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BRIEFS

July 6, 2012

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Port Tracker expects European container shipping growth to slow Drewry: Ocean carriers succeed in restoring rates to profitable levels Grand Alliance makes first call at Tacoma after quitting Port of Seattle Port overcapacity looms in China as harbour investment increases Test loading at Barcelona's new TERCAT Muelle Prat Terminal begins China expects to double trade with Chile to US$60 billion by 2015 US plant importers provided with DOA website to explain what's legal Transnet's Ngqura South African terminal ready for Liebherr cranes Dimerco claims to be first firm to achieve UKAS ISO28000 cert in Taiwan Chinese interior continues to attract international air freight operations Kunming Changshui Airport opens, hopes to move 2.3 million tonnes a year World's top 10 air cargo carriers, rated Digital Supply Chain

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JULY 5, 2012
Ban on milk imports from China extended by a year Textile exports could fall short of fiscal target APM Terminals Mumbai & other petitioners can levy earlier rates till next hearing Vasan expects Ennore-Manali road project to be ready by June 2013 Assocham survey stresses on need to cut RBI lending rates Foreign banks extending low-cost credit to exporters India can learn a lot from eurozone crisis, feels PM India, Mauritius panel to review DTAA Plans afoot to set up regulatory councils to check tea quality Exim Club, Vadodara elects office-bearers for 2012-13 France calls for EU carbon tariff on imported goods

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JULY 5, 2012
Euroshore International elects new chairman Darren Laguea from Gibraltar has become the new chairman of the association Euroshore International. The Belgian national Hylke Dirickx was elected as his deputy. Euroshore is an i... MSC Germany joining the SPC MSC Germany, the national liner agency of Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second-largest container shipping line, is joining the associ... Dave Ebbrecht of KCS elected to Railinc board Dave Ebbrecht, executive vice-president of operations at rail service provider Kansas City Southern (KCS) and its US subsidiaries, was recently elected to the board of directors of... Fifth IL-76TD-90VD freighter joins Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fifth new IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The modernised 50 t capacity freighter performed its first commercial flig... LUG handles SAA Cargo in Munich The air cargo handler LUG has added South African Airways (SAA) Cargo to its Munich customer portfolio on 1 July. LUG is one of the most innov... BNSF investing in Oklahoma to maintain and improve rail capacity BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 92 million on maintenance and rail capacity imp... TFG Transfracht now fully integrated into Deutsche Bahn The transfer of all shares in TFG Transfracht, Europe's market leader in containerized seaport hinterland transportation services in Germany, to Deutsche Bahn has become legally va... USA: Schneider National Trucks and Commercial Fleet Financing strike a truck ownership deal In an effort to further help small business owners in the trucking and transport market, Commercial Fleet Financing (CFF) is working with Schneider National in the USA to provide a... Volvo Group opens new facilities in Peru The Volvo Group has opened a new base of operations in Lima (Peru). The USD 17 million, 56,500 sqm facilities serve as a hub for commercial vehicles. The Peruvian base will provide... 4,200 An Post posties deliver top notch service with Zetes track & trace An Post, Ireland's national postal operator and one of the country's largest employers, has completed a major project with Zetes to enhance its customer delivery service levels. Th...

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JULY 5, 2012
Rhode Island Fast Ferry christens new 150 passenger cat Gibbs & Cox wins $10.8 million Navy contract Kings Point welcomes Class of 2016 Fincantieri to build caissons for Costa Concordia salvage... MHI to develop dual fuel version of UEC two stroke Pacific Radiance opts for Wärtsilä power generation and... Jotun in milestone agreement with COSCO Container

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JULY 5, 2012
Interim agreement reached in Port of Portland labor dispute Schnitzer Steel releases third fiscal quarter numbers OOCL honored by agriculture group for customer service performance DOT taps Colonel James Helis to head Merchant Marine Academy Diana Shipping inks charter for dry bulk ship SALT LAKE CITY

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JULY 5, 2012
MR tanker orderbook growing dangerously Rise in orders sparks fears that recovery will be stifled by an upset in the balance between supply and demand Lockout threatens to halt Norway's oil production Escalating pension row could wipe 2m barrels from world market CMA CGM to bid on second box terminal at Abidjan French container giant offers up to $312.7m Marco Polo banks opt to foresake pools Five ships to leave Handytankers, Aframax International and Global Tanker after repossession Oil supplies hold firm despite Iran sanctions Tehran's loss is Riyadh's gain as Asia turns to Saudi crude Yildirim aims to become an international ports player Ambitions in the port sector can dovetail with group's other commercial ventures Gas carriers, the canal tolls for thee Liquefied natural gas carriers hope that tolls to transit the canal are not too high Double whammy hits VLCC spot market Refinery shutdown and Saudi companies' deal to merge tanker fleets undermine very large crude carriers Moves to solve the eurozone crisis threaten US recovery Key challenges include how Europe resolves its debt crisis and consumer nervousness So Germany is a problem too? The US is at direct risk from the crisis-hit eurozone's core, says the IMF Berlin Commerzbank crisis talks end in impasse Government and banks will meet shipowners to discuss ways to back ship finance Expenditure on LNG industry to hit $169bn over next five years Liquefaction projects to dominate expenditure Banks continue to push up ship finance pricing Consultant sees margins climbing 'month by month' and an increased queue of owners at the door of Chinese banks Diana Shipping bets on weak 2014 capesize market Greek owner charters out capesize on two-year contract for just $13,000 per day Shipowners face seafarer lawsuits after landmark case against Maersk Ex-chief officer wins large pay-out after long hours lead to ill-health and early retirement Belfast's record volumes lift profits Northern Ireland's largest port posts 2010-2011 results showing 14% rise in freight vehicles and a 7% rise in throughput to 17.6m tonnes High supramax rates baffle brokers Charterers may choose cheaper bulkers if earnings strength continues US dockers' wage talks to resume on July 18 ILA reports 'encouraging' developments in high-stakes negotiations Shareholder class-action lawsuits target General Maritime bosses New York complaint accuses Georgiopoulos, Tavlarios and Pribor of fraud Factions split IMO polar code talks Divisions over detail threaten March draft proposal deadline Security industry wants to train navies PMSCs argue they could assist overstretched international naval forces Yangzijiang yard makes way for malls Shipbuilder takes $113m pay-off as Jiangyin authorities plan waterfront properties Asian shipowners lobby against Panama Canal toll increase ASF says short notice for higher charges adds to shipping industry's woes Flurry of sales as Greek bargain hunters buy four capesizes in a week Just 10 reported sales in first-half 2012 Cargo outlook remains 'critical' for China shipowners Shanghai shipping prosperity index will decline in third quarter Wait a minute Euphoria seems misplaced over fortunes of Asian boxlines MSC halts northern Europe-Asia and Middle East box bookings Container operator says it has no eastbound slots to spare on its ships Maersk Drilling to pump up to $8bn into building seven new platforms Chief executive Hemmingson looks beyond current dip in oil price Passenger Shipping Association appoints P&O manager chairman Johnson takes the helm as cruise operators face turbulent times US court grants Sanko temporary stay against creditors Bankrupt owner says the decision gives it 'necessary breathing room' to plan

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JULY 5, 2012
SINOPEC plans oil port SINOPEC plans to build an oil port at Lianyungang with draught and facilities for tankers up to 300,000dwt, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Sulphur proposal hailed FRENCH owners have welcomed an ECSA proposal to exempt some vessels and shipping routes from stricter marine fuel sulphur limits until 2020 Buying into Russian grain A PRIVATE Russian agribusiness group said it has sold a 10% shareholding to Mitsui & Co, giving that Japanese group preferential trading rights Iran/China oil cargoes stall A DISPUTE between National Iranian Tanker and China's SINOPEC over freight costs has delayed delivery of 12M barrels of Iranian crude, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Older ships seen as Arctic safety hazards OLDER ships pose the most dangers on polar routes, a shipping conference was told today at the London headquarters of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects Gunvor aids Congo inquiry GUNVOR, the influential Russian oil trader based in Geneva, has confirmed its co-operation with a criminal investigation by federal Swiss police and prosecutors ICTSI acquires all of Indonesian port facility PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI confirmed to Fairplay today it now fully owns a port facility in Indonesia's Tanjung Priok Sanko granted US Chapter 15 protection SANKO Steamship, which filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on 2 July, said today it has received Chapter 15 relief in the US CMA CGM bidding for Abidjan terminal CMA CGM has joined the bidding for building and managing a second box terminal at Abidjan in Ivory Coast Yangzijiang shares surge SHARES of Singapore-listed Yangzijiang closed higher today after the Chinese builder said it would receive a payout for relocating its yard in Jingjiang, Jiangsu province NOL lays off 500 workers SINGAPORE'S NOL has laid off about 500 workers globally, as it restructures to improve earnings, Fairplay was told today Stena confirms orderbook boost SWEDEN'S Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime said they have ordered four MR-class chemical/products tankers at Chinese builder Guangzhou Shipyard International Australian wheat exports seen imperiled AUSTRALIA's wheat exports might drop almost 10% year on year to 20.5M tonnes in 2012-13 because of dry weather, the US Department of Agriculture has warned Drybulk knock-on from Panama feared THE PANAMA Canal's expansion will cut tonne-mile demand for drybulk shipping once it is completed in 2014, a shipbroker warned today

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JULY 5, 2012
US Major Railroads See Intermodal Volume Rise 7 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 30 rose 7 percent year-over-year and 3 percent compared... Class 8 Truck Orders Stall in 'Soft Patch' Heavy duty truck orders were soft in June, as motor carriers concerned by rising truck prices, tight financing and a... Long Beach Offers Rail Incentives to Shipping Lines The Port of Long Beach plans to provide an incentive payment to ocean carriers in hopes of attracting more intermodal... DP World Sells Australia Terminal Stake for $138 Million DP World Australia said it received $138 million from the sale of its 60 percent shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal... Slow Economy Not Hindering Transport Acquisitions Trucking operator Saia didn't have to look far for a logistics company to buy - Robart Transportation was only about... US Files WTO Complaint Against Chinese Auto Duties The United States on Thursday filed a trade complaint with the World Trade Organization challenging Chinese duties placed on more... Asia-Europe Rates Rebound After Eight Weeks of Declines After eight straight weeks of declines, average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade jumped by 13.1 percent on July... ODFL Expands in California, Florida Trucking giant Old Dominion Freight Line is expanding its less-than-truckload network, opening new terminals in Southern California and Florida. ODFL... CMA CGM in Consortium Planning Abidjan Container Terminal Bid French ocean carrier CMA CGM said it is a member of a consortium that plans to bid and invest between... Indian Court Stays Decision on Rate Cut at Nehru Terminals An Indian High Court of Appeals temporarily set aside tariff reductions ordered by port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports... Brazil Customs Slowdowns Continue Slowdowns by Brazilian customs offices continue to delay shipments at seaports and airports. Customs officers last month announced plans... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for First Time in Three Weeks Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 6.7 percent this week, in the first drop since carriers... Panalpina Opens Four Global Logistics Centers Panalpina, the global freight forwarding and logistics group, has opened four new logistics competence centers around the world, supported by... Hapag-Lloyd Extends Europe-Asia Peak Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd said it plans to extend a $250 per 20-foot container peak-season surcharge imposed May 1 on Europe-Asia trades through... T.S. Lines Joins China-India Express Service Taiwanese ocean carrier T.S. Lines is joining the China-India Express (CIX) service operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine, effective this month....

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JULY 5, 2012
Interest in Abidjan terminal grows Interest in the bidding for the second container terminal in the port of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, appears to be growing if local reports are anything to go by, with ... It is all about confidence There is nothing more intriguing than hearing the views from those at the sharp end of an industry on how they see the future. The quarterly Shipping Confidence ... Norbert Dentressangle gets further into forwarding Norbert Dentressangle has agreed to take over the freight forwarding activities of the Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Group following a share purchase agreement ... TCB gears up for tougher competition Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has taken delivery of six new straddle carriers from Terex in order to improve operational efficiency. The equipment can stack ... Warning signs for US economy A key barometer of the US economy the Institute for Supply Management Index plunged dramatically in June to register 49.7 - the first time that the index has fallen ... Ngqura's upgrades continue Durban (South Africa)-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is to commission two new super post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes at its Ngqura Container Terminal ... ICTSI 'ramps up' handling capacity at MICT Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has commissioned a sixth berth at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) ... MSC acquires stake in Crossrail MSC has acquired a 10% stake in Switzerland-based Crossrail, one of Europe's few remaining independent railway companies. The move forms part of a long investment ... DP World sells Adelaide terminal DP World has sold its 60% shareholding in Adelaide Container Terminal to its partner Flinders Ports. The latter now has full control of the facility, which was ... Gefco to take over majority of GM logistics in Europe General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen have reached a long-term, exclusive agreement to transfer the majority of GM's logistics business in Europe to Gefco in 2013. ...

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JULY 5, 2012
'BLT not Eitzen' Stolt-Nielsen has played down its interest in taking over the fleet of struggling compatriot Eitzen Chemical. Crewman dies on tanker Penn backs under fire Baltex Baltic Exchange chief executive Jeremy Penn has rallied to the defence of the organisation's online trading platform Baltex following heated criticism at today's annual shareholder's meeting. Don't rescue me! Diana takes another hit Diana Shipping has inked its second period charter of the week at a huge paycut. Sanko: "We will survive" Hisashi Asafuji, newly appointed president of Sanko Steamship, is promising he will rebuild the company after putting it into court receivership but is warning owners he wants to renegotiate contracts and axe its most costly charters to save the company. Chinese yard fails to recover Chinese shipbuilder Yangzhou Guoyu has failed in a bid to get summary judgment against Emporiki Bank over a payment guarantee on a supramax newbuilding. Saade plots $300m splash CMA-CGM is ready to take part in a $300m container terminal project in the Ivory Coast, according to Rodolphe Saade. Greek in cape press Dynacom has expanded its presence in the depressed capesize market after completing the purchase of a former Deiulemar newbuilding, brokers say. OCBC praises NOL efforts A combination of higher freight rates, lower bunker prices and tough cost cutting measures should spell a turnaround in fortunes for Neptune Orient Lines, an analyst has said. Cargoship lost off India A Maldivian vessel has been arrested after a towing operation led to another cargoship sinking off India. Dockwise into the 90s Dockwise has tightened its grip on Faristar after grabbing another batch of shares in its rival. DFDS clicks into gear Boson no help for bulk There are lots of Higgs bosons around but the discovery that is making headlines around the world appears to offer no short term solution to the crisis in dry bulk shipping. Windfall proves costly Win win for Yuanlin Relocation of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's Jiangsu yard has played into the hands of the Singapore-listed company, analysts say. Sanko to defend assets Bankrupt Japanese shipowner Sanko Steamship has vowed to take whatever legal action necessary to protect its assets from creditors worldwide. Stolt strong in second Stolt-Nielsen's second quarter results have stacked up well against market expectations. Traf boosts LPG presence Trafigura has expanded its presence in Africa's LPG business with the acquisition of a terminal in Senegal. Pallas wins charter cash Japan eyes Iran bookings Japanese shipowners are expected to charter out two VLCCs to lift Iranian crude in late July, the first bookings since EU sanctions created a P&I headache. NOL completes cutbacks Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) says it has completed the organisational restructuring plan unveiled in May. Ultrabulk orders ECO ship Ultrabulk is the latest shipowner to join the ECO-design bulker newbuilding bandwagon with orders for up to two ships. Maersk seals Statoil gig Maersk Drilling has secured a potential three-year charter from Statoil for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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JULY 5, 2012
FedEx finalizes Rapidão Cometa buy The Memphis, Tenn.-based company said this is the latest step in an overall strategy for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. It first announced the intent for acquire Rapidão Cometa at the end of May. Celadon buys Hinder Transport assets Ex-Commerce secretary not charged in auto accidents John Bryson has been absolved of any wrong doing in a series of odd hit-and-run accidents last month in Southern California that led to his resignation, according to multiple news accounts. FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications Africom builds logistics services for Africa Transcom contracts worth $6 billion Export.gov Website to get facelift The U.S. Commerce Department portal, loaded with news, advice, tutorials and information about programs across the federal government, is designed to help companies get started exporting or expand their activity. Hapag-Lloyd seeks increased Asia-Europe revenue Toll sells refrigerated truck business Panalpina opens 4 best practices centers U.S. fleet laments transportation bill provision U.S.-flag shipping advocates are expressing alarm over a provision in the surface transportation bill passed by Congress last week that they say could result in a third less food aid cargo being transported on U.S.-flag vessels.

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JULY 5, 2012
Bunker prices climbing in Middle East and Africa Price trends mixed in Durban. European markets firming on Thursday Quiet market in Hamburg. ExxonMobil introduces 'variable-sulphur cylinder oil' Mobilgard 560 VS can 'enhance operational performance'. Emulsion-fuel producer forges new business link Quadrise hopes to leverage Nexidea's position as an adviser to refiners in Central and South America. Julian Macqueen joins Petromedia 'His extensive experience in reporting on the Maritime Sector will prove invaluable,' says Petromedia CEO. Iran discusses nuclear-powered merchant ships Legislators call for merchant fleet that 'would not need to bunker in foreign ports'. Fuel oil stocks in Singapore hit two-year high Rising July market attracts more fuel oil cargoes. Bunker prices make gains in Asian ports No problems with avails. Chinese coastal fleet seeks international business Vessels could have 'massive impact on the international freight market'. Ultrabulk marks first 'eco-ship' order Danish owner chalks up first eco-ship order. Malaysian 'bunker island' project seeks 30 year tax break Asia Petroleum Hub has rights to construct and operate bunkering facility on island off Johor. Widening price differentials hit Chinese bunker sales Sinopec Zhoushan saw bunker sales fall 7% in June. Pertamina plans $1.5 billion upgrade for Borneo refinery Balikpapan refinery produces a variety of petroleum products including marine gas oil. Bunkers Gibraltar charters bunker tanker from Swedish firm M/T Pallas Glory is 3,350 dwt.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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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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