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BRIEFS

July 25, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic Exchange's main index continues to fall The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for an 11th straight session last Friday as a firm panamax market could not make up for weakness in the capesizes. Iconic Polish shipyard cashes in on wind power The Gdansk Shipyard, where the Solidarity movement that ended the communist era in Poland was born, is now trying to lead another Polish revolution ... in offshore wind power. German KG funding takes a big hit in Q1 Investment in German funds that finance a fifth of the world's container ships and half the nation's own fleet plunged 53 per cent in the first quarter as freight markets slumped and banks curbed lending.

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Hong Kong Shippers Council: Fix harbour congestion ahead of peak season Ocean freight rates continue to decline across major trade routes Port of Qingdao's throughput increases 12.9pc in first half of 2011 Le Havre wins back Japan link as Hanjin, NYK resume after years of absence TUI ponders delay of Hapag-Lloyd equity stake sale until prices improve CSCL, Hapag-Lloyd, 'K' Line, NYK Line invest in Far East/Africa loop European Shippers Council seeks incentives, not taxes for UN eco-ships Chongqing city subsidises THCs to boost market share in regional box trade Shandong cuts highway tolls as Beijing cracks down on excessive collections China's Guigang port throughput up 23pc in first five months CMA CGM-OOCL's Epic loop back to Port Said after cutting it in May Union Pacific profit up 10pc to US$785 million as intermodal slips 1pc CSX second quarter pre-tax profit increases 22pc as revenue rises 13pc UK's London-Midlands HS2 rail link called 'political vanity project' Dachser opens Singapore office to serve south and south east Asia Schenker dismantles its North American air fleet, closes Toledo cargo hub United Continental second quarter profit down 5.5pc to US$577 million Beihai Airport first half cargo up 60.2pc, seafood accounts for 82pc AirBridgeCargo Airlines extends Frankfurt's Fraport contract until 2016

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ABG Shipyard scouting for partner to enter platform building segment GDL's consolidated net jumps 138 pc in Q1 17.8 pc rise in veg oil imports Anti-dumping duty on Japanese, Chinese gas Coffee exports up 55 pc in June Engineering exports projected to grow 27pc INTEXPO: Indian textile exhibition in Malaysia from Nov. 22-24 Singapore's imports from India jump 48 pc in H1 US firms gear up to tap opportunities in infra sector 'APM Terminals Mumbai (GTI) supporting trade & neighbouring terminals' Captive port policy puts private operators on edge DP World Cochin berths Maersk Line's largest vessel to call India Kerala govt seeks revised feasibility report for Azhikkal port KoPT to renovate, enhance facilities Asset sales by SMEs not to attract capital gains tax Developers seek govt nod to shelve SEZ plans Govt gives go-ahead to 31 FDI proposals Govt nod for importing 40,000 t of rubber SEZ tax sops removal to hit exports: Assocham TN farmers bracing for lukewarm egg exports Trying to get concessions on tax refund rates: Fieo Agility bags wind power logistics contract in Sri Lanka Complex intercontinental shipment of tunnel boring machine deftly executed GPLN offering heavy lift seminars

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JULY 22, 2011
ABS set to release update of Crew Habitability Guide for Workboats Davie Canada to complete three Cecon newbuilds Sembcorp Marine shipyard files claim against Ernst & Young New spill response role for two Hornbeck Offshore MPSV's

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JULY 22, 2011
Bellingham Port Commissioners OK Scotty Browns airport lease US rail freight traffic posts gains during week K Line joining service calling Far East/India Coast Guard investigating Columbia River vessel allision Crystal Cruises earns 16th best cruise line honor

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JULY 22, 2011
West Africa suezmax fixing activity hits two-year high But substantial fleet growth since 2009 kills earnings opportunities for owners in June Cooling Asian inflation could shrink tanker rates Tanker markets could face extremely difficult second half of the year if plans to cool Chinese inflation hit the Asian economy and reduce crude and oil products imports Torm hires South Korean kamsarmax Torm understood to have chartered a South Korean kamsarmax bulk carrier at $12,500 per day for a short period contract South Korea sets iron ore record South Korea imported a record-breaking volume of iron ore in June Capesize rates find floor but more cargo is needed Continued slide attracts Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton in, but more cargoes still needed Capesizes search for green shoots Severe overcapacity set to continue limiting ability of capesize owners from earning acceptable returns Squeezed from all sides The shipping finance challenge looks daunting Shipping companies at risk of falling foul of UK's new Bribery Act Specific offence of bribing a foreign public official may prove a challenge Illuminating future navigation UK Shipping Minister Mike Penning has launched the lighthouse authorities' new marine aids to navigation strategy, 2025 and Beyond. It appears flexible and realistic China shippers call for mining companies to reconsider newbuilding plans Although not named, Vale is thought to be the target of shipowners association's comments which claim cargo owners are 'monopolising' the dry bulk market Agreement on cutting CO2 is a truly major achievement IMO has demonstrated that it is eminently capable of delivering a global solution for shipping Gothenburg plans to start up LNG fuel terminal by 2013 Sweden's important bunker hub aims to offer gas alternative two years ahead of sulphur emissions clampdown Gothenburg to strengthen rail links to box terminal Bidders are lining up for the Skandia Container Terminal concession. Whoever wins will want to expand it K+N to purchase Dutch perishable goods agent J.van de Put deal will extend Kühne + Nagel's global 'fresh-to-door' concept More box lines impose congestion surcharges at Jawaharlal Nehru Hapag Lloyd will avoid the port altogether, re-routing vessels to Mundra Boxship orders delayed as lines struggle to halt freight rates slide Newbuilding market has 'switched off' UK ship detentions creep up Three foreign flag ships were detained in UK ports during June failing port state control inspection, according to statistics released by the MCA Ports fear cost and security of wireless internet ICSW report finds needs of seafarers to communicate with family were deemed peripheral to port operations and planning Transport workers' body condemns European Commission jobs report Task Force has failed to deliver radical measures needed to avert a maritime skills crisis, says ETF The lemmings change direction With carriers heading for another year of cumulative losses, owners are likely to be very circumspect about buying new tonnage in the short term Passage to Africa Two recent developments chronicled by Lloyd's List herald more promising growth for the continent Eurotunnel says hauliers' fears for SeaFrance helped fuel 21% rise in truck volumes Truck shuttle volumes surge to 609,000 units for the first six months of 2011, as passenger shuttles saw cars edge over the 1m mark Hong Kong government says it has 'open mind' on congestion solutions Portside land could ease congestions but feeder operators unable to pay market price Feeder operators reject River Terminal Trade proposal Makes sense in theory but underlying economics spell ruin Pirates masquerade as authorities in attempted tanker hijack Brilliante Virtuoso now responsibility of Salvor Five Oceans Star Reefers predicts more scrapping Ships as young as 18 years may go to breakers as box lines encroach on reefer trades Stratos acquires Blue Ocean Wireless Operational assets of US GSM services provider bought by Inmarsat company Dyna-Mac lifted by Keppel's bullishness on FPSO sector Singapore-listed maker of topside modules sees share price jump 4% despite lacklustre results MOL upbeat on pure car carrier market Noticeable pick-up since June could lead to tightness in the market over six months Economou projects further slump in bulker values DryShips sells another four units citing 'discrimination' against older vessels

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JULY 22, 2011
Hapag deal reported in limbo UNCERTAINTY over the planned float or sale of a major share in German box line Hapag-Lloyd has increased amid reports that a key suitor has withdrawn from negotiations Davie bids just in time DAVIE Canada, with backing from its new owner, beat today's deadline to bid for the Canadian government's C$35Bn ($37.06Bn) shipbuilding sweepstakes Mitropoulos clarifies remarks on Libya, piracy THE IMO sought today to clarify statements made by secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos that were seen in one news account as suggesting that anti-piracy military forces had been diverted to support of Libyan rebels Greek ferry strike postponed GREEK seamen told Athens today they will not strike during the rest of the summer to oppose government plan to cut their pensions Canadian spill fears rise CANADA'S response capability for oil spills has become a US congressional issue JNPT slams congestion levies INDIA'S Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust has accused container lines of unfairly exploiting scheduled upgrades by imposing congestion surcharges on shippers Crew rescued from listing ship SIX CREW members were rescued by helicopter today after they reported to French authorities that their general cargo ship had taken on a heavy list Bulker analyst hits 'sell' WELLS Fargo analyst Michael Webber today graded down four drybulk stocks - Diana, Genco, Eagle and Excel - to 'underperform', the equivalent of 'sell' Star Reefers tells 2Q losses THE FALL in spot freight rates plus an impairment charge against its older ships added up today to second-quarter losses for Star Reefers Safe Bulkers profits fall GREEK shipowner Safe Bulkers has announced a 22% year-on-year drop in net income drop for the second quarter Putin, senator rev up row RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's disclosure that the US is trying to cancel import restrictions on automobile parts shipments has triggered a blast from Michigan Worker dies after Subic yard fall INVESTIGATIONS are continuing today into the death of a worker at Hanjin HI & Construction Philippines' yard at Subic Bay Daewoo pay deal agreed DAEWOO Shipbuilding said today managers and unions have accepted a pay accord Oz cargoes to Korea seen surging MARTIN Ferguson, Australia's energy minister, said today Oz plans to supply more LNG and other resources to South Korea in a push to become Seoul's key energy partner Keppel's profits corrected KEPPEL said today its 1Q2011 profits were S$384.86M ($318.24M), up 9.3% year on year

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JULY 22, 2011
YRC Worldwide Closes on Restructuring Troubled trucking giant YRC Worldwide completed its $500 million financial restructuring Friday, cementing long-term credit terms and labor concessions that... FAA Partial Shutdown Spurs 4,000 Furloughs Up to 4,000 federal employees will be furloughed and $2.5 billion in airport improvement work will stall midnight Friday after... MSC to Hike India-South Africa Rates Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply a general rate increase on the trade from India to South Africa as part of what... Top Railroads Hit Highest Employment Since 2009 The seven largest freight railroads added 1,818 workers to their U.S. payrolls from mid-May to mid-June, the largest increase this... Mobile Handles Record Export Coal Shipment The largest export coal shipment ever handled by the Port of Mobile sailed early Friday, highlighting the Alabama State Port... Port of Tampa Spends $12.9 Million to Expand The Tampa Port Authority's board this week agreed to spend $12.9 million to expand the port's container-handling capacity and inland... DB Schenker to Ground US Freighters DB Schenker said Friday it will shut down the U.S. domestic air cargo network operated for years by BAX Global,... YRC Worldwide to Name New CEO When YRC Worldwide's new board of directors meets for the first time today, job number one will be naming a... Senior J.B. Hunt Executives Retire J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported several changes to its executive management team, including the retirement of Paul Bergant, the intermodal... YRC National 'Back in Black' With $10.6 Million Profit Long-haul less-than-truckload operator YRC National rolled back into the black in the second quarter, reporting an operating profit of $10.6... YRC Contract Pricing Rising Faster, Zollars Says YRC Worldwide hiked its contract rates about 4 percent in the second quarter as the less-than-truckload carrier hauled more long-haul... Port of Cochin Handles Record-Size Container Ship The largest Maersk Line container ship ever to call Indian shores arrived Thursday at the Port of Cochin, a major... IMS Worldwide's Spencer on Rise of Intermodal Shipping (Video) Curtis Spencer, president of IMS Worldwide, and Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of Strategy for UBM Global Trade (parent company... Star Reefers Reports $11.3 Million Loss Norway's Star Reefers swung to an $11.3 million second quarter net loss from a year-earlier profit of $3.8 million, as... Hanjin Resumes Japan-Le Havre Service The Port of Le Havre said Hanjin Shipping resumed service between Japan and the French port on July 15 after... KCS More Than Doubles Profit to $70.7 Million Kansas City Southern, the smallest of North America's Class I railroads, saw profit leap by 104 percent in the second... Stagnant Rail Freight Traffic Remains Below Peak Freight volume for major North American railroads fell 0.3 percent in the week ending July 16 compared to the same... "K" Line Joins Far East-Indian Subcontinent Direct Loop "K" Line will join a vessel-sharing agreement next month that is currently operated by Evergreen Line and Simatech on the... YRC Worldwide Cuts Loss to $39 Million YRC Worldwide, in the midst of a restructuring aimed at stabilizing the trucking company's finances, reported a $39 million loss... Distributing Change Logistics costs are rising, but where is the response from shippers in terms of truly changing fundamentals of their distribution... Tinker to Evers, Not a Chance Q: We recently gave a shipment to a 3PL (broker) we use regularly. The broker then gave the shipment to... Rational Exuberance Ocean carrier executives must be looking at railroads and trucking companies and wondering if they got in the wrong business.... APL Sets East Asia-US East Coast Surcharge Singapore-based container carrier APL will impose a peak-season surcharge on all cargo shipped from Asia and the Middle East to... Container Corporation of India's Profit Up 21 Percent State-owned Container Corporation of India boosted first quarter net profit 21 percent from a year earlier to $52 million,... Committee Witnesses Endorse Transport Bill The proposed two-year $339 billion surface transportation bill received the unanimous support of witnesses of the U.S. Senate Environment...

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JULY 22, 2011
Spiralling Hong Kong port congestion 'must be dealt with before peak season' Weather plays havoc with Australian services China's PMI at 28-month low Greece gets its 'exceptional and unique solution' FESCO still on acquisition trail

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JULY 22, 2011
Lazard praises DRYS deal Equity analyst says discount bulker sale will have little impact on George Economou-led owner's earnings despite $107m hit. Pirates attack in Aden Somali gang target Ethiopian ship as it passes through the IRTC. Hornbeck seals spill pact US-listed offshore owner tosses PSVs into Marine Spill Response Corp's Deepwater Horizon-inspired clean-up venture. Oslo under attack RS Platou evacuates Norwegian office as explosion rips Prime Minister's office and oil-rich nation's Ministry of Petroleum. CCM lowers its sights Analyst Michael Pak slices dry-cargo and tanker rate forecasts to levels which will tip three more owners into the red. Mombasa strike off The dockers' union at Kenya's main port has withdrawn a threat to strike over plans to privatise the port. Hapag IPO still on German container line remains on track for share sale despite report of delays, shareholder TUI says. Mermaid lures $26m deal Thai drilling contractor with links to John Fredriksen snaps up lucrative Indonesian deal. Wells downs dry giants Genco, Eagle, Diana and Excel face cash and covenant pressures amid dry recession, analyst warns. Japan holds 19 June port state control round-up sees P&F Marine and Jacksoon bulkers detained. Domestic bliss Indonesian boxship business leads to improved second quarter income for shipowner in "oppressed" period. Havila still at a loss Norwegian offshore company books loss on second quarter profit but sees improvement in second half. Greek ship detained in UK June figures for UK ship detentions put Good Faith-owned bulker and US-owned cruise ship in the frame.

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JULY 22, 2011
Washington Notebook Natural Gas production "K" Line joins Evergreen China-India loop The Japanese container line "K" Line said Friday it is joining a service linking the Far East to India and Pakistan from Aug. 10. "K" Line will participate in the Evergreen Line-Simatech Shipping CIX2 service as a vessel operator. It will provide ... New controversy over Jones Act Waivers There is new controversy about the granting of waivers to the Jones Act for ships carrying oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), with allegations that oil companies are tailoring their withdrawals to avoid using U.S. flag ships. The gover... Toohey tapped to lead Waterways Council The Waterways Council has tentatively selected Mike Toohey to be its next president and chief executive officer. A special meeting of the WCI board has been called for Aug. 2 to formally consider his election to the organization's presidency. Toohe... 4 bids received for Hawaii 'Superferries' The U.S. Maritime Administration said it received four bids for the two high-speed ferries built by the defunct Hawaii Superferry company. However, MarAd said it would not reveal the name of the bidders or the amounts they offered for theAlakaiandHu... CMA CGM adds back Port Said on EPIC loop The liner carrier CMA CGM is adding back a call at Port Said on a service between Europe and the Indian Subcontinent, according toAmerican ShipperaffiliateComPair Data . The French carrier had deleted calls at Port Said on itEPIC service in May , a... Ship registry gets China approval International Register of Shipping (IRS) has received approval from the Chinese government's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) to open a surveying company in China. The approval comes as IRS, based in Panama City, Panama, continues to expand its... Military Sealift Command appoints Pacific commander The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command said Thursday Capt. Sylvester Moore has assumed command of its Pacific operations.Moore replaces Capt. Jerome F. Hamel.The Pacific Command is responsible for Military Sealift Command ships operating in the E... U.S. prepares trade mission to Afghanistan Francisco Sánchez, U.S. Commerce Department's undersecretary for international trade, will lead a trade mission to Kabul, Afghanistan, this September.Sánchez will bring representatives from 10 U.S. companies who are interested in pursuing export, ...

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JULY 22, 2011
Prices uncertain in the Americas Crude futures settled higher on anticipation that prices will increase next week if progress is made on the US debt crisis. New Zealand bunker debate considered environmental risk One industry expert said he believed the ferries were responsible for 80% of sulphurous gases over Wellington. IBIA Chief Executive resigns Resignation will take effect from July 31, 2011. Prices mixed in the Middle East Suppliers bunkering schedules extremely tight for prompt dates. Markets firm across Europe Renewed confidence in eurozone area. Antarctic fuel oil ban hits cruise passenger numbers With ban entering into force next month, several operators are withdrawing large cruise ships from the region. Study of CO2 abatement cost shows 'amazing results' Huge CO2 cuts possible at profit to industry, but significant barriers preventing realisation of $70 billion potential fuel cost savings. Turkish supplier expands operations to Aegean Sea Will be selling 380 cSt, 180 cSt and 0.1% sulphur MGO at Izmir. ARA supplier prepared to change pricing formula Separating product price from barge freight cost already practiced in several regional ports. Week ends with gain in IFO prices Demand for bunker fuel mixed at major Asian ports on Friday. Boldly Going Bigger? With ship sizes increasing, so will bunker stems, but will suppliers be willing to extend credit to 'fill her up' if there is another rate crash? US Navy places order for fuel tank sensors Organisation will order 13 sensors from Electronic Marine Systems. Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at three-week high Volume up 12.4% to 19.689 million barrels with further inventory gains expected. Glencore subsidary gets fuel saving service Blue Water Trade Winds signs three year deal to install cargo heating management services for ST Shipping. Fall in global bunker demand 'faster than anticipated' High bunker prices prompt development of fuel-efficient ships, study says.

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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

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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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