The Swiss Rhine ports handled 4.74 million t of goods in the first nine months of the current year (January-September 2009: 5.04 million.) This equates to a tonnage decrease of 5.9... ICTSI: 9-month income up 97% to USD 73 million Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently reported consolidated unaudited financial results for the nine months ending 30 September. The company'... UMA scoops double accolade at FPCCI Awards Sohail Shams, CEO of United Marine Agencies (UMA), scored a double success at the 34th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Export Trophy Awards. He wa... ICTSI names new CEO for Georgia unit Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has appointed Jan Nowak as chief executive and general manager of the Batumi International Container Termin... Construction of Maasvlakte 2 running like clockwork The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) has reported that since construction work started on the new port area called the Maasvlakte 2 two years ago, some 170 million cbm of sand has b... Panalpina II: in the red despite higher turnover Panalpina, a global transport and logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), has been forced to ink red figures because of its legal problems in the USA. The company poste... Agility and Linfox form alliance to target resources projects in Australia Agility and Linfox Logistics have formed an alliance to focus on providing logistics solutions to major oil, gas and mining projects, primarily in remote areas of Australia. The tw... GLS raises profile in Portugal The GLS Group, a pan-European parcel service provider, acquired the remaining 49% stake in GLS Portugal Lda, with effect from 1 November 2010. This means that GLS Portugal, which b... FedEx Express to acquire AFL and Unifreight in India The US service provider FedEx Express is acquiring the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL and its affiliate, Unifreight India. This acquisition will strengthen F...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010
$2.1 million penalties in Gould pollution case Drydocks World launches jack-up construction vessel

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
K Line plans to begin weekly service covering Honolulu BC Gateway Alliance members heading out on Asia trade mission NYK captain receives honor for anti-piracy efforts Archery center to open doors at North Bend business incubator Weekly rail freight traffic sees positive numbers

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Lloyd's Register sails to Hellenic Register's rescue Class giant inks deal aimed at rehabilitating internal standards and procedures at ailing Greek society Hellenic Register renewal application dropped Hellenic Register certification to expire in February Hellenic Register left in limbo Scorpio seeks $50m from follow-on issue Wants to build cash reserves to pursue opportunistic ship buys Scorpio inks options for two LR1 tankers West Africa suezmaxesboosted by fixture surge After another topsy-turvy week in the spot market, a late surge in activity sees... Market searches for fourth-quarter boost Spot market fall could cut advantage of Vale VLOCs Soft charter rates would reduce cost benefit Volatile dry bulk market keeps owners...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Teekay loses $186M in 3Q TEEKAY Corp has reported losses of $186M for the third quarter after it was hit again by derivative losses Paranagua box boost planned BRAZILIAN port operator TCP has announced plans to spend 141M reais ($84M) on boosting its box volumes by 43% over the next two years Transocean fined over bribes OFFSHORE rig operator Transocean Inc has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar fine over a Nigerian bribery scam Seafarer demand rises DEMAND for seafarers has increased over the year according to recruitment consultants Spinnaker Croatia tries new yard tender CROATIA'S government has launched a third tender for a 99.54% stake in the northern Adriatic Kraljevica shipyard after the previous two sales attempts failed to attract buyers Chinese lenders seek local angle CHINESE banks are keen to lend money to shipping companies, but only if there are benefits for China, an Amsterdam conference has heard Vietnam plans Cam Ranh revamp A FORMER US naval base at Cam Ranh in Vietnam is reportedly set to be converted into a port for both commercial and naval vessels STX Finland cuts more jobs VLCC spot rates fall Myanmar deepsea port deal Mumbai ships move for Obama Shipowners avoids premium rise Market reacts to STX OSV price Manila bulk expansion approved FESCO closes terminals sale

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
BNSF Names Fox EVP for Operations Zim to Upgrade Gulf to South America Service Report Forecasts 10.8 Percent North Europe Box Growth IANA Says Traffic Surge Points to Big Holiday Volume Retailers See Better Holiday Season Despite Slowing Imports UP-Amtrak Shared Rail Corridor Advances in Illinois Obama Says U.S. Gridlock Hurts Trade Posture Cargo Mail and Package Bombs -- JOC Week in Review Banking on Capacity Truth in Billing? Far From It Preparing for the Next Crunch Letters - Edition Substandard Security New York-New Jersey Throughput Slides in September EU to Rewrite Air Cargo Security Measures YRC to Shed 50 Terminals Freight Jobs Join October Employment Gain FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs Pilots, UPS Create Safety, Security Teams "K" Line to Offer New Slots on Asia-Honolulu Service YRC Worldwide Posts $62 Million Loss UK Revokes Cargo Screening Exemptions UP Expects 6-8 Percent Annual Revenue Growth Groundbreaking for $55.5 Million Boston-Area Commuter Rail Extension

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Is the ubiquitous container the perfect foil for arms dealers and terrorists? CMA CGM proclaimed itself the 'victim of a false cargo declaration' this week after learning that it had innocently played its part in shipping 13 containers of arms and ammunition from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Lagos, Nigeria. Container derivatives market builds momentum with new entrant French strike action reduced IAL boosts capacity in Intra-Asia market - amid warnings of over tonnage UASC chops its AEC1 pendulum service QE2 sends stocks soaring

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
BLT pools chemical carriers Chembulk boss Jack Noonan says Berlian Laju Tanker's freshly minted management unit is mulling pool partnerships. Rem cements ConocoPhillips pact Age Remoy-led offshore owner confirms long-term contract for MPSV which marks its well stimulation debut. Scorpio sets sights on $50m New York-listed tanker owner turns to shareholders as it looks to continue rapid expansion. Quotes of the week Have futures a future, why watchkeeping is a good idea and the similarities between P&I and a good bottle. Iceberg death "not starvation" Owner of Iceberg I says Yemeni seafarer did not die of malnutrition following seven months of captivity in Somalia. Farstad strikes Dutch deal Norwegian offshore owner clinches eighth consecutive contract extension for Peterson's favourite PSV. Bulker and yacht collide off S Africa Three boat crew safe after losing their mast in incident involving Sanko Spring. New5 in Numb3rs Hyundai Mipo is winning the race for Stena Bulk mega-order while Mitsubishi nets VLCC brace from MOL. DSR sells out of Scandlines German shipping company pulls out of owning consortium, leaving 3i and Allianz as joint shareholders. Turmoil draws Attica share issue Greek ferry owner is looking to raise $35m to repair its balance sheet following financial difficulties in its homeland. Teekay LNG hit by financials NYSE-listed gas carrier and tanker owner sees nine-month profit fall as forex losses mount. Sado frowns on fourth quarter Japanese ferry owner drops full-year forecast amid fears of a return to the red in the final three months. Teekay Tankers opts to take two Crude vessel subsidiary accepts parent Teekay Corp's offer of aframax and suezmax for $107.5m. First half cheer for Kyoei Tanker Japanese owner logs much better profit despite only a small increase in revenue. OSV fined for oil dumping Chouest-managed research vessel lands $1.75m penalty in US after crew bypassed oily water separator. Sanoyas returns to profit in 1H Japanese shipbuilder well ahead of last year at half-way mark, but will not match full-year figure. NCL ups its bond offering Miami-based cruise line adds another $50m to $200m notes sale as it rejigs debt. K Line adds Hawaii stop Japanese operator's Asia-west coast South America service to start calling at Honolulu from December. Jaya in lukewarm start Singapore offshore shipbuilder and vessel operator sees first quarter profits largely unchanged. Vietnam port seals funds A joint venture container port between Vinalines and SSA Marine has won backing to the tune of $100m. Teekay Corp tanks in third US-listed tanker player sinks deeper into the red due to bigger derivative instrument losses.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Economist: Ocean freight costs aid U.S. exports "K" Line manager guilty of embezzling U.S. Coast Guard releases substandard ship policy Projections show 61% freight growth by 2040 CN addresses concerns of Chicago-area village Mica eyes gas tax alternatives for infrastructure Clinton takes U.S. 'export initiative' to Malaysia Packaging, DC strategies for fast-moving goods Panalpina to pay $81.9 million in settlement Shipco opens Boston office FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Mexico container throughput up 33% in 2010 Singapore, DHS collaborate on nuclear detection U.S. installs radiation equipment at Aqaba

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Navipac seeks expansion in portfolio capabilites Bunker supplier expands services outside marine market with joint venture. Bunker markets close with firming trends Crude oil futures hit two-year high as employment in US rises. UNFCCC report focuses on taxing bunker fuel Revenues generated from taxes on international shipping put forward as a way to generate revenues for financing mitigation in developing countries. Marinoil expands within Mexican market Bunker supplier now offering fuel in port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Double digit price gains in Durban Fujairah MGO prices go against firming trend. Bunker prices strengthens as crude hits 2-year high Double digit gains in south European bunker hubs. Lower ECA sulphur limit causing fuel quality changes DNVPS data confirms overall increase in cat fines for LSFO, with some of the biggest ports seeing the most marked quality issues. Teekay realises fuel savings Over 25% savings seen on fuel consumed for cargo heating. 'Next generation' bulk carrier cuts emissions New design promises 30% CO2 reduction, MES 'will proceed with developments' to meet SOx and NOx emission controls. TWI maintains disconnect between price and quality Latest Viswa Lab's calculations suggests over $100 difference in value between 'best' and 'worst' quality fuel. Bunker prices gain as week closes Lacklustre demand at Asia's main bunkering hubs, traders say. ExxonMobil sells high viscosity fuel cargo to Glencore Traders expect cargo to go to Glencore's subsidiary Chemoil in Fujairah. Titan to open oil storage facility by year-end Following the completion of phase three of the Nansha terminal project. Statoil Fuel & Retail sees 6.5% increase in Q3 profit Company 'still on track' with business strategy, says company CEO. Chemoil sees new staff additions New additions as well as advancement of key personnel at its offices in Asia, Europe and the US.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		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

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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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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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

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

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