BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 1, 2012

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*Shipping News* Court okays General Maritime revamp General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, won provisional court approval to reorganise even as a bankruptcy judge told creditors to prepare their evidence for an expected fight over final approval of a Chapter 11 plan. Pirates rob crew, kidnap captain and chief engineer Armed pirates opened fire on a cargo ship in an attack off the Nigerian coast, kidnapping the captain and chief engineer and robbing the crew before escaping, a maritime watchdog said yesterday. Officers of ship that hit NZ reef plead guilty The captain and the navigating officer of a cargo ship that ran aground on a New Zealand reef last year pleaded guilty yesterday to mishandling the vessel and altering ship documents.

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MSC to increase Asia-Europe eastbound rate US$400/TEU from April 1 Maersk North Asia CEO expects hard bargaining before higher rates stick Once restricted to 6,500-TEU, Savannah Port docks 9,200-TEU MSC Roma Hunan January freight declines overall, but road volume soars 18.2pc Samudera 2011 profit grows 33.8pc to US$12.6 million Bangladesh 2011 export growth reflects price increases on modest volumes Dubai freight rates stagnation blamed on supply and demand balance Cargojet's profits dive in fourth quarter Delhi spots irregularities, tells Air India to stop sale of 6 freighters Turkey restricts Israel's 'dangerous' air cargo because of Gaza blockade Barloworld Logistics stands ready to meet China shippers goals in Africa Baotou-Xi'an-Haikou flight service launched

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Gateway Group hosts trade party in Mumbai ICS cautions against any move to ban ransom payments to pirates Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe trade capacity Ron Widdows to take over from Jan Steffens as CEO of Rickmers Holding & Rickmers-Linie Negative trade list with India to be made public soon: Pak India slips to 4th spot on world economic confidence list Values & role models

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
IRU addresses increasing liabilities for road transport operators The recent 9th IRU Symposium of Lawyers on the «Evolution of contractual relations in road transport» highlighted the current enforcement pitfalls and proposed best practices to ad... MSC to increase rates in Asia-USA/Canada trade The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is increasing its eastbound rates in the Asia-USA/Canada trade by USD 240/teu, USD 300/feu and USD ... Man Latin America continues to top Brazilian market MAN Latin America is once again Brazil's market leader for trucks of 5 t and over. 2011 was the best year in the vehicle manufacturer's history. MAN Latin America sold a total of 7... Transports Pedretti opens new branch office in France The French transport and logistics company Transports Pedretti recently commenced operations at a new branch office in Buchères, southwest of Troyes (France). The new distribution ... Transaero enters Armenian market Starting today, 29 February, the Russian carrier Transaero is introducing a service to Armenia. The Moscow Domodedovo-Yerevan link will be operated four times a week initially, the... Fesco about to complete consolidation of Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port (VMTP) The board of directors of the Russian company Fesco recently approved the possible acquisition of up to a 100% stake in ZAO Transportnaya Companiya. Once this transaction and sever... GLS Netherlands now AEO certified GLS Netherlands was recently granted the AEO certificate "customs simplifications". The parcel, freight and logistics service provider has been accepted as an authorized economic o... 30 locomotives for Kansas City Southern Railway US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a USD 54.6 million loan to Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) for the purchase of 30 new General Electric ES44AC locomotiv... VTG continues on path of controlled growth in 2011 Hamburg (Germany)-based VTG Aktiengesellschaft, one of Europe's leading wagon hire and rail logistics companies, reported that railfreight transport in Germany grew by 5.1% in 2011... New office in Timor-Leste for ISS Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened an office in Timor-Leste. The new office, which is located in Dili, will include marine and offshore agency, ... Sogaris: new director for logistics properties The French company Sogaris has chosen Christophe Ripert as director of the group's logistics real estate. The newly created position pools the formerly independent real estate proj... Azkar phases in new terminal in Jaén The Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar is expanding its service range on the Iberian peninsula. The firm recently phased in a distribution platform with a working area o... Centurion Cargo appoints Globe Air Cargo in Germany to market maindeck capacity to Latin America Globe Air Cargo, part of the ECS Group, has won a general sales agency contract for Miami FL (USA)-based Centurion Cargo, a privately-owned company founded in 2001. Under the terms... AAT Mobile available in android market too Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that its mobile application - AAT Mobile is now available for download in the android market. Airlines, cargo agents and...

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Damen delivers its first tug to be Argentinian owned GEA Westfalia BWT meets IMO requirements DNV to carry out operations through three separate companies Royal Caribbean to build second 4,100 passenger cruise ship at Meyer Werft Coast Guard detains bulker master who failed breathalyzer test

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
CG apprehends ship captain suspected of being intoxicated Seattle Port Commissioners give 'outstanding' rating to CEO Washington agencies schedule annual regional contracting forum New Navy tug loaded at Port of Tacoma terminal Trucking group files brief backing electronic logging gear

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
The private security firms behind Somalia's pirate armies Gulf governments fund two new counter-piracy police forces set to operate inside Somalia Shipping sidelined at Somalia conference Moves to ban ransoms put lives at risk in debate that sidelined seafarers Indian sovereign guarantee in face of Iranian sanctions will shake P&I system Industry fears that China will follow suit Iranian crude exports to India in January surge Import volumes two-thirds higher than average monthly levels in 2011 Mine expansion could secure new ore volumes for Canada's Port Cartier ArcelorMittal mulls plan to raise Mary River output to 50m tonnes a year Devil in the detail Analysts' small print tables of financial ratios are excruciatingly dull stuff, but the chart on page 29 of Nomura's report Banks' Shipping Problems comes as something of a surprise Agents of change Smart shipowners see maritime service providers as a secret weapon Shipping debt to equity ratios top 1,000% Loss given default yardstick also high, says Nomura analysis Flood of offers for ExxonMobil cargo as Middle East VLCC glut persists High bunker costs shave $1,000 per day off earnings on benchmark route to Asia Q&A: Clyde & Co shipping partner John Keough The appeal of varied and complex US cases Brightoil eyes expansion into LNG Company's new gas projects spur LNG interest and desire to be a 'leading global energy conglomerate' OSG ponders vessel sales to raise cash 'Multiple options' include asset sell-off, says Artzen Jason waits on creditors' solution Stripped down Eitzen Group remains on verge of insolvency Inchcape Shipping swings axe to clear away layers of bureaucracy Parent company prepared to back acquisitions after postponing sale plans Baltic Exchange to report Asian supramax rates at 1300 local time Midday publishing in Singapore reflects shift of chartering activity to the Pacific region Rising post-panamax boxship charter rates bring new hope to markets A handful of fixtures at healthier prices boost owner and broker morale Royal Caribbean exercises €700m Sunshine-class option at Meyer Werft New generation cruiseship to be delivered in spring 2015 HMD wins $250m four-tanker order Kuwait to receive vessels by end-August 2014 Nigerian pirates take hostages from vessel for first time One crew member missing as violent attack on reefer Breiz Klipper is region's seventh incident in two months South Korea's big three yards to see growth in orders this year Analyst expects recovery due to demand for LNG carriers, offshore vessels and drillships Stricken Costa Allegra will dock in Mahé tomorrow Costa Cruises flies team to Seychelles to meet passengers in port Vopak profit rises on 'geographical imbalances' in oil supply Demand for chemicals storage and handling in 2011 was encouraging, says company NOCC knocked back by low charter rates Delivery of newbuilding and two secondhand vessels expected in year Dublin Port launches $403m masterplan 30-year expansion blueprint will double throughput to 60m tonnes Japan P&I Club announces 10% unbudgeted supplementary call Group holds fire on proposed $103m subordinated loan General Maritime Chapter 11 reorganisation plan back on track But bondholders given another opportunity to object to Oaktree rescue 'on any and all grounds' prior to April confirmation Rena master and second officer face jail terms Sentencing due in May over boxship grounding and oil spill

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
PEMEX exports stabilise MEXICAN oil giant PEMEX has reported only a small drop in exports for 2011, as volumes stabilised after previous years' sharp declines Pirates take two hostages A PIRATE attack on a reefer ship anchored off Nigeria spurred a maritime security alert from GAC today Seadrill's quarter profits deflated LOSSES on the financial derivatives markets cut deep into the net profits of Seadrill in 2011's final quarter Drybulk port snarls ease DRYBULK port congestion is continuing to ease, with vessel queues dropping in Australian and Brazilian harbours US nabs drunken master A BULKER captain has been detained in Oregon after US government officials determined that he was intoxicated Pakistan nears open access with India PAKISTAN took the bold step today of increasing the number of goods tradable with India - much of it by sea ' by more than 6,000 items Nhava Sheva terminal rates cut 44% INDIA'S Tariff Authority for Major Ports has cut rates by 44% at the third box terminal at Nhava Sheva Caspian fire kills mariner A BLAZE that broke out on a tanker as it set off into the Caspian Sea killed one seafarer and injured three, Russian regional rescue services said today Asian Panamax rates rise PANAMAX bulker rates have risen in Asia, with the grain season in EC South America attracting ballasters from the Pacific US seen as future major coal exporter THE US could emerge as a major coal supplier amid changing supply and demand patterns, a coal conference heard today Golar LNG raises $250M GOLAR LNG said today it has raised $250M in five-year convertible bonds Asia, GoM chem rates diverge CHEMICAL rates are moving in opposite directions in the Gulf of Mexico and Asia Höegh's losses deepen NORWAY'S Höegh LNG today reported deeper losses for both the final quarter and full-year 2011 Reef dredge plan defended AUSTRALIA's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority told IHS Fairplay that a plan to charge a fee to dispose of dredging material would not raise how much of it is dumped in the refuge Maybulk's profits dive 61% MAYBULK'S 2011 net profits dived 61% year on year to 91.3M ringgit ($30.4M)

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Jones Act Carriers on Alert to Tap US Oil Reserve Jones Act carriers say they are ready to haul oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if President Obama decides to... Hyundai Hikes North America-Latin America Rates Hyundai Merchant Marine plans a general rate increase effective April 15 for shipments from the U.S. and Canada to Argentina,... Grounded Jade Cargo Gains Restructuring Aid Jade Cargo this week came a step closer to taking to the air again after its owners agreed to work... De Well to Sell Ocean Capacity via JOC Exchange Logistics provider De Well Group plans to market and sell ocean container capacity available through the JOC Exchange, an online... Truckload Capacity Drops 1.1 Percent, Survey Shows Capacity at a group of six large truckload carriers slipped 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter from the previous quarter... Global Air Cargo Traffic Stabilized in January, IATA Says International air cargo traffic has stabilized after a year-long slump despite an 8.1 decline in January volume, which was caused... Damco Profit Jumped 29 Percent in 2011 Damco, the logistics and forwarding unit of A.P. Moller-Maersk, posted a 29 percent increase in profit last year as revenue... British Airways, Iberia Boost Cargo Revenue 8.6 Percent International Airlines Group's freight revenue in 2011 grew 8.6 percent from a year ago to $1.6 billion, as the Anglo-Spanish... US Economy Grew 3 Percent in Fourth Quarter The U.S. economy expanded at a 3 percent annual rate in the last quarter of 2011, topping the previous estimate... Hong Kong Airlines Stops Dolphin Transport Hong Kong Airlines has bowed to pressure from customers and animal welfare groups to stop transporting live dolphins. ... MSC Joins Maersk to Push Second Asia-Europe Rate Hike Mediterranean Shipping became the second carrier after Maersk Line to announce a second rate hike this year of $400 per... Heated ILA Negotiations Could Push Cargo to West Coast West Coast ports could see a diversion of cargo from East and Gulf Coast ports this year if contract talks... Eastbound Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Slip 1.8 Percent Average eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates fell 1.8 percent this week, as slack seasonal demand further undermined the rate increase that...

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Star Cool makes CA 'more affordable' At least that is what Anders Holm, an executive in Maersk Container Industry's sales and marketing department, claims. He was referring to the company's decision ... WTSA launches new rate increases Shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) have announced a round of dry cargo rate increases, which they said was part of their ... Ocean carriers thrown crumbs of hope Philippe Hoehlinger's latest macro-economic report on the container shipping industry reveals that global cargo growth in 2012 will be less than last year, but ... Vancouver's 2011 volumes boosted by exports Canada's Port Metro Vancouver has seen its container volumes grow year-on-year for 2011 - boosted by exports aimed at the Asia Pacific.Overall laden volumes climbed ... APM T continues to refocus its inland services division APM Terminals (APM T) will continue to reshape its inland services in the interest of improving the customer experience and raising margins, according to Km Fejfer, ... ATA 'not surprised' by truck tonnage decline A month-on-month fall of 4% on freight tonnage carried by truck in the US in January has 'not surprised' the American Truck Association's chief economist, Bob Costello, ... Grindrod earnings weaken in 2011 Grindrod, the Durban (South Africa)-based shipping, freight services and trading group, saw net profit ease by 11.4% to ZAR845.1(USD112) million in its 2011 fiscal ... Rena officers plead guilty, face long jail term The master and the second officer of the MSC-operated boxship Rena, pleaded guilty in the Tauranga District Court today to 10 out of the 11 charges laid against ... MSC follows Maersk with April 1, Asia - Europe GRI Arguably the biggest threat to Maersk Line's recently declared new move 'towards profitability ahead of further market share gain' strategy, Geneva-headquartered ...

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Do you trade with Iran? Holland & Knight attorney untangles complex web of US sanctions as shipping takes centre stage in Washington. Courage under fire Singapore-listed shipowner sings bulker market blues as fourth quarter revenue falls 53%. Tarot trumps top minds Shipping's brightest no match for one young broker and his fortune teller. Viking Supply to raid Oslo TransAtlantic's offshore arm seeks up to NOK 750m as it joins Norwegian bond fray. Latvian cuts back losses Riga-based owner sees hope for products tankers as it slashes annual deficit. Polarcus sees turnaround Fleet expansion helps Rolf Ronningen-led seismic owner to cut fourth quarter deficit. RCCL doubles down US cruiseship giant poised to splash EUR 700m on second Sunshine-class unit in Germany. SinOceanic fails to finance Hyundai boxship delivery delayed as Norwegian owner's Chinese backer comes up short on loan cash. HUBLine profit chopped Dennis Ling-led Malaysian boxship and bulker owner hurt by falling coal volumes in 2011. DESSC pens two more African double takes the Oslo-listed firm's tally of long-term fixtures this year to nine. Zafiro returns to Nigeria Monaco-based subsea owner's diving support vessel to take up new job for an old client. Uggla takes Svitzer reins Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller's grandson appointed CEO of Danish group's towage and salvage arm. GOS inks Brazil charter Bombay-listed owner nets another term deal in South America for an offshore support vessel. Troublesome pair hurt NOCC Oslo-listed owner blames lay-up of short-sea vessel and poor earnings from its sister for fall in fourth quarter income. Costly year for RCL Asian container line struggled with higher operating expenses in 2011 as profit turned to loss. Global Carriers slashes loss Malaysian tanker owner enjoyed higher revenue in 2011 as utilisation increased.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Maersk, CMA long TP3/TP9/Columbus loop slows WTSA seeks to raise rates, collect bunker APMT fights rate cut in Nhava Sheva Evergreen joins South America service Obama creates trade enforcement unit BIS blocks shipper's lubricating oil exports ChemLogix appoints international sales manager Grains Council puts exports information on Web XPO's Charlotte branch to bring 200 jobs IES picks up Columbia Logistics for its eCellerate platform

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Spurring action for biodiesel Renewable Energy Group releases an-easy-to-use platform to contact state or federal elected officials. Crude falls on high inventory supplies Crude inventories at five-month high. Momentum building for Bahamas CO2 reduction proposal MEPC 63 considers raft of very different MBM proposals but only one deemed ready for inclusion in impact assessment. Khalifa Port to open this year Port to develop bunkering facilities. IFO prices falling in Fujairah Prices lack direction in South Africa. Prices soften in European bunker markets Rotterdam players report good avails. Polar Code: IMO 'just needs more time' Spokesperson denies claims that non-polar states and industry lobby groups are behind the latest delay. Singapore sales 'dip' as differentials narrow Players report fewer vessels making 'bunker only calls.' Bunker prices falling in Asia Mixed demand at Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday. OSG plunges deeper into the red in 2011 Losses in international crude segment due to fleet overcapacity and higher bunker prices. Cosco clinches contracts for seven 'fuel efficient' newbuilds Cosco estimates to gain around $190 million from the newbuilding contracts. Rena officers plead guilty to multiple charges Ship master pleads guilty to all six charges laid against him, second officer pleads guilty to four offenses. Chinese shipyard delivers new fuel efficient Ultra-max bulker Sinopacific's Crown 63 capable of reducing fuel consumption by 13%. Shipping industry 'totally opposed' to inclusion in ETS Shippers already adopting EDDI and SEEMP to limit emissions, says ICS. Fuel removal from Costa Concordia resumes Crane barge Meloria and bunker tanker Magic Duba repositioned alongside Costa Concordia

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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