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November 7, 2012

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China's state-owned Hainan PO Shipping bows out on the transpacific Qingdao's 9-month container throughput rises 11pc to 10.8 million TEU Demand for behemoths evident by delivery CMA CGM's 16,020-TEUer DP World's global quarterly box volume up 4.6pc to 42.4 million TEU Southampton terminal operator orders US$42 million ship-to-shore cranes Port of Liverpool to target mega ships to tap widening of Panama Canal Xijiang Port Alliance adds members to build China's coastal trade US consumers more confident on eve of US presidential election: survey Panalpina's third quarter sea freight volumes rise, but air freight slips Sisgraph to establish Marine Excellence Centre in Brazil Vanguard Logistics honoured by CEVA for best practice ocean supplier Singapore Airlines suffers 30pc profit loss, SIA Cargo losses blamed Qantas to invest in air freight, divest road freight to turn a profit Air freight market leaders are now Middle Eastern, African carriers Harbin plans to develop 'air silk road' to Russia and routes to America

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Accident on board LPG Maharshi Krishnatreya Asia-Europe spot rates continue surge Captivating conference, appealing exhibition & exciting awards mark day 1 of event China Shipping introduces Haikou-Ho Chi Minh City weekly container service Chongqing giving a fillip to international logistics development Direct shipping service from Guangxi Autonomous Region to US launched DP World set to begin construction on Yarimca box terminal in Turkey E-commerce & social media activity continues to grow but measurement becomes key issue Soyameal exports drop 78 pc in Oct. Wheat exports cross 3 mt on rising demand Port of Liverpool gets major global award Railway Ministry to focus on pending projects Cos seek extension of safeguard duty on phthalic anhydride imports Exports from SEZs up 36 pc in July-Sept. despite global slowdown Indo-Canadian CEPA may conclude soon

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Kenya Airways to convert its B737-300 passenger jets into freighters Kenya Airways is to convert four of its Boeing B737-300 passenger jets into freighters as it ramps up its cargo unit (KQ Cargo) to meet surging cargo transportation demand across A... Hervé Montjotin is new CEO of Norbert Dentressangle The French logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle Group has appointed Hervé Montjotin as its new chief executive officer. François Bertreau, CEO since 1998, has resigned. Besides Mo... First delivery of Renault Masters goes to Swiss Post Renault Trucks (Schweiz) AG and its partner, Nef Truckcenter AG in Frenkendorf, near Basel (Switzerland), have handed over the first lot of 19 Renault Master 125.35 L3H3 vehicles t... Dubai records highest monthly increase of handled cargo since 2010 Dubai international airport (UAE) handled 193,261 t of cargo in September, an increase of 9.1% over the 177,128 t recorded in the same month in 2011. The surge marks the highest mo... New headquarters for SBB Cargo The Swiss freight railway SBB Cargo is switching its headquarters from Basel to Olten in November 2014. The relocation of its head office enables the company to cut its property re... TasRail renews freight fleet Australia's rail service provider TasRail has signed a contract with Chinese-owned CNR Australia Pty Ltd for the supply and delivery of 36 new ore wagons, 17 new coal wagons, 18 ne... MAN reports dwindling HGV sales The German truck manufacturer MAN reported that the Q3/2012 operating result of its commercial vehicles division sank to EUR 307 million. The volume of ingoing order fell by 16 %. ... Yusen Logistics reports decline in net income The Japanese service provider Yusen Logistics reported a 24.7% year-on-year decline in net income for the first half of its 2012 financial year (1 April 2012 - 30 September 2012). ... Geodis Logistics opens new high-tech centre Geodis Logistics Deutschland GmbH, a member of the French Geodis group, officially inaugurated its new asset recovery centre (ARC) in Nieder-Olm, near Mainz (Germany), on 31 Octobe... Konrad Kurz new chairman of Germany's automotive logistics association The members of the German automobile logistics association, a subdivision of the German Association of Forwarding and Logistics (DSLV), have elected Konrad Kurz as its new chairman... Japan's big three less optimistic Japan's three big shipping corporations Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have become less optimistic about finance year 2012,...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Martek Marine racks up orders from Korean shipbuilders Tidewater reports 2Q FY2013 results Wärtsilä to power 14 Kuwait tugboats

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Hugh Ackroyd maritime photographer passes away in Portland at age 99 Diana Containerships buying APL GARNET from NOL CKYH - the Green Alliance plans Asia/Med service cuts Port of Vancouver, USA plans to build security building Foss Maritime adds two executives as directors

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Saving with SEEMP A mandatory document can be a practical tool to fuel savings Evergreen takes a carrot-and-stick approach to fleet performance Box giant launches bonus incentive to assess fuel efficiency among chartered vessels Feeling the pinch Shipmanagers say they are on the front line in improving vessel performance Genoa puts rail links at the centre of future expansion Port invests in infrastructure to maintain its European gateway role Port seeks public funding Expansion is of national and international importance, Genoa claims Report slams 'inadequate' pilotage and navigation management Year-long Australia safety probe finds shortfalls in Queensland pilotage Amsa pledges to improve coastal pilotage Shipping safety in the Great Barrier Reef is a 'priority', says authority Reasons to be cheerful China Cosco poses a mid-range risk compared with other state-owned players, says S&P Post-Sandy product tanker earnings hit $26,000 per day Rates boosted as more cargoes are shipped out of US Gulf Savannah dredging approved Port prepares for Panama Canal expansion by deepening navigation channel Omega Navigation could face controlled liquidation Chapter 11 case heads for showdown at 'big hearing' in December HSH Nordbank increases loss provision for ship loans Bank expects market to worsen and default rates to rise Diana Containerships snaps up NOL panamax APL Garnet could be first of two swoops for panamaxes in charter-back deals SEEMPer fidelis Ship energy efficiency will matter as much as ever, once the economy picks up Draft rules give 'legal certainty' to self-defence But security firms must use 'no more force than is reasonably necessary' Getting shot of the Joneses If waiving the protectionist act was mostly for show, why not junk it altogether? Essar cuts third-quarter losses Oilfields services business remains the company's star performer Ezion improves third-quarter profit Singapore-listed offshore player is optimistic about oil and gas demand Extra vessel boosts Whyalla South Australia port expands to handle increase in iron-ore exports Concerns raised about third stevedore at Brisbane Port chief doubts whether Queensland terminal can support new competition Saudi merger creates tanker behemoth Bahri, Vela and Saudi Aramco tie-up extends oil producer's control over global supply chain French-Indian partners claim crime wave forced them out of Kolkata Joint venture complains of kidnappings, violence and political interference Nam Cheong raises $90m in bond sale Singapore-listed offshore player expands its chartering operations CKYH alliance drops seven winter Asia-Mediterranean sailings Move to offset weakening demand could support attempted rate restoration Hyundai Mipo and JX Shipping sign LPG tanker deal Affiliate of Japanese resources giant will take delivery of 35,000 cu m vessel in 2014 Danaos posts third-quarter loss Pressure on container market will not ease until second-half 2013, predicts Coustas Five dead after Varun LPG gas leak Sixth seafarer airlifted to hospital after incident off Indian coast Torm's new owners revealed HSH Nordbank among financiers taking a collective 48% stake in troubled firm

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Finnlines profits soar 247% GRIMALDI's Baltic subsidiary Finnlines said today profits for 2012's first three quarters rose by 247% year on year Wärtsilä to lay off 790 in Vaasa FINNISH engine maker Wärtsilä said it plans a temporary layoff of 790 workers in Vaasa SMM shares graded down SEMBCORP Marine's shares have been graded down by UOB Kay Hian, after the yard's profits slumped 48% in 3Q12 Diana returns to buying NASDAQ-listed Diana Containerships today announced the resumption of fleet growth through the acquisition of its tenth Panamax Sandy points to tanker tightness A SPIKE in rates since Hurricane Sandy confirms that the supply-demand balance for product tankers is much tighter than had been thought, according to Scorpio Tankers president Robert Bugbee Ezion 3Q profits up 24% SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings posted 24% increase in 3Q12 profits as it gained higher revenues from its offshore chartering and logistic support segments UK sheds light on Iran bunker rules THE UK has given the clearest hint yet that shipowners might be in the clear if their crews inadvertently use bunker derived from Iranian oil CKYH axes seven Asia-Med sailings THE CKYH Alliance said today that it will axe seven Asia/Mediterranean sailings from this month through mid-January 2013 Brazil might raise iron ore exports in 4Q12 RISING prices of Brazilian iron ore suggest a tightening market, in which the country might exceed its ore export record, DNB Bank has predicted Danaos sees 'cascade' pressure NYSE-listed box ship lessor Danaos has warned of pressure on mid-sized classes from larger-ship deliveries and an overall supply-demand imbalance due to a global slowdown Chinese settlement rejected RSHI'S Jiangsu subsidiary has rejected a settlement of a 16.4M yuan ($2.6M) compensation suit, filed by a Chinese fund management company Gold ship mystery might be solved RUSSIA'S gold ship mystery might be solved, as a man was arrested in the case Court rejects Savannah deepening permit SOUTH CAROLINA environmental regulators violated state law by approving a water permit for the $652M Savannah River deepening project, the state's high court ruled VLGC rates show signs of bottoming out VLGC rates appear to be bottoming out after crashing to a 2012 low last week Steady week expected for VLCC rates BROKERS believe VLCC rates could hold steady this week, after owners of modern ships managed to push through with Worldscale 36 despite falling bunker prices

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Container Lines Focus on Costs to Rebuild Profits Gene Seroka, president of the Americas at APL, sees container shipping capacity exceeding demand for the next couple of years in the east-west trade lanes. APL intends to make it through the difficult times by focusing on cost-cutting until demand catches up with supply. David Zimmermann, vice president of sales-North America... Floating an Idea for Ports Ports everywhere are trying to squeeze more productivity from container terminals. Ships are getting bigger, waterfront land is scarce and expensive. Asaf Ashar says it points to a new phase in the industry's development. Ashar, research professor at the National Ports & Waterways Initiative, suggests attacking the problem with a network...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Savannah harbour expansion green-lighted The Georgia Ports Authority [GPA] has received final approval for its harbour deepening project at the USEC Port of Savannah. This will not only enable it to 'more ... Change at the top at ND French transport group, Norbert Dentressangle, has announced the resignation of its chief executive Francois Bertreau and the appointment of Herve Montjotin as ... CKYH blanks seven Asia - Med sailings The CKYH alliance [COSCON, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping] is to void seven voyages between Asia and the Mediterranean starting this month and running into ... Eimskip IPO oversubscribed Reborn Icelandic shipping and transport group Eimskip saw its public share sale oversubscribed by more than five times on completion of the process last ... Box line antitrust reminder from Brussels Container shipping lines have been reminded by a senior European Commission official that they remain under the regulatory spotlight, despite the time that has ... Containers drive Hanjin improvement Better returns from its container sector helped South Korean Hanjin Shipping narrow its losses in the third quarter to KRW 47.3 billion (USD43.2 million) compared ...

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Yangzijiang's 'evolution' A leading Chinese shipbuilder is picking up the pace of a campaign to combat the global decline in newbuilding orders by expanding its footprint in sectors that appear to be more promising. Class action avalanche Another class action lawsuit has been filed against Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and two of its top executives. DAC faces cold front Danaos may be forced to lay-up more containerships in the coming quarters if the charter market fails to improve, management told investors Tuesday. Sandy spark for Scorpio Hurricane Sandy has led Scorpio Tankers to brighten its outlook for the product tanker market. Containership carnivore Diana Containerships will likely continue to put cash to work in the sale-and-purchase market on the back of its latest acquisition, according to Wells Fargo Securities. TDW tops forecasts Tidewater trumped Wall Street estimates Tuesday after reversing a loss in the fiscal second quarter. Finnlines growing again Finnish ro-pax group Finnlines has pushed up profit in the first nine months as revenue rose. Amurskaya owner held A Russian shipowner has been arrested after an overloaded cargoship sank in the Sea of Okhotsk with nine crew on board. DCIX back in action Diana Containerships has dusted off its cheque book and returned to the sale and purchase market to take a ship from Neptune Orient Lines. Ferry pretty Shipping markets may not look too pretty right now, but for one Danish vessel the world has turned a little brighter. "Shipping critical" Germany's HSH Nordbank has admitted loan-loss provisions will be much higher than planned as shipping's crisis lurches on. Better from Essar An Improved showing from its shipping and offshore divisions has helped Essar cut its second quarter loss. Scorpio's vintage interest Scorpio Tankers has ruled itself out of the running for any floating Overseas Shipholding Group assets which may become available. Three vie for Viana Two bids in the privatisation of struggling Portuguese shipyard Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC) have reportedly come in under EUR 10m ($12.8m). Hanjin cutting back Korean container line Hanjin Shipping is scaling back its Asia to Mediterranean services as winter demand drops. HSH tops Torm list HSH Nordbank has emerged as the largest shareholder in the reshaped Torm. SeaCube in strong quarter SeaCube Container Leasing has seen a near 30% jump in third quarter profits and increased its payout to shareholders. Mipo wins Japanese order Japan's JX Shipping has turned to South Korea's Hyundai Mipo for an LPG carrier newbuilding. Sumitomo sunnier Japan's Sumitomo Heavy Industries is forecasting an operating loss for its shipbuilding division in the first six months. UDSC racks up a loss State-run Ukrainian Danube Shipping Co (UDSC) has slipped to a loss in the third quarter as revenue dropped. Five killed by leak Five Varun Shipping crew have died after inhaling gas on an LPG carrier off India. More capes scrap bound Two more capesize bulkers have been sent for demolition in the last few days, according to Clarkson Research Services. Ezion profits on the up Ezion Holdings has reported higher third quarter profits as the addition of new rigs helped drive up revenue. Ezion seals rig double Ezion Holdings has secured a charter deal for two service rigs for deployment in central America worth $298m in total. Keppel seals double win Keppel Offshore & Marine has seen two of its overseas yards scoop offshore related contracts worth SGD160m ($130m). Seadrill hot for Husky John Fredriksen's Seadrill is said to be in the driving seat for a potential $1bn drilling contract off Canada.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Ex-Im Bank helps Sandy-ravaged exporters The bank has extended provisions to help exporters and financial institutions located in those portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that have been declared federal disaster areas due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. FMCSA speeds fuel to Northeast storm zone The DOT agency on Monday said it's leading an Interstate Petroleum Transport Team to ensure the quickest and most efficient movement of fuel to the region devastated by Hurricane Sandy. CKYH to drop Asia-Med sailings in winter The CKYH Green Alliance said Tuesday it will cancel seven Asia-Mediterranean sailings during the winter to better align supply with slowing demand during the period. The dropped sailings will come between November and mid-January. Expeditors reports smaller profit Court says Savannah River permit violated law Mobile terminal to handle rail-delivered crude Arc Terminals said it is working with Canadian National Railway to build a rail tank car unloading terminal in Mobile, Ala., to handle Western Canadian heavy and Bakken light crude oils destined to Gulf Coast refineries. Weak international demand stagnates intermodal LB port board approves temporary headquarters Cooper named ABP's new CEO U.S. Space Industry 'Deep Dive' review on line

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Bunker prices heading up in Fujairah But in South African ports, prices lost ground. Prices showed gains in Rotterdam Bunker prices end week-long downward run. US Navy opts for fuel efficiency Technology offers lower operating costs. 'Planning must start now' for tighter sulphur limits Bulker operator sees 'no reason not to use scrubbers for ECA compliance'. Bunker suppliers 'need recognition' for their financial exposure Credit lines offered by suppliers are 'eye-wateringly' high. CMF expands supply of high viscosity fuels Will offer RMK 500 in the Canary Islands 'in response to market demand'. UK: Iranian origin bunkers not in breach of sanctions Question put to UK government reveals partial answer. Five crew die from gas poisoning Tragic accident on LPG tanker raises questions about whether financial crisis is impacting safety procedures. Efficient ships' pumps result in fuel savings Trial produced positive results. Asian bunker prices firming Demand mixed at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Engine manufacturer in a 'first' Wins contract to supply dual-fuel engines for two Greek LNG carriers. South Korean builder wins Japanese contract Hyundai Mipo to build vessel which offers fuel savings of up to 30%. Indian firm wins Fujairah terminal contract Set to commission the 600,000 cubic metres terminal by mid-2014. Poll shows high ECA compliance expectations Despite no enforcement powers in Canadian waters, only 13% think most ships would not observe sulphur limits.

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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

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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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