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BRIEFS

June 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* China, Vietnam agree to resolve maritime dispute China and Vietnam pledged yesterday to resolve their maritime dispute through peaceful negotiations, a sign of easing tension over rival claims in the South China Sea which is believed to be rich in oil and gas. Ore ship rents rise on busiest trade route A surge in hiring of vessels to haul iron ore has lifted transportation costs for the steelmaking ingredient to a six-month high on the commodity-shipping market's busiest trade route.

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APL passes on slow-steaming savings to shippers in surcharge reductions Two Chilean boxships collide in Shanghai, 26 containers overboard Shanghai index contracts for fifth straight week, but less than expected More carriers and shipowners continue to order mega boxships Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Grand China postpones announced weekly service to Australia Manila's ICTSI, Port of Portland, Oregon state open logistics facility First quay section at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 development gets wet Logwin wins spare parts distribution for Austrian STILL Siemens Mobility wins massive cargo handling system contract from Delhi Miami International Airport enlarges cargo handling footprint Aloha Air Cargo takes delivery of first of two new Saab 340As

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AGS World starts CBD Belapur operations Retailers upgrade cold chain infra to bring down wastage El Salvador seeks Indian investment in ports Engg goods exports jump 119 pc in May Probe initiated against dumping of Japanese digital plates DP World Nhava Sheva receives coveted environment award Essar may pump in 600 cr. in Canadian port facility Over three week strike at Cochin Shipyard called off BCHAA felicitates outgoing Chief Commissioner, welcomes incoming officers CONCOR commissions ICD-Khodiyar CSC to set up cargo terminal at Delhi airport Comm. Ministry to begin sectoral review of exports in July Forex reserves climb a tad by $ 59 m Govt gives nod to export extra 5 lakh t sugar RBI may allow banks' MF arms to back infra funds Silver imports tumble in May MV Lone performs SAL's heaviest lift ever PPG conference wraps up

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bangladesh identifies new locations for capital airport The Bangladesh Government has selected three locations for the construction of the new USD 7.2billion Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport which will provide the country'... Palletways sets record in Spain and expands to Germany The Palletways Group is growing despite the difficult economic conditons. In the past six years the English palletised freight service provider has expanded from three to twelve co... New way bill regulations in France France has changed the requirements for a national way bill. Now, the new way bill is no longer bound to a particular form but it has to include some basic information, such as add... Work in the Fréjus Tunnel Due to safety and maintenance work in the Fréjus Tunnel, traffic will be rescheduled next Sunday 26 June 2011 between 18:00 and 22:00. Furthermore, the 2nd, 9th and 23rd July 2011 ... Dagab is Climate Comet of the Year Axfood's logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award 'Climate Comet of the Year'. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the clim... Double-track-line-Construction China-Myanmar started The work on a 330 km double-track railway line from Kunming in China to Myanmar has started. More than 75% of the line will be in tunnel or cutting given the mountainous terrain. 1... CN to sell assets of IC RailMarine Terminal and enter into related 10-year coal transportation agreement North America's Railroad CN announced a definitive agreement to substantially sell all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy, LLC, an affiliate of... Hitachi Transport System establishes an Australian subsidiary Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (HTS) has established an Australian subsidiary, whose name is Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd.. The Australian HTS Corporation was foun... Gudrun Winner-Athens confirmed as chairwoman for Kombiverkehr The limited partners of the German Kombiverkehr KG have elected a new supervisory board. During which Gudrun Winner-Athens was confirmed as chairwoman. Helmut Eder of LKW Walter (A... Rhenus-Group acquires deep-sea terminal in Rotterdam The Rhenus Port Logistics further enhance their involvement in Rotterdam: At Europe's biggest seaport, the logistics provider took over effective 1 Juni a 200,000 sqm deep-sea term... Stena Line equips first ferry with wind turbine As the world's first shipping line, the Swedish Stena Line equips a ferry with 2 vertical wind turbines fixed to the bow of the vessel. The Stena Jutlandica which is used on the ro... ICTSI Davao doubles reefer capacity Davao Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp. (DIPSSCOR), port services provider in Sasa Wharf in the Port of Davao in southern Philippines and subsidiary of International... Logwin assumes overnight transports for Still in Austria The worldwide acting logistics provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) has acquired Still Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria as a new customer. Since March 2011 the manufac... Roland Vimo heads new LH Cargo Charter office in Miami Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH has opened an office in Miami. It will function as the basis for customer liaison and the development of the Latin American market. The Miami of... Oman Air Cargo offers RFS on European roads with Jan de Rijk After the recent launch of an appropriate service in their home country, (see ITJ Daily dated 31 May) Oman Air Cargo with Jan de Rijk Logistics is using a freight feeder service fo... Aircharter: Richard Thompson moves to New York Air Charter Service's New York office welcomes Richard Thompson as its new Cargo Sales Director, replacing Stuart Smith who has transferred to the company's Paris operation. Thomps... Saudi Airlines Cargo increases the freighter fleet Saudi Airlines Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet by 3 additional B747's to increase frequencies on the scheduled services and create more capacity for the charter market. The ...

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JUNE 24, 2011
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. exercises drill ship option at Samsung Innovative robot increases shipyard productivity Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America U.S.imposes sanctions on Iranian port operator Good year for American Club

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JUNE 24, 2011
APL alters surcharge scheme to factor-in slow-steaming US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week Congressman pleased with progress for minorities at Coast Guard Academy Diana Shipping inks deal for bulk carrier time charter TITAN Salvage changing face of management team makeup

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JUNE 24, 2011
Weak suezmax spot market pushes earnings below aframaxes But brokers believe a floor has been found on the benchmark West Africa to US route, preventing further falls Australian capesizes break through the $8 per tonne barrier Prices hit three-month highs for iron ore destined for China as chartering activity picks up in Pacific Korea Line charters out two VLCCs for five years to AET Annual rates of $27,000-$34,000 per day will not be enough to hit breakeven though, brokers say DryShips takes plunge with seventh Samsung drillship newbuilding Option exercised against background of strengthening ultra-deepwater market Iran sanctions: who stands to lose out Port suppliers also hit, with complications developing if contract included maintenance Maersk Line poised to axe Bandar Abbas services Top carriers consider action after US targets Iranian ports operator Tidewater Middle East over alleged link with Revolutionary Guards IRISL poised to sue Brussels for sanctions damages Iranian box line says the EU has not proved it has engaged in outlawed trade Rise in new lower-rated tonnage is potential problem for P&I Clubs Standard warns erosion of premium base would mean future claims could not be met Transpacific shippers renege on contracts as rates soften Ocean carriers are now the complaining as customers fail to meet minimum quantity commitments Hamburg joins its rivals in offering green ship discounts Port follows Antwerp and Rotterdam in reducing fees by up to 10% for vessels that fulfil ecological standards Maersk to use 'fines' to cut container no-shows and missed sailings Pilot scheme sees huge impact on operating costs as downfalls drop from 40% to 4% Rise in shipmanagers recruited for arrest work Graig Ship Management providing more services to banks from a debt perspective Newhaven outlines growth masterplan UK port to target offshore windfarm logistics and develop an existing ferry link Ports could be influential in reducing greenhouse gas One of the least polluting links in the maritime supply chain could still encourage others to cut emissions US business logistics costs up 10% Maritime costs up 14%, with overcapacity set to be a problem for 'several years' Rotterdam sets out its stall for 20 years of growth Rise in container volumes means greater need for better links to the hinterland and to inland terminals Socking it to Iran The US sanctions against Tidewater Middle East could hurt friends as well as enemies Lest we forget our seafarers If the Day of the Seafarer is ever going to be more than a nine-day wonder, it is up to the industry to put its shoulders behind the IMO and fight rather harder for its employees Downfall or triumph? Maersk's introduction of a "no-show" charge can be justified, but it remains unclear how shippers whose cargo is rolled over will be compensated Global Ports Investments raises $534m in IPO Proceeds to fund capital investment programmes in Russian ports segment UK coastguard must be cut despite parliamentary outcry Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief says that even if government proposals are amended, the status quo must go Seanergy opts for one-for-15 reverse split Restis-backed dry bulk owner reaches for maximum authorised ratio to combat sinking share price Big egos will keep dry bulk sector small and fragmented Owners say consolidation will only occur if banks force struggling players to do so

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JUNE 24, 2011
GPI sells below target RUSSIA'S Global Ports International has sold shares in its London IPO this week below their price target, bank sources told Fairplay today India defends Suez response THE INDIAN government told Fairplay today that there were "misunderstandings" surrounding its role in the rescue of seafarers on board the general cargo ship Suez Capesizes sought for Richards Bay/China BROKERS told Fairplay today that there is emerging interest in hiring Capesizes to ship South African steam coal to China Weser deepening moves closer DEEPENING of the Germany's river Weser for ultra large container ships has received backing from the state governments of Bremen and Lower Saxony Kremlin holds reins on grain RUSSIA'S government has announced that it will impose a penalty duty on grain exports if domestic prices reach 6,500 rubles ($232) per tonne Seafarers given $75 in 'danger pay' SEAFARERS have reported that they are being paid $75 in 'danger pay' to travel through areas at a high risk of piracy, Fairplay has been told MCA revises cuts plan A REVISED plan for changes to the UK's coastguard will be submitted by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency following criticisms from a parliamentary committee, Fairplay has been told Clean products provide mixed bag RATES for long-range clean products shipments picked up this week on higher demand from Japan, but mid-range voyages from Singapore to East Asia suffered from oversupply Public entries plotted MANY PRIVATE owners are hoping to tap public equity and debt markets, according to a new survey by Marine Money and ABN AMRO Six win at SASI Awards Five organisations won trophies at last night's Safety at Sea International Awards, hosted by Fairplay's sister publication, Safety at Sea International Penny stocks split TWO NASDAQ-listed companies with heavily depressed stocks have confirmed extremely high ratio reverse stock splits to bolster their share prices LNG sentiment surges THIS WEEK'S Marine Money conference in New York has been dominated by extremely bullish views on the LNG sector amidst gloom on drybulk and crude tankers Singapore seeks port workers SINGAPORE today launched a training scheme for up to 10,000 port workers India makes play for global ports INDIA is planning to set up a company to invest in overseas ports and container terminals, similar to Dubai's DP World and Singapore's PSA, Fairplay was told today Tanker shares drop on IEA move SHARES in leading listed tanker companies were mostly trading slightly lower in Europe this morning after sustaining heavy losses yesterday in New York

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JUNE 24, 2011
Horizon Wins Bank Loan Amendment Horizon Lines said its banks agreed to relax their financial covenants under the carrier's revolving credit facility, preserving the carrier's... US, EU Agree on Supply Chain Mutual Recognition The U.S. and European Union plan to implement mutual recognition of their supply chain security programs by the end of... Rail Automobile Shipments Reach Two-Month High Shipments of automobiles and other vehicles on North American railroads jumped to their highest point since mid-April in the week... Energy Department Rescinds Crude Oil Transport Waiver The Department of Energy reversed its position within 24 hours on the use of Jones Act vessels for transportation of... CARB Extends Clean-Fuel Zone The California Air Resources Board is extending the zone in which vessel operators in Southern California must burn low-sulfur fuel,... Deal Clears Way for Major Chicago Rail Project A new agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway and the Illinois Department of Transportation will allow work to start on a... Russia's Global Ports IPO Raises $534 Million Global Ports raised $534 million from an initial public offering in London valuing Russia's biggest container terminal operator at $2.35... US Steel Imports Rose 5.6 Percent in May U.S. steel Imports increased by 5.6 percent in May from April, according to preliminary government figures. "The increase... Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 20-24 Freight costs on shipments from India to West Africa will go up substantially effective July 1 following a port congestion... Carriers Implementing Fees for No-Show, Rolled Shipments Ocean carriers are moving toward space and volume guarantees in agreements with shippers that include fees on both shippers and... Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.9 Percent New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose 1.9 percent in May, buoyed by a jump in aircraft sales, and the... Hub Group's CEO on Intermodal Outlook Hub CEO Yeager tells Journal of Commerce Associate Editor John Boyd that he expects this year's peak season to follow... APL Fuel Surcharges to Reflect Slow-Steaming APL, in a strong move toward appeasing a primary concern among shippers, will introduce a new fuel surcharge formula on... Industrial Real Estate Sector Bouncing Back The U.S. economy may have hit a soft patch, but the industrial real estate sector has rebounded strongly from the... Trucking Group Urges Obama to Expand Offshore Drilling The American Trucking Associations hailed the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but urged the White House to... Virginia's Intermodal Crossroads Front Royal, Va., is one of those little towns along the Shenandoah River known for its Civil War history, gorgeous... Intermodal's Third Generation Intermodal infrastructure development in the United States is at a juncture that could lead to the development of a third... Midwest's Centers of Attraction Activity in the industrial real estate sector is building after being in the doldrums for more than two years. ... China's Labor China has known for some time that growth based on mass migration of farm workers to faraway cities on the... Buying China If you're wondering where the inventory restocking went, you have to look at Wuhan, Chongqing or even Chengdu. That's...

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JUNE 24, 2011
APM T: JNP 'revenue did not match expenditure' Bunker prices set to fall as IEA taps reserve Gregory bullish on CMIT's prospects LB approves FY 2012 capital budget Chilean operated boxships collide

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JUNE 24, 2011
Grool abandons Wallem Group Hong Kong-based shipmanager prepares to pursue 'new opportunities' with new recruit as top boss steps down. Knightsbridge stacks the shelf Nasdaq-listed owner joins Golden Ocean in setting stage for $250m fundraising exercise. Grandframe chops vintage cape Hong Kong shipowner poised to pocket $12m from demolition deal involving 1985-built bulker. Blida crewman pleads for freedom Algerian seafarer calls on his government to do more to release Greek-managed bulker from pirates. Mr Doom telling it like it is Tor Olav Troim risks the wrath of the supreme being, while Morten Arntzen takes a stand against bonus culture. Polar Star attracts interest Buyers circling Antarctic cruiseship held in Spain after Karlsen Shipping went into receivership. Norway glued to coast coverage Over half the country's population tune in to watch coastline beamed live over the internet from cruiseship camera. Ports blacked, CMA CGM accused Port operator joins US designated blacklist as French line continues to protest innocence. GPI seeks $500m bounty from IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments eyes over half a billion dollars from London listing. Suez crew: "Tortured by drunks" Indian seafarers relive horror of 10 months at the mercy of sadistic Somali pirates on Egyptian cargoship. Norwegians go cruise crazy Live footage from Hurtigruten's Nordnorge breaks TV ratings records. RCL takes more from DnB Thai owner's Singapore operation arranges credit line worth up to $85m in second deal with Nordic lender. Cochin strike called off Contract workers end costly 20-day walk-out at Indian yard as bosses strike deal. George back at Samsung George Economou's OceanRig takes up $600m option on drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. Clarksons calls survival shots Stacking of ships and slow steaming on a large scale required for VLCC owners to ride out downturn, Clarksons says. Wisdom claims a victim Man drowns while trying to get close to cargoship stranded off Mumbai in bid to take picture. CMA-CGM ship in SF drama Norma, caught up in dispute with San Francisco pilots over two-man units and 50% surcharge, suffered engine failure, with tugs to the rescue. Mosvold axe still hanging over AHTS DnB Nor says Otto Marine's court victory over Norwegian owner will not save a third anchor handler newbuilding from the chop. Billung:'Headlines too negative' Golden Ocean boss Herman Billung says the dry-cargo downturn will not bite as hard as many are expecting. D'Amico's tanker top-up The price is right, says the Italian operator as it swoops for another medium range product tanker. India plans major port push DP World and PSA International will face some fresh competition in the shape of $550m start-up Indian Ports' Global, it is claimed. Bad booze kills four seafarers Quartet of Russian seafarers from Azia Shipping vessel lose their lives after drinking local Indonesian brew. Seanergy stock split set in motion Dale Ploughman-led Seanergy Maritime follows Top Ships in revealing reverse stock split.

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JUNE 24, 2011
GAO faults U.S. food aid sales program A 27-year-old federal program authorizing the sale of U.S. food aid commodities in developing countries to fund development has largely failed, according to ananalysis by a congressional watchdog agency . The Government Accountability Office found... Diana adds fifth ship to fleet Diana Containerships, a containership owner and operator that charters vessels to liner companies, said it took delivery earlier this week of a Panamax container vessel, theMaersk Malacca.Built in 1990, it has 4,714 TEUs of capacity. The ship is ch... Rickmers gets two Maersk-bound megaships German-based carrier Rickmers said Friday it will soon take delivery of two new 13,100-TEU containership to be chartered to Maersk Line. TheTauro Rickmers,delivered May 31, and theLibra Rickmers,to be delivered at the end of July, are the final ves... APL unveils slow steaming bunker formula Container shipping line APL said Friday it will implement a fuel surcharge formula in the transpacific trade in July to account for the financial impact of slow steaming.The new formula results in a somewhat lower bunker surcharge, effective July ... Obama Jones Act waiver attacked A group representing domestic shipping companies is attacking the Obama administration's decision to allow any tanker to carry oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday announced the United St... Volatility of markets, rates Washington Notebook

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bunker prices show month of fluctuations The BWI tracked the WTI rise throughout early June and followed its decline from mid-June. Day of the Seafarer - the bunker angle Bunkerworld would like to join the IMO to mark the Day of the Seafarer and say: Thank you, seafarers. Bunker markets fall in the Americas Crude prices settled slightly higher on Friday. MEPC 62 to address hull fouling Hopes are high that international measures to address invasive species will be adopted. Transport companies' shares rebound on lower fuel costs Some analysts feel that the dip in crude could result in gains for aviation and shipping companies. Shell signs carbon capture and storage agreement Project will store over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Russian terminal operator raises $534 million in IPO This converts to new and existing shares valued at $15 per global depositary receipt (GDR). C-Fuels America announces new hire Svetlana Piterova will be responsible for 'all post-fixing tasks.' Fujairah prices drop by double digits Deliveries available up to and including July 8 in Cape Town. Bunker markets weaken MGO prices in Rotterdam and Hamburg at their lowest levels in four months. China to cut import duty on fuel oil Move could lead to an increase in demand for residual product. Hamburg to offer 'clean-ship' discounts from start of July 'We are promoting the use of ever-cleaner ships," says port's Managing Director. High bunker prices piling pressure on VLCC operators Slow steaming could help, but it would have to be employed on 'a large scale', says Clarksons' analyst. Regulators to move against ships 'by-passing' low-sulphur zone Shipping Association fails to block extension of Californian 'clean fuel zone.' Week ends with drop in bunker prices at key Asian ports Increased demand for bunker fuel on Friday. Chinese player enters bunkering market at Tianjin port China Changjiang Bunker intends to start bunkering at Tianjin port from early July. APL lowers fuel surcharge on slow steaming gains 'We have developed a more transparent approach,' says shipping line. Maersk 'disappointed' with reaction to New Zealand low-sulphur switch Company has not seen any 'tangible action' apart from 'positive words,' says CEO of Maersk Lines Asia Pacific. Sri Lankan ports investments to boost bunkering SLPA secures $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments to develop Colombo and Hambantota.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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