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BRIEFS

August 6, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate increase short-lived as rates slip 1pc to US$1,710 Transpacific August rate hike fails to take hold amid fears of price plunge Hanjin back in Portland after month's avoidance of longshoremen's slowdown Troubled Horizon Lines widens loss to US$29.8 million in second quarter APM T to open Lazaro Cardenas terminal to rival Hutchison's box shop 'K' Line ships' on-time performance improves in second quarter over Q1 Nestle sources Vietnam coffee accenting corporate social responsibility Tibet Railway moves petroleum, agricultural goods, building materials Kuehne + Nagel expands services for BMW with Bavarian logistics hub DHL quarterly profit soars 20pc to US$166.7 billion as revenues jumps 7.3pc Complications delay opening of Ahmedabad airport's perishables warehouse Court clears Hawker Beechcraft to discuss sale to China's Superior Aviation

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Govt revises norms for tankers carrying crude oil from Iran Greatships subsidiary delivers Greatship Mamta to buyers Maersk Line's 'fresh' commitment to customers Ashok Leyland expanding its global footprint Exim Club to throw light on investment opportunities in Myanmar today RBI grants reprieve to exporters on foreign exchange earnings Ashok Gadkari retires as Chief Mechanical Engineer of MbPT DP World's container volumes up 7.5 pc in H1 Kerala rejects Welspuns Vizhinjam bid Typhoon Saola closes ports in Taiwan, causing severe disruption to shipping Rlys may hike haulage charges for box train operators Core sector growth decelerates to 3.6 pc in June Forex reserves at $ 288.65 bn INR ends week 42 paise lower at 55.76 Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai holds bi-monthly meeting BBC Chartering opens new office in Antwerp Ekin Nakliyat keeps busy with heavy & oversized movements in Turkey PPG wraps up successful annual conference

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AUGUST 3, 2012
TOTE receives ECA waiver to pursue LNG conversion USCG completes Arctic oil spill recovery exercise Oceanteam refinances two offshore construction vessels Moody's lowers OSG ratings Maersk Line, Limited acquires 3PSC Great Lakes Dredge splashes out at U.S. shipyards

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Port of Portland opening T-4 to Seaport Celebration event APL ends chassis program in Denver, Salt Lake City Trucking group calling for 'Good Stuff' award nominations BNSF plans to invest $106 million in Washington US rail freight traffic heads up during week

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Matson seeks to win over new investors Exclusive: Newly listed US Jones Act line plans to build on current business model Matson eyes Alaska trades, but is wary of dangers Oakland line would be potential buyer if an existing business is put up for sale US line starts to plan for fleet upgrade Jones Act carrier Matson will order from US yards Hutchison terminal hits back Tanzania International Container Terminal Services, for which HPH holds the concession, has been criticised over container dwell times APMT sets sights on Dar es Salaam Netherlands-based terminals division is first to declare its hand publicly for tender DP World plans to build on African port concessions Global port group has continent-wide plans to build on its current three port concessions and a stevedoring business Plastic is not fantastic for UK shipping Recession highlights dire consequences of flags of convenience for jobs at sea Rotterdam terminal shut-down will see Odfjell losses mount Whistleblower slams safety and maintenance at Botlek storage site Comment: Behind the scenes in shipping's top job Yang will lead a cast of strong characters who will shape the global maritime industry Introducing the new most powerful man in world shipping Yang replaces Li as party boss in China's Ministry of Transport Slack enforcement of safety at Odfjell Terminal Rotterdam has knock-on effect Dutch Safety Board launches independent inquiry which has wider implications Macquarie and TTMI developments boost B+H Ocean Carriers' Chapter 11 aspirations Convenience of dealing with fewer bankers described as a key benefit in today's climate Europe sees container imports plummet Continent's economic woes wreak havoc on inbound volumes Norway's LNG export plant comes back on line Boost to vessels serving the plant and to winter freight rates for owners TEN eyes return to profit after slashing losses Owner hopes for storage deals for VLCC pair which have hobbled results Diana fixes two panamaxes at $9,250 a day for two years Three-year panamax charter contracts hit lowest levels in a decade Capesizes back to square one Rates fall on the West Australia to China route as steelmaking demand falters Petrobras books VLCC Amantea for two years Time charter fixtures continues to rise in face of dire spot market Israeli group accuses Inmarsat of breaking US sanctions against Iran Ultimatum to UK firm to cut communications for Iranian tankers Strike in Colombia threatens coal exports Miners have declared force majeure, brokers report Good news for product tankers as Algeria boosts fuel imports Mediterranean's small tankers will benefit Romney's house of fun Welcome to the presidential hopeful's hall of smoke and mirrors Trials of triangulation Baltic Exchange benchmarks understate tankers' true earnings potential Indian owners loath to lift Iranian crude SCI and Great Eastern say government-backed P&I replacement lacks clarity Box Ships prefers short periods for unfixed duo Owner close to fixing first ship for less than six months but notes charterers can be reluctant to keep it so short Concerns as suezmax fleet grows 5% in first half of year Slippage levels lowest of all tanker segments Omega Chapter 11 drama might not be over, say experts Junior lenders and unsecured creditors weigh up "significant options" Omega Navigation Enterprises files Chapter 11 reorganisation plan George Kassiotis proposes to pump in $2.6m, but junior lenders and former shareholders face wipeout Inmarsat boosted as shipping signs up to broadband Company's fifth-generation satellites to go head to head with K-brand providers Titan Petrochemicals says bondholders against liquidation Troubled Hong Kong-listed logistics firm has $166m in outstanding bonds

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APM to invest $12.2Bn THE FOUR strategic core businesses of AP Møller-Maersk will get $12.2Bn in investments over the next few years, according to CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen OSG seen nearing asset sale MOODY'S has dropped Morten Arntzen-led OSG deeper into 'junk' territory - and predicted that a sale of non-core assets could be pending TEN narrows losses NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported a sharp drop in losses, as results were buoyed by the higher charter rate for its LNG carrier Trans-Pacific box rates pushing up BOX RATES on eastbound trans-Pacific routes have trended up since increases sought by several container lines took effect on 1 August Golar LNG could add six to newbuilding orderbook GOLAR LNG could add up to six newbuildings to its orderbook, which already lists a dozen ships to be built, without raising more equity, a shipping analyst said today Horizon's losses deepen BONDHOLDER-owned Horizon Lines has reported wider losses but maintained that its liquidity remains "adequate" Beware box 'rates leak' A BOX sector "rates leak" is straining the bargaining position of container shipping lines, a senior shipping analyst warned today Capesize owners fear negative rates CAPESIZE bulker owners are trying to avoid subsidising voyages amid rising bunker prices, brokers told Fairplay today SMM half-year profits drop 15% SEMBCORP Marine said today lower margins from new projects caused a 15% drop in its 1H net profits MMHE's profits fall 30% MALAYSIA Marine & Heavy Engineering said today net profits dropped 30% in the second quarter that ended 30 June Product tanker tonnage list tightens PRODUCT tanker rates are remaining firm this week, thanks to tight vessel availability and firm naphtha demand September to add VLCC misery BROKERS expect VLCC earnings to remain stuck in negative territory for September laycans, as chartering for August nears completion Owners shun PCG deals CHEMICAL tanker owners show little interest in bidding for CoAs with Malaysia's PETRONAS Chemicals, brokers told Fairplay today Managers buying HSBC Shipping Services HSBC BANK said it has agreed to sell HSBC Shipping Services, which offers shipbroking and consultancy services, to its senior managers STX to import US maize SOUTH Korea's STX Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot National Agricultural Cooperative Federation to import US maize

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AUGUST 3, 2012
CP's Harrison Wants to Speed Up Trains, Improve Terminals Canadian Pacific Railway shippers worried that E. Hunter Harrison would immediately push for tighter scheduling can take solace in recent... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises in July The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index rose 0.3 percentage points in July as for-hire motor carriers and other U.S.... Transport Employment Rises 1.9 Percent Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in July, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Short Line Rail Intermodal Volume Up 19 Percent This Year North American intermodal growth isn't just driving volume on the major railroads, with the expanding transport mode boosting traffic 19... YRC Worldwide's Welch: 'We're Still Not Satisfied' It's been a long time since "YRC Worldwide" and "profit" could be mentioned in the same breath. Although the troubled... Ryder Europe Completes Aquisition of UK's Euroway Ryder Europe said it has completed the acquisition of Euroway, a U.K.-based truck rental and fleet management company. The... Baltimore Builds Growth in Container Cargo The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore declined 2.8 percent in June from the same month... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 30 - Aug. 3 Singapore-based container carrier APL plans to impose "operational cost recovery surcharges" on all shipments moving through ports in Saudi Arabia. The carrier will... A.P. Moller-Maersk Strategy Paying Off, CEO Says A.P. Moller-Maersk's five-year plan of focusing on four core strategic businesses is already paying off, according to Group CEO Nils... YRC Worldwide Earns Operating Profit Trucking giant YRC Worldwide reported an operating profit of $15.5 million in the second quarter while cutting its net loss... IAG Cargo Revenue Slips 0.3 Percent Cargo revenue at International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, stalled in the second quarter as strong growth at... All Nippon Airways Back in the Black All Nippon Airways Co. posted a group net profit of $7.59 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... APL Ends Chassis Service in Denver, Salt Lake City APL said Friday it is no longer providing chassis as part of its container transport services in Denver and Salt... IJS Global Opens DC for Novartis IJS Global opened a dedicated warehouse in the Philippines to handle the logistics needs of Novartis Animal Healthcare. ... Typhoon Shuts Taiwanese Ports, Airports Transportation infrastructure ground to a halt and at least one person was killed as Typhoon Saola made landfall in eastern... Hanjin Reverses First Quarter Loss Hanjin Shipping, riding strong gains in container volume and revenue, climbed back into the black in the second quarter. ... Commentary: A National Port Vision? Really? I actually laughed after reading that Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., viewed the recent release of an Army Corps of Engineers... Commentary: Carrier Changes Shaking Up Parcel Markets When UPS last spring agreed to acquire TNT Express for $6.6 billion, the deal reverberated throughout global express and parcel... Commentary: US-Canada Border War, Eh? My Canadian friend on the phone sounded mystified. He'd read the Federal Maritime Commission's report on cross-border container shipments, and...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Freightliner diverts to avoid Olympics grand show At the halfway stage of the 2012 London Olympics, today is expected to be the busiest day so far as the track and field athletes join the stage of the 'biggest ... Horizon's H1 loss widens Charlotte [NC]-headquartered Horizon Lines has seen its net loss widen and operating profit EBITDA fall for H1 2012; nevertheless drilling down in to the Q2 results, ... APL rolls out third-party US chassis model APL launched its third party provider chassis model in two different regions in the US this week - and after trials in these areas it is planning to launch the ... Tropical's profits down in Q2 12 Riviera Beach (FL)-based Tropical Shipping has seen operating losses widen in Q2 12 compared with the corresponding period of 2011, with the USD4 million deficit ... US - Mexico the highlight as NAFTA trade up 8.3% Trade using surface transport between the countries of the trilateral trade bloc [NAFTA] - Canada, Mexico and the US - rose year-on-year by 8.3% in May to total ... Santos sees its box count rise in H1 12 Santos, which is Brazil's largest box port, handled 8% more containers in H1 12 than it did in the corresponding period of 2011 with just under 1.5 million TEU ... MSC Flaminia: salvors unable to board Dar es Salaam starts its 'one-stop-centre' In a determined bid to improve cargo transfers through the port, Tanzania's largest port, Dar es Salaam has taken action to consolidate 11 different government ... Royal Navy 'protect' Hapag boxship A Hapag-Lloyd containership operating on the German liner's Indamex [USEC - Indian sub-continent] service appreciated the protecting arm of two Royal Navy minehunters ...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Kassiotis to the rescue OTS mints debt deal GLDD's game changer Tsakos soars DVB dodges wounded Knight HOS sell-off overblown Credit Suisse has cooled fears about a post-results crash in the share price of Hornbeck. Rena win for Resolve American salvor Resolve Marine has won the hotly contested contract to remove the wreck of the Costamare containership Rena. Titans team up Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a partner for Blackstone Group in its swoop for a fleet of tankers from Hartmann Group. Jasa reels in Exxon Malaysia's Jasa Merin has won more charter work from ExxonMobil for its offshore vessels. Platou cuts Capital RS Platou Markets has cut its rating on Capital Product Partners despite its impressive second quarter showing and balance sheet workout. Horizon extends red run Horizon Lines posted improved second quarter sales thanks to higher volumes but expenses dragged the company well into the red. Kyoei confident after Q1 Japanese owner banking on a return to profit this year after stronger start this time around. Stressed not distressed We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Big John buying again SBM inks $1bn loan SBM Offshore has secured a mammoth bank loan to finance an FPSO conversion backed by a charter with Brazilian giant Petrobras. Matson in stronger quarter Matson Navigation, the US liner company, has seen a healthy increase in both revenues and operating profits. Miclyn seals Aussie deal Miclyn Express Offshore has won work to support construction activities on Australia's expanding LNG sector. Wanted: white knight Wall Street is starting to doubt Knight Capital Group's ability to recover from the $440m hit linked to a computer glitch that impacted dozens of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday morning. Genco jumps on waivers Investors have given a big thumbs up to the debt restructuring agreed between Genco Shipping & Trading and its lenders.

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APL ends chassis provisioning in Denver, Salt Lake City This is the first phase of the Singapore-based container carrier's plan to withdraw from chassis provisioning throughout the United States. In the future, it said motor carriers will provide chassis as part of their drayage services. FEC hauls fill for S. Florida runway expansion FEC is operating a single train to deliver aggregate from a quarry near Miami every morning on a dedicated rail spur specially built for the project and is expected to add a second train every evening by Aug. 13 or sooner. ABF lawsuit against YRC, Teamsters dismissed The lawsuit, in which ABF claimed subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters violated the National Master Freight Agreement, was dismissed by Judge Susan Webber Wright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Horizon reports $46 million loss, but revenue rises UPS slips on new sorting scanner The express carrier hopes the wearable devices will speed up the time to load packages into vehicles. The technology is also aimed at getting package updates into the system faster. CEVA says results reflect 'difficult quarter' Xata Turnpike integrates with TMWSuite Guam/China business helps Matson offset weak Hawaii market Old Dominion drives record first half Crowley fined $17 million for Puerto Rico price-fixing Maersk Line, Ltd. completes 3PSC buy Oxfam replaces charity supply chain system HSBC sells shipping unit Caterpillar completes 3PL sale to Platinum Equity Swissport adds business in Amsterdam St. Lawrence Shipoperators picks new chairman Panjiva product aimed at maritime Bill introduced to help U.S. cotton shirt makers Segal elected ASTL chairman Congress passes textile trade provisions

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Global bunker fuel prices maintains stable trend Global bunker prices remained relatively stable throughout the week, according to Bunkerworld data. Bunker prices end week mostly firm Trading was heavy on the US Gulf, says local trader. Salvage work to begin on Rena's bow Details of how the salvage will proceed have not been released yet due to a confidentiality agreement with the ship's owners. Tsakos Energy posts improved Q2 results According to the company there was considerable relief in the form of reduced bunker costs for spot vessels and reduced consumption. Canadian government sets deadline for Northern Gateway project report Deadline for environmental assessment and report on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project set. Horizon Lines reports Q2 financials Company highlights fuel surcharges as part of reasoning for revenue improvement. Inspectors to visit closed Rotterdam terminal Safety concerns aired on Dutch TV are said to have prompted the shutdown. Fuel oil prices continue upward trend in Fujairah Upward trend in region with 380 cSt material in Suez up by double digits. Week closes with firm market in Rotterdam Prices in the main European bunker port stuck to their upward trend. Maersk boss sees green shoots of recovery Andersen says container arm will be in 'much stronger position' in a year's time. Demand for OPEC oil to stay steady Spare capacity sufficient for small disruptions in supply over the next five years. Mobil expands New Zealand storage Growing demand for bunker fuel behind the move. Singapore supply to stay tight, say traders Firm timespreads indicate supply crunch more likely. Higher fuel surcharges prop up Matson's revenues Posts higher revenues but profit fall due to higher taxes and losses from discontinued operations. Week ends with bunker prices at Asian ports largely up Supplies of bunkers were fine at major Asian ports on Friday. Bank upgrades NOL rating on lower bunker prices DBS Vickers expects NOL's results to improve in the second quarter. Pacific Basin plunges into the red Losses blamed on vessel impairments and bunker derivative expenses. Chemoil buys into lube trading firms Pays a total of $16.4 million for stakes in two firms. US economy has little to fear from IMO GHG policy The policy will cause 'limited additional expenditures' for shipping industry, says study. Bondholders don't favour Titan wind-up move Poll shows an 'overwhelming proportion' of noteholders do not support the petition. Chimbusco branch supplies largest stem Transaction marks 'a new chapter for mutual comprehensive cooperation' with Maersk, it says.

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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