BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 5, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index's gain smallest in six sessions The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of global commodity-shipping costs, gained the least in six sessions on Friday as a surplus of vessels prevented owners from boosting freight rates. IMO set to clash with EU on vessel CO2 emissions The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is making little headway on market-based measures to curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from international shipping, putting it on a policy collision course with the European Union, observers said last Saturday.

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Asia-Europe rates soar 71pc to US$1,412/TEU as transpacific slips 0.8pc CMA CGM ups Asia-Europe rates US$408/TEU, adds 5 surcharges from April New MSC ship accident: 4,437-TEU Carole runs aground on reef off Jakarta OOCL raises rates on southeast Asia-Oz trade US$200/TEU from April Sydney's Port Botany volume increases 2pc to 621,000 TEU in 2011 SeaCube box lessor 2011 profit rises 27pc to US$44 million, sales up 23pc Guangzhou and Maoming joins hands on port projects OOCL switches terminals in New York and Le Havre on Atlantic Express loop Bangladeshi exporters lose their Singapore bypass service to China Delhi earmarks US$305 million to dredge Mumbai's JN port to 14 metres Union Pacific CEO Young takes leave for pancreatic cancer treatment Asia Maritime 2012 holds 3-day Singapore conference March 14-16 Erratum: Asia-West Africa Trade Agreement GRI notice wrongly dated Evergreen links up with NYK, Hanjin, Hyundai on South America service China Southern experiments with Shanghai-Sydney cargo flight service Royal Jordanian EU carbon tax surcharge unsettles Indian forwarders Changi Budget Terminal closes Sept 25, to be replaced by Terminal 4

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Adoption of global containerised freight e-commerce continues to expand APM Terminals Inland Services inks MoU to start CFS operations in Kochi Capesize charter costs could drop further Govt mulls insurance cover for ships moving Iran oil Lift and Shift achieves an extraordinary high in heavy lift/project cargo transport in India Rear Admiral (retd) Shrawat appointed Mazagon Dock CMD Shippings impact on world oceans well regulated: ICS Tolani Shipping assures full cooperation in investigation into collision incident off Kerala coast Vijay Tanks & Vessels ships colossal storage sphere to Australia Customs duty hike on power gear imports to be announced in Budget Exports increase 10.1 pc in Jan. to $ 25.34 bn Exports to Iran to increase, says Fieo Iran pays Indian exporters in rupees Ministry plans hike in steel import duty ' slips to 3-wk low of 49.50/51 EU steps have eased global slowdown threat: IMF Forex reserves zoom to $295 bn Trade deficit nears $ 150 bn India, China plan maritime dialogue to augment trust India's largest zinc sulphate plant inaugurated Combined WWPC power moves 54 wind turbines from Spain to Ethiopia via Djibouti Multitrade Spain manages massive 336 railcar transportation project from Spain to Venezuela Rickmers-Linie expands China coverage

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MARCH 2, 2012
Germany's FSG books order for versatile project cargo duo Statoil to invite tenders for a new type of jack-up rig Coast Guard detains Singapore-flagged car carrier

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MARCH 2, 2012
Celebration marks arrival of Emirates flights to Sea-Tac U.S. railroads post up/down numbers for week NYK Group earns recognition for 2011 environmental report Olympia Port Commission Oks deal with Lorig Associates Coast Guard taps Seattle native as top reserve enlisted person

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MARCH 2, 2012
Shipping defaults could wipe out some banks' equity Germans in firing line due to KG exposure SCFI gains a fifth as Asia-Europe box rates soar Surge in Shanghai Containerised Freight Index provides further evidence of box lines' success in ramping up westbound rates from Asia Can the Asia-Europe boxlines make spring rates hikes stick? Newbuildings threaten further imbalance between supply and demand NYSE to delist Horizon Lines common stock Jones Act liner major loses appeal against October suspension notice Petrobras books Euronav ULCC for storage Brokers report TI Europe fixed for six months, with options, at just $20,000 a day Optimistic DVB to hike lending in 2012 Banker worried about shipbuilding capacity and run-down ships Höegh LNG inks 10-year charter with Lithuania for newbuilding regas unit Norwegian company says deal will generate $50m a year SISI sees slower growth in global cargo throughput this year Lacklustre global economy weighs on sentiment Goldman Sachs and Fredriksen linked to Torm restructuring Investment bank tight-lipped over reports of proposed equity deal NewLead opts for one-for-five reverse split Greece-based owner moves to regain compliance with Nasdaq rules on minimum bid price Brokers' hopes dashed as capesize rates flatten Chinese new year bounce-back proves short-lived Chinese iron ore imports under threat from ramped-up domestic mining Mixed signals regarding 2011 demand for foreign iron ore could hit capesize market Lloyd Fonds KG fund in insolvency threat Fund seeks fresh capital amid a wave of insolvencies Bashing the bankers Defaults are putting lenders under severe stress Lyttleton Port Christchurch defers cruise berth decision New Zealand construction costs soar after earthquake MEND offers to negotiate release of crew held by Nigeria pirates But expert suggests links between pirates and anti-oil militants Will GRIs come to grief? It is far too early to hail last week's rate hikes as a success UK government shuns industry-led standards for armed guards Lancaster House conference on Monday will take first steps creating new regime Oriental Precision placed under creditors' restructuring South Korean machinery maker suffers amid industry woes SCI cancels Iranian crude shipment after insurers deny coverage Suexmax fixture halted last month ahead of tougher European sanctions Statoil to tender new type of $500m rig Norwegian oil group will use 'cat J' rigs to drill in mature oil fields off of Norway Japanese buyers seek force majeure for Iran contracts Pressure builds to add clause to insurance agreements from April Ezra builds warchest for subsea projects Singapore-listed offshore contractor sells 5.6% of its stake in Ezion Second ballast water system taken off the market Pulled technology had secured type approval Ningbo box volume growth soars in February Shippers scramble to move cargo ahead of Asia-Europe price hikes Capital market enthusiasm for shipping remains muted, owners told IPOs are currently viable for LNG carrier owners but the sector is an exception Detained Beluga Participation in insolvency case Questions who owns vessel held in Mumbai Hanjin joins April general rates push South Korean boxline plans $400 per teu hike on Asia-Europe trades

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MARCH 2, 2012
Cruising grilled on taxes A PROMINENT US lawmaker has questioned whether the cruise industry is paying its fair share of US taxes NewLead goes for split NEWLEAD Holdings today announced a 1-for-5 reverse stock split to bring its share price comfortably above NASDAQ's minimum Allied stuck in crosshairs GREEK drybulk operator Allied Maritime is being besieged by legal action and allegations of unpaid bills, court documents reveal Three found guilty in 1988 ferry terrorism A FRENCH court today convicted three men for their part in a 1988 terrorist attack on a Greek ferry that left nine people dead and 100 injured Far East/Europe box rates jump SPOT RATES on key Far East/Europe trade lanes jumped markedly higher this week, driven by liners' push for increases, Arctic Securities said Pacific Basin shares rally HONG KONG drybulk shipper Pacific Basin's shares today closed 6% higher at HK$4.23 ($0.545), despite posting lower annual profits yesterday Maybulk seen coiled for S&P strike MAYBULK, which has been largely absent from the S&P and newbuilding markets, might be returning this year, a shipping analyst said today UK deals focus on pirate suspect transfers THE UK has initiated a range of steps to counter piracy since last week's Somalia conference Nickel drives Supramax surge THE INFLUX of coal and nickel ore cargoes has sparked a Pacific Supramax rate climb this week ISS pushes into logistics ISS CEO Claus Hyldager has completed the port agency specialist's restructuring, which he told Fairplay would "ensure balance across the regions, yet provide much-needed flexibility" VLCCs rise on March coverage CHARTERING of VLCCs has surged this week with players rushing to cover voyages for the last two weeks of March

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MARCH 2, 2012
Horizon Boosts Rates on Puerto Rican Trade Lanes Horizon Lines said Friday it will raise freight rates on cargo moving between the U.S. and Puerto Rico as of... Trans-Pacific Containerized Trade: Interactive Graphic How many TEUs did Japan export to the U.S. in 2009? What is the forecast for U.S. containerized trade with... Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 27- March 2 Mediterranean Shipping imposed a general rate increase on westbound cargo from India to North Europe and the... Pantos Logistics Opens Dutch Logistics Center Pantos Logistics recently opened a roughly 31,000-square-foot logistics center near the Port of Rotterdam to distribute vehicle parts across Europe.... India's Port Nehru Gets Closer to Handling Larger Ships The Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) will be able to handle deep-draft vessels and expand throughput capacity in roughly... James River Coal Expects Shipment Growth via CSX, NS James River Coal in 2012 expects to ship at least 3.3 percent more coal from the Midwest and Central Appalachia... West Coast Ports' Long Haul When U.S. ports in the Pacific Northwest talk about rival Prince Rupert, British Columbia, words such as "diversion" and "unfair... Currency for Trade February's visit to the U.S. by China's likely next leader, Xi Jinping, provides policymakers and business leaders in both countries... Export Growth Loses Steam U.S. containerized exports started 2011 with a bang before slowing in the fourth quarter, but the outbound business finished the... Mixed Bag in Asia-US Trade 2011 was a year of contrasts in the Asia-U.S. trade. U.S. containerized imports from Asia were essentially flat, inching up... Port Possibilities Republicans are hoping the bankruptcy of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra will create a Watergate-like scandal for Democrats. The GOP is... Trucking Pioneer Henry Vander Pol Dead at 95 Henry Vander Pol, a trucking pioneer who helped establish two motor carriers in the Pacific Northwest, died Wednesday in Auburn,... EEOC Sues Celadon Trucking For Illegal Medical Exams The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Celadon Trucking for allegedly requiring prospective employees submit to illegal medical tests.... Celadon Trucking Acquires Teton Assets, Drivers Celadon Trucking will get trucks, trailers and, perhaps most important, badly needed truck drivers from its purchase of Teton Transportation's... Union Pacific CEO Young Takes Medical Leave James Young, chairman, president and CEO of Union Pacific Corp., the largest U.S. railroad, will take a medical leave of... 2 Million TEU Port to Open in UAE in Late 2012 The Abu Dhabi Port Co. plans to open a port with an initial annual capacity of 2 million 20-foot equivalent... Indexing World Trade At times, it seems the only thing shippers, forwarders and carriers share is a common mantra: They say they want... Swapping Data It's fine to have an opinion but better to base the opinion on facts, especially if millions of dollars are... New Winds Blowing As the industry gathers in Long Beach this week for the 12th Annual TPM Conference, shippers face a more complex... Looking Ahead When shippers, ocean carriers and others gathered for The Journal of Commerce's annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference three years ago in... Broker Caught In the Line of Fire Q: You've addressed the issue of brokers paying carriers and carriers not paying subcontractors many times, yet I find myself... Hanjin Will Boost Asia-Europe Rates Again Hanjin Shipping joined other carriers on Friday in announcing a second round of freight rate increases on its westbound Asia-Europe...

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MARCH 2, 2012
Auckland port dispute to end in court That seems to be the only way forward from the intransigence emitting from both the Port of Auckland's [PoA] management and the Maritime Union of New Zealand's ... MSC transfers big vessels into transpacific tradelane Bunkers spike another USD13 in morning trade Ocean carriers and short-sea operators are nervously watching the oil markets again after the cost of Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 soared by USD13 per tonne in trading ... DFDS slips in Q4 11 Denmark-based DFDS saw its profitability slump in Q4 2011. Compared to Q3 11, its revenue fell by 12%, down to DKK2,746 (USD479) million, out of which operating ... MSC boxship sub-let from Maersk, owned by Seaspan steams into Jakarta reef APL - which has a slot charter agreement with Maersk Line on its China - Australia - New Zealand VSA service operated by the Danish carrier and Geneva's MSC - has ... CMA CGM joins rate increasing bandwagon CMA CGM has joined the list of ocean carriers seeking a second bite of the freight rate cherry in the tradelane from Asia to Europe. It has announced that it will ... Eurozone jobless hits new record, but pain mainly in Spain Unemployment in the 17 nation eurozone rose again in January to 10.7% - there are now 16.9 million people out of work in the single currency states. However, the ... RCL also suffers from 'weak shipping environment' Posting a full-year net loss of THB780 (USD25.8) million for 2011, Thai-based intra-Asia carrier, Regional Container Line [RCL], said that 'continued over-capacity ...

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MARCH 2, 2012
SBLK cape in Turkish scrape Jewel of Star Bulk Carriers' capesize stable out of commission after scraping bottom on entry to port of Eregli. BLT enlists reinforcements Cash-strapped Indonesian owner crowns restructuring commander as concerns over depth of financial troubles mount. NewLead readies split Greek owner lines up cure for Nasdaq deficiencies as share price lingers below key threshold. Solvang back at HHI Oslo-listed LPG operator returns to Korean yard for a second Very Large Gas Carrier. Threat sparks ship evacuation Passengers disembarked as crew conduct security sweep of ship after hoax message. Troim: no rush with cash John Fredriksen's lieutenant says tycoon will take his time before splashing the $1bn burning a hole in his pocket from Seadrill share sale. SBM Offshore takes a $1bn hit Eyewatering impairments push Dutch offshore specialist to a massive loss as platform pain goes on. Yard in bankruptcy fight Mykolaiv court starts proceedings against Chernomorsky two weeks after it posted annual profit. Nigerians confirm capture Trio of seafarers snatched from a Dutch reefer off the coast of Nigeria this week are alive and well. Sinochem saves Dorval Japanese tanker owner planning joint venture with Chinese petrochemical trader in bid to take it out of court administration. Tzitzis and Papalios team up Greek owners in the market for tonnage for Icon Shipping partnership Farstad ditches old Ladies Karl-Johan Bakken-led company sells early 80s built anchor handlers. Matching investment and talk Derivatives defended, the merits of avoiding business contraction and fitting in time for sleep in a crisis.

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MARCH 2, 2012
K+N offers wireless temperature control Conrad: Smaller TP lines a 'barometer of the trade' Coast Guard detains ship in Portland Union Pacific CEO takes medical leave Delmas adds Algeciras to 5 West Africa loops Hanjin raises Asia-Europe rates Blue Tree, McLeod Software integrate Pantos opens in Holland Mercedes promotes FleetBoard in Ireland CMA CGM's Asia-Europe rate increase plans

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MARCH 2, 2012
Bunker prices surge across the Americas Demand in Cartagena was busy due to low volumes, according to players in the region. Global bunker market experiences volatile week Bunker prices experience volatile week on back of a tense crude market falling victim to supply rumours. Emulsion fuel producer gains increasing investor attention Investors looked for more information on why shares in producer of emulsion fuels had risen almost 50% in three days. No consensus on outstanding part to GHG agreement Disappointment at MEPC 63 as a resolution needed before a new part of MARPOL Annex VI enters into force remains contested. New fuel efficiency monitoring system launched Transas estimates that optimal operation of technology could lead to fuel savings of approximately 5%. Bunker prices jump in European ports NYMEX showing losses of more than $1 in early trading. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker looking for 10% growth New barge acquired for St. Petersburg operations. Prices firm across Middle East and Africa Quiet market activity in Suez. Reefer company reports widening losses Blames high bunker prices and falling freight raters. Sanctions against Iran hit Fujairah bunker market 'Fujairah's loss and a big gain for Singapore,' says trader. Bunker prices firming in key Asian ports Demand 'below average', say traders. US agencies finalise restoration plans of Cosco Busan spill A total of $32.3 million will be spent on a variety of restoration projects, says NOAA. Norway-based shipowner orders second LNG-powered forage carrier Rolls Royce NVC 401 Forage Carrier powered by Bergen C-Series gas engine. 'Strong performance' in Grindrod's bunker business Company says it is in discussions for the 'potential' sale of 50% of its bunker business. US bankruptcy court approves Genmar disclosure statement Approval of disclosure statement allows Genmar to solicit approval of reorganisation plan. Sinopec Zhoushan monthly bunker sales volume down 15% Company sold 187,600 mt of bonded bunkers in February 2012. Markets in the Americas fluctuate on crude concerns Crude oil prices rose above $110 a barrel for the first time since May.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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