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BRIEFS

April 4, 2012

The Business Times

Shipping News

Tanker rates for refinery products steady
Tanker rates for refined petroleum products on top export routes were steady on Monday, with modest sailings helping to support the long-range Middle East market.

Strait Talk

100 years of improving ship safety
IT is of course ironic that in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, there have been three serious large passenger ship casualties.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Tanker rates for refinery products steady
Tanker rates for refined petroleum products on top export routes were steady on Monday, with modest sailings helping to support the long-range Middle East market.

Strait Talk

100 years of improving ship safety
IT is of course ironic that in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, there have been three serious large passenger ship casualties.

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Maersk to raise Asia to US east and west coasts rates from May 1 Fitch gloomy about prospects of global shipping in short- and mid-term Ports of Auckland reverses self on sacking dockers, re-instates them Maersk considers US$83 million investment in Egypt's Port Said Tibet opens first expressway, to spend US$1.5 billion on roads in 2012 US dredging tax like getting 'McDonalds to build bigger Burger Kings' European Shippers Council demands change in air cargo surcharge practices Dubai Airport cargo up 6.5pc bolstering hopes of 2012 global recovery Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings starts B767 operations for DHL Express

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A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12 JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12 MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds Exports grow at three-month low in February Long dry spell to hamper tea output RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept. MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

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APRIL 3, 2012
Poland's railway market: investment focussing on fleet upgrade and more infrastructure Poland's railway technology market is worth EUR 2.4 billion, making it the largest among the new EU member states. A new study entitled "The Polish Railway Market" predicts that th... MOL enhances Asia-South Africa service network The Japanese carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) is upgrading its Asia-South Africa network by joining K Line's and PIL's ASA service that plies between Central China, Taiwan and... MacAndrews calling at Dunkirk on weekly basis The maritime door-to-door operator MacAndrews, a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM Group, will offer a call at the French port of Dunkirk every week on its route to Portugal, with e... Geis grew 2011 turnover to EUR 750 million Geis, an international logistics service provider based in Bad Neustadt near Nuremberg (Germany), boosted its turnover to a new record level of EUR 750.5 million in the last busine... Yangtze River Express selects Paris-Vatry as European gateway Yangtze River Express, a China-based cargo carrier, has selected Paris-Vatry airport (France) as the company's gateway for trade between Europe and Western Asia. From today (3 Apri... Air New Zealand ships rally cars from London via Los Angeles to Auckland Air New Zealand Cargo recently shipped the rally cars of Alister McRae, the reigning Asia Pacific champion, and those of his Swedish team mate Per Gunnar Andersson, from London to ... Quick response by AirBridgeCargo and Panalpina ensures timely arrival of open air cinema Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) recently delivered outsize steel structures to Japan to construct an open air cinema for the Okinawa International Movie F... Russian Railways and Serbian Railways cooperating Russian Railways and Serbian Railways have signed a general agreement worth USD 920 million to implement railway transport projects in Serbia. The two companies have agreed to cons... Streck and Erka now collaborating The Swiss service provider Streck Transport AG, based in Möhlin, and the Stuttgart (Germany)-headquartered forwarding company Erka Internationale Spedition, have started an allianc... Bibby Distribution in UK expands its fleet Bibby Distribution in UK has expanded its fleet with ten new commercial vehicles built by MAN. Some 90% of Bibby's 800-strong truck fleet is now comprised of MAN units. Bibby Distr... DSV gives information about antitrust proceedings in Italy The Danish transport and logistics group DSV said that the Italian authorities imposed an administrative fine of EUR 23.6 million on DSV's Italian subsidiary Saima Avandero SpA in ... Agility back on a good track The global logistics provider Agility announced its Q4 and full year financial results for 2011. The Q4/2011 net profit came to KWD 3.5 million (EUR 9.4 million), an increase of 11...

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APRIL 3, 2012
Vancouver Shipyards to be awarded more NSPS vessels Lower Columbia River to get three Regional Response Vessels Canada to invest C$101 million to restore and upgrade Esquimalt... Brazil's EAS starts sea trials of first Transpetro Suezmax Sovcomflot picks MAN duel fuel engines for LNG newbuilds

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APRIL 3, 2012
Port of Port Angeles files suit against Peninsula Plywood Mill, LLC Trailer Bridge closes book on Chapter 11 proceedings Environmental contest underway on CSX Corporation Facebook page Corps announces completion of Port of Seattle munitions search OOCL inks 40-year deal for Port of Long Beach terminal

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APRIL 3, 2012
Costa Concordia to be refloated in one piece Two firms bid for removal contract 'No sense' in chartering post-panamax bulkers High bunker costs make traditional tonnage the more attractive option Fuel-efficient panamaxes steal a march on older bulkers Vessels built in the last four years dominate spot market fixture lists Baltic Sea aframax rates boosted by north European port congestion Rotterdam is worst affected and with ice premium still applicable, earnings are rising NEL to sell ships as losses soar Greek operator to axe charters and cut pay North America braces for ECA Global shipping could face chaos in August Owners braced for higher fuel bills Heidmar prepared to spend $3.7m extra a year and even more in future Off-spec bunkering disputes will rise Blending at 1% target falls foul of Marpol standards Third and final state approves Elbe dredging Environmentalists are likely to challenge planning approval for deepening the river at Germany's highest administrative court in Leipzig Court blocks Enrica Lexie release High Court tells owners to apply to Kollom magistrates Bunker chokepoint: Pacific Northwest Transpacific trades face supply bottlenecks Maersk to super-slow steam on five Europe-Asia containership loops Transit times will increase by a week but five more vessels to be absorbed into services Low US product demand supports record export volumes High prices hit domestic consumption and see oil products exported to emerging economies Excel eyes equity offering Pact with banks defers first $24m instalment to 2013 A tsunami of scrapping Cash buyers point to capacity and financing challenges ahead Appeal court clarifies Norwegian Saleform 1993 provision Ship sale created issues in relation to documents to be provided on delivery Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing postponed Banks and borrower must agree a reorganisation plan by April 12 Svitzer crews vote for Liverpool strike Dispute after company sacks tug workers, claiming they were drunk at work Rotterdam reports 10% net income growth Port increases rental revenue and harbour dues Indian miners call for cut in export tax Duty at 30% hurts economy, claim miners China Ocean Shipbuilding trims its 2011 losses Hong Kong-listed yard settles disputes over defective deliveries PMSCs not licensed to use floating armouries Legality of 12 'flotels' called into question German co-operatives seek to mollify Brussels Lay-ups planned to stabilise the market JBIC posts record level of ship financing Japanese export credit agency boosts support for domestic yards Trailer Bridge emerges from Chapter 11 protection Seacor holds three board seats, to help company 'return to profit' Moody's rates DP World credit as Baa3 Solid operational and financial results show emerging markets' importance to profitability, says ratings agency Slow and green Letting economic factors create environmental improvements remains one of the best ways of greening shipping Malta register expels 'sanctions-busting' tanker Other Iranian vessels face deregistration Grim outlook for north Europe box volumes has 'signs of life' Global Port Tracker forecasts 3% growth in deepsea container imports and export growth close to 5% ACM rebuilds sale and purchase team Bulow appointed head of department

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APRIL 3, 2012
MOL predicts record losses JAPAN's MOL is projecting losses of $329M for FY11, which would be the biggest loss in the shipping line's 128-year history Trailer Bridge emerges JONES ACT carrier Trailer Bridge has emerged from bankruptcy with fresh financing from its new majority shareholders EC approves Älvsborg terminal takeover THE EC has cleared the takeover of the Älvsborg ro-ro terminal at Gothenburg by the DFDS Lines ferry group and Luxembourg's terminal operator, C.RO Ports Chartering JV set up A TANKER-CHARTERING venture has been set up by London-based Galbraith's and the Delhi company Shiplinks Panama workers return WORKERS at Balboa and Cristobal in Panama have returned to work after a three-day strike and plan to discuss pay and benefits today with PPC Ship's release puzzling MYSTERY today surrounds the release of an Iranian bulker that had been hijacked by pirates off the Maldives Ghost ship poses peril A TRAWLER swept from Japan by the tsunami is posing a threat to US commercial shipping FSRU boom predicted UP TO 40 floating storage and regasification unit projects are likely to be awarded by 2015, a Pareto weekly report has predicted Pulp ship safe after fire A FIRE aboard a shortsea single-decker at Hamburg's Buss Hansa general cargo terminal was brought under control last night, almost 12 hours after it erupted Iranians reportedly retake bulker IRANIAN commandos reportedly stormed a bulker that had been hijacked by pirates off the Maldives, EU NAVFOR told Fairplay

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APRIL 3, 2012
Schneider National Terminal Hit by Tornado A Schneider National truck terminal is among the properties damaged by one of at least two tornadoes that ripped through... House Bill Would Cut Excise Tax, Raise Diesel Tax A bill introduced in Congress Tuesday would eliminate the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers and replace that revenue... Strong March Auto Sales Drive Railroad Shipments A surge of U.S. auto sales in March helped boost railroad shipments of motor vehicles and equipment nearly 19 percent... Tornadoes Touch Down Near Dallas Tornados tore through the Dallas area this afternoon, throwing tractor-trailers into the air and grounding planes at Dallas-Fort Worth International... CSX Adding 380 to Employment Rolls in Three States CSX Transportation is hiring roughly 380 workers in Alabama, Maryland and Tennessee, the latest sign of the railroad industry's strong... OOCL, Long Beach Sign 40-Year Lease Representatives of Orient Overseas Container Line and the Port of Long Beach signed a 40-year lease for a 305-acre container... Agility Reports $97 Million Profit for 2011 Global logistics provider Agility increased its net profit 8 percent in 2011 to approximately $97 million, despite a drop in... Quality Distribution Expands Fracking Business Tank truck operator Quality Distribution purchased Trojan Vacuum Services, drilling deeper into the hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" energy market. ... Panama Canal Locks Lag Schedule, But Project Date Will Be Met The construction of the new third set of locks at the Panama Canal is behind schedule by seven months, but... Trailer Bridge Emerges From Bankruptcy Trailer Bridge has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Monday following a court's approval last month. Trailer Bridge operates... Rate Hikes Stick, But Carrier Profits Shaky, Drewry Says Ocean carriers succeeded in raising freight rates on the headhaul legs of the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trades in the last... Global Air Cargo Traffic Climbed 5.1 Percent in February International air freight traffic grew 5.1 percent February from a year ago, but the outlook for cargo remains fragile, the... OOCL Seeks Second Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Services OOCL is joining other major container ship operators in seeking a second general rate increase this year on Asia-Europe services.... Lufthansa Could Ditch Freighter Fleet Over Frankfurt Ban Lufthansa Cargo may sell its entire freighter fleet if a court upholds a ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport,... Hopes Dim for Surface Bill This Year Time appears to be up for the passage of surface transportation bill this year. Although the House has...

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APRIL 3, 2012
The proliferation of the forwarder in liner shipping With each set of results posted, there is more evidence of a growing disconnect between the fortunes of ocean carriers, who are fast spiralling towards the cumulative ... Bareli: 300 boxes recovered According to the latest report from Klaveness, the Norwegian managers of the 3,100 TEU stricken Bareli, a total of 300 tonnes of heavy fuel oil has been pumped ... ZIM sets up new procurement department ZIM Line appears to be making good progress in its restructuring plan that could ultimately lead to the company being split into two and for which the Israeli Government's ... Agility's mixed bag Kuwait City-headquartered Agility, which is one of the world's leading logistics groups, has announced significant falls in revenue and operating income, but an ... OOCL sign Middle Harbor lease in 'historic agreement' OOCL's planned lease for the US West Coast Port of Long Beach's (LB) Middle Harbor has been made concrete after the carrier and LB held a signing ceremony for a ... Brazil's 2011 box boom According to data recently published by Brazil's national waterways transport agency, Agencia Nacional de Transportes Aquaviarios [ANTAQ] 2011 was a record year ... A chance to have your say: join the North America sentiment panel Containerisation International's second North America survey has launched and is looking for more shippers and freight forwarders in this area to join the panel, ... Spain tops the eurozone jobless league at 24% The Spain is taking most of the pain of the eurozone with its jobless rate in February recorded at 23.6% [Greece is second at 21%] it also had by far the most unemployed ... Panama Canal hits records in FY 2011 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) posted a number of records in its 2011 fiscal year (FY) which ended September 30, 2011. This was triggered by continuing growth ...

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APRIL 3, 2012
Wells weighs in on Excel pact Wells Fargo analysts voices concerns about cost and lack of visibility surrounding Gabriel Panayotides-linked lifeline. USCG targets drunk masters NSB Niederelbe containership collared by port inspectors as US Coast Guard cracks down on intoxicated masters. Excel seals debt deal US-listed bulker owner averts crisis after overhauling $1.4bn loan facility as chairman rides to the rescue with $20m injection. Shih Wei nets less Taiwanese bulker owner's revenue up and costs down in 2011, but investment returns fall. Eglantine set free Iranian forces reportedly storm bulker hijacked in the Indian Ocean at the end of last month. Glory gone after second try Persistence pays off for Japan's Yamamaru Kisen as it sells 1990s handysize. Bulow takes ACM S&P crown Former Seascope man is given the task of rebuilding AIM listed-broker's sale-and-purchase desk. Hanjin eyes speedy recovery Korean giant says second quarter numbers could change from red to black after rate hikes. Overcapacity bouts ahead Drewry's says carriers are failing to grasp severity of downturn with recovery only in phase one. K Line does quick deal Japanese owner finds domestic buyer for handymax before end of its financial year. NS United takes charter hit Shinwa Kaiun and Nippon Steel Shipping joint venture returns bulker early at a cost of $33m. Pareto backs FSRU progress Limited orderbook and an increase in project awards this year bode well for the market and Golar and Hoegh in particular. Tour stopped at Suez Iran-linked vessel carrying Syrian crude held in Egypt over non-payment of canal fees. GasLog $310m to the good Peter Livanos-led owner reveals size of its IPO purse as its shares settle at a "fair value".

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APRIL 3, 2012
Austerity measures hit North Europe ports Drewry: Liner industry yet to turn the corner Echo Global expands across Arizona Globe Express Services launches Italian venture CII seeks Connie nominations Trailer Bridge leaves Chapter 11 protection Taiwan lines suffer losses in 2011 Hapag and Hanjin boost Med-Montreal capacity Evergreen (America) taps Amalfitano as president Zim launches new procurement organization

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APRIL 3, 2012
Staatsolie closed for Easter holiday Business will resume on Tuesday, March 10 respectively. Middle East bunker prices continue upward move Suez and South African ports not following trend in Fujairah. Prices firm in Rotterdam Quiet market in Hamburg while Piraeus sees more activity. Planned Baltic LNG terminal could serve shipping Major new terminal proposed by Finnish company could be ready to offer LNG for shipping by end of 2015. OOCL announces freight rate increase and 'fuel participation' surcharge Fuel surcharge to cover rising bunker costs. Shippers expected to pass ECA costs to consumers North American ECA could cost the shipping industry $3.2 billion in 2020, and $18 per container, according to EPA estimates. DNVPS announces new staff appointments DNV Petroleum Services hires three new customer service managers and a technical adviser. Dual-fuel engines for Russian LPG newbuilds The first vessel is expected to commence commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2013. Prices up at Asian bunkering hubs Barge tightness in Hong Kong and bad weather affecting deliveries in Toyko Bay, say regional players. Tanker earnings soar despite surging bunker costs Oil supply risks keep spot rates elevated even as overall fundamentals remain generally weak, says analyst. MOL seeks to 'relentlessly' cut costs MOL President urges the company to 'exercise ingenuity in trimming costs and coming up with fresh ideas.' US shipping firm emerges from bankruptcy The exit from Chapter 11 proceedings 'marks the beginning of a new era' for Trailer Bridge, says CEOs. Athens-listed refiner profits up on higher output, oil price Motor Oil (Hellas) notes a 38% increase in prices of 3.50% sulphur limit fuel oil in 2011. Chimbusco posts 44.3% lower profits in 2011 Chimbusco 'praised' for significant contributions to parent firm Cosco Group. Cruise newbuild to get energy efficient systems Systems will optimise fuel consumption for TUI Cruises's first newbuild vessel, says ABB. Singapore-listed group charters bunker tankers Secures seven and three year bareboat charter agreements for two bunker tankers worth a total of $17.4 million. Titan to analyse default on notes Engages consultant to carry out a 'realisation analysis' which will be provided to holders of its fixed-rate senior notes.

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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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