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BRIEFS

February 25, 2011

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*Shipping News* Faster UPS service to come to Singapore UPS is expanding one of its freight services to 10 more Asian ports, including Singapore, it announced yesterday. Crude tanker rates fall for 6th day Earnings from shipping Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, fell for a sixth day after demand was met to haul February cargoes.

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Drewry box index slips again as contract talks get underway APM Terminals profit up 60pc as Yantian sales offset global loss CMA CGM suspends cargo bookings to Libya China expects its 2011 trade to increase 21pc to US$3.6 trillion Europe's container growth to be moderate: Global Port Tracker Two 13,100-TEU ships for Rickmers to join Maersk fleet SeaIntel expects transpac demand to rise 15-20pc in 2011 Cocoa and rubber ablaze at Amsterdam Westport US consumer confidence hits three-year high in February New Zealand quake paralyses Lyttleton Port at Christchurch Hamburg Sud christens newest 7,100-TEU box ship Georgia accuses South Carolina saboteurs of aborting Jasper Terminal Toll Holdings half-year profit up 53pc to US$165 million Flynt group rebrands to Barloworld Logistics in HK, China Panalpina to take over Norway's Grieg Logistics Jilin to build US$486.3 million agricultural logistics park Cathay lauds HK budget for commitment to global transport FAA investigates Denver airport after runway breaches Forwarders can now sue airlines after statute of limitation deadline

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LNG demand has vessel & freight rates zooming ahead Wishlist of an Indian shipping co. to the Finance Minister EU order defining ayurvedic products a trade barrier, says industry Biplav Kumar assumes charge as Deputy Chairman of MPT JNPT Chairman addresses naval architects MPSEZ enters 1-million-TEU Club Ro-ro service trial run carried out at Vallarpadam ICTT Rlys allows mining firms to fund last-mile links Vikas Anand takes charge as COO of DHL (India) Exports will surely touch $ 500 bn by 2014-15: Fieo Govt seeks to double exports to $ 450 bn by 2013-14 Leather sector urged to take advantage of Central programme

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Rotterdam port expansion entering sandy stage Maasvlakte 2, the port of Rotterdam's expansion scheme, is steadily taking on more shape. Some 190 million cbm of sand have now been sprayed onto the site. The new land will be sho... Managerial changes at Imperial Reederei on 1 July The Imperial Reederei group is set to reshuffle its management on 1 July. The inland shipping service provider has named a successor for Karl-Heinz Bellmer, who is stepping down fr... K Line announces new Asia-east coast of South America service The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) is launching ECSA, a new bi-weekly service from Asia to the east coast of South America that will be operated... Augustin Quehenberger Group overshoots 2010 sales target The Austrian logistics service provider Augustin Quehenberger Group reported a turnover of EUR 371.8 million in 2010, thus overshooting its projected target of EUR 360 million by a... GAC extends global agency network to Bahamas GAC's global shipping network has been further strengthened with the signing of an alliance agreement with Bahamian agency Elnet Maritime Co. Ltd. Under the terms of the pact, a co... Damco: new office in port of Le Havre AP Moller-Maersk's logistics unit Damco has opened a new office at the port of Le Havre (France), a development that gives it a good chance of competing against other freight forwa... Two more container leviathans from Rickmers for Maersk Two more 13,100 teu containerships have been built for the German Rickmers Group in Ulsan (Korea). The "Leo Rickmers" and the "Scorpio Rickmers" will be charter...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Port of LA plugs in three cruise lines to shoreside power Chuck Raymond steps down as Horizon Lines cops plea in price fixing case

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Port of Portland Compass honor presented to Greenbrier executive Navios Maritime Holdings earns Panama Excellence award Cargill delivers millions to United Way charities ATA truck tonnage index climbs during month of January Coast Guard posthumously awards Meritorious Public Service medal

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
China offers to double Greek finance pledge to $10bn Beijing confirms its banks are willing to expand existing $5bn facility 'as long as there is demand from owners' Middle East unrest throws spotlight on risk for tankers With political turmoil in Egypt and neighbouring countries, shipowners need to remain vigilant MR product tanker rates double in one week Medium range product tankers on the transatlantic trade have seen rates double in a week, after an influx of fresh cargoes bound for West Africa slashed the number of vessels waiting for employment, providing a much-needed injection of confidence for owners struggling in the volatile market China to be top Asian gas market China's gas market is one of the fastest growing in the world, according to the International Energy Agency Australia set to drive growing LNG supplies The majority of China's growing LNG imports are shipped under long-term contracts from LNG exporters in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Qatar China puts its foot on the gas Nation's hunger for energy does not look like abating but huge reserves of shale gas in its interior may derail rising LNG import demand Updated: Latest ship movement from Lloyd's List Intelligence's APEX service All Libyan ports shut but there are reports of some crude ports partially working Grand China faces charter claim Greek shipowner launches arbitration proceedings against group Chinese finance a worry for shipping Prospect of more tonnage flooding bulker and tanker sectors would drive rates down to rock bottom BDI flattens as inquiries dwindle Baltic Dry Index falls 11 points to 1,242 today Stuck in a jam UK's farcical attempts at evacuating Britons from Libya demonstrates that countries need a government-run marine emergency service Teekay Offshore Partners full year profit shrinks Full-year net profit down to $78.9m from $135.63m Derivatives boost Teekay LNG Partners' bottom line Company returns a net profit of $92.9m for full year 2010 Teekay Tankers eyes vessel buys Says 50% of its vessel operating days would rake in an average time charter equivalent rate of $24,500 a day 'No clearance' for Libya evacuees to board Greek tanker Minerva vessel was set to pick up stranded Greek nationals after a request for help from the country's authorities Teekay boss predicts more gloom for spot tanker market Glut of vessel deliveries will hit demand Yildirim boss reveals CMA CGM investment was a 'good fit' Groundbreaking $500m deal is part of group's long-term strategy of private equity investment in the maritime sector Libya rescue dash offers fillip for cash-strapped Greek ferry lines Vessels stand to earn a minimum of $344,370 per day on charter, although some are known to be on higher rates Bleak outlook for dry bulk and tanker sectors Fundamentals in both markets look like "a classic shipping recession" says Clarkson Research Services head Coustas warns over demise of KG financing Boxship owners will need to find up to $2bn per year in equity finance Precious plans $450m bulker spree To buy about 20 secondhand handymax and supramax vessels Shipping still attractive to private equity funds But investors want discounts on asset values, finance executives tell Marine Money forum Grindrod reinstates order for two product tankers Shipping and logistics group to take delivery of ships after settlement reached over contractual dispute Naval forces should not be so quick to release pirates How can countries such as Denmark satisfy itself about the identity of pirates from a country that has no government Southampton set to boost box handling capacity Construction of '80m berth to add up to 750,000 teu of handling capacity at the port Warning for container sector as GDP hit by general slowdown Growth in OECD countries in 2010 increased by 2.9% compared with 2009, which saw a fall of 3.5% from 2008 NSF steps into ship finance breach Recent Genmar deal confirms US-based fund as a leading source of alternative capital, stepping in to offer shipowners support since 2008 Injecting a bit of zest into coastal shipping industry As UK shipping minister Mike Penning declares his passion for the coastal trades, Lloyd's List suggests a few areas in need of his urgent attention

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
EU NAVFOR seeks more ships THE Indian Ocean would need 83 destroyers instead of just 6 to respond to piracy effectively, Major General Buster Howes, operations commander of EU Navfor told Fairplay today Navy ship guards closer? A RAND Corp senior policy analyst has told Fairplay that the killing of two US hostages by pirates this week might lead to military guards at sea Teekay expands loans unit NYSE-listed Teekay Corp today revealed its third investment in ship mortgages, further expanding its exposure to the VLCC sector LNG rate climb seen on uprisings NORTH Africa's political upheavals could cause a gas supply cut that would push up LNG carrier rates, Arctic Securities warned today Libyan chaos forces oil rethink EUROPEAN importers are likely to start shipping oil from the US Gulf and West Africa if political turmoil continues to limit exports from Libya, analysts said today Repsol pledges free choice on agents ENERGY giant Repsol today said it has imposed no curbs at the Spanish terminals it manages on which shipping agent a shipowner may pick Transpetro expects exoneration TRANSPETRO, Latin America's largest shipping company, said it expects to be cleared by a Brazilian tribunal of overpayment allegations Teekay adjusted losses widen TANKER giant Teekay Corp today reported higher losses than anticipated after its Suezmax and Aframax rates fell Strike slows Bilbao boxes A ROAD haulier strike has caused severe box delays at Bilbao, a Spanish operator told Fairplay today Genco earnings fall short NYSE-listed bulk player Genco has reported lower profits than expected and faces significant spot market exposure in 2011 Baltic thickest in 24 years VERY COLD Baltic weather has left the most sea surface icebound since 1987, according to a report by the Finnish broadcasting company YLE Wilson's earnings rise RISING freight volumes and rates have helped Norway's Wilson record a rise in fourth-quarter profits to 32.7M kroner ($5.8M), from 26.5M kroner a year earlier Sembcorp shares drop on financial results SHARES of Singapore's Sembcorp Marine dropped today even though the world's second-biggest rig builder declared profits last night Baltic Trading predicts clear sailing BALTIC Trading, the spot-market drybulk offshoot of Genco Shipping & Trading, said today it has no need to tap equity markets after amendments to its credit facility Bulgaria exits port deal BULGARIA has cancelled a ¥37Bn ($451M) loan from a Japanese bank that was to pay for building box terminals at the Black Sea ports of Bourgas and Varna.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Con-way Freight Helps Capture Alleged Terrorist Alert truck terminal managers in Texas helped federal authorities identify a suspected terrorist who allegedly planned to attack multiple U.S.... Horizon Lines to Sell Logistics Unit Horizon Lines said it is in discussions to sell its logistics unit and expects to report lower fourth quarter results... Horizon Pleads Guilty, to Pay $45 Million Horizon Lines agreed to plead guilty and will pay $45 million in fines for antitrust violations in the Puerto Rico... NYK Boosts Trans-Atlantic Rates NYK Line plans to increase its trans-Atlantic freight rates on cargo moving in both directions as of April 1. ... US Judge Fines Greek Company $2.4 Million for Pollution A federal judge in Baltimore on Wednesday fined a Greek ship management company $2.4 million and imposed two years probation... Echo Global Logistics Sales Rise 64 Percent New customers and higher shipping volume pushed total revenue to $426.4 million at Echo Global Logistics in 2010, a 64.3... Coast Guard to Change Ship Rebuilding Rule The Coast Guard is proposing changes in regulations to clarify the requirements for rebuilding Jones Act ships at U.S. shipyards. ... Green Reefers Loss Widens Norway's Green Reefers, a refrigerated cargo ship operator, reported fourth quarter 2010 pre-tax losses widened to $24 million from $18.7... MSC Hikes India-Europe Rates Mediterranean Shipping Company announced a general rate increase on the westbound trades from India to Europe and the Mediterranean, the... UK Approves Southampton Port Expansion The UK port of Southampton received government approval for a $130 million project that will enable it to handle the... Seaspan Seeks 10 New 10,000-TEU Ships Container shipowner Seaspan said it is negotiating to order up to 10 new ships that would carry up to 10,000... Durable Goods Orders Fall But for Aircraft The Commerce Department said a 27 percent spike in commercial aircraft sales pushed total durable-goods orders up 2.7 percent in... UASC Plans HQ Move as ILA Organizes United Arab Shipping Co. plans to move its U.S. headquarters and 80-plus jobs from New Jersey to the South Atlantic...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Lyttelton hopeful of early resumption Transpac rates plunge amid warnings of major contract reductions Libya cargo operations halted Rickmers takes delivery of more Maersk charters Behemoth tester for Felixstowe

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Globus returns to profit George Karageorgiou applauds ticker's migration to Times Square as Greek bulker owner sheds red in the fourth. Horizon shares hammered New York-listed liner outfit's stock price tumbles 10% following DoJ shake down, executive shake up and revised earnings forecast. Horizon's double whammy CEO Chuck Raymond packs his bags for retirement as US liner operator agrees to shell out $45m to squash price fixing probe. Firms takeover Triton Pritzker clan sells controlling stake in US container lessor Triton to New York finance duo. Fire Island splash New York ferry operator anticipates sizzling summer with order placed at Gladding-Hearn. CMA CGM freezes calls World's third-largest container line cancels calls in Libya but continues to accept bookings amid clashes. Trouble tonic Unrest in Libya and Algeria could provide a further spark for LNG spot market, Arctic says. Helix hit by loss Owen Kratz talks up prospects in US Gulf as New York-listed subsea firm falls flat in the fourth. Teekay steps on the gas Headline result moves up but New York listed gas carrier operator sees share price slip in the other direction. Bigger a better bet for Dof Oslo-listed offshore owner tips improved 2011 performance as 10 newbuildings wait in the wings. Trai Thien hunts cash US arm of Southeast Asian mini-bulker operator races to squash competition as it hunts for cash to fund six newbuildings. Libyan danger money KG Jebsen accepts more than double market rate to take an aframax into crisis-hit country. KLC a KG headache But veteran Tobias Konig asks Germans to choose internal solution over Wall Street to preserve system. Teekay Corp lags Street Bjorn Moller-led shipowner sees adjusted bottom line fall further into the red than forecast in Q4. Flopec extends TEN twins New York-listed tanker owner secures two more years of work for panamax brace amid hope flexible rates can spur its stock price.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Pritzker Group acquires PECO Pallet PECO Pallet Inc. said it has been acquired by The Pritzker Group, a private investment firm owned and controlled by J.B. Pritzker and Tony Pritzker. The Yonkers, N.Y.-based pallet-rental company said the deal provides it with "substantial equity ca... Trade groups back Bersin confirmation A group of 11 trade associations on Wednesday wrote Senate Finance Committee leaders urging a favorable recommendation to confirm Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin, whose future as head of the agency remains in limbo. Presiden... Trucking executive calls for improved port access Dick Coyle, president of Devine Intermodal in West Sacramento, Calif., stressed a need for increased investment in ports to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "We have terminals up and down the Central Valley of California and o... CSX opens Ohio terminal CSX said it has opened its Northwest Ohio Terminal, acornerstone of the double-stack National Corridorfreight rail corridor between East Coast seaports and the Midwest. Located near North Baltimore, Ohio, the new facility employs more than 200 ful... U.S. truck tonnage jumps 3.8% Freight volumes for U.S. trucking companies surged 3.8 percent in January from December, according to the monthly tonnage index published by the American Trucking Associations. The seasonally adjusted survey of ATA members' business activity also ... CSX can challenge Alabama fuel tax A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday clears the way for CSX Corp. to challenge Alabama''s fuel tax. Alabama imposes sales and use taxes on railroads when they purchase or consume diesel fuel, but exempts their main competitors -- interstate trucker... CSAV president to step down Jaime Claro Valdes has resigned as president and director of Chilean container shipping company CSAV, according to a brief letter sent to the Chile''s securities commission and posted on the company''s Web site. Valdes took the company helm in Nov... Maersk order caps big ship brigade China Shipping in January unveiled the biggest containership to hit the seas in 2011, the 13,296-TEUCSCL Star,disrupting a five-year trend of the biggest containerships in operation being delivered to the fleets of Europe's Big 3 container lines -... Supreme Court ruling CSX can challenge Alabama fuel tax A U.S. Tuesday clears the way for CSX Corp. to challenge Alabama''s fuel tax. Alabama imposes sales and use taxes on railroads when they purchase or consume diesel fuel, but exempts their main competitors -- inte... ComPair Data analysis

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Europe's longest ice road reduces demand for ferry transportation After the opening of the 25.5 km long official ice road between the Estonian mainland and Hiiumaa ' it is said that it is the longest of its kind in Spar Shipping sells Ven service Spar Shipping, Copenhagen, has sold its service from Copenhagen to the Isle of Ven in Oresund to Ventrafiken AB. The sale includes the passenger vessel Jeppe (flying the Swedish flag Nordic LNG charters LNG carrier Nordic LNG has signed a contract with the Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder covering the transportation of LNG from the production plant at Risavika, Norway. The plant has an estimated

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011
Fujairah market firms Fuel oil avails still reported to be limited in Durban. Libyan protest rocks crude market Political protests have spread to Libya and Bahrain causing uncertainty in the crude market. Bunker prices soar in key ports Many bunker suppliers unable to give price indications due to market volatility. Bunker barge returns to service on the Thames Cockett Marine Oil boosts Thames operation with vessel coming from sister company in Rotterdam. 'Make or break' time for IMO on GHG deal Head of climate and environment at Maersk says IMO could be sidelined by UNFCCC if July meeting fails to approve efficiency measures. New delay on IMO regulations for gas-fuelled ships Target date for completing work on safety code for ships using LNG as fuel pushed back, leaving little time before stringent 2015 ECA requirements take effect. Promotion at Dan-Bunkering Accountant Michael Jacobsen has been promoted to Business Controller. Bunker prices react to surging crude oil Market responding to the tension in Middle East, says bunker trading manager at Gemoil. Taiwanese port faces 'tight' 380 cSt supplies Supplier temporarily suspends offering the grade to the spot market. Singapore launches initiative to encourage marine employment $2.3 million programme to train crew for bunker tankers and local passenger vessels. Mass flow meter provider to host bunker seminar Seminar hopes to address ship owners' unanswered questions about the coriolis technology and its certified bunker system. Sri Lankan state oil company to re-enter bunkering business Ministry of Petroleum Industries ordered CPC to commence bunkering operations at the 'earliest possible instance.'

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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:
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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

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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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