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BRIEFS

September 4, 2012

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Trade slump to bring hard times to Chinese shipping: Qingdao port chief CK Line starts Vietnam-Korea, Hong Kong/China, Thailand service (VTS) China Merchants acquires a 50pc stake in Lome container terminal in Togo WTSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge as UN emissions mandate bites Finland mulls sulphur green fund as shippers demand compliance cost aid MSC extends Swedish coverage with weekly call at Stockholm October 1 Caribbean braces for fierce rivalry when expanded Panama Canal opens Argentine mooring tariffs expected to increase 23pc as inflation soars NYK president meets captains, engineers in annual safety campaign US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico up 6.6pc in June Talk of Tacoma eclipsing Seattle sparked by July Grand Alliance shift Cargotec delivers 12 yard tractors to Canary Islands' Port Las Palmas '3D printing' poses big threat to transport, labour intensive industry Hydrex offers underwater tanker stern tube seal repairs while afloat Statistics show Hunan's trucking growth outpaces all of central China Kuehne + Nagel to provide healthcare logistics to Bayer in Chile China to invest more in logistics infrastructure despite weakening demand Hebei's Baigou County to cooperate with Tianjin on new 'dry port' facility Purfresh offers partnership scheme to pick growers of fruit and veg Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Dutch Harbour, Alaska IATA: July global air freight falls 3.2pc after 0.1pc rise in June Air NZ profit dips 12pc to US$57 million, outlook upbeat for year ahead Boeing, Airbus join Chinese experts to find affordable aviation biofuel

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Better rates seen for box shipping G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter programme Global Ship Lease back to black in second quarter PCHAA assists a school in need SCFI index sees fall on all trade lanes last week Oilmeal exports slip 3 pc in July A. J. Lokhande takes charge as JN Port's Chief Manager (PPD) DP World's H1 profit up 12 pc Pakistan may hand over key port to China UAEs Gulftainer terminals register 23 pc throughput surge in H1 CMIE projects industrial output to grow 5.1 pc in FY13 INR rises smartly

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Waberer's International reports good results for H1/2012 The Hungarian transport company Waberer's International reached its target set for H1/, according to the company's board at its meeting in Budapest. The company's ebitda neared EUR... China's ICBC Leasing places order for 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft China-based ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd. has signed an agreement with the European airframe manufacturer Airbus for 30 A320ceos and 20 A320neos. The aircraft purchase agreement w... Messina orders four more ro-ro containerships Ignazio Messina, the Italian shipping group based in Genoa, has ordered four new state-of-the art ro-ro containerships from the South Korean shipyard STX Offshore & Shipbuildin... Trailer Wizards opens first two new locations in Saskatchewan/Canada The Canadian service provider Trailer Wizards Ltd is opening two new branches in Regina and Saskatoon (both in Saskatchewan). The new locations will help link Trailer Wizards' Prai... Swiss retailer Spar deploys first full-hybrid HGV The Spar Group Switzerland, a St Gallen-based family company, has started to use a 26 t full-hybrid truck for transport purposes for the first time. The vehicle cuts fuel consumpti... Europorte wins contract at Atlantic port of Bordeaux The port of Bordeaux authority has selected Eurotunnel's rail freight subsidiary, Europorte (Socorail), to manage the operations and maintenance of its railway infrastructure for a... Ansaldo wins EUR 40 million contract in South Korea Ansaldo, a Finmeccanica company within the consortium led by LSIS, has been selected by Korea Rail Network Authority (KRNA) as the supplier of the train control system for the Hona... Kuehne + Nagel celebrates 20 years of service in Russia The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel established a national subsidiary in Moscow in 1992. The company recently celebrated this event with numerous client... 5th runway for 6th busiest airport in the world Charlotte Douglas international airport in North Carolina (USA) recently announced that it will build a new nearly 4,000 m runway. The USD 160 million project will be the airport's... Air Arabia adds second daily flight to Delhi Last Saturday (1 September), the Sharjah (UAE)-based branch of Air Arabia launched a second daily service to Delhi (India). The extra flight provides a morning departure option fro... Cathay Pacific appoints new head of communication Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has appointed Cecilia Leung as general manager corporate communication with effect from 1 September. She will be responsible for the global c... New marketing structure at the seaport of Kiel The seaport of Kiel (Germany) introduced a new marketing structure on 1 September. Knud Sörensen was chosen as the new head of the marketing department and the cruise ship departme...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
UK Club reorganizes its structure Abu Dhabi Mar eyes P+S Werften Wilhelmsen Ships Service launches new plasma cutter Navies to shipowners: Don't relax anti-pirate measures

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Naming the power players Lloyd's List needs you to nominate the most influential people in shipping Premiums rise for VLGC spot-market voyages west of Suez Delays in Brazil ports tighten market and boost freight rates Unifeeder targets UK coastal traffic with Feederlink acquisition Expanded network positions firm to compete against UK road and rail Cash-rich owners set to take pick of older bargains Lack of bank interest in mid-life vessels may drive down prices further SMM 2012: Shipyards yet to convince owners over green designs Shipbuilders use environmental demands as a new marketing tool, but owners remain sceptical over their ability to live up to claims SMM 2012: Ban CO2 firefighting systems, urges Norwegian lobby Technology does not meet ISM and crew safety needs, Skagerrak Foundation claims Supramax resale fetches just $22m Deals point to softening sale and purchase market Petredec buys VLGC amid forecasts of robust market for the near future Company's expansion plans stay on course Banks must drive German shipping to consolidate, say SFF delegates SMM 2012: Sector ripe for takeovers with 400 firms operating an average of nine ships Pakistan breakers pay the week's highest prices Most demolition business goes to Bangladesh, but Gadani digs deep for large tankers G6 alliance culls Asia-Europe capacity by 15% Group suspends loop as peak season fails to materialise and lines prepare for slowdown ITF steps up Baltic inspections Week of action runs until Friday Navies urge continued Somalia vigilance Shipping must keep up its guard despite drop in pirate attacks Market awaits sale price for 13-year-old VLCC pair Deal will clarify buyers' appetite for ageing tankers CSAV reduces its second-quarter losses Chilean line says it is on course to recovery after freight rates rally Amsterdam seeks new role for ACT Port chief 'disappointed' by owner's decision to close containers facility US box imports surge 9.7% on year Automotive and furniture sectors show strong growth Greek ferry lines strive to curb losses Sector is losing money, but two out of three major listed operators reduce first half deficit Ceva Logistics wins five-year deal with Heinz food giant 'Unprecedented' long-term ocean freight contract means handling 60,000 teu per year Congestion from a US ports strike would hit boxship operators hard Shippers may divert cargo ahead of vote to avoid disruption, says Macquarie Research Holding the line The G6 move to reduce capacity indicates accelerating weakness on the Asia-Europe trades MSC Flaminia towed out of UK waters France, Belgium and the Netherlands approve passage for fire-damaged boxship Killing over unpaid ransom signals new Somali pirate business model Death of Syrian hostage after two-year stalemate ups the stakes for all sides CMA CGM completes cruise business sell-off Private equity firm Bridgepoint buys Ponant UK P&I Club restructures to prepare for Solvency II The club will no longer write direct business via Bermuda SMM 2012: Secure Money Making Environmental awareness is an increasing necessity, but can shipowners have a commercial interest in saving the planet when they are too busy trying to save their businesses? HSH Nordbank's silence adds to Omega drama Court hearing postponed to September 10 Owner of sunken Thermopylae Sierra blames Sri Lankan government Greece's Scarlet Shipping says authorities are 'totally and ultimately responsible' for sinking Omega Navigation Chapter 11 reorganisation plan faces opposition Short-changed creditors and lenders attack 'unfair and illegal' proposals Babson Capital sets sights on further shipping investments But cash will be available only to 'good prospects' sourced through private equity partners

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Venezuela refinery restarts PDVSA said the refinery complex in Paraguaná, Venezuela, has returned to processing 170,000 barrels of crude per day, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Ship glut cools breaking prices BROKERS and cash buyers are cautioning that recycling prices might cool as more big ships head for breaking beaches G6 suspends Far East/Europe loop HAPAG-Lloyd said today the G6 box shipping alliance is suspending its Loop 3 Far East/Europe as of early next month Flaminia transiting Channel SCORCHED box ship MSC Flaminia was transiting the Channel today after being cleared last week for its journey to Germany Worries renewed on Russia's grain exports KREMLIN grain harvest forecasts for summer have fallen below the estimate for Russia's yearly domestic grain consumption: 70M tonnes Ponant sale completed CMA CGM said today it has completed its sale of cruise ship subsidiary Compagnie du Ponant to private equity investor Bridgepoint Swiber gets rest of Atlantis OFFSHORE company Swiber Holdings said it has moved to acquire full ownership of investment holding company Atlantis Navigation Evergreen, Yang Ming profit TAIWANESE box carriers Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming saw their first quarterly profits in a year, as improved long-haul freight rates boosted earnings Liners get stonewalled on rates LINERS appear to be getting stonewalled in their attempts to raise long-haul rates this month, given a continuing drop in rates DOF raises 700M kroner DOF SAID today it has raised 700M kroner ($120M) by placing seven-year bonds on Norway's bourse Builders complete merger JAPANESE builders IHI Marine and Universal Shipbuilding have completed their merger, with the new Japan Marine United to operate as of 1 October Investors target secondhand VLGCs DECENT freight rates for VLGCs are translating into good prices for secondhand tonnage, brokers said today

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
CSAV Slashes Second Quarter Loss CSAV's second quarter operating loss narrowed sharply year-over-year to $61.7 million from $381.4 million as the Chilean ocean carrier reaped... G6 Alliance Pulls One Asia-Europe Service The G6 Alliance of European and Asian container carriers said it is temporarily suspending one of its Asia-Europe services because... Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port Open for Business Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port began commercial operations Sept. 1 with the arrival of the container vessel MSC Bari, port operator... Commentary: Hours-of-Service, Years of Debate Q: I've been following, or at least tried to follow, the arguments about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service... Interactive Graphic: Trucking Dashboard 2nd Quarter 2012 Economic Pains Bring Slower Gains for Motor Carriers Trucking kept pace and occasionally moved ahead of a slowing economy in the second quarter, with the largest publicly owned... Developers, Rails Looking Inland for New Ports The next generation of inland ports will likely reflect a post-recession flavor. With import volume crawling toward pre-recession highs, the... Commentary: Presidential Reality Checks The dog days of summer provided no respite from the pre-convention point-counterpoint between the Obama and Romney camps. PolitiFact has... NY State Agency Sees Lack of Diversity on the Docks A New York state agency's discrimination complaint against the International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association adds a... TWIC Card Readers Not Yet Specified Ports and marine terminal operators that have been waiting anxiously for the Coast Guard to release its notice of proposed... Mexico's Ports Focus on Home Delivery Mexico's ports are sometimes viewed as potential low-cost gateways for Asian cargo moving to the U.S., but Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas,... Trucking Thrives on the Border Shippers looking for trucks in northern Mexico desperately want something in short supply across North America: la capacidad. Truckload capacity... For Mexican Rails, Growth is Stacked When it comes to Mexican rail growth, you haven't seen anything yet. Mexican railroads' share of surface freight moves... Mexico Making a Name for Itself in Manufacturing The Mexican economy can be baffling to Americans. News headlines of horrifying gang violence tend to overshadow the booming manufacturing...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Polzug branches out in Poland Polzug has started offering three return trips a week between Gdynia, Gdansk and Poznan in Poland. Poznan is the railway company's hub terminal in central Poland, ... Asciano orders Cargotec AutoStrads Asciano, which owns Patrick Stevedores, has announced that it has ordered 44 automated straddle carriers (AutoStrads) from Finland-based Cargotec with deliveries ... IAS launches chassis software solution for US Following the exit of several ocean carriers from providing chassis in the US, International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched ChassisManager in order to ... G6 joins exodus from Asia-Europe tradelane The G6 Alliance has joined the CKYH alliance in announcing a service withdrawal programme between Asia and northern Europe. In early October, the G6 will suspend ... Strike threat after ILA contract talks reach impasse Negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) have taken a turn for the worse after the latter ... Its all in the LNG price That is what 12 months of research and analysis by Lloyd's Register (LR) has concluded when it comes to the use as LNG as an alternative fuel to bunker fuel for ... Hamburg container traffic static in Q2 12 Hamburg's container traffic was stable in Q2 12 with 2.2 million TEU handled, practically the same as in the opening quarter of the year and also the same as in ... Lagos-Ibadan rail link to be built Rail transport for both freight and passenger transfers is to be given a huge boost in Nigeria following the Government's signing of a USD1.4 billion contract with ... Khalifa opened

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Havyard bags wellboats Havyard has clinched an order for a new wellboat from a compatriot owner. Sincere slides Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has posted a weaker first half profit as revenue slipped. CSAV curbs loss Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has turned in a dramatically improved set of second quarter numbers. Feline feeling fine A stowaway cat has survived three weeks in a shipping container during a voyage across the Pacific. Party poopers A huge surplus of 350 vessels means the capesize market will be unable to repeat its 2009 spike, Barclays Capital believes. Austal eyes charter An AUD 100m ($102.52m) ferry built on spec by Australia's Austal could be chartered out in Europe if no buyer emerges. Nam Cheong on a roll Nam Cheong has continued its recent winning streak by scooping a deal worth close to $60m. Navies fire piracy warning Anti-piracy forces have pleaded with shipowners not to become complacent following a drop in activity off Somalia. WAM's bulker coup India's West Asia Maritime (WAM) has scooped a five-year bulker charter worth $47.5m. Dragnis defends divi axe John Dragnis has defended Goldenport Holdings' decision to ice dividend payments. G6 cans Asia-Europe route The G6 alliance has confirmed plans to temporarily shelve one of its Asia to Europe routes following a slump in business. Costa Allegra scrapped Costa Cruises' Costa Allegra is heading to breakers in Turkey after being hit by fire in February. More woe for Anek Greek ferry owner Anek Lines has posted a bigger net loss in the first half as the country's economic crisis continued to hit its operations. Capes sent for the chop A capesize caught up in a crash off South Africa last year has headed a run of large bulkers to the scrap heap in Bangladesh. ADM eyes P+S UAE shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Mar (ADM) could buy insolvent German group P+S Werften's shipyards. Costs curtail U-Ming Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming has posted a lower profit in the first half as operating expenses rose. Cash in bag for Dof Helge Mogster's Dof is $120m to the good after a trip to the bond market. Crew member lost A seafarer has reportedly gone overboard from a Costa cruiseship off Turkey. Hostage murdered Somali pirates have killed a Syrian crewman on the hijacked Orna in a protest over a delayed ransom payment. Hoegh clinches Chile job Hoegh LNG looks to have emerged victorious in its bid to win a floating LNG import terminal (FSRU) project in Chile. Kreuz eyes newbuilding Singapore's Kreuz Holdings says it is looking to acquire a multipurpose subsea dive support and construction vessel. Ultrabulk back in profit Ultrabulk Shipping has returned to profit in the first half of 2012 following a major reduction in operating costs. McDermott back at Vigo McDermott International has returned to Spain for a second high capacity reeled pipelay vessel newbuilding. Price key to LNG as fuel Global acceptance of LNG as an alternative marine fuel will come down to price, a new Lloyd's Register study contends. LOOP has reopened The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico resumed operations over the weekend.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Suez 'runs dry' No replenishment date for Egyptian bunker hub. Bunker prices climbing in European hubs Markets firm in key European ports. Caribbean refinery 'will not be restarted' Valero says Aruba plant will become refined products terminal. 'Fuel saving' data system installed NOAA vessels Database allows operators to find 'most economical fuel settings.' Bunker volumes set to surge Port of Ust-Luga could see demand grow by 75%. Refinery shut down after damage to floating pipeline Ceypetco tendering for fuel oil to make up for any shortfall. Bunker prices start the week firm Demand mixed at key Asian ports on Monday. Insolvencies to grow 'even larger' More distress sales of vessels expected in the coming months, says CEO of publicly-traded German shipping fund. South China fuel oil imports to rise Sinopec Fuel Oil expected to maintain high fuel oil imports in September. Singapore and Denmark ink maritime MOU Set to cooperate in promoting clean and green shipping. Petrobras invests $71.6 billion to modernise, expand refineries Plan will enable the energy major to produce fuels with lower sulphur content. Titan in further share acquisition deal Acquisition by Guangdong Zhenrong's subsidiary triggers obligatory takeover for Titan's remaining shares.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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