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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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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%

Pechino

Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%

PORTI

Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan

Uran

Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India

PORTI

Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno

Shanghai

SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan

MARITTIMI

Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo

Ginevra

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu

Keelung

Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni

CROCIERE

Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre

Miami

Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%

LEGISLAZIONE

Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori

Roma

ASSOCIAZIONI

Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLAZIONE

Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping

Washington

Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA

PORTI

Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo

Gioia Tauro

Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70

CANTIERI NAVALI

Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff

Londra/Madrid

Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro

PORTI

Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%

Parigi

Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi

ASSOCIAZIONI

Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping

Londra

Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten

PORTI

A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane

Dubai

Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%

PORTS

Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Brussels

The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services

PORTS

Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports

Leghorn

Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good

Milan

The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization

PORTS

An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports

Brussels

Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports

PORTS

Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)

SHIPPING

HMM to return to transatlantic routes

Seoul

New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line

PORTS

CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027

Brussels

Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened

RIVER TRANSPORT

A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon

LEGISLATION

CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles

Brussels

The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach

PORTS

UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines

Geneva

General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste

PORTS

CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi

The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs

COMPANIES

Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital

Limassol/Hamburg

Investment worth 182.8 million euros

PORTS

The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

AZIENDE

La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward

Londra

L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping

OFFSHORE

L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea

Notodden

L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou

Napoli

Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%

Genova

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%

PORTI

Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali

Trieste

Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%

CRONACA

Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina

Genova

La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador

PORTI

Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi

Bari

Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova

PORTI

Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%

Barcellona

In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria

Milano

Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica

Roma

Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati

PORTI

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%

San Pietroburgo

In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)

LOGISTICS

Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci

Kansas City

It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company

OFFSHORE

Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million

Milan

The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech

SAFETY & SECURITY

Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables

Trieste

The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure

PORTS

Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes

Barcelona/The Hague

APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal

COMPANIES

Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month

Hong Kong

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)

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

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

COMPANIES

Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello

Melzo

The special livery commemorates his life and career

FINANCING

EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar

London

Funds up to 65 million euros

PORTS

Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand

The Hague

The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI

Rome

Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra

LAW

Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

Joy Taurus

The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized

CRUISES

In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%

Hanover

In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%

SHIPPING

MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry

Dalian

Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars

INDUSTRY

RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia

Genoa

Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions

ASSOCIATIONS

European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta

PORTS

New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Local Advisory Committee Meeting

PORTI

PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia

Genova

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL

Taipei

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory

Genoa

The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

TRADE

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

Geneva

The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%

PORTS

47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg

Hamburg

The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045

MARITIME SERVICES

Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China

Beijing

79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours

AVIATION

MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract

Rome

Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages

ENVIRONMENT

Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%

Ravenna

Cruise passengers down by -46.8%

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