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October 24, 2011

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*Shipping News* Bodies of six Indians working at Iran oil field found The bodies of six Indian divers working on an Iranian oil field in the Gulf were recovered yesterday from a diving chamber that became trapped underwater when its support ship sank, officials said.

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Cosco hikes Far East-Persian Gulf rate US$200/TEU, adds BAF Asia-Europe spot rate to fall to US$677/TEU as transpac decline slows HK Liner Shipping Association backs low-sulphur, but wants subsidies MSC joins CSAV/CMA Asia-west coast South America service OOCL has not cancelled its CCX, SCX, and SSX services as reported Hong Kong signs salvage, search, rescue, surveying pact with Beijing Royal Marines raid mothership, rescue 20 Pakistanis, capture 4 pirates CSAV and HDS Lines account for 35pc of carrier-controlled layups FMC fines NVOCCs US$477,500 for contravening law to get lower rates Union Pacific third quarter profit increases 16pc despite bad weather Canada to FMC: We're not subsidising cargo diversion from US ports Wilhelmsen doubles life raft exchange revenues to Korean customers British freight forwarders urged to support truckers' FairFuel campaign China trims 11pc aviation growth prediction, now expects flat year Lufthansa reschedules winter flights after Frankfurt night flight ban Emirates SkyCargo upgrades fleet despite economic uncertainty

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Baltic index surges to 10-month high Boxship deliveries on a high again this year & ahead Inadequate newbuilding supervision can lead to costly claims Managing the risk of container theft UK P&I Club expresses concerns about ECDIS India, Myanmar seek to double trade by 2015 India to remain major focus of DP World New steel billet loading record set at Visakhapatnam Port Port of Le Havre's ro-ro terminal boosts throughput & area Singapore holds parleys to build box terminal in Andamans Gateway Rail commences double stack container train operations from its Garhi Harsaru (NCR) rail terminal Implementation hanging fire due to Centre-state miscommunication CMIE revises FY12 GDP forecast to 7.9 pc Customs, excise duty collections come a cropper in Sept. Deora asks RBI to maintain status quo on interest rates Fieo thanks Sharma for extra boost to exporters FIMI not in favour of hiking iron ore export tax Govt plans to upgrade cold storage capacity scheme Rupee at new low of 50 against dollar The removal of Green Canyon 6A platform

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Rwandair to expand international service The Central African carrier Rwandair is expanding its operations by adding services from its Kigali hub to Dubai (UAE) Brazzaville (Congo) and Libreville (Gabon). On the Kigali-Bra... Eurotunnel to install new radio communication system Eurotunnel has launched a project to install a state-of-the-art radio communication system in the Channel Tunnel, which will provide full interoperability with the entire European ... Volvo Trucks to deliver 1,000 units to Iraq Volvo Truck Corporation has re-established its presence in Iraq by signing an importer contract with the Iraqi automotive distribution company Zam Zam Spring General Trading. A let... CSX makes national gateway progress CSX Transportation, a leading US intermodal transport company based in Jacksonville FL, has completed or is still working on one third of the clearance projects included in the nat... Continued growth for VW light commercial vehicles Volkswagen's sold 390'000 commercial vehicles between January and September in the light vehicles sector, which represents growth of 25% on the prior year period. In Western Europe... Cargolux bridges continents This month marks the launch of two Cargolux RTW services. The first started on Wednesday and is one of the airline's longest routes, with a total of 75 block hours and ten sectors,... Third runway opening at Frankfurt airport The third runway of Europe's biggest Central European freight airport is due to be opened this afternoon, when a jet with German chancellor Angela Merkel on board lands. In the mea... Inland waterway volumes down slightly in Germany Goods transport on inland waterways in Germany dipped by 1.1% in the first half of 2011, according to preliminary information from the German statistical office. 110.2 million t of... "Blue Star Delos" delivered to Attica The Attica Group's board of directors has announced the delivery of the newly-built ro-pax vessel "Blue Star Delos", which was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Eng... GLN welcomes its 400th member The 9th annual Global Logistics Network conference took place in Bangkok (Thailand) from 9-12 October. The 309 delegates from 208 companies from 75 countries held more than 9,600 p... Ford signs new spare parts logistics deal with DHL Ford has signed a new agreement with DHL Supply Chain for the handling of spare parts in the Nordic region and the Baltic states. The agreement covers about 23,000 different spare ... MOL wins supplier award from Cabot Microelectronics Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has been awarded a silver logistics supplier award by the Cabot Microelectronics Corporation for outstanding service. Cabot Microelectronics meets its mos... Toll Global Forwarding appoints new marketing director Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Gerd-Wolfgang Kux as the new regional marketing and sales director for its EME region, with effect from 1 January 2012. Kux, who will be based ... Individual added value through specialised networks The significance of specialised networks was the focus of Rhenus' press conference on the opening day of the 28th German Logistics Congress in Berlin. A focused network offers cust...

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
BOEM approves first offshore exploration plan since Deepwater Horizon incident BP chief says agreement with Andarko resolves "a significant uncertainty" COSCO Dalian completes VLCC to FPSO conversion job Celebrity Silhouette has GEA Westfalia Separator technology on board Austal to acquire Philippines shipyard

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Trio of northwest airports earn environmental achievement honor Bill Graves nets new contract as trucking association president Oregon State University to continue as NOAA partner Friends of Rocky Prairie drops gravel mining permit appeal U.S. rail freight traffic posts gains during September

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Crews refuse to sail through Indian Ocean Swedish line 'took risks with seafarers' lives', claims one officer who left ship before sailing Four months in the hands of Somali pirates Renuar master Calixto Caniete relives horror of hijacking ordeal Calls for transparency over use of armed protection States urged to develop standards to prevent escalation in violence Exclusive: Shipping turns a blind eye to human cost of piracy Psychological scars are being left untreated as industry focuses on costs instead of welfare Capesize rally pushes up third-quarter earnings for CMB's Bocimar fleet Analysts re-evaluate fourth quarter earnings upwards for larger bulk carriers Perishable cargo business: it's all about boxes Container lines have the reefer plugs but not the equipment, says Dynamar Suezmax Black Sea market rally set to end over the next week Increase in number of available tankers for mid-November loadings to pressure rates Reefer box costs hold back lines Leasing more attractive due to boxes' higher prices and shorter lifespan Trans-Burma-China pipeline could be good for tanker demand New route to central China refineries likely to be in addition to expanding east and south coast crude import areas Salalah seeks to expand on its hub status Port targets containers and hub destination cargo as key growth areas Infrastructure fund gets $500m boost Breakwater will lead to more cargo space A third of pirates die in action Pirate success rate is dropping due to lack of experience US launches fresh effort to reform competition laws Draft proposals to be published before Christmas Capesize market to hold for now but charterers sense an advantage Rates boom aided by Chinese mills seeking cheap iron ore undermined by steel price fall German owners told to be realistic about ship values Private equity adviser says sale deals cannot match those under KG funds Pistiolis bolsters TOP with cash infusion Tanker and dry bulk company's 80% owner says time will shortly be ripe to rebuild fleet The way of an unforgiving world As the Rena's crew waits in hiding, the outrage directed at them from some quarters is sad but inevitable Piracy response programme is welcome Mission to Seafarers already provides post traumatic care to freed hostages and families Market volatility plays havoc with vessel valuations Changes in charter assumptions cause wide variances Dutch dilemma The Dutch government is offering support for armed guards ' at a price The piano on the staircase Dealing with cost pressures will prevent owners seeing their businesses crashing down Insurers' models won't work in China The industry has been warned that smaller yards are still lagging behind European expectations Seacor profit declines as Deepwater Horizon clean-up income peters out Profits fall back to $3.8m after extraordinary third quarter in 2010 Star Reefers hit by 'one of most challenging years on record' Carrier sees net losses widen and operating revenues fall as clients turn to spot market Arrested bulker released in Connecticut Refueller Link Enterprises and Belarussian Shipping Company settle dispute over outstanding bunker bill Fourth Ocean Tankers vessels sold Increased concerns over Cypriot tanker owner Five die in diving support vessel capsize Accident happens off Iranian port of Bushir First Ship Trust pulls in refinancing Commitments by banks for $437m buoy up FST as it reports stable third quarter Keppel sees 33% profit jump in third quarter World's largest rig builder says outlook still strong for new orders, especially from Brazil

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Pistiolis dilutes fellow investors NASDAQ-listed Top Ships today announced a massively dilutive share sale to CEO Evangelos Pistiolis and a decision to halt quarterly financial disclosures WFP-chartered ship targeted by ITF A RUSSIAN crew has raised the alarm about conditions and pay violations on a Panama-flagged bulker chartered by the UN World Food Programme FSL's 3Q profits fall 76.6% FIRST Ship Lease Trust said today its priority is to refinance its outstanding loan balance of $483.08M, as it posted 76.6% lower profits for 3Q2011, year on year Oil traders plead guilty OIL TRADERS Clyde Meltzer and Bernard Langley have pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme involving US imports of Venezuelan tanker shipments Dunkirk's throughput rises LIQUID bulks and liquid fuels both increased 50% at Dunkirk in the first nine months of 2011, year on year Camillo Eitzen to sell ships CAMILLO Eitzen said today it has agreed to sell its nine fully owned, non-ethylene semi-refer vessels 'Aspirin' won't stop pirates PUNTLAND'S president has criticised the payment of ransoms to Somali pirates Losses widen to $14.1M for Star Reefers STAR Reefers said today a range of negative factors resulted in net losses of $14.1M in 3Q11 Mundra schemes frozen MUNDRA port projects have been frozen by a court decision, which sparked a 1-2% value drop today for shares in parent company Adani Enterprises on the Bombay Stock Exchange Shell and partners plan Kitimat LNG terminal ROYAL Dutch Shell and three partners plan a major LNG terminal in northwest British Columbia US railyard emissions targeted PORT cargo handling equipment in Los Angeles and idling trains emit tonnes of toxic pollution per year, according to a lawsuit filed against two of the biggest US railroads Capesize rates spark up CAPESIZE rates ended higher this week, thanks to cheaper iron ore and rising port congestion Greek ports stay shut GREEK passenger ports will remain shut until 23 October, as Greek seafarers have decided to carry on striking Rena salvors hit milestone SALVORS on the stranded box ship Rena achieved a milestone today after finally pumping fuel oil off the casualty for 24 hours straight Newbuilding charter tied to BCI BROKERS told Fairplay today Oldendorff has taken a Capesize newbuilding for three years, at a rate tied to yesterday's Baltic Capesize Index

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Intel Forecasts Lean Supplier Inventories Semiconductor giant Intel, projecting caution across the technology sector despite its own record sales in the third quarter, says it... Obama Signs Three Trade Pacts Exporters are urging the Obama administration to break down more trade barriers after the president signed free trade pacts with... Freight Rate, Surcharge Updates for Week of Oct. 17-21 German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd will apply a general rate increase on cargo shipped from East Asia (excluding Japan)... Senate Democrats Line Up Infrastructure for Next Jobs Vote Democrats in the Senate plan to schedule a vote soon on President Obama's proposals for major new infrastructure spending, as... NY-NJ Port Authority Confirms Foye as New Chief The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed Patrick J. Foye as its new executive director at its... Trucking Group Renews Pact With Graves The American Trucking Associations announced a new three-year agreement with Bill Graves, the former Kansas governor who has been president... US Corn Exporters Double Up on China Sales China may double its corn imports from the U.S. this season, adding to a burgeoning year for American exporters and... NY-NJ Reports Imports Flat in August The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported its busiest month for container imports so far in 2011... Container Terminal Negotiations Get Trickier Terminal container operators negotiating with a port authority for new facilities should expect talks to be lengthy, possibly contentious, and... California Steaming California's container ports are working overtime to convince cargo interests that Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland should be their... The Disconnect Anyone looking for signs from the retail world of greater strength in shipping demand has been looking in the wrong... Capacity Outlook: Grim The outlook for container carriers as described by Alphaliner's Hua Joo Tan at this month's Journal of Commerce TPM Asia... Carrier's 'Act of God' Defense Is All Wet Q: We're a trucking company with a big problem. One of our terminals is in upstate New England, near... Senate Approves Bryson as Commerce Secretary The Senate voted 74-26 Thursday to confirm John Bryson to become President Obama's next Commerce secretary. Although Obama named... KCS Profit Doubles to $99.8 Million on Record Freight Record third quarter freight traffic and record revenue pushed Kansas City Southern's profit up 99 percent from a year earlier... Thai Floods Disrupt Auto, Hard-Disk Supply Chains Monsoon floods in Thailand are disrupting the supply chains of multinational companies including Apple, Ford Motor, General Motors, Nissan Motor,... Daimler Revs Up Production at Oregon Truck Plant Daimler Trucks North America will create 350 jobs and a second shift at its Portland, Ore., truck plant as it... Diesel Prices Rise at Fastest Pace in 28 Weeks Diesel prices across the United States rose 8 cents in the week ending Oct. 17, increasing at the fastest pace...

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Rena: oil salvage race against time CMA CGM and ESL join up in Asia-East Africa trade MSC follows Maersk into Ecuadorian/Europe banana trade US exports to enjoy boost after FTAs with South Korea/Latin America Thailand floods threaten Bangkok as MOL lends a hand

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Petronas fixes four Kuala Lumpur-listed offshore owners win big as Malaysian oil and gas giant takes on more local tonnage. Mail ship says goodbye RMS St Helena drops UK port call as it aims to improve links to remote South Atlantic islands. Indian port mulls bond sale Rumours of bond issue for Indian port could be first sector sale for five years. Pistiolis pumps in cash Top Ships chief buys 11m shares for $5m, taking holding well beyond 50% as stock drops as much as 32%. CECO banks sale cash Norwegian group reveals $12m pay-day from offloading Eitzen Gas to Pareto-led consortium. Essar gets listing go ahead Indian shipowner gets the nod to follow in the footsteps of Essar Ports. Making money the easy way The similarity between Ferrari owners and pirates, why remuneration of up to $14m is perfectly reasonable and a bureaucrat against bureaucracy. SeaFrance faces D-Day French government has until Monday to convince EU to allow state aid for struggling owner. Boskalis nabs LA contract Dutch dredging outfit lands contract in Latin America worth EUR 125m. Shipowners without ships? With fleet sell-offs, huge losses and delistings, today's New5 in Numb3rs is pretty grim. Austal eyes Cebu Australian shipbuilder says it will buy a shipyard in the Philippines before the end of this year. Kyoei set to tank Japanese tanker owner increases annual net loss forecast in dire markets. Wartsila bags research cash Finnish ship engine maker borrows EUR 150m from European Investment Bank for product development. Star Reefers not so bright Reefer operator slips deeper into the mire with poor profit performance. Seacor still down Diversified US owner still feeling the Deepwater impact more than a year later.

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Rand Logistics acquires bulker COSCO raises Far East/Middle East rates OOCL's Q3 revenues down on weaker rates 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. 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. Maersk/MISC convert SE Asia-Oceania loop to butterfly MSC adjusts Asia-US bunker fee levels Rickmers-Linie to add regular Bilbao calls Rena resumes fuel removal

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OCTOBER 21, 2011
Aegean shares rally by 9% in single day Shares of marine fuel supplier in New York closed 9.4% higher. Conservationist says Rena accident highlights NZ coastal vulnerability 'I won't rest until we take measures to make things safer for Northland. A tanker load of oil would make the horrific Rena episode look like a black puddle.' Bunker prices uncertain in the Americas Crude futures climbed for the first time in three days. Wärtsilä secures 150 million euro loan Company to focus on developing engines that are more efficient, more reliable, and with lower lifecycle costs and improved environmental performance RN-Bunker takes delivery of tanker to assist in bunker operations Vessel will undertake bunkering operations in the Kola Bay. Regulations 'an obstacle' to efficient ship design For cradle to grave solutions, we really should start with conception, says president of Robert Allan Ltd. Bunker prices rise in Fujairah Avails continue to be a problem in Durban. Rotterdam prices stable Delays also reported at several loading installations. SkySails in new cooperation BBC Chartering to cooperate with SkySails on wind propulsion after acquiring BBC SkySails. BP settles lawsuit against former staff Four of the six who left BP and joined Brightoil had filed counter claims. VLCCs claw back break-even rates But analyst predicts several owners will still be 'bleeding cash' in Q4. Bunker operations resume in Greek ports 'There is a huge queue of barges waiting to load,' player tells Bunkerworld. New role for Business Development Manager at Maersk Jesper Rosenkrans now at Maersk Oil Trading's fuel trading desk. Week ends with bunker prices largely up Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Friday. BP charters 'world's biggest' bunker tanker for Fujairah market 22,000 dwt Splendor chartered by BP to conduct bunkering, says source at Hong Lam Marine. IFO supplies dry up in Colombo Replenishment cargoes of 380 cSt bunker fuel to arrive in Colombo from October 22-26. Germany shipping firm launches 'EcoCalc' Calculates SO2, NOx and PM10, in addition to CO2 emissions, says Hapag-Lloyd. Fuel pumping ops from Rena resumes Salvage team makes 'slow but steady' progress, says MNZ.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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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