BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 21, 2010

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*Shipping News* Zim's suit against ex-area president dismissed The High Court has dismissed with costs, the suit brought by Israel-based Zim Integrated Shipping Services against its former area president Igal Dafni, and Starship Carriers Pte Ltd, Starship Agencies Sdn Bhd, Charter Shipping Agencies Pte Ltd and their directors. Suez Canal holds fees, sees revenue rise The Suez Canal Authority chairman confirmed on Tuesday that transit tolls would remain steady in 2010 for the second straight year, but said that he expected 2.4 per cent growth in the strategic waterway's revenues this year. Northern China ports remain shut China's top coal-shipping port Qinhuangdao and several other northern Chinese ports failed to resume operations yesterday, after a cold front lifted a two-day fog but brought high winds.

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Port of Shanghai declines 11pc to 25 million TEU in 2009 MSC to levy US$100/TEU Asia-Europe 'peak season' charge in February Cosco Pacific reports uptick, liftings rise 1.2pc in December Vancouver's Deltaport container terminal opens third berth Alataw Pass trade cargo volume up 22.4pc in 2009 St Petersburg First Container Terminal down 12.4pc in 2009 Ningbo starts sea-rail Coastal Express intermodal service Wan Hai to join Hanjin on transpacific SJX service Panama awards fourth dry excavation contract in canal expansion GAC, MariFlex team up to provide ship-to-ship transfer services Irish coastal people warned to avoid container debris JAL flies on despite going belly up in Japan biggest failure Part-time Air National Guard organise Haiti relief shipments National Airlines delivers aid to Haiti quake victims Lufthansa sends one MD-11 with 80 tons of relief to Santo Domingo

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Maersk Line bags 3 top performer awards from CONCOR Dynamic Logistics plays the Gentleman's Game Seafarers to get more respect Foldable shipping containers now a reality! GJEPC may pull out of China Exports to LatAm, Africa shoot up 5-year Port wage pact signed 2 new 1-day loading records established in Vizag Port Port of Le Havre highlights strengths Bonded warehouse ops begin at Maersk CFS Annex Way clear to join highway projects, Nath tells Japan IMF cautions against abrupt withdrawal of stimulus packages

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JANUARY 19, 2010
Maximus made great progress in 2009 UAE's cargo aircraft operator Maximus Air Cargo reported significant progress throughout 2009, despite what was for many a turbulent year. Growth continued, with sales increasing n... Iveco renews major contract for spare parts logistics throughout Europe Iveco, one of the world's largest producers of commercial vehicles and buses, has renewed its current logistics service contract with logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel for a furthe... Rhenus opened office in Liverpool Rhenus Logistics Limited in Great Britain opened a Liverpool sales office in January. This marks a continuation of the corporate strategy of tapping into new regions by using small... CNH collaborates with Transmec Group again The Campogalliano, Modena-based Italian transport and logistics provider Transmec Group has concluded a two-year agreement with CNH Group for FTL transport services from production... Air China gets USD 220 million injection for cargo venture Air China reported that its state parent has obtained a USD 220 million cash injection from the Chinese government to fund the carrier's purchase of a stake in its cargo ... Cargolux signs a five-year agreement with Unitpool The Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux has concluded a five-year agreement with unit load device (ULD) supply and management provider, Unitpool. ... GAC and MariFlex in ship-to-ship transfer services tie-up GAC Transfer Services and the European STS service provider MariFlex have launched 'GAC Transfer Services ' Powered by MariFlex' (GTSM) to provide a wider range of services and cho... TFG Transfracht offering more departures between Bamberg and German seaports The German service provider TFG Transfracht has increased its service between Bayernhafen Bamberg and the German seaports from three to five departures per week, due to an increase... CMA CGM returned to profit zone in Q4/2009 The French shipping company CMA CGM modified its status at an extraordinary general meeting on 23 December 2009, by changing from a joint stock company with supervisory and executi... BREAKING NEWS: Traxon and Cargonaut forming an alliance The ITJ has received exclusive information that the electronic communication provider Traxon Europe (Frankfurt, DE) and Cargonaut (Amsterdam, NL) have agreed to form a far-reaching... Shippers shocked by end of low box freight rates For the first time since mid-2008, average global container freight rates experienced a year-on-year increase in late 2009, according to Drewry's December 2009 container freight ra... CMA CGM: new management structure The French shipping company CMA CGM modified its status at an extraordinary general meeting on 23 December 2009, by replacing the supervisory and executive boards with a board of d... Italian shuttle train relieves M'nchen-Riem Interporto Campano SpA and Cemat SpA, the partner companies of the German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr, launched a new shuttle train offer on 18 January. T... Scania supplies Terex with low consumption engines Truck manufacturer Scania and leading construction and industrial equipment manufacturer Terex, based in North America, have signed a long-term agreement that foresees Scania suppl... Japan Airlines goes to the wall Japan Airlines (JAL), Asia's largest airline by revenues, is expected to file for bankruptcy some time today (19 January) and then the state-backed rescue plan will be announc...

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JANUARY 20, 2010
Golden Ocean in charter dispute Laid-up fast ferry for Haiti mission "No change likely" to employers' situation Seafarers still dying in enclosed spaces

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JANUARY 20, 2010
Golden Ocean says charterer fails to honor contract Virginia shipyards back offshore wind initiative

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JANUARY 20, 2010
New Deltaport berth officially open for business Foss tugs and barges offering services to Haiti General Dynamics nets $27.2 million Navy deal MarAd sending RRF ships to support Haiti relief efforts Coast Guard sending reserves to provide support in Haiti

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JANUARY 20, 2010
Calls grow for use of lethal force against Somali pirates Legal expert says killing pirates is only effective way to tackle Gulf of Aden hijacks. Golden Ocean left in the lurch as Trustworth pulls out Trustworth Shipping pulls out of ten-year timecharter deal for capesize newbuilding. Crew wage law could spark UK flag flight Proposal to pay UK wages to foreign nationals risk driving away ships. Dalrymple capacity left idle as rail problems persist Coal port operating at 50% capacity due to unresolved rail supply issues. Maersk Line shakes-up UK sales teams Dozens of jobs at risk as carrier to shut offices in Southampton and Hainault.

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JANUARY 20, 2010
UK Tories back tonnage tax TONNAGE tax in the UK would be retained if Britain's Conservative Party wins power in general elections this year Transneft weighs pipeline duo RUSSIA'S pipeline operator Transneft has said it is still considering building two Black Sea crude pipelines, to both a Turkish and a Greek port China coal port shut again CHINA'S biggest port for coal, Qinhuangdao, was reportedly shut today by bad weather WSC proposes green rules THE WORLD Shipping Council has proposed additions to the IMO's planned carbon design index Double-duty boxes for Haiti SEA STAR Line said today it is taking earthquake relief a step further by converting relief containers into temporary housing for the homeless of Haiti, which was hit by a 6.1-intensity aftershock today Union regains $2M in 2009 pay RUSSIA'S seafarers' union said today it clawed back $2M in unpaid wages from 22 shipping companies in the Far East in 2009

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JANUARY 20, 2010
Oakland Gate Operations Improve Wednesday Teamsters Urge Changes in Hours-Of-Service Rule Crowley Establishing Flow of Relief Cargo Into Haiti Trucking Group Supports 11-hour Driving Limit FEMA Readying Supplies for Haiti at Port Everglades Total Panama Transits Gain, but Box Traffic Falls Obama Names Freight Attorney to Amtrak Board Aid Arrives in Haiti Following Devastating Earthquake Perella-Infinity Venture Aims to Buy Freight Assets FESCO Expands Service in Pacific Northwest Diesel Stalls after Three-Week Climb Southers Withdraws From TSA Nomination STB Polls Chicago Suburbs on Rail Merger Carriers Propose Vessel Emission Standards Haiti Relief Qualifies for Lower Rates Truckload Executive Says Rates Must Rise Wall Street Firm Sees Truckload Surge OOCL Revenue Drops Steeply India Container Traffic Falls 1.5 Percent Second Haiti Airport to Open U.S. Coast Guard Sends 900 Reservists to Haiti Japanese Ship Orders Rise 71.5 Percent Shippers Eye Investment for Growth Oakland's Old Truck Ban Blocks Traffic

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JANUARY 20, 2010
KC panamax sold A US private equity player said to be behind the reported purchase of KC Maritime's 11-year-old Darya Radhe. Aegean in line In stock prospectus, Aegean Marine gives sneak peak of fourth-quarter earnings, which are on track to meet analyst bets. Founder chased Aegean Marine Petroleum's largest shareholder facing nine administrative actions in Greece for "allegedly sham" bunkering deals. Future deal flops John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean stung by loss of $150m capesize charter with Singapore's Trustworth Shipping. Outlook gloomy International Energy Agency forecasts pressure on tanker rates this year as ship supply outstrips demand growth. Family business Aegean Marine reveals stock offering will help pay for deals with the family of founder Dimitris Melisanidis for a bunkering barge and a Jamaican storage facility. Handy switch United Ocean sells NYK chartered bulker in $23.5m trade, brokers say. Price tag unveiled US bunker supplier reveals that Verbeke Bunkering acquisition is costing between $42.2m and $49.4m. Norden buys three Carsten Mortensen-led Dane splashes out $79m on product tanker trio from Turkey's Dunya Shipping. Seagirt to grow Ports America signs 50-year lease on Maryland container terminal in a deal that includes expansion plans. PST prospers Larger fleet brings improved profit for Singapore-listed boxship owner. Stand-off over Niko Schues and Wadan Yards strike deal to save one of two cancelled boxships. Schulte sells Hamburg-based owner cashes in gasship with Benelux of Greece tipped as the buyer. Support for CSAV Pacific Shipping Trust praises recent progress at Chilean owner as it presents brighter view for liner sector. Technip tragedy UK rigger crushed on diving support vessel after safety harness prevented escape from falling cursor. Bulker bull With 40% of newbuildings tipped to miss 2010 delivery slot, Jefferies & Co is hopeful of a profitable 12 months for dry-bulk owners. MISC verdict Malaysian owner hails US court's decision to throw out bunker supplier's claim over alleged non-payment. Order slump Newbuilding deals at Japanese shipyards fell 71% last year amid economic turmoil. Bushehr boost Iranian port to add 2m tons of capacity as new dock nears completion. OOCL slides Hong Kong-based liner operator sees year-on-year decline in container volumes of 14%. WIS deal India's ABG Shipyard wins court approval to restructure and buy country's biggest shiprepairer. Deck flood Ship officer tells Princess Ashika inquiry that ferry took on water on every voyage before it sank. Bulker blues China's Changjiang Phoenix expecting 2009 net loss of CNY 408m ($60m). Natcha Naree sold Thai shipowner continues clear out of elderly tonnage with sale of mid-1980s-built bulker. Tallink eyes sales Estonian ferry owner stays in the red in the first quarter and mulls disposal of older units. Marco sells eight Singapore owner and yard group lightens balance sheet with eight vessel sale and leaseback deal. Aegean to issue Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker player set to sell up to 4.6m new shares to fund expansion. Long Beach rises December sees first rise in container throughput at US west coast port in two years. Tug sinks Pollution suspected from US vessel that went down in Fore River.

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JANUARY 20, 2010
OOCL '09 volume dipped 14%, revenue fell 35% Frustration over piracy MSC raises ECSA/Europe rates MASkargo looks to expand in 2010 ABC leading cargo airline at Frankfurt Injunction denied in carp case CSX 4th quarter earnings fall Con-way Freight cuts transit times Southers withdraws TSA nomination USTR reviews first ITC small exporters report Ex-Im Bank approves $1 billion for Ecopetrol GT Nexus: Freight spend tops $10 billion Panalpina to handle Samsung's Panama freight Suez to freeze tolls again in 2010 Maersk opens bonded warehouse in Nhava Sheva

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JANUARY 20, 2010
Norden buys three MR tankers from Turkey Dampskibsselskabet Norden has taken advantage of the weak market for product tankers and purchased three modern units from a Turkish owner for USD 79 million. The three MR-type (Medium Re-opening of ferry service to St. Petersburg A new ferry company, St. Peter Line, is planning to re-open the ferry service between Helsinki and St Petersburg. According to the company's website, the service will be inaugurated

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JANUARY 20, 2010
Weak gains in Rotterdam and Hamburg Prices falling in souther Europe. Prices steady in Fujairah Durban too sees prices move within a narrow range. Another fuel oil cargo for February loading Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery is back on line. Pirate attacks keep West Africa bunker demand buoyant Lagos bunker market 'still benefiting' from insecurity off Somalia. Economic slowdown continues to hit Suez traffic Canal chairman still sees potential growth for bunker sector. Mixed price movements in bunker markets Singapore players report improving demand. Praxis says Hamburg office is 'a good fit' Focus will be on supporting and reinforcing the Praxis' network. Dan-Bunkering takes new trader Brightoil to buy eight tankers Funding will come from bank loans and cash-in-hand. Aegean proposes public offering of common stock Close to 4 million shares may be offered to raise funds for acquisitions and other purposes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SAILING LIST

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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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