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BRIEFS

October 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker returns hit seven-week high Returns for tankers hauling 2-million-barrel cargoes of crude oil on the industry's benchmark route reached a seven- week high this week as a glut of ships decreased.

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MSC add 13,050-TEU to Far East/North Europe Lion service CMA CGM upgrades ASEA service between Asia, Kenya and Tanzania Evergreen secures US$824 million financing to buy ten 8,800-TEU ships Oil pumping resumes from stricken 3,300-TEU Rena off New Zealand Rate of successful pirate attacks slackens, counter measures credited ER Schiffahrt christens its first two 13,100-TEU ships in Korea Kuehne + Nagel profit inches up 1pc, but CEO expects demanding Q4 Nigerian pirates free tanker, 20 crew, no word of ransom paid GAC's port-on-demand service handles Russian training frigate Cargotec wins LA port automation contract for 10 Kalmar yard stackers China Eastern cancels 24 tardy Dreamliners, but Boeing stays upbeat Net profit down, but Korean Air Q3 sales up 3.4pc to US$184.2 million Air France-KLM fires CEO, chairman takes over as stock plunges 53pc Guangzhou Airport Economic Zone volumes to hit 3.6 million tonnes by 2020

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Ahlers India inaugurates new Mumbai office Rickmers-Linie puts Bilbao on list of regular calls X-Press Feeders global brand unveiled China's snags to help India make merry in global mkts India, S. Africa sign contracts for purchase of raw materials Essar Ports net profit soars to 41 cr. Vasan consents to port workers demand on bonus

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Jan Kromhout appointed partner by AKD The Dutch law firm AKD has appointed Jan Kromhout as a partner in its shipping and offshore team. Kromhout will work closely with shipping companies in drawing up transport contrac... Team Lines adds second service to St Petersburg Team Lines is set to enhance its coverage of Russia by adding a new service to St Petersburg (RUS 2) on 6 November. It will call at the PLP terminal there. The link will connect Br... CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line to upgrade ASEA service CMA CGM Group and the Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their ASEA service between Asia, Kenya and Tanzania on 12 October. The new weekly service deploys six 2,500 teu ships (four pr... Icelandair Cargo appoints new GSA for Sweden and Finland North Air Logistics has been appointed as the GSA for Icelandair Cargo in Sweden and Finland with effect from 17 October. Brunswick Rail receives first batch of new-generation railcars Brunswick Rail has received the first batch of new-generation railcars, which were purchased under contract from Promtraktor-Vagon (part of Tractor Plants Group, which in turn is p... EBRD supporting private railfreight operator in Ukraine The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting private operations in Ukraine's railway sector through a USD 90 million senior loan to Interleaseinvest, a... Boeing subsidiary to conduct US Army training in Europe Boeing announced that its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, which forms the core of the logistics command and control subdivision of the defence and government services division of Bo... FAA breaks ground on new tower at Cleveland airport US transport secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground on a new USD 69 million air traffic control tower and terminal ... Freightliner donates GBP 1,000 to renal dialysis unit Freightliner employee Denise Rowland nominated the Renal Dialysis Unit for a GBP 1,000 Freightliner donation because of the treatment her son receives there. He is one of 76 patien... Truck sector becoming increasingly green Kay Lindemann of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that 'the commercial vehicle industry believes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be cut by 20% ... Blue Road project started with first LNG station Gaz Métro and Robert Transport have jointly presented Canada's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled freight transport corridor. The companies are setting up fuelling stations along ... African states to enhance aviation cooperation and security Representatives of 35 African states have agreed to work together and with the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) to improve aviation security. The states pledged in ...

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Fincantieri lays keel for 3,600 passenger Royal Princess Rand Logistics buys U.S.-flag bulker and reflags it Canadian Cecon still plans to ink final contract to complete newbuilds at Davie GC Rieber subsea newbuild gets GoM contract Horizon Lines loses NYSE listing GulfMark Offshore reports third quarter results

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Port of Bellingham director making changes at senior staff level Panama President takes part in filling of new canal access channel Crowley Maritime taps Ken Black as product logistics/engineering boss Ocean Research College Academy to open at new Port of Everett location Horizon Lines common stock headed to new trading marketplace

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
UK to have world's biggest offshore wind capacity by 2017 Biggest market for rest of decade 'will be in northern European waters' US offshore wind power plans pick up pace Applicability of Jones Act to vessels involved in construction remains key issue Things can only get better for tanker sector Growing oil demand in emerging markets and slow steaming fail to absorb overcapacity Capital charters three crude tankers to private Marinakis operation Capital Maritime will take one VLCC and two suezmaxes for up to three years under profit-sharing deals The pain has only just begun Decade of cost management lies ahead, says Clarksons director Martin Stopford China's middle class hungry for US foodstuffs Pork and fruit among products driving refrigerated trades Rickmers' nightmare order reaches happy end Two-vessel 'on spec' deal made before financial crisis had threatened to deal serious blow to group Rena casualty reopens the PR debate Is shipping its own worst enemy when it comes to marine disasters? Europe to US oil products trade continues downward spiral Cargoes urgently needed to halt earnings rot Knutsen sells aframax for scrap at knock-down price Demolition rate of $460 per ldt down from $540 seen for similar ships earlier this month Consolidation poses big risks in box claims Industry would do well to follow principles of the late TT Club chief George Fawcett The time to buy vessels will not be announced in these pages The time to buy vessels won't be announced in these pages Rena took unusually easterly course into Tauranga Data comes after New Zealand environment minister suggests 'they were in a rush' JSC box volumes up as St Petersburg switch kicks in Terminal operator's figures follow port's move from coal to containers Asia-Europe box rates hold steady in week but eastbound routes see drop Drewry and Cleartrade index has Shanghai-Rotterdam falling just $17 per feu to $685 Insurers offer discounts for armed guards Kidnap and ransom insurers offer up to 35% saving for private security in high-risk areas Cunard cruiseships to reflag in Bermuda Customer demand for marriage ceremonies on board fuels move Security companies seek recruits Protection Vessels International looks to increase the number it employs by around a third Fixture stipulates Gulf of Aden as no-go area Niovis vessel must avoid pirate-infested waters Supramax period charter rates rise on back of US Gulf rally Brokers expect daily rates to exceed $20,000 per day Good call Like it or not, the container industry needs to regain the confidence of investors HFW and Ince alone among shipping law firms to enter Legal 500 tier one Lawyers singled out for praise Yildirim 'very happy' with CMA CGM stake Investor confirms confidence in line and its chief executive Ocean Tankers hit by further forced sale Arrested vessel put up for sale to cover unpaid crew wages Dubai owner looks to lock-in earnings for three of its aframaxes Emirates Trading avoids weak spot market as vessels are chartered out on period contracts Hamburg Süd sells six 3,700 teu vessels Small containerships facing fierce competition offloaded to Greek interests Inspection underway on DFDS ferry Hafnia Seaways fire brought under control Konecranes to cut fixed costs in Europe service business Finnish company sees signs of 'weakening demand' Long Beach box traffic down as LA holds its ground Retailer caution leads to inbound volume fall Slater slams 'insider' board culture First International Corp chairman attacks rewards for poor financial performance

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Russians win terminal deal in Rotterdam A SOURCE at Summa Capital today told Fairplay the Russian port investor has been awarded a contract to build a new oil terminal at Rotterdam's port Horizon appeals delisting RECENTLY restructured Horizon Lines is seeking to reverse the NYSE's delisting of its shares, which began trading over the counter today CPP fixes three tankers CAPITAL Products Partners today announced long-term charters for three tankers it acquired in the Crude Carriers takeover, but the counterparty is CPP founder Evangelos Marinakis Dublin port pot sniffed out IRISH customs officers today reportedly arrested two suspects after a sniffer dog detected cannabis worth about €1 33% transhipment drop costs La Havre LE HAVRE'S port said its transhipment traffic plummeted 33% year on year during the first nine months of 2011 Barcelona exports rise 19% EXPORTS from Barcelona's port climbed 19% year on year in 2011's first nine months Chartering surge to spark worse port snarls WORSE port snarls were predicted today by a drybulk consultancy, which based its alert on a chartering surge Frontline, SFI to sell ships FRONTLINE Management and its affiliated company Ship Finance International said today they plan to sell two ships Ship operating costs rise COSTS for operating ships increased by an average of 2.2% in 2010, reversing a fall of 2% in 2009, according to accounting firm Moore Stephens Greek ports disrupted for fourth day DISRUPTION is today continuing at Greece's ports for a fourth day, with dockers staging a strike to highlight opposition to government austerity measures Losses seen as inevitable for Asian box liners DEUTSCHE Bank said today losses for Asian liners are inevitable because of the weak peak season and overcapacity Rena pumping resumed SALVORS today resumed pumping of oil off the grounded box ship Rena in New Zealand, as the weather calmed Saga sells its last ships NORWAY'S Saga Tankers has exited the shipping business with the sale of its last two vessels, Saga Agnes and Saga Julie Hot night in the sauna SIX PEOPLE on the North Sea ro-ro ferry Hafnia Seaways are recovering today from minor smoke inhalation after a fire Keppel's profits rise 33% SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 3Q2011 were S$406

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Senate Panel Sets Nov. 9 Vote on Transportation Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a voting or "markup" session Nov. 9 on a proposed two-year... US Import Process Fee Jumps 65 Percent Importers will be hit with a nearly 65 percent increase in merchandise processing fees through a provision embedded in the... Faulty Bridge Study Highlights Needed Investment A report pointing to deficient bridges across the country, particularly in Pittsburgh, comes as many say the U.S. needed to... Plan for Detroit-Windsor, Ont., Bridge Dealt Blow The plan for a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont., was dealt a severe blow Thursday after the Michigan... CN Workers on Three US Units Ratify Contract About 430 employees at three U.S. subsidiaries of Canadian National Railway ratified a contract that will consolidate their Upper Midwest... LaHood Defends Trucker Hours of Service Proposal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wants Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H. to drop legislation that would block a new truck driver hours... Consultant Says Dock Safety Makes Fiscal Sense Marine terminal operators have to pay about $1,300 in weekly compensation to hurt workers, making dock safety promotion a smart... Celadon Buys Dry Freight Assets From FFE Shortly after buying a stake in rival USA Truck, Celadon Group is purchasing the dry van assets of FFE Transportation,... MSC to Launch North Europe-Ecuador Loop Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s new dedicated service between ports in Northern Europe and the west coast of South America will target... Indian Navy Thwarts Pirate Attack on Tanker The Indian Navy thwarted an attempted pirate attack on an Indian-flag oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, according to... Forward Air Profit Soars 45 Percent Air freight trucker Forward Air says it is seeing demand "moderately better" than normal this fall after reporting a 45... Emirates Shipping Hikes India Port Congestion Fee Middle East carrier Emirates Shipping Line increased its port congestion surcharges on ocean containers moving through India's Port of Chennai.... TPM Asia Takeaway My 2011 conference year just came to a close with the final sessions of the 5th Annual TPM Asia Conference... Beyond the Factory View SHENZHEN, CHINA ' Zhou Gui Hui has a thriving business at the heart of one of the world's busiest industrial... Railroads Show Their Mettle North America's freight railroads aren't burning up the tracks with surging peak-season traffic, but they're still posting moderate gains in... OOCL's Third Quarter Volume Up, Revenue Down OOCL container volume rose 6.6 percent year-over-year in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, but the Hong Kong ocean carrier's... Profit Nearly Doubles for Railcar Lessor GATX Railcar leasing giant GATX saw profit in its rail segment soar 93 percent in the third quarter to $63 million,... Swift Transportation Reports $31 Million Profit Truckload giant Swift Transportation increased total revenue 13.9 percent to $863.8 million in the third quarter, reporting a $30.9 million... Q&A: Transportation Attorney Discusses US Export Growth, FTA Outcomes Peter Friedman, counsel to Pacific Coast Council of Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, sits down with JOC Editor Bill... Senator Moves to Block Trucker HOS Changes An amendment to the fiscal 2012 transportation appropriations bill introduced in the Senate would block proposed changes to truck driver... Group Sues UP, BNSF on Rail Yard Emissions The National Resources Defense Council filed suit this week against the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads to require the companies... UP Profit Jumps 16 Percent to $904 Million Third-quarter profit at Union Pacific, North America's largest railroad, rose 16 percent to $904 million despite slim volume growth in... Foye Tapped as Head of NY-NJ Port Authority Patrick Foye, New York's deputy secretary for economic development, was selected by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to head the... Lufthansa Drops Some China Freighters, Overhauls Services Lufthansa Cargo is canceling up to three weekly freighter flights from to China, re-routing other services through Cologne and re-scheduling... ILWU Members Ratify Grain Contract International Longshore and Warehouse Union locals in the Pacific Northwest voted to ratify a grain-handlers contract agreement that was tentatively... Horizon Stock Moves to Over-the-Counter Horizon Lines' common stock started trading on the over-the-counter market this week under the ticker symbol HRZL following its trading... Europe Air Freight Falls 1.5 Percent Cargo traffic for European airlines fell 1.5 percent in to its lowest point in six months in August as the...

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
APL scoops two awards from CI Bilbao box boost Russian rail still growing Seago's and MSC's short-sea services get together in the Mediterranean Terminal operators oppose WSC's container weighing proposal

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
CMB likes handy market Compagnie Maritime Belge says handysize bulker sector is becoming increasingly important as profit soars at Bocimar. Havila profit crashes Ink runs red for the Njal Saevik-led Norwegian offshore operator as it posts third quarter loss. No easy ride for pirates EU Navfor moves to silence criticism that naval forces are too lenient when they catch pirates prepared to strike. Profit surge from Keppel Choo Chiau Beng-led offshore operator harvests a bumper third quarter result as orderbook remains buoyant. Sinkor snares VLCC Korean owner reportedly buys 2001-built K Line tanker for $32m. CPP fixes tanker trio Evangelos Marinakis-backed owner charters VLCC and two suezmaxes for up to three years to sponsor CMTC. Hurtigruten reshuffles Norwegian shipowner redeploys vessel from Australia to Norway to make room for repairs. Rieber fixes newbuilding Norwegian owner sending subsea ship Polar Queen to the Gulf of Mexico for two years. Mothership captured Four Somali pirates passed to Italian authorities by UK navy on suspicion of involvement in Montecristo raid. New broom at EMS Ship supply outfit hires new chief executive after meetings with shareholders and bondholders. Counting cost of success Martin Stopford points to ten years of belt-tightening as the price exacted by the great shipping boom. All eyes on Marco Polo Blank Rome hopes for favourable outcome in battle between Antonio Zacchello-led tanker clan and creditors over legal venue. AMA endorses Chapter 11 Paul Leand sees insolvency on the horizon for struggling owners as capital crisis stifles 'traditional' route to reorganisation.

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Maersk dropping calls on ICON loop Maersk/MISC convert SE Asia-Oceania loop to butterfly Widened Panama Canal no big deal? While ports on the U.S. East Coast race to accommodate the expected growth in volumes from 2014 when the widened Panama Canal is set to open, it may not change trade flows all that much. Bigger ships are already moving via Suez. MSC adjusts Asia-US bunker fee levels Rickmers-Linie to add regular Bilbao calls Rena resumes fuel removal Intra-Asia not quite decoupled China's hold on intra-Asia trade has reached equilibrium, says consultant Mathijs Slangen, of Seabury Group. The trade hasn't yet decoupled from the global economy, but is moving that way.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Shore power taxes slashed by Swedish government Swedish government has stated that tax on shoreside power will be reduced by 98%. Fujairah prices fall Good demand for products. Environmental organisations 'most credible' to the public Opinion poll in Norway shows almost half respondents don't trust any of the participants in 'the great climate war'. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker prices soften Quiet in Hamburg. Major new oil terminal to be built in Rotterdam Plans agreed with Port of Rotterdam to construct 'open hub terminal' supplied with oil from the Baltic. Iran sells low-density, low-water fuel oil cargo Product will help 'blend down' off-spec material in Singapore market. Fuel oil stocks climbing Arbitrage arrivals gathering pace. Shipping must 'come to grips' with high fuel costs The next ten years will be 'a cost decade not a revenue decade,' says Clarksons research director. Bunker prices largely down at key hubs Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Thursday. Japanese firm confirms order for 'green' vessels Bulk carriers able to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25%, says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. South China's fuel oil volumes stable on-week Inventories up by 20% or 310,000 mt on-year. Floods not affecting bunkering operations, so far Port congestion at Bangkok due to ships waiting for cargoes from North, says source. Shortage of IFO avails persist in Hong Kong Replenishment cargoes 'snapped up' by the market to meet both term and prompt orders, players say. Key priority is 'de-bunkering', says Costamare Owner of the grounded vessel Rena says its obligations will be 'met in full'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	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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