BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

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BRIEFS

August 7, 2012

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CMA CGM announces fresh round of rate increases starting in September UK ships banned from Buenos Aires to thwart Falkland oil exploration Twenty rescued crewmen at Falmouth while MSC Flaminia smoulders at sea Box ship engine fire off San Diego severely burns man fighting blaze India court enforces UN's Basel Convention shipbreaking rules as law Port of Xiamen's first half throughput rises 12pc to 3.21 million TEU APL no longer provides container chassis in Denver and Salt Lake City Shipco Transport seeks new opportunities with new office in Xiamen Schenker Logistics profit up 18.2pc to US$207.2 million, sales up 3pc DHL adds Shanghai-Dubai LCL link to exploit bilateral trade growth CWT Globelink expands from Kuwait, opens new Gulf office in Doha Hong Kong Airlines faces expansion freeze from Civil Aviation Department IAG July tonnage slides 1pc, but air cargo revenues increase 3.7pc House, Senate committees okay bills rejecting EU carbon tax payment Kenya Airways takes on consulting firm to enable US direct flights 'Price fixing' lawyers to be paid US$93 million for 199,510 billable hours

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Asia-Europe rates fall again last week Bahri Dry Bulk commences operations China's H1 social logistics value up 10 pc CMA CGM upgrades BRAZEX service on South America East Coast-Caribbean trade ICS welcomes EC halt to competition investigation of P&I Clubs NYKs new coal carrier prepares to sail with innovative air-lubrication system Shipping asset values/earnings have plunged unparalleled Softlink Global adjudged IT & Software Company of the Year for the 3rd consecutive time STX PanOcean expands service in Nhava Sheva & Pipavav Agencies & Cargo Care achieves edible oil loading record on BTPN rakes CKB & Piramal Glass despatch full dedicated export rake from ICD-Ankleshwar for third year in a row INR up slightly PMI survey shows mfg sector growth at 8-month low in July Refined palm oil tariff value hiked to $1,053/tonne Its all about fairer laws

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Cochin Shipyard launches advanced PSVs JV plans European LNG marine fuel infrastructure Russia to build $1.5 billion nuclear icebreaker Bollinger sea trials new generation Crowley tug

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AUGUST 6, 2012
AAPA slates annual convention for October 21 - 25 in Mobile, Alabama Crowley Logistics makes list of top third-pary logistics providers Horizon Lines takes home Quest for Quality award Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach honor APL for clean air leadership Commerce Secretary backing increased trade with Latin America

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Rickmers Maritime profits edge up Finance chief predicts 59% leverage by yearend France hands EU Navfor baton to Italy European naval force targets five pirate groups in four months Yards compete to land complex Norwegian chemical tanker order China's Hudong Zhonghua and Nantong Mingde compete against Korea's SPP Sixteen-year-old VLCC sells for 30% premium over scrap Younger vessels sent for demolition just six months ago Tanto sells 16-year-old panamax for 40% loss after just 16 months Golden Glory reported sold for $9.5m The letter of the law More than 3,000 German-registered ships fly foreign flags, all of them illegally Chinese shipping squares up to cargo owners CSA must think carefully about confronting its own key clients Industry standards on ship-to-shore power connections completed For cruiseships and boxships using shore-based power, a uniform system in ports is necessary Mats is a handy man Mats Berglund, new chief executive of Pacific Basin, looks to expand the Hong Kong original's core dry bulk business First gas bunker supply chain to launch in North Europe Project targets key ports in the region's emission control area Three LNG carriers head for UK as Japan's imports fall Cargo glut for 'dumping ground' Britain as Asian state slows demand Indonesia to sign up to key IMO conventions Decision follows Sekimizu visit to Jakarta On a knife edge Box line equilibrium hangs in the balance Essar Shipping turns away Iranian crude Risk-averse shipping line halts shipments as sister firm continues to load US east and Gulf coast talks highlight dockers' wages and benefits Negotiations continue between ILA and US Maritime Alliance South Sudan to resume oil exports next month Breakthrough follows a new export deal between Juba and Khartoum US warns shipping to beware bogus surveillance in Middle East Gulf Intelligence sources say suspicious activity may herald 'more specific interference' Pirates attack Sea Trucks vessel off Nigeria Two guards killed and four crew kidnapped as west African incidents escalate Box trade forecasts face downgrade as Asia-Europe volumes decline Higher freight rates should sustain revenues despite lower liftings Fuchs takes over at P+S Former Sietas boss becomes chief executive of ailing yard Pakistan shipbreakers pay top prices for scrap Gap widens between Asian rivals as Gadani pays top dollar for the right tonnage Belgium and Italy give the green light to armed guards Belgium, Italy and Germany all make legislative moves to approve PMSCs Hartmann stays in product tanker sector Leer-based shipowner to manage tonnage sold to private equity investor Negmar expands LPG fleet Booming Turkish demand for auto fuel boosts small and medium-sized gas carriers Residents stand firm against new Dover Harbour Board sell-off plan Lobby urges ministry to defend long-term investment and community role Tsakos mulls expansion for LNG and shuttle offshoot Tanker owner more 'seasoned' than others in the segment VLGC owners push rates up as charterers lose upper hand First real rise in three weeks after surprise cargoes come onto the market Too little, but not yet too late India's government must offer sovereign cover to shippers of Iranian oil

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Massive suit targets Carnival YET another Costa Concordia-related lawsuit has been filed against Carnival Corp - seeking $400M - by the estate of a violinist killed in the accident Ernesto scatters Carnival's cruise ships CARNIVAL said today it had rerouted four cruise ships as Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Sanko sheds Capesize fleet SANKO Steamship has confirmed to Fairplay that it has redelivered some of its chartered-in Capesizes to their owners Essar profits rocket 186% RUIAS-owned Essar Shipping said today net profits for its April-June quarter jumped 186% year on year Discounted bulkers snapped up by S&P buyers ACTIVITY in the drybulk resale market has heated up, with 10 ships changing hands last week and discounted prices enticing investors Linde and Bomin form LNG fuel supply JV GERMAN industrial gas supplier Linde and bunker supplier Bomin said today they are forming a maritime LNG supply venture in north European ports Russia conforming metal levies with WTO rules RUSSIA is changing the current variable scheme of export duties on nickel and copper bulker cargoes to comply with World Trade Organization rules India's demand to boost VLCC tonne-mile INDIA'S growing energy demands will boost VLCC tonne-mile figures, as Delhi sources oil from farther afield, UK broker EA Gibson has predicted Leftover VLCC finally sold KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has finally sold its 1996-built VLCC Hampstead after on-off attempts to sell it at a higher price Titan returns three tankers FINANCIALLY troubled Titan Petrochemicals has returned three chemical tankers to the owner who sold them last week Keppel, SMM seen hitting order marks KEPPEL and Sembcorp Marine order wins will undoubtedly hit a record this year, with "stronger-than-expected" contracts as the key catalyst, CIMB analyst Lim Siew Khee said today

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AUGUST 6, 2012
US Domestic Intermodal Growth Slows, But International Moves Rise U.S. domestic intermodal growth slackened slightly as the economy slowed in the second quarter, but the transport of international containers... Eight Air Cargo Carriers Get Court Approval for Price-Fixing Settlement British Airways and Chile's LAN Cargo were among eight airlines that got final court approval for a settlement in a... Gibson Guitar, Feds Settle Lacey Act Case Gibson Guitar Co. agreed to pay a total of $350,000 to resolve a federal criminal investigation of allegations the company... Roadrunner Buys Two Refrigerated Trucking Companies Roadrunner Transportation Systems acquired two refrigerated truckload carriers and expanded its credit facility to pave the way for more acquisitions.... Charterer Rickmers Maritime Posts Profit Container ship owner-charterer Rickmers Maritime reported a 4 percent rise in second quarter net profit but warned that charter rates... Evergreen Adds Jacksonville Call Evergreen Line began regular service to Jacksonville with the weekend call of the Ever Unique, part of a joint service... New UPS Asia-Pacific Head Says Asian Prospects Still Positive Global economic uncertainty is hurting Asian economic growth but the long-term outlook for logistics providers is still bright, according to... Texas Commission Recommends Changes in Houston Port Authority At a time when cargo volumes moving through the Port of Houston are expanding rapidly, a commission set up by... Cargolux Names Interim President and CEO Cargolux named Richard Forson as interim president and CEO of the cargo airline with immediate effect. Forson, currently senior... Nippon Express Net Profit Drops 8.5 Percent Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that its net profit sank 8.5 percent in the first quarter... APL Resumes Services to Aden, Yemen Singapore-based container carrier APL has resumed services to and from the Port of Aden, Yemen, after a two-week suspension. ... Industrial Real Estate Staging a Recovery The industrial real estate market in the U.S. is bouncing back from the 2008-09 recession, but like the overall economy,... Commentary: Betting on Derivatives Q: I've been reading about something called freight derivatives lately, and I have no idea what the term means. We're... Railroads May Be Nearing Their Profit Ceiling The rate of profit growth major U.S. railroads can wring out of weak volume increases appears to be shrinking. ... Commentary: Reflecting on Higgs and Highways With a single brief announcement on July 3, Rolf-Dieter Heuer marked the end of years of trials and tribulations. "I... SeaIntel Analyzes Shippers' Gaps in Reliability When Danish research analyst SeaIntel released its ocean carrier reliability report for June, it revealed an interesting - and, for... Lawsuit Puts FMCSA on the Defense After a brief off-duty break, the long-running battle over truck driver hours-of-service regulations is back on the clock, with trucking... FMC's Decision on Canada Diversions Splits Commissioners When the Federal Maritime Commission launched an inquiry into shipment of U.S.-bound containers through Canadian ports, cargo interests and Canadian...

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AUGUST 6, 2012
US jobless rate up Despite its economy adding another 163,000 jobs in July, the US unemployment rate rose from 8.2% to 8.3% last month, adding to incumbent Barack Obama's worries ... Containers on a Mexican wave Ports in Mexico are among the fastest growing in the world when it comes to container traffic throughput performances with volumes up almost 17% in H1 12. The 2.32 ... TSA 'optimistic' about GRI as transpac volumes strengthen Following last week's launch of the transpacific Stabilisation Agreement's (TSA) recommended general rate increase (GRI) its executive administrator Brian ... Maersk Strategy on track At least that is what Nils Andersen, group ceo of AP Moller-Maersk Group (APMMG), has revealed in the latest issue of 'Maersk Post'. He was of course referring ... World Bank to aid Nigeria infrastructure investment The Washington (DC)-based World Bank is set to lend Nigeria USD200 million to help the country improve its infrastructure. While the country has significant economic ... OOCL gears up for new Long Beach terminal with equipment order Orient Overseas International Limited's container shipping arm OOCL is already preparing for its lease of Californian Long Beach port's Middle Harbor terminal after ... Sea Connect links UK with Russian demand Lithuania-based domestic container and feeder operator, Sea Connect has extended its St. Petersburg schedule to include a UK call at the Port of Tyne [South Shields]; ... Matson posts mixed results Matson has announced a mixed set of inaugural results since its separation from former parent Honolulu-based Alexander & Baldwin and its life as a listed ...

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Carnival in the crosshairs Haines in at Heidmar DNB promotes Papp Cargill charters capes Clarksons backs spin-off Clarkson's Capital has thrown its weight behind Tsakos Energy Navigation's plan to spin-off its LNG and shuttle tanker fleets. Knight lands lifeline Baltic's $1bn bonanza Russian yard wins contract to build giant ice-breaker for compatriot Atomflot. Jaya sheds a second Jaya Offshore of Singapore has sold its second anchor-handling-tug-supply newbuilding in as many months. Swiber prints again Singapore's Swiber Holdings has pocketed SGD 150m ($120m) from its ongoing notes push. Profit boost for Essar Profitability of Essar Shipping has soared despite tough times in many sectors of the market. Double joy for Marco Marco Polo Marine has doubled its second quarter net profit despite revenue being sliced by a third. Rickmers inches up Rickmers Maritime has turned in a slightly improved second quarter profit. Petrobras greenlights rigs Brazilian giant Petrobras has signed off on a series of 12 drilling rigs to be built in Brazil. Tsakos plans MLP trick Tsakos Energy Navigation is looking to take a lead from John Fredriksen's box of tricks and spin-off its LNG and offshore activities into a master limited partnership (MLP). Bahri to plug gap Bahri Dry Bulk is looking to charter a series of dry-bulk carriers to fill the gap before its newbuildings hit the water. USCG rescues crewman A seafarer has been seriously injured in an engine room fire on a containership off southern California. Steady at CH Offshore CH Offshore has seen little change in full-year net profits, but despite this shareholders are in line for a bonus dividend. Milaha profits inch up Milaha, formerly Qatar Navigation, has seen a 5.5% increase in first half results despite stagnant growth in revenue. More joy for Genco Genco Shipping & Trading saw its shares surge for a second day in a row Friday in the wake of its deal with lenders. Two killed off Nigeria Robbers have attacked two offshore vessels off Nigeria Saturday killing two men and taking four others hostage.

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Oracle buys Xsigo for cloud boost U.S. exports slow, but equipment imbalance remains The value of goods and services exported from the United States during the first five months of the year increased 5.6 percent from the same period in 2011. Overseas shipments of goods climbed 6.3 percent. Tosca buys GP's plastic container division Truckload carriers wary of CSA compliance costs According to a recent survey of over-the-road carriers by the advisory firm Transport Capital Partners, three quarters of trucking companies believe their costs per driver to adhere to new CSA standards will be more than $500. Hapag-Lloyd sets low-sulfur NA fuel charge The German line will introduce and revise its low-sulfur fuel charge, effective Sept. 3, for its transatlantic services to account for an emissions control area (ECA) off the coast of North America that went into effect on Aug. 1. TOTE to convert 2 Alaska ships to LNG Maersk's West Africa push Fujitsu chooses Cincom for kiosk logistics Charaf named Delta's cargo chief He replaces Neel Shah, who recently stepped down from the position. Charaf, a 16-year veteran of the airline including four years as head of Delta Cargo, will maintain his current role as president of the airline's technical operations. Ex-Im Bank lifts turbine blade exports to Brazil Martin Bencher opens in SoCal

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Fujairah opens on firm note General upward movement in prices seen across most markets. Bunker prices show strong gains in European ports Markets shift upwards with double-digit gains seen in Piraeus. Korean cargo figures up over last year ago But growth likely to stall on gloomy outlook. 'Bunker problem' bulker heads to China New owners of renamed Panos Earth complete repairs faster than expected. First of its kind Mobile Phone App from Ocean Intelligence 'A must-have tool for any busy Maritime Credit Manager.' Chinese ports stick to growth Ports activity increasing but slowing overall in first half. Development agency wants fresh study of fuel cell technology Lessons from road-based project suggested similar technology could be used in ships. Rising bunker prices start week at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels mixed at key Asian ports on Monday. OPEC ramps up global demand estimates Demand for natural gas also set to grow as North sea oil drys up. Bomin and Linde to develop LNG bunker infrastructure 'We want to offer LNG to ship owners as an alternative energy source.' Banks downgrade WFS shares Lower rating a result of WFS's continued slow earnings growth, says Bank of America. US shipping firm gets ECA waiver TOTE seeks to convert its vessels to LNG as their primary fuel source. Hanjin Shipping trims losses Box division returns to black for first time in over a year. Low sulphur sales to be tracked by Singapore MPA to track sales of LSFO product, add bunkering details to e-Pans and general declaration documents.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
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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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