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BRIEFS

November 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* China downplays sea spats in region after Obama challenge China played down tensions with the US and proposed funding to enhance maritime cooperation in South-east Asia after President Barack Obama challenged its actions in the South China Sea at a summit of Asian leaders. Gen Maritime can draw on bankruptcy loan General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, can draw US$30 million of a US$75 million loan that will require it to file a plan of reorganisation in 75 days or sell all its assets. Returns for oil tankers rise to 8-month high Returns for supertankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude to Asia rose to an eight-month high as refinery demand increased the number of ships chartered and reduced the tally of available vessels.

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Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profit down 618pc, sales off 15pc - soaring bunker blamed Occupy Oakland votes to shut down all west coast ports on December 12 Correction: Asia-West Africa rates rise US$250/TEU from December 15 Vice premier: China-first policy needed to meet lingering global recession Economy to deteriorate, say 1,119 economists surveyed in 119 countries MOL to open its own offices to assume agency work in eastern Europe West coast dockers win arbitrator ruling to inspect, repair trailer chassis North American Freight Index up 39pc in October, biggest jump since Katrina Euro debt angst blamed for third quarter European road freight index fall Hong Kong air cargo volume off 8.2pc in October, but passengers up 5.9pc Boeing expects Mideast aircraft demand to increase 160pc over 20 years Airbus expects 300pc growth in cargo, 200pc more freighters in 20 years Cathay expects 15-20pc more cargo in 2012 despite October shortfall US Justice Department eases fine demands for troubled air carriers

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APL to commence Singapore-Laem Chabang LCX shuttle from Dec. 12 City Transport Syndicate celebrates completing 15 years in Delhi CTL 2011 is bigger & better than ever before DSME & GL offer first-ever solution for LNG-fuelled large container vessels Maersk leads in on-time schedule reliability Marseille Fos handles 1 pc more cargo in 9 months MOL installs marine broadband Internet system on 5 LNG carriers MSC extends slot charter on Oceania Loop 2 Seago Line joins INTTRA's network of ocean carriers 'China Sourcing Fair' from Nov. 23-25 Vasan inaugurates 12.80 m draught facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port CMTL commissions first private freight terminal in India at Timmapur Freight forwarders in a service tax quandary Rs. weakness wont affect economy'Virmani Slowdown-hit garment exporters begin search for fresh pastures

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Imperial Baris station ro-ro barge in Magdeburg The German company Imperial Baris is offering additional special heavylift services by stationing the ro-ro push-barge "Europa 1" in Magdeburg (Germany). It will be deplo... Southeast Asia an attractive railway market The market for rail technology in Southeast Asia has a volume of about EUR 1.8 billion - and is set to grow far higher than in other regions, according to a study of the railway ma... Australian court fines Korean Air for cartel activities A Sydney federal court in Australia has fined Korean Air Lines AUD 5.5 million (EUR 4.1 million) for fixing prices as part of a cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Comm... InterRail expands offering for Central Asia The InterRail Group has successfully started a round-trip container service between Uzbekistan and India and China. This reduces the number of empty containers transported and cuts... Runway expansion in Rio de Janeiro The Brazilian airport operator Infraero has begun work on a runway expansion project at Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim airport, the largest hub in greater Rio de Janeiro. The USD 37 m... P&O Ferrymasters doubles Cabot volumes in two-year deal Following a two-month tender process, P&O Ferrymasters has strengthened its position as a leading pan-European transport supplier for the Cabot Corporation, a US chemical produ... Euro-Leasing and MAN Rental launched in Sweden The Euro-Leasing group, which belongs to MAN Truck & Bus, is expanding its Scandinavian activities. To provide Swedish forwarders, transporters and logisticians with its on-sit... Alexandre de Juniac named Air France chairman The board of the French flag carrier Air France has named Alexandre de Juniac as the company's new chairman of the board and director general. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the Air France-K... Another record for Boeing At the recent East Asian summit held in Bali (Indonesia), US president Barack Obama witnessed the announcement of the largest commercial airplane order ever placed for Boeing aircr... Further decrease in the Howe Robinson Container Index The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) fell by 16 points or 3%, from 556.6 points in the week ending on 4 November to 540.5 in the one ending on 18 November. The fortnight saw sm... TNT Express planning hub in Hanover The CEP service provider TNT Express will build a new distribution centre in Hanover in 2012. The contract for a plot at Hannover Langenhagen airport was signed recently. The parti... Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria, a member of both the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) and of Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) ne... CitySprint to acquire Lewis Day courier operations CitySprint has agreed to acquire Lewis Day's UK courier operations, building on its position as the country's leading same-day courier and distribution network. As part of the deal...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hamburg shipbuilder J.J. Sietas declares insolvency DSME starts construction of world's largest floating dock BIMCO developing contract for employment of armed guards Wärtsilä starts first X-generation engine at ceremony in China

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Port of Tacoma handles largest Genie lift shipment FESCO Transportation Group reports nine month numbers Port of Bellingham opens annual Gingerbread House contest Pacific Maritime Association eyeing reefer box safety situation Hapag-Lloyd expanding service covering Guatemala, Caribbean

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
US government fails in bid to extend detention of Gaurav Prem master Magistrate's order to complete probe in magic pipe case by December 9 is upheld by district judge Charter for Solvang-owned VLGC set to drive market below $70 per tonne Surprise low rate for Clipper Sirius forces new market forecast for coming weeks Secondhand panamax prices start falling again Older tonnage hit hardest as sale and purchase market continues to plummet Grimaldi adds Genoa-Valencia freight service to Motorways of the Sea Two modern ro-ro ships will sail three times a week both ways US storms into global LNG export market New opportunities for gas carriers in wake of landmark liquefied natural gas deal Where will US gas cargoes go? Chile and Asia could soak up exports Drive for energy independence fuels surge in shale gas production High volumes push down prices, boosting export opportunities Antwerp starts work on second left bank lock Deurganck dock access to be completed by 2016 Sanko Steamship commits to second deal for MR tanker pair Price paid shows deterioration of the market in past weeks Indian LNG import capacity set to double BP-Reliance joint venture to boost liquefied natural gas imports Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings to join UK public sector strike MCA staff also set to walk out Sobrena workers demand state aid to save French yard Brittany Ferries contract win gives stay of execution Owners avoid pressure to accept dangerous cargoes Crew safety is being neglected when carrying bulk cargoes prone to liquefaction Law firms need not fear consolidation Solid shipowners needing capital will continue to look to solid ship finance banks and suitable lawyers Democracy in Greece not on hold All changes in the Greek government so far have been constitutional Ferguson wins first hybrid ferry contract Glasgow yard to build two low-carbon battery-diesel ro-ros ABS warns against green ship design US class society says trend creates conflict of interest in area of 'ethical quicksand' Rickmers Group gears up for consolidation Changing funding model as bank loans dry up EXCLUSIVE: Algeria exchange controls could spark shipping pull-out Maersk and CMA CGM cash stuck in country US lifts sanctions on Libya's GNMTC Libyan company's fleet of 24-strong vessels free to trade EXCLUSIVE: HSH Nordbank warns shipping loans will become scarcer Torsten Temp says eurozone crisis will force banks to reduce lending books GMS holds back publishing of Indian subcontinent scrap rates Increased renegotiations lead to greater price uncertainty in main demolition market Hammonia looking at CMA CGM boxships German vessel operator in the midst of negotiating purchase of two post-panamaxes Eitzen Chemical axes pool operations Move is part of efforts to raise liquidity Spain sets out transport goals New government to prioritise intermodal links Neighbourliness in the Pacific President Obama may be roiling China, but the engagement is constructive Get well soon, GenMar Some leading companies have been through Chapter 11 and lived to tell the tale. We hope General Maritime will too

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag sees Atlantic boost GERMAN box line Hapag-Lloyd said today it produced operating profits in the third quarter despite great Far East pressure on freight rates Bangladesh breaker killed A WORKER was reportedly killed today at the Prime breaking yard in Bangladesh - even though the country has barred such companies from acquiring new ships to recycle NYSE ejects GenMar PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime has received preliminary bankruptcy court approvals and confirmed that its trading days on NYSE are over Savannah unveils scheme OFFICIALS approved a $6.5M improvement for box handling facilities in Savannah, the port affirmed today Chevron accepts responsibility Brazil spill US OIL company Chevron today accepted responsibility for an oil spill off Brazil Italian ro-ro expansion ITALIAN ro-ro operator Grimaldi has defied sovereign debt fears and announced a new service between Italy and Spain Robust 2012 seen for offshore drilling SINGAPORE'S yards could benefit from increased demand for ocean drill rigs in 2012, analysts predicted today Will BIMCO's licence say: have gun, will travel? BIMCO said today it has started working on a standard contract for employing armed guards Spanish builders cross fingers after election SPANISH shipbuilders told Fairplay today they are pushing ahead with efforts to establish a tax lease scheme despite uncertainty over the new government India ship shares battered SHIPPING stocks in India tumbled today, with most leaders hitting a year's low on economic slowdown fears and the country's foreign trade fall Pirate suspects arrested POLICE in Somalia have reportedly arrested pirates related to the attack on the Greek tanker Olib G China seeks 'maritime connection network' CHINA HAS reportedly proposed a co-operation fund for developing a "maritime connection network" with Southeast Asian nations Manila clears most ferries EIGHT of nine Superferry vessels were cleared today to resume operations in the Philippines, as an inquiry continued into last week's fatal fishing boat-ferry collision ATS narrows losses by 45% LOSSES at ATS Consolidated have narrowed by 45% in the third quarter of 2011 Paris offers help to SeaFrance worker group FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani has offered government help to the worker co-operative bidding to take over SeaFrance, which continued today to suspend Channel services

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Diesel Hits $4 Mark for First Time in Six Months Diesel prices across the United States increased 2.3 cents in the week ending Nov. 21, rising over $4 a gallon... Thai Floods Force CEVA to Re-engineer Supply Chains CEVA Logistics is working to re-engineer the supply chains of its automotive and hard disk drive customers because Thai floods... Postmaster General Urges Bolder Postal Reform Postmaster General and CEO Patrick Donahoe urged Congress on Monday to take a bold approach to reforming the U.S. Postal... Lufthansa Puts Frankfurt Expansion on Hold Lufthansa Cargo is suspending plans for a $1.35 billion expansion of the airline's Frankfurt hub because of a German court's... Railroads Say Weak Exports Hurting Grain Shipments Grain transport on U.S. railroads fell 18.3 percent year-over-year in the past week, extending a steep slide in shipping from... Pacific Northwest Ports' Imports Fall, Exports Rise Containerized imports generally lagged but exports continued to grow in October at the ports of Oakland, Portland, Tacoma and Seattle.... TransCore's Shrader Sees Strong Freight Volume in the US Truckload Market (Video) Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Shrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore,... October Class 8 Orders Top Projections Orders for Class 8 heavy trucks hit a six-month high in October, with manufacturers receiving 29,824 new orders and 28,026... Savannah Expands Intermodal Railyard The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $6.5 million, 6,000-foot extension of the Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, as the... Supply Chain Under Water When Honda resumed production at one of its plants near Bangkok more than a month after shutting its factories amid... Japan's Trade Balance Slips Back Into Red Japan suffered a trade deficit of $3.56 billion in October, as exports fell amid a slowdown in the global economy... Container Traffic Grows at Major Asian Gateways Box throughput at leading Asian gateways grew in October despite the economic uncertainties that plague key European and U.S. markets.... Hapag-Lloyd Profit Falls 94 Percent to $17.5 Million Hapag-Lloyd said currency swings and rate competition caused third quarter profit to drop 94 percent year-over-year to $17.5 million, but... Hong Kong Air Freight Drops 8.2 Percent Hong Kong International Airport saw cargo volume fall 8.2 percent from the same month a year ago as a surge... Marine Highways' New Direction While attending a recent two-day marine highways workshop at George Mason University, I realized the concept has been studied exhaustively... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Third Quarter The for-hire U.S. trucking industry took a detour around economic fears in the third quarter, as year-over-year increases in freight... Brokers Climb the Logistics Ladder Shippers turned to freight brokers for truck capacity in increasing numbers in the third quarter, boosting revenue at third-party intermediaries... Lytle Takes the Helm at Long Beach The Port of Long Beach is in the early days of implementing the largest capital expansion program in its history,... Built to Grow If industrial real estate is an accurate barometer of where the international trade economy is headed, the transportation industry should... Carriers Joined at the Ship? Container shipping's latest slide into red ink is reviving talk about mergers and acquisitions among carriers. Major ship lines... Blowing the Whistle Proving again that shareholders no longer are willing to tolerate systemic shortcomings from those in charge of public companies, the... Hardly Pushing the Envelope Is $5.1 billion enough to get the attention of Congress? The loss the U.S. Postal Service piled up in the...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd finishes Q3 11 in the black Hapag-Lloyd outperformed the market in Q3 11. Whereas most other carriers slipped further into the red, it just ended up with a small positive result of EUR9.6 ... Yusen Logistics (India) In the latest phased global roll-out of its integration of NYK Logistics and Yusen Air & Sea Service the NYK Group has announced the formation of Yusen ... IAS launches new web modules for better connectivity Oakland (US)-headquartered software/technology company International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched extensions to its DispatchManager - a web solution that automates ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Evergreen splits pendulum service again Evergreen has split its UAM pendulum service between the Mediterranean and US West Coast back into two separate Transpacific and Asia/Europe strings. Instead of ... Congress' interest in ending US antitrust immunity sparked on eve of FMC study release The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) study into the impact that the ending of anti-trust immunity for liner shipping conferences in Europe has had on the industry ... Thailand's economy suffers flood hit The economy of Thailand expanded by a disappointing 3.5% in the third quarter of the year as the severe floods that have swept the country since July, killing at ... India tightens the noose on old ships A two-day seminar in Chennai, India last week, as part of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) centenary celebrations, was inaugurated by G K Vasan, Union ... 64 boxes removed from Rena

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Capital curtails spot exposure Capital Product Partners pulls VLCC out of the spot market as parent rides to the rescue with another long-term charter. Analysts examine Diana deal Equity gurus see more acquisitions on the horizon for New York-listed bulker owner following latest $32m raid. Wikborg exits AMA Manhattan-based boutique waves goodbye to co-founder as fate of Norwegian outpost hangs in the balance. Yang Ming tied to scrap pact Brokers finger Taiwanese transport giant as seller in $9m demolition deal. Norden selling KLC exile Former Korea Line chartered vessel draws huge attention in Greece as Danish owner invites offers. Shipping's coming crisis Shipowners' organisation says market distortion from redundant shipyards is the real threat facing owners. Another breaker dies Bangladeshi worker loses life after falling down a lift shaft at Chittagong yard. Crew stranded off Sudan Seafarers running out of supplies on Sri Lankan vessel denied berth over unpaid fees. Deep Sea reels in extension EnQuest adds another 300 days to platform-supply vessel deal with Oslo-listed owner. Korean owner trimming down National Bitumen Corp tipped for double scrap sale which will leave it with only one tanker. Santos strike grips port A 24-hour strike by Brazilian port workers causes delays and disruption. Amanda too heavy Danish cargoship stopped by German marine authorities after over-loading with scrap metal. Globus getting stronger Expanding George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner defies tough markets to increase nine-month profit.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled Grand China accused of non-payment on bulk vessels Hainan, China-based carrier Grand China Logistics has been accused by three European shipowners for halting payments on chartered bulk vessels, according to the Financial Times. FMC sees progress on fuel alternatives Commissioner Mario Cordero of the FMC says progress is being made on development of fuel alternatives for commercial vessels. Use of liquefied natural gas as fuel is an example. Sea Star agrees to pay $14 million fine for price fixing Hapag bucks trend, makes money in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Canadian 'green vessel' retrofit draws nearer Many of the energy-saving technologies could then be deployed in commercial shipping to reduce fuel costs and lower the environmental impact of travel. Last coal powered vessel set for LNG trial Last US vessel to be powered by coal looks to natural gas future. Prices soften across European ports Crude oil markets extend losses in early trading. IFO prices still tumbling in Fujairah 380 cSt price has fallen more then $40 pmt in a week. Crew support 'crucial' for towing kites Bunker savings trigger crew bonuses, vessel operator tells conference. Shipping's dilemma in the face of COP17 The shipping industry requires a realistic lead in time to respond positively to decisions flowing from COP 17. Fujairah pipeline 'operational next month' 'There's a hurry to get this operational' as tension grows over Iran's nuclear programme. 'No delays' for ECA rules 0.10% sulphur cap likely to be in force in just over three years. 'Tough competition and high bunker prices' define the market Hapag-Lloyd reports sharp year-on-year fall in third quarter profit. South China fuel oil imports up 70% in November Region expected to import 230,000 mt of fuel oil during month. Bunker prices down double-digits at most Asian ports Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports on Monday. Chimbusco to offer 3.50% sulphur IFOs by December To offer 3.50% sulphur fuel oil at all Chinese ports next month. Quebec to introduce LNG-powered ferry Ferry able to carry more passengers and vehicles than the current vessel in service. UK-based firm launches marine fuel testing programme Fuel samples can be analysed and reported on the same day of delivery, says SeaTec Services. MISC spending $3.5 million in energy efficiency studies MISC's LNG carrier vessel Seri Balhaf given Green Award certification. Buckeye posts $110 million quarterly net loss Commissions newly constructed inland dock at BORCO for fuel oil, gasoline and diesel cargo operations. Bunker supplier resumes ops at Auckland port Bunker tanker Awanuia commencing 'normal barge operations' as of Monday.

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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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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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