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BRIEFS

August 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls to lowest level in three months A prolonged coal strike by workers in South Africa, one of the world's top five coal exporters and a key supplier to Atlantic and Pacific markets, could have a negative impact on the dry freight market, adding to the growing surplus of vessels and hitting trade volumes, brokers said. Shipping lines may face losses in peak season Plunging rates for chartering container vessels that carry sneakers, furniture, and flatscreen TVs may signal a US consumer slowdown and losses for shipping lines in what is traditionally their busiest time of the year. EU told to back off on emissions standards for ships The European Union (EU) should avoid pursuing its own market measures targeting shipping and allow the United Nations' maritime agency to tackle combating greenhouse gas emissions, the ship industry has told the EU.

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CSCL profit warning for first half - blames euro debt, rates and quake MOL makes quarterly loss of US$103 million, sales off 12pc to $4.48 billion NYK Line makes US$91.68 million loss, sales off 11.3pc to $5.74 billion 'K' Line makes quarterly loss of US$48 million, sales up 8pc to $13 billion Hainan PO now has third biggest container capacity among Chinese carriers Chongqing-Shanghai direct Yangtze container shipping service launched Horizon Lines loses US$7 million in Q2 but revenue rises 5.5pc China accelerates port service integration to prevent competitive overlap Australia's Goodman opens logistics base in Kunshan to rival Kerry DB Schenker runs first big euro freight train through Channel to London Canadian National profit up 8pc to US$611 million despite bad weather Canadian Pacific Railway blames 233pc quarterly loss on bad weather Air China posts cargo volume increase of 4.7pc to 94,000 tonnes in June Korean Air quarterly revenue up, but profit down after 2010 record high IATA chief Tony Tyler says June world air freight remains in the doldrums Airport builders laid off as US Congress refuses to vote on money bill

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K Line in new direct service between Far East & Subcontinent London P&I Club posts record free reserves to consolidate financial strength Oil tanker glut falls, so does rental income OOCL ranked first for its comprehensive schedule tools SCI refutes assumptions on transhipment delays affecting ICTT biz Ships to have armed guards for combating pirates: Vasan Clove re-exports go past 700 tonnes for once Iran cuts oil exports to India by 90,000 bpd Ennore, JN Port to raise Rs. 2,000 cr. for dredging V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust takes key step towards 2nd box terminal DHL launches multi-client site in Maharashtra Plans to automate Rlys' output, rolling stock processes DEPB scheme restored on cotton, yarn Govt urged to hike sugar export quota Rs 2,000 cr. allocated to boost warehousing facilities Rs. soars to near 3-year high against $ Wheat exports row to be resolved soon: FM Adani Enterprises chosen 'Business Superbrand' WTO takes EU to task over trade barriers DHL predicts Africa energy boom Rainer Bechler is DHL Global Forwardings new head of industrial projects in Germany Totalplan PORTO shows its project cargo handling expertise

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JULY 29, 2011
CN invests in extended sidings in northern Ontario The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to construct two more extended sidings in its northern Ontario mainline this year, bringing its investments in seven ... USD 24 million grant for Keystone corridor in USA In North America, work can begin on closing the last three highway-rail grade crossings on the Keystone corridor with the signing of deal between the US department of transpor... New cabotage rule in Norway The Norwegian authorities have published a new guide to driving cabotage. A cabotage transport thus starts when the goods are loaded and ends when the goods are unloaded. The start... Robert Frei new partner at Stanton Chase Zurich Robert P. Frei has become a partner at Stanton Chase Zurich. He was with the Panalpina Group for 35 years and left at the end of June 2011 to help develop Stanton Chase Zurich's lo... Asiana B747F crashes An Asiana Cargo Boeing B747-400F was destroyed when it crashed into the sea off Jeju (South Korea), killing both pilots. According to the Korean transport ministry, the cargo fligh... TNT Express takes delivery of first B777F TNT Express has taken delivery of its first Boeing B777 freighter. This latest aircraft in the TNT family arrived at TNT's European hub in Liege (Belgium) at the weekend, after com... New CMA CGM rail shuttle between Zeebrugge and Duisburg The CMA CGM Group has reinforced its intermodal services with the introduction of a railway link connecting the port of Zeebrugge with Duisburg's trimodal hub. This fifth shuttle, ... Harwich welcomes "MPI Adventure" 29. Juli 2011 Harwich International Port was delighted to welcome the "MPI Adventure" on its maiden operational call to the port. In conjunction with the jack-up vessel "Seaworker... DSV achieves good result in H1/2011 The transport and logistics provider DSV, which is headquartered in Brøndby (Denmark), increased its turnover for the first six months of the current business year from DKK 20.41 b... Norbert Dentressangle records strong growth in turnover The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle closed the first half of 2011 with a strong increase of 21.9% in turnover, from EUR 1.4 billion to EUR 1.706 billion.... C.H. Robinson profits increase in Q2 Third party logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide, based in Eden Prairie MN (USA), has reported a second quarter net profit of USD 111 million, 14% more than the USD 9...

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JULY 29, 2011
TransAtlantic takes delivery of ice class AHTS Economou orders LNG carriers at Daewoo Yangzijiang takes 60% stake in Singapore ship design firm

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JULY 29, 2011
New commanding officer for Corps' Seattle District Rail freight traffic totals head down during week Port of Coos Bay opens new paddlecraft launch Marcon brokers sale of two new sister tugs IMO makes amendments to MARPOL pollution rules

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JULY 29, 2011
Karnataka scandal adds to east coast India iron ore export problems Resignation of chief minister and naming of mines and steel mills in graft probe leaves market uncertain Asia-US box rates under pressure Freight rates for containerised cargo moving from Asia to the US remain under pressure although conditi0ns on other routes are showing some signs of improvement, with the South American and South Africa trades in particularly good shape Production volumes up at Vale but no mention of VLOC orders Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment Scanscot vessels up for auction in Singapore Seized general cargo ships of insolvent owner are sold off by banks Capesize rates set for a fall as Atlantic cargo dries up Capesize rates did well to just stagnate this week with few fixtures and signs that the European holiday season may be reducing activity in the Atlantic A ship is no place for armed security 'cowboys' SAMI is helping shipowners navigate the uncharted waters of screening out questionable security providers Horizon Lines slips from profit to loss Transpacific start-up costs hit carrier's second-quarter figures VLCC rates on benchmark Middle East route close to 'bunkers only' Owners subsidise oil companies as Baltic Exchange route to Asia closes at $226 a day CSCL warns shareholders to expect a first half loss Statement blames liner overcapacity and economic uncertainty CSAV and CMA CGM in vessel sharing deal for Asia to West Africa service New Discovery service to deploy 10 vessels European-sized freight train makes a historic connection DB Schenker Rail links High Speed 1 route to the higher-capacity trains used across the Continent Women steer course through uncharted waters Durban trio make history as marine pilots The difference between life and death We must constantly make every effort to veneer the 'safety culture' upon the seafaring psyche, which seems to be unaffected by the number of workplace accidents Rubber-tyre gantry cranes delivered to APM Terminals Apapa Deepest draft container terminal in Nigeria also clears up scanning area congestion Is Seafrance bid the end of the Channel rates war? Operators DFDS and Louis Dreyfus hope that swapping receivership for joint venture could finally bring an end to scrappy competition and excess capacity Exclusive: Sovcomflot chief turns bear on tanker industry Investment to switch from crude and products carriers to offshore oil and LNG Nuclear bombs out The industry should welcome the demise of the US project to have every container passing over its docks and land borders scanned for radioactivity The summer of our discontent Japanese lines revise net income figures downwards, but are still hoping for the best Quarterly losses hit Japanese lines as they downgrade their 2011 estimates Impact of larger boxships on the Asia to Europe trades takes its toll on rates, line says Luka Bar posts first quarter loss Adriatic port operator down $180,500 Luka Koper crane drivers strike Negotiations with unions break down Earlier arrival of newbuildings a 'clear advantage' for Nordic American Timely arrival of suezmaxes from SHI Capital sees brighter product tanker future despite revenue dip 'Bargain' capesize bulker swoop accounts for higher second quarter profit Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban from August Only emergency vessels allowed to use or carry heavy fuel oils in protected waters Excel strikes covenant relaxation bargain with banks until end-2012 Dry bulk owner reports loss for 'more adverse' quarter Economou confirms $848m LNG debut Deal for four initial carriers of 159,800 cu m finally goes to Daewoo Polemis urges European climate chief to work with shipping on CO2 cuts ICS chairman says EU should refrain from regional action on emissions and co-operate with IMO on framing a global response Toll Group refinances Singapore debt to cut borrowing costs Single $830m syndicated facility is put in place as takeover of maritime forwarder Andree & Wilkerling is completed US drops radiation scanning portals Department of Homeland Security to use hand-held devices instead of $822,000 detectors at 1,400 ports and border points Vale production volumes up but no mention of orders for giant VLOCs Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment

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JULY 29, 2011
CPP profits rise on vessel buy EVANGELOS Marinakis-controlled Capital Product Partners announced today that net profits tripled in the second quarter after it made a significant gain from a vessel purchase Gulf prepares for storm OIL AND gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico stepped up offshore evacuations today as Tropical Storm Don gained strength Forwarders go on shipping spree in Europe TWO MAJOR freight forwarding and logistics groups from Asia Pacific this week have expanded their footprint in Europe Cautious Horizon's losses widen in 2Q11 HORIZON Lines said today it is making progress on debt refinancing but warned that there is "no assurance" its talks will succeed Pipavav returns to profits HIGHER box and bulk volumes helped APM Terminals-controlled Gujarat Pipavav Port return to profits in the quarter ended 30 June KG sector hit by insolvency GERMANY'S KG sector is showing more signs of weakness with the owner of a small multipurpose vessel filing for insolvency this week Finnlines hopeful despite fall FINNLINES expects improved full-year results despite a 2Q11 plagued by external factors Supramax rates gain SUPRAMAX rates have gained slightly in Asia this week as Indian iron ore exports increased and charterers sought tonnage to ballast from southern China to collect Indonesian coal Singapore Shipping profits rise SINGAPORE Shipping has posted a 122% rise in net profits, to $1.24M, for the first quarter of its financial year Mercator sees Supramax boost MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) told Fairplay today it expects Supramax earnings to rise, with the dearth of Indian iron ore exports causing China to import more ore from other countries Panamax weakness seen BROKERS told Fairplay today that the Panamax market is likely to remain weak until the end of summer a oversupply continues to hurt owners Vale profits on higher output BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale reported today that second-quarter net profits rose by 74% year on year to $6.45Bn Lisin replaces Sechin OLIGARCH Vladimir Lisin is replacing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin as board chairman of the government-run USC shipbuilding group NYK posts losses JAPAN's NYK Line has posted net losses of ¥7.15Bn ($92M) for the three months ended 30 June, reversing net profits of ¥23Bn a year earlier Losses but hope for d'Amico PRODUCT tanker companies are expected to defy near-term weakness as this year continues, according to d'Amico International

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JULY 29, 2011
Shippers Avoid Indian Port as Congestion Increases Many shippers are avoiding moving cargo through the Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), as some face delays of up... Agriculture Groups Urge Free Trade Appoval More than 120 agriculture producer groups sent a letter Friday to President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress urging adoption... ILA President Daggett Vows to Fight Automation, Work with ILWU (Video) Harold Daggett, new president of the International Longshoremen's Association, comments on automation, container weights, organizing and cooperation with the ILWU.... Group Fears Fuel Rules Will Drain Road Funds An accord between President Obama and carmakers to sharply boost automobile fuel efficiency will drain tens of billions of dollars... CMA CGM, CSAV Launch Asia-West Africa Service CMA CGM and Chilean carrier CSAV will jointly operate a direct container service between Asia and West Africa, starting early... Bill Authorizing Marad Calls for Short-Sea Research A new proposed U.S. Senate bill may help fill the gap in data needed to help marine highway advocates estimate... Intermodal Volume Falls From June to July Major railroads are seeing intermodal volume in July trail June peak levels by thousands of container and trailer hauls each... Horizon Lines Lost $7 Million in Second Quarter Horizon Lines lost $7 million in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same period a... Echo Global Revenue Surges to $151.5 Million A 56 percent increase in individual truck brokerage sales shot second quarter revenue at Echo Global Logistics 38 percent higher... USDA Waives Specialty Grains Inspections, Fees The U.S. Department of Agriculture is permanently waiving mandatory inspection and weighing of high-quality specialty grain exports, saving shippers $1.46... Amsterdam Schiphol Cargo Grows 5.2 Percent Amsterdam Schiphol Airport boosted freight volume 5.2 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2011, driven mainly by freighter traffic.... CRST Buys Specialized Transportation Truckload carrier CRST International expanded its capacity, revenue base and diversified its business by acquiring Specialized Transportation for an undisclosed... South Korean Port Container Traffic Up 10.3 Percent Container volumes through South Korean ports rose 10.5 percent to a record 10.5 million 20-foot equivalent container units in the... GATX Hikes Outlook on Rail Lease Strength Railcar leasing giant GATX raised its outlook for this year on continued signs of strength in the rail freight market... "K" Line Predicts Full-Year Operating Loss Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) expects to suffer a group operating loss of $64.10 million fiscal 2011, which began... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 25-29 Maersk Line announced a general rate increase on westbound cargo moving from India and Sri Lanka to West Africa,... Future Shock I met with a container line executive earlier this month and found him to be in a grumpy mood. Troubled... Mississippi River Turbines Generating Interest With the installation of a single turbine at a dock on the lower Mississippi River, a renewable energy company is... Pushing People Power Resins are the unchallenged king of the Houston container market, but there are millions of reasons that could change in... Mortgaged Future It's taken on faith in the shipping world that the volume of trade moving through ports, railyards and truck terminals... MOL Suffers $103 Million Loss Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) suffered a net loss of $103.17 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter... NYK Line Posts $91.6 Million Loss Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) lost $91.68 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter of fiscal... International Airlines Group Boosts Revenue International Airlines Group, the carrier formed by the merger of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, increased first half cargo revenues... Transport Corp. of India Profit Increases Transport Corporation of India, the country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, said Friday its net profit in..

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JULY 29, 2011
Japan's shipping trio see losses for Q1 2011/12 AAPA launches scheme to help US exporters reach out to more markets Danaos back in the black, but softening market a threat US debt ceiling vote postponed CSCL announces profit warning

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JULY 29, 2011
Chemoil clears the air Singapore-listed bunker player sheds light on 'inadequate explanation' of reduced profit. DRYS: 'not our order' Nasdaq-listed owner rejects reports of involvement in chief exeutive George Economou's $850m LNG debut. Hansson still hungry Nordic American Tankers CEO talks up devotion to dividends and expansion as suezmaxes hit the water ahead of schedule. IRISL: New legal challenge Annulment sought for EU's most recent act to banish the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and related firms from legitimate shipping business. Bulker buy boosts CPP Cape play pushes Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners to profit as product tanker spot rates soar. Azuma builds up profit Japanese cement carrier owner looks for larger full-year haul after strong three month showing. Horizon nears breach Third-quarter covenant breach in the cards for US-listed liner group following tumultuous second quarter. Panama plots regas unit Floating storage and regasification vessel to be stationed near canal entrance. China grabs lion's share VLCC Middle East earnings caught between a rock and a hard place says broker. All Leisure sheds pleasure Cruise company All Leisure stays in the red plagued by social unrest in key market. Counting the cost of deals Brokers on the run, a free ransom and how to get your hands on a small piece of marine art for 44'. Mitsui slower to start Japanese shipyard sees first quarter profit fall away as new orders dwindle. Kawasaki kicks on in first Japanese shipbuilder sees profit pile up in the three months to the end of June. Bangladesh 'breakthrough' Supreme Court calls for report on ship scrapping shake-up as cash buyers await High Court import extension confirmation. George in LNG splash Greek magnate makes his second headline grabbing deal of the week with LNG newbuilding order in Korea.

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JULY 29, 2011
Strong growth reported Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spikeOld Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49%The Hub Grou... Washington Notebook Japan Big 3 suffer in April-June period Japan's big three container lines sustained collective operating losses of nearly $265 million in their fiscal first quarter ending June 30. "K" Line's containership business suffered a $96.9 million loss in its fiscal first quarter, compared to a... Horizon reports 2nd quarter loss Horizon Lines reported a $7 million loss from continuing operations in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue in the quarter ending June 26 was $307.5 million compared to $291.4 million in the year-ear... International Shipholding profit slips International Shipholding Corp. reported second quarter net profit of $2.8 million, compared to $9.6 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 was $70 million compared to $85 million in the same 2010 period. Mobile-bas... Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spike Old Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. For the first six months of 2011, revenue was $902.9 million, a 31.6 percent increase,... Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49% The Hub Group Inc. saw second quarter income increase 49 percent to $14.4 million on the strength of 12 percent growth in intermodal volume. Revenue increased 22 percent to $560 million, with intermodal revenue increasing 24 percent to $396 million... Pacer earnings up sharply Pacer International, said it had second quarter net profit of $4.2 million compared to $1.4 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue during the second quarter was $386.3 million compared to $401 million in the same 2010 period. "Given our year-to-d... GAO: U.S. military's supply chain 'high risk' A congressional watchdog agency called the U.S. military's supply chain management "high risk" due to its inefficient requirements forecasting and measures for asset visibility and materiel distribution. The Defense Department has one of the most ... Aljex names Hirschman president Tom Heine, chief executive officer of Aljex Software, said Joe Hirschman has been named president of the Middlesex, N.J-based provider of hosted software solutions for freight brokers, carriers and other transportation companies. Hirschman was vice...

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JULY 29, 2011
Week ends with mixed prices Crude futures settle lower on slower than expected economic growth. Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban begins August 1 All vessels trading in the Antarctic including passenger and cargo vessels must switch to other types of fuel. Ventrin closed for business on Monday The closure is due to a national holiday - Emancipation Day Rotterdam softer amid wide price range European markets mostly softer Friday after week of seesawing prices. Fuel costs help drive Japanese shipping companies into loss Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK Line and K-Line post April-June losses, compared with net profits in the same period last year. Fujairah dips after week of gains Overall prices up from a week ago even as crude prices fell. EU urged to drop plans for its own CO2 reduction measures IMO 'eminently capable' of delivering a global CO2 solution for shipping, says International Chamber of Shipping. EC declines to attack Gibraltar's bunker record Commission repeats that it has 'no evidence' of any breach of EU regulations. Hedge fund ups its share holdings in Aegean Rima Management LLC now has a 5.47% stake. External: Wired Bunkering Bunker prices falling as week ends Demand mixed in key Asian bunker ports on Friday. TEN plunges into the red on 'difficult freight market' A result of tanker oversupply and high bunker costs for spot vessels. Typhoon halts Hong Kong bunker deliveries Severe tropical storm signal number three hoisted at the port on Thursday night. Singapore fuel oil inventories hit four-week high In line with heavier Western inflows during the second half of July. Higher bunker prices lift Kirby's Q2 revenues 42% increase in bunker prices 'positively' impacted the revenues of its marine transportation unit.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

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

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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