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BRIEFS

August 1, 2012

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MOL suffers US$64 million quarterly loss while revenues increase 8.59pc 'K' Line narrows net loss, shows improvement despite stagnant box market Cosco warns that first half financial loss will be worse than last year's Tianjin-Hong Kong link bolstered with two 1,000-TEU TS Lines ships Danaos profit and revenue surges despite stagnation in container market Box volume at Haifa surges 12pc to first half record of 719,883 TEU FMC: Canada blameless, but Canadian ports still a threat to US cargo Fujian's annual container volume expected to reach 10.5 million TEU Shanghai exports to EU down 7.9pc but city's Euro imports up 5.5pc Hunan provincial first half cargo rises 4pc to 81 million tonnes Congress mulls bill to restore 75pc cargo quota for US-flagged ships Chinese auto sector visits Le Havre to move its vehicles and spare parts Inchcape Shipping Services opens office in Mauritius through buyout Hacis to provide cargo export services to DB Schenker at Hong Kong airport Australia waives rules for Emirates-Flydubai non-compete affiliation Hong Kong provides Ohio's Rickenbacker Airport with 18pc cargo boost Bids in for air service to one of America's most remote communities

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JULY 31, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates up last week Dhan Logistics opens Ahmedabad office Hamburg Süds Santa Ursula christened in Brazil Maersk Line to hike rates on major trade lanes in August Mehta Brothers Freight Forwarders obtains coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification Moore Stephens envisages increased pressure for incipient impairment in shipping NYK Global Bulk hosts onboard get-together to celebrate reconstruction of port devastated by Japan quake PSA focusing on port automation SC permits dismantling of controversial vessel at Alang Corn exports may crest to record 3.5 mt in 2011-12 JSW Jaigarh Port all set to handle containers RBI keeps policy rates unchanged, cuts SLR MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3

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JULY 31, 2012
Royal Caribbean Cruises promotes Michael Bayley GAO report highlights plight of USCG legacy fleet China awards Aker Arctic contract for icebreaker design SENER brings Virtual Reality to CAD/CAM/CAE Ensco takes delivery of semi, joins S&P 500 Odfell orders four chemical tankers from HMD

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JULY 31, 2012
Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of May Inchcape Shipping Services nets UN food rations contract Crowley logistics group expanding service menu to Cartegena, Colombia IMO warns of implementation of new North American emissions rules Two million travelers use TSA airport screening program

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JULY 31, 2012
IUMI conference to debate Costa Concordia fall-out Casualty has implications for underwriting passengerships, says secretary-general P&I club becomes first to offer members K&R cover Product will normally have a $5m limit Aframax crude tanker fleet size to peak soon Vessel class saw less ordering than others after 2008 crisis, but spot market is still weak North American emission control area reduces SOx limits to 1% Restrictions to take immediate effect as region aligns with Baltic and North Sea Cosco issues first-half warning but eyes return to profit by 2014 The ballad of a state-owned conglomerate struggling to get back to black Cosco seeks 'special treatment' to stave off delisting fears Cosco could face a delisting warning in Shanghai at year-end Rongsheng's latest scrape Investigation of the yard's chairman by the US SEC could hurt its reputation, but the builder has finessed a tough situation before US to ban tanker charters and sales to Iran Latest move against Tehran also targets NITC insurance cover and reflagging Indian blackout failure leaves millions without power Further coal imports could provide relief to locals and shipowners Weak tanker rates curb profit for Capital Product Marinakis group charters yet another partnership vessel at sweet rate Chinese tanker scrap rate gap with subcontinent hits six-month record Prices in India drive demolition focus to south Asia Sale of MR pair sends Scorpio into second-quarter loss Figures highlight shrinking tanker values Lloyd's List caption competition Take the bull by the horns and help us out with a headline Scorpio confirms two more product tankers at Hyundai Mipo Fleet renewal gathers pace as company favours fuel-efficient newbuildings Poor weather hampers firefighters on MSC Flaminia Shipmanager waits for clearance to steer damaged boxship to shelter in UK Japan's big lines edge toward the black MOL, NYK and K Line report losses but hold to forecasts of full-year profits China approves CNOOC's second Shenzhen LNG terminal Country's top importer plans more terminals despite fears of overcapacity MHI shipbuilding division reports April-June losses Japanese yard receives only one commercial ship order PMSC certification expected in July 2013 European Commission to hold additional meeting before November deadline All change at Tui As Michael Frenzel steps down after 18 years at the helm of the group, Vodafone's Friedrich Joussen will take over Diversity advantage Japan's major lines benefit from running a portfolio of shipping businesses Gun warning Setting standards for private armed security on ships needs to be done with caution Chinese yard's LNG carrier deal provokes scepticism LNG carrier building deal may not be all it seems Boxships face long-term unemployment Scrapping increases as cargo prospects darken Courage Marine warns of greater loss Dry bulk player blames depressed market and fleet replacement Ahmadinejad suggests Iran stops exporting oil Price of oil based on political factors, not economic ones, so crude should be used in domestic refineries instead Maersk is losing $200 per feu on China to Australia routes Carrier describes situation as unsustainable Danaos back in black in second quarter Chief executive Coustas predicts upsurge for sector as a whole K Line predicts bigger full-year profit Japanese shipping line posts much smaller net loss in April-June compared to year-ago level

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JULY 31, 2012
US poised to tighten sanctions AMERICAN lawmakers are now targeting Iran's shipping and energy sectors with a new, even tougher set of sanctions Ahmadinejad: 'stop the exports of crude oil' IRAN should stop crude exports altogether, stressing refined oil products instead, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying today Flaminia 'ping-pong' warned FRENCH greens group Robin des Bois warned authorities against playing "Ping-Pong" over providing a place of refuge for the fire-ravaged box ship MSC Flaminia Japan's Big 3 narrow losses JAPAN'S Big Three - MOL, NYK Line and 'K' Line - all narrowed losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which began in April Celebrity names new boss ROYAL Caribbean-owned Celebrity Cruises today appointed Michael Bayley as its president and CEO CPP ups sponsor ties NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners today reported an adjusted loss in its latest quarter and revealed further reliance on its sponsor Capital Maritime as a charter counterparty Saga sells its last ship SAGA Tankers, the Norwegian VLCC owner that went public in 2010, today sold the last of its four vessels Moroccan ferry group seeks judicial protection BANKRUPT Moroccan ferry group Comanav-Comarit today said it is seeking legal protection from creditors VLGC business slows CHARTERERS have shunned fixing very large gas carriers to ship LPG, preferring to wait for SAUDI ARAMCO to unveil its August contract prices later this week TUI reveals Frenzel's replacement as CEO TUI, A KEY shareholder in German box giant Hapag-Lloyd, has chosen a replacement for Michael Frenzel as CEO Danaos sees 'stagnant' market BOX SHIP lessor Danaos has predicted that liner clients will be profitable in the near term, but noted that Europe's recovery is essential given looming newbuilding deliveries Courage's losses to widen SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine today warned losses for the first half would widen Russia, Vietnam agree to customs accord RUSSIA and Vietnam have agreed to implement customs-free trading, the Kremlin said NYK axes fleet spending NYK LINE said today it will scale back on fleet expansion, except for its LNG carrier fleet Crew rescued from grounded ship EIGHTEEN crew members have been rescued from a cargo ship that ran aground off the northern Philippines, its coastguards confirmed

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JULY 31, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 8.3 Percent in May Trade via surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 8.3... NY-NJ ExpressRail Volume Up 10 Percent Volume on the Port of New York and New Jersey's ExpressRail intermodal rail service at marine terminals jumped 10 percent... Arkansas Best, ABF Return to Profit Transport operator Arkansas Best delivered an $11.8 million net profit in the second quarter, recovering from an $18.2 million first quarter... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Resume Talks Waterfront employers and office clerical workers in Southern California softened the tone of their rhetoric Tuesday and agreed to resume... 'K' Line Trims Loss, Forecasts Profit Japanese carrier "K" Line narrowed its losses in its April-June first quarter and said it expects rising rates and cost... Truck Overpass Ready to Open at Port of Savannah Georgia officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a $22.5 million overpass that will route trucks over six rail tracks at... Kuehne + Nagel Lands Metro Group Contract Kuehne + Nagel has won a major retail contract to provide ocean freight logistics management services for Hong Kong-based Group... Higher Rates, Better Freight Drive Celadon Profit Higher truckload rates, lower equipment costs and "better freight" boosted Celadon Group's profit 63.6 percent in the last quarter as... US May Hit Washing Machine Makers With Tariffs The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to impose tariffs on washing machines built by four major manufacturers after the agency... NYK Expects Profit on Containers for Year NYK said its first quarter losses on container shipping narrowed, and the diversified Japanese carrier said it expects the unit... DB Schenker to Ship a Third of China Cargo Through Hong Kong DB Schenker has signed a deal in which the forwarding giant will ship around one third of its air freight... Panalpina Second Quarter Profit Plunged 37.5 Percent Panalpina's second quarter profit tumbled 37.5 percent from a year ago, but the Swiss logistics and freight forwarder boosted its... MOL Narrows Losses, Raises Forecast Japanese carrier MOL narrowed its loss for its March-June quarter and said it expects improved container shipping results to contribute... More Container Ships Face Long-Term Unemployment Increasing numbers of container ships are facing long-term unemployment amid bleak job prospects in a bearish charter market, according to... Scandlines Exits European Short Sea Freight Market Scandlines completed its exit from Northern Europe's short sea freight market with the sale of a Baltic Sea route and... Danaos Back in the Black Greek shipowner Danaos returned to the black in the second quarter, booking net income of $8.97 million, compared with a... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Break Off Talks Contract negotiations between office clerical workers and the attorney representing waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach resumed Monday morning after a...

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JULY 31, 2012
All that glitters is not gold Weighing in at some 412 grams the Olympic gold medals currently being won in London for 'swifter, higher, stronger' athletic achievements are surprisingly made ... Q1 net losses narrow for Japanese carrier trio The three Japanese ocean carriers have seen their net losses for the first quarter of their fiscal years significantly reduce compared to the same period of last ... MSC Flaminia: bad weather stymies salvors CMA CGM to start new Brazex service in August CMA CGM has announced that its new Brazil Express (Brazex) service connecting South America's largest country with the Caribbean basin will be standalone operation ... Taiwanese shippers hope the 'worst is over' in Europe Taiwan's key European export market plunged in the second quarter of the year sending its economy into contraction mode against an earlier forecast of slight growth.According ... Stubkjaer joins Carrix Knud Stubkjaer, an ex ceo of Maersk Line and an employee of that organisation for more than 30 years has joined Seattle-based Carrix Inc, the parent company of ... Market downturn and carriers' rate hikes hit Panalpina Panalpina, which is one of the world's largest logistics groups, posted weaker profits in its Q2 12 fiscal period, but according to ceo, Monika Ribar, still 'outperformed ... Saudi Arabia's KAEC to open next year The initial phase of Saudi Arabia's new port at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), which is located near Rabigh about 100km north of Jeddah, should open next year. ...

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JULY 31, 2012
ADM pounces on port Lazaridis defends charters Radio silence at OSG Vernicos targets resales Celebrity passes torch Death for Glory ship A tanker which survived a brush with Somali pirates last year has been sold for scrap in Pakistan. Capital slides in Q2 Cal Dive & Fugro ink JV Cal Dive and Fugro have joined forces to compete for the growing number of subsea projects within the offshore energy industry. Scorpio admits order Scorpio Tankers has confirmed a swoop for up to four newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo in South Korea. SCI sells oldie Shipping Corp of India has rid itself of its sole bulk oil carrier. Polarcus back in black Polarcus has turned around its fortunes off the back of a bigger fleet and improved utilisation. Better from NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has overcome a weak European economy to post an improved second quarter. Barclays cuts Rongsheng Probe into chairman's share dealings leads to fears institutionals will turn away. OSG keeps AMS ships American Shipping Company has rejigged a series of charter contracts with Overseas Shipholding Group and finalised a refinancing package with lenders. Odfjell orders eight Odfjell has returned to the newbuilding arena with an order for up to eight ships at Hyundai Mipo. NYK to slash fleet Continuing unprofitability of its core shipping business has led to Nippon Yusen Kaisha abandoning plans for a big fleet expansion. Double joy for MHI Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a huge upswing in its first quarter numbers though its shipping segment fell into the red. Saga to spread cash Shareholders in Saga Tankers are ready to split the company's cash following the departure of its last vessel. Fincantieri flush Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is flush with cash after an improved first half showing MOL cuts deficit Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has narrowed its first quarter loss after seeing a rise in sales across the board. K Line banks on oldies K Line has moved against the grain for more modern vessels and decided to stretch the useful life of many of its ships. MES sees order growth Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has seen profits fall by over 50%, but has seen new orders increase on a year ago. Scorpio back at Mipo Scorpio Tankers has returned to Hyundai Mipo for up to four more fuel efficient newbuildings, it is thought. Danaos returns to profit Danaos has reported a return to profits for the second quarter of 2012 with net income of $8.9m. Wallem teams with NTC Wallem Shipmanagement has teamed-up with Nanjing Tanker Corp in a new joint venture ship management partnership in Singapore.

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JULY 31, 2012
Japanese lines recover in fiscal 1Q The improvement included two of the carriers making operating profits at group level. Collectively, the three lines cut their first quarter fiscal year losses from $265 million in 2011 to $42 million this year. Washington Notebook: CBP's new port director for Houston/Galveston Washington interests want HMT reform Government officials and business leaders are using last week's report from the FMC on U.S.-bound sea freight moving through Canadian and Mexican ports to support calls for HMT reform and increased U.S. port investment. Panalpina's profit falls, Latin America bright spot The Swiss forwarding and logistics company had consolidated profit of 17.3 million Swiss francs ($17.7 million) in the second quarter ending June 30, 46 percent less than the 32 million Swiss francs it earned in the same 2011 period. NS overhauls coal line in record time The Eastern railroad said it completed $20.5 million of track, bridge and signal improvements along a major coal line through the Monongahela Valley during a seven-day blitz timed to coincide with coal miners' annual weeklong summer break. Crowley offers LCL service to Colombia Quad-C buys Network Global Logistics Logitude, Pangea partner on SaaS forwarding U.S. duties set for washers from Mexico, South Korea Kansas adds digital IFTA filing support Longview gets new CEO Evanhoe pairs with Fluensee on RFID TP Pulse: Shipper worries over ILA strike remain

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JULY 31, 2012
Traders forecast 'supply crunch' of on-spec fuel in August Traders claim shortage of on- specification cargoes is due to lack of available high density blending materials. NYK abandons fleet expansion plans Shipping firm blames global 'economic challenges'. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Fujairah prices move up with bigger jumps seen in Suez. Prices move with narrow margins across Europe Price climb slows in Rotterdam with mixed picture elsewhere. Industry player publishes guide to oil trading jargon Book based on years of experience in oil trading business. US tightens sanctions against Iran Senate and Congress reconcile sanctions bills and add new provisions. ECA: Shipping company entering 'unchartered waters' 'There are more unknowns than knowns,' says Matson official. Iran 'to stop' exporting crude Falling crude exports turn Iran inwards towards its domestic market. 'Ships get bigger and bigger' in drive for economies of scale 'We can't carry on doing what we've been doing,' says Maersk Line executive. Dual-fuel ferry order goes to European yard Fincantieri to build 'eco' ferry for Canadian company. Prices lack direction in Asian bunker markets Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major ports in Asia on Tuesday. Tanker specialist orders fuel efficient newbuilds Odfjell says ships 'will have an eco-friendly design and lower fuel consumption'. Alaskan city supports state suit against US EPA North Amercian ECA will increase cost of living for local population as shipping firms pass on the higher bunker costs. Chartered ships returned as rates stay low Dry bulk woes pile pressure on charterers and shipowners. Bunker prices to lift flat tanker rates in 2013 Flat rates to increase on the back of a 14% increase in average bunker prices, says shipbroker. South Korean bunker output slightly up in August Most refiners to maintain bunker production levels. Chimbusco in low sulphur fuel oil purchase Pays a premium for the LSFO cargo from Russia. INTERTANKO updates optimal speed model for tankers Aims for a 'common understanding' of the benefits of reduced speed amid high bunker prices and overcapacity. Liner outlook upbeat on lower bunker costs Box rates have stabilised on better capacity management in the sector, says Danaos CEO.

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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

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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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