BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 23, 2010

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*Shipping News* 4 supertankers join Iran fleet of crude storing vessels Iran, Opec's second-biggest oil producer, added four supertankers to its fleet of vessels storing crude, taking the total to 11 after two others set sail, ship tracking data show.

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CSCL loses US$950 million after $19 million profit in '08 China's quarterly port volume points to strong recovery Transpacific rate rise 6pc in 7 days - 73pc in 12 months CSAV quarterly loss narrows, new ships put on top 10 list Asia Latin America Express Service calls at Shekou Yang Ming returns to Australia, tagging on to CKA loop Singapore Maritime Week open Sunday to Friday Maersk launches Halifax-Rotterdam live lobster service Warning: Email consumer scam purportedly from FMC Kuehne + Nagel quarterly profit up 2.3pc on 7.3pc more sales Ceva wins 5-year delivery contract with Turkey's Interpsor Hamburg Sud takes delivery of 2,000 Daikin reefer boxes EU airports open as air cargo world struggles with backlogs Hewlett Packard exec checks out Chongqing airport facilities Industry players expect air cargo to hit 2007 peak this year Shijiazhuang launches air transshipping service via Kunming More airlines likely to scrap all-cargo fleets: poll

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Box shipping not out of murky waters yet, cautions Drewry Exporters fear over $ 1 bn may evaporate with volcanic ash Grapes of wrath as EU slams doors on Indian shipments Move to import 9,000 tonnes of pulses Dumping duty on Chinese auto parts imports resented Indore SEZ posts 15 pc growth with Rs 64 cr more exports Marginal dip in cashew exports Exim Bank inks MoC with BRIC peers Dumping duty slapped on import of air-conditioning gas 5th POL berth at New Mangalore Port gets MoS approval Panel calls for review of tax and duty exemptions granted to SEZs Gujarat SEZs brush aside recession to post awesome 400 pc growth Direct tax mop-up misses target Rupee appreciation against euro sends tea exporters into tailspin IMF sees India's success story surging forward with 8.75 pc growth & biz boom BCHAA goes down memory lane with S. S. Hussain

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APRIL 21, 2010
Vopak Horizon Fujairah expands in UAE With the growing demand and development of a refining centre in the Middle East region, the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates is steadily evolving from a regional&n... US army plumps for Anham in the Middle East The US army has changed its logistics service provider in the Middle East. The US Defence Logistics Agency awarded a new 18-month contract to Anham LLC, based in Dubai (U... DB Schenker terminal in Salzburg starts operations The most modern forwarding terminal in DB Schenker's European land transport network has opened in Bergheim, near Salzburg (Austria). Around EUR 26 million was invested in the term... European air traffic beginning to normalise Europe's aviation industry is not being threatened by new emissions of volcanic ash from Iceland for the time being. On Wednesday morning the meteorological institute ... Geisseler Transport AG adapts organisation structure Geisseler Transport AG, a specialist for chilled and perishable logistics based in Pratteln near Basel (Switzerland), installed Marcel L'ubli as its operations manager on 1 April. ... Cebu Pacific Air orders seven more A320s Manila-based Cebu Pacific Air, which considers itself to be the Philippine's second flag carrier, has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320 aircraft. The latest contr... Tomsk airport gets international status The airport at the Siberian city of Tomsk, situated 200 km north of Novosibirsk (Russia), has been opened for international flights. The government of the Russian Federation approv... Evergreen and Coscon to split ESA service To meet market demands, Evergreen Line and Coscon will divide the existing Far East and South Africa/ East Coast South American (ESA) service, which is operated jointly by both car... Port of Felixstowe welcomes first cranes for Felixstowe South Terminal The port of Felixstowe (UK) has taken delivery of the first shipment of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from ZPMC for its new Felixstowe South Terminal. The brand-new 'eco-RTGs' ... CKYH Alliance with "green" ambitions The CKYH Alliance (Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) held its 2010 summit meeting in Zhenjiang (China) on 15 April. The members, all fully aware of the severe challeng...

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APRIL 22, 2010
Louisiana prepares for pollution from rig sinking Deepwater Horizon sinks in 5,000 ft of water Riot at Indonesian shipyard Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar set for multiple orders Ballast water treatment system gains basic MEPC approval

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APRIL 22, 2010
Port of Tacoma sees jump in intermodal container lifts Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes HYPERION LEADER Holland America Line adding ecosystems protection program Port of Seattle offers reward to ships burning cleaner fuel Diana Shipping inks bulk vessel time charter

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APRIL 22, 2010
Marinvest plans to launch panamax tanker pool Marinvest seeks partners to launch company MOL boxship unit will return to profit, vows Ashida Liner division to make ¥5bn by the end of financial year 2010-11 Limited trade finance threatens trade recovery ICC says it is essential that rules for trade finance be modified Dry bulk earnings drive up Belships revenues Company posts revenues of $18.3m in first quarter of 2010 Tiger makes foray into box leasing Tiger Group Investments to launch new-style container leasing business

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APRIL 22, 2010
USCG persists as rig burns CALM SEAS and warm water have given US Coast Guard officials hope that crew members missing after Tuesday's oil rig explosion in the US Gulf might still be alive Cruise ships help UK tourists MORE THAN two thousand stranded British tourists set sail from Spain today aboard the Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship Galp volumes no longer 'horrible' PORTUGUESE oil company Galp today reported rocketing trading figures for the first quarter of the year Nordic seeks $41M in share sale DENMARK'S Nordic Tankers today said it is trying to raise $41M through a rights issue to pay for operations and investments Rocket strikes Aqaba port A MILITANT rocket hit a warehouse at Jordan's Aqaba port today Trade credit drought persists A SURVEY by the International Chamber of Commerce has revealed ongoing hurdles and cost constraints impairing global trade finance Swedish Club shuffles reinsurance THE SWEDISH Club has put in place new reinsurance arrangements in a bid to reduce costs

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APRIL 22, 2010
C.H. Robinson Volume Rises, Revenue Falls Weekly Rail Traffic Surges Union Pacific Sees Rail Rates Firming Werner Profit Jumps 36.4 Percent in Quarter Shipments Rise 10.8 Percent at Knight Transportation BNSF Opens Revamped Memphis Intermodal Facility Cargolux Posts $153 Million Loss CSX Says Passenger Rail Biggest Security Threat Senate Starts Work on Water Resources Bill Pa. Court Enjoins Rail Supplier Merger L.B. Foster Profit Falls 41 Percent Union Pacific Net Jumps 43 Percent APL Appoints Seroka President for Americas Antwerp Container Traffic Surges 15.9 Percent China Shipping Posts 2009 Loss Japanese Trade Fell 21 Percent in 2009 Port of LA Wins Earth Day Award

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APRIL 22, 2010
CMA CGM upgrades Halifax box service Deutsche Bahn to take over Arriva Pirates to face Hamburg court, but extradition appeal lodged CSCL posts USD1 billion loss Davies Turner backs India

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APRIL 22, 2010
Profits slide at CMB Antwerp-based parent of Bocimar sees profits shrink in the first quarter amid rate rally in drybulk sector. Flotilla swarms sunken rig Fire on Transocean's offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon is extinguished during sinking as salvage vessels rush to contain oil spill. Norden sees storm abating Chairman Mogens Hugo in upbeat mood as he predicts Danish owner set fair for growth. Transocean braces for impact Fire fighters battle blaze in US Gulf while offshore owner gears up for financial fallout following drill rig explosion. China Cosco slumps to loss Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group blames waning freight rates and overcapacity for $1.1bn reverse. Tax win lifts Grieg profit Camilla Grieg-led bulker owner post NOK1bn profit on tax rebate and booming consolidated revenues. CSC Phoenix crashes to earth Chinese bulker owner slides to loss in 2009, but narrows deficit in first quarter this year. 'We will blow up Samho Dream' Pirates issue fiery threat if $20m ransom is not paid for release of hijacked Korean VLCC. Deep Sea fixes four in Russia Gazflot takes quartet of John Fredriksen-controlled anchor-handlers for up to 175 days in Sakhalin. Antwerp port volumes rebound Key Belgian terminal posts 12.7% jump in cargoes through first quarter. GSI grows as steel bill falls Hong Kong-listed Chinese shipbuilder pushes up first quarter profit as costs fall. All Leisure counts the cost UK cruiseship operator says ash-related disruption means a '1.25m hit for the accounts. New zip for Zeeland Dutch ports group "extremely pleased" by 15% volume jump in first quarter. Nordic offers share sale bargain Danish tanker owner backed by shareholder Clipper as it seeks cash to drive consolidation in chemical tankers. Colossal loss for CSCL China Shipping Group's containership operation racks up $951m deficit in dire 2009. 'Lumpy seas' halt Shen Neng port call Tug lines broken in failed attempt to haul battered Chinese bulker to Australian port of Gladstone. Safmarine crewman scalded Accident probe reveals incident involving very hot water on Safmarine Nuba alongside in Rotterdam. 14 missing after ship capsizes Thirteen people rescued following sinking of Chinese vessel at Shuibuya as search goes on for other survivors. Samsung books a dozen South Korean shipbuilder secures order for nine aframaxes plus three options from Greek owner. HHI bags record profit No sign of economic blues at Hyundai Heavy which posts huge first-quarter figures as costs fall. Tug and barge recovered Shipowner confirms that both vessels have been recovered, but no word if they were hijacked. Marinette wins research ship order US yard beats rival Halter Marine to government contract worth $74m. TNK set to pay out more Shareholders in Teekay spin-off Teekay Tankers can expect a higher dividend in the first quarter. DryShips ups notes offering George Economou's US-listed dry bulk outfit lifts convertible notes offering almost 50% to $220m.

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APRIL 22, 2010
Bill proposes $300 million for Title XI AHL Shipping to liquidate Seroka to head Americas for APL British air space "returning to normal" Delta improves cargo profitability Hub Group reports earnings jump Railinc upgrades car location message C.H. Robinson: Profit down, revenue up Hyundai to import cars through Philadelphia Tacoma container volumes lag other ports Antwerp Q1 box volumes near '08 level

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APRIL 22, 2010
Biodiesel now fueling BC Ferries fleet Working alongside Chevron to ensure vessel operations are not compromised. Prices little changed in bunker hub No clear trend across European bunker markets on Thursday. Bunker markets mixed as crude softens Fujairah firmer after cargo gains. Surging inventories have limited impact Crude and products market looks to be ahead of itself. Kittiwake providing lube oil analysis Independent service will have 'extremely fast' turnaround times. Container freight makes 'dramatic recovery' Antwerp says container volumes close to pre-recession levels. No fresh bunker leaks from damaged bulker Attempts to bring Shen Neng 1 into the Australian port of Gladstone are temporarily abandoned. Prices continue to rise at key ports Japanese oil majors taking last orders around April 23 before the Golden Week holidays next week. CMA CGM takes delivery of 'eco' container-carrier 8,500 TEU container ship can sail at 'super eco-speed' Singapore fuel oil stocks at a fresh high Middle distillate stocks rise to 11-week high. Brightoil starts sale of MGO in Shenzhen Bonded MGO demand to increase over the next few months. Fewer pirate attacks recorded in Q1 67 piracy incidents reported in first quarter of 2010, with Somali pirates responsible for more than half. Chinese bulker moving to Gladstone port Ship that damaged the Great Barrier Reef expected to arrive at the port on Thursday. China to see 22% or higher annual increase of bonded bunker consumption during 2010-2014 Demand predicted to jump 270% by 2014, compared to 2009 levels.

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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

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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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