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BRIEFS

March 8, 2012

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*Shipping News* Demand for medium-range product tankers to rise this year The richest investors in shipping are buying petrol tankers, anticipating that fuel demand will expand faster than the fleet for the first time in nine years. Surplus of tankers stays at year's high for 2nd week A surplus of the largest oil tankers competing to load crude at Persian Gulf ports remained at this year's highest level for a second consecutive week.

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OOCL joins rivals in raising Asia-Europe rates - US$450/TEU from April MOL hikes rate US$150/TEU on Far East to subcontinent from March 15 Manila's ICTSI net profit increases 33pc to US$130.5 million in 2011 Maersk spreads new layer of boxes to up capacity of SAMMAXer to 8,700 TEU Biggest quay crane in the world to be built at Shanghai Yangshan port Yantai western port area throughput surpasses million-tonne mark ZPMC signs contract with Port of Miami for sale of quayside cranes Sichuan to spend US$715 million to up port capacity to 1.65 million TEU CEVA 2011 profit increases 9.9pc to US$422 million, record sales up 0.7pc US Senate, House bill to quash court ruling against anti-China duties Valencia port chief says cutting transshipment discourages new investment Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port takes delivery of mega box lifting cranes China Southern launches Guangzhou, Qingdao, Los Angeles cargo flights China Postal Airlines to start operating between Shijiazhuang and Seoul Ocean freight threatens as China high-tech plunge hits air cargo trade Victorville's Southern California Logistics Airport seeks world cargo

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MARCH 7, 2012
Hoyer special containers fly perishable confectionary ingredients to India Since mid-February Hoyer, a traditional, independent family enterprise headquartered in Hamburg and one of the world's leading bulk logistics providers, has been using heatable int... Record volumes for Muscat and Salalah airports in January Muscat Airport and Salalah Airport in Oman reported a dramatic rise in cargo traffic in January 2012. Muscat noted a 22% rise in the air cargo traffic, taking the tonnage to 9,075 ... Kögel to be pedigree manufacturer of box bodies The panel competence centre in Duingen, Lower Saxony (Germany), has been a member of the Kögel group of companies since the end of 2011. Kögel, Europe's third largest manufacturer ... Contargo takes over Wincanton's container activities The German transport service provider Contargo has taken over six terminals from Wincanton and purchased shares in another three sites. All of these facilities have been integrated... Crossrail contractor awards major contract to GBRf Crossrail tunnelling contractor BFK has awarded GB Railfreight (GBRf) a major contract to move over 1 million t of excavated material from a tunnel portal at Westbourne Park in wes... Zufall Logistics expanding in Germany The Zufall Logistics Group, a one-stop German logistics service provider based in Göttingen, recently took over Night Star Express's distribution zone in the Dortmund and Hagen reg... Kuehne + Nagel introduce active wireless sensors for airfreight real-time temperature control The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel is setting new standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of its KN PharmaChain product, the comp... More containers on Hamburg-Poland route The port of Hamburg (Germany) noted a substantial increase in the number of containers that it handled for Poland in 2011. This follows a slight decrease in 2010. Boxes on feeder s... Containerships now serving Pori Containerships, the Helsinki-based shipping line, is now serving the Finnish port of Pori. Weekly departures are available from Pori to Sodertalje, Klaipeda, Teesport, Sheerness an... DSLV welcomes plans for gigaliners The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) welcomes the EU Commission's plans to partially allow longer and heavier trucks (LHVs) on international routes. The DSLV prom... Saudi Airlines Cargo to introduce new service from Saigon Saudi Airlines Cargo is to launch a new B747 freighter flight from Saigon (Vietnam), on 25 March 2012. In combination with its Hong Kong flights, the service will be operated twice... Scan-Trans appoints new CEO The shipping company Scan-Trans Worldwide has appointed a new chief executive officer with immediate effect. After a successful turn-around process, the board of directors selected...

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MARCH 7, 2012
Bollinger holds Fleet Dedication ceremony Aker Philadelphia Shipyard starts production of SeaRiver Aframax tankers Alcoa gets Navy contract to develop advanced welding techniques for shipbuilding Horizon Lines issues updates on environmental initiatives Bourbon reports 2011 annual results Wärtsilä launches new medium voltage power drive

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MARCH 7, 2012
Port of Everett processing first full load log ship since 2002 Port of Bellingham continues grant program for small cities Horizon Lines taps Rodriguez as Puerto Rico vice president/GM Port of Portland celebrates start of new Hamburg Süd service Port association representatives call for federal support of seaports

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MARCH 7, 2012
Downturn deters investment in green shipping recycling Owners under pressure to scrap for the highest possible price Bridging the Strait The fortunes of Algeciras and Tangier Med are closely interwoven CMA CGM reports a $30m loss for 2011 The shipping line says it will buck the trend and end this year in profit The equipment purchaser's dilemma Shipping needs equipment that works perfectly to avoid vessels being declared deficient in a port state control inspection Goldenport hikes dividend after return to annual profit UK-listed container vessel and bulker owner increases revenues on larger fleet Firefighting capacity cut to a handful of coastal counties Swathes of UK left without cover after Maritime Incident Response Group axed End of MIRG disappoints UK's shipping industry Chamber of Shipping wanted to retain cover at key locations Senior firefighter slams decision to axe MIRG Retain MIRG, argues Kent fire chief German wing of UniCredit retains shipping team Bank still looking for the right deals, Janssen confirms High bunker prices are here to stay Structural changes include falling fuel oil yield Shell reports 'boom' in technical failures on chemical tankers Oil major blames lack of trained engineers and construction at cut-price shipyards Surge in Asia-Europe spot box rate lifts charter market's mood Containership owners hope increased freight will translate into higher prices Box profitability index hits record low Danish shipping lender says market outlook is weak in 2012 Cruise reform likely before Costa Concordia investigation concludes Industry bodies wary of unnecessary regulatory changes Cheaper Indian rail freight could boost iron ore exports Move counters national drive to put domestic steel production first LR tanker locked in to low rate for three years Formosaproduct Alpine will reportedly earn little more than operating cost Only one UK fire service confirms it will maintain maritime capability Scrapping of Maritime Incident Response Group takes effect at end of this month CMA CGM pioneers new-style customer contract Innovative approach to index-linked pricing could offer lines and shippers protection against volatility Nuntius joins the Rule B queue against Allied Maritime Illinois complaint seeks redress for alleged loss suffered due to overdue ship redelivery in 2009 UK standards for armed guards will be in place by end of the year International regulation to follow in 2014 Shanghai official calls for 'free trade towns' Further integration between ports and townships urged to promote urban development Firefighting cuts The UK's Maritime Incidents Response Group has had only half a dozen callouts since its inception in 2006, but the point is that MIRG operates by way of an insurance policy New regulations could drive chemical tanker owners out of business Soaring compliance costs threaten companies' survival Dockers lock horns with bank Occupy protests reach Italy as ship workers seize UniCredit-owned ship Qingdao Port to commission iron ore terminal that can receive valemaxes But berth with nominal capacity of 300,000 dwt may operate below capacity Norden profit falls by $157m Results for 2011 beat forecast, but Danish shipowner expects 2012 to be more challenging Shanghai port boss forecasts lower box growth Chen predicts 3%-5% increase in volumes to as China's economy slows Diamantopoulou to head Greece's development and shipping ministry Owners unimpressed as ministry structure remains unresolved Cosco Pacific plans further expansion in Fujian province Cosco's Hong Kong-listed unit to own up to 40% of southeast China ports group ReCAAP gets another five years in Singapore Anti-piracy information centre seals agreement for hosting headquarters

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MARCH 7, 2012
Tankers face US headwinds THE EIA has lowered its forecast for US liquid fuels demand, weighing the outlook for tanker imports Yangzijiang eyes ship leasing arena SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it is considering entering the ship leasing business with compatriot banks Allied tagged again GREEK charterer Allied Maritime has been hit with another US lawsuit, despite its plea to counterparties for forbearance Greek shipping chief named ATHENS has named former European commissioner and Socialist politician Anna Diamantopoulou as its new shipping minister, IHS Global Insight reported today Bourbon returns to profits FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has swung back to profits during the second half of 2011 Panalpina seeks market share in freight sales GLOBAL freight forwarder Panalpina today vowed to focus on building market share in freight sales and management after moderate growth in 2011 Avast! 'Pirates of Trapani' are angry AN OIL tanker has reportedly been seized in Sicily by angry Italian crew members who dubbed themselves 'the Pirates of Trapani' Breaker sales exceed '11's OWNERS are selling more vessels for demolition than during this period of last year, a shipping analyst has calculated China's caustic soda exports grow CHINA'S caustic soda exports soared to a record of 2M tonnes in 2011, consolidating its status as the world's biggest caustic soda exporter, IHS Chemical reported Drybulk snarls ease again DRYBULK port congestion has dropped for the third straight week, as ship day delays in the major coal ports decreased by 10%, while dropping 11.5% in iron ore ports VLCC rates hovering BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are expected to remain even at best this week, with tonnage remaining ample for cargoes to be covered for the last week of March Norden's net profits fall steeply DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tanker company, said net profits fell in 2011 to $87.8M, from $244.8M a year earlier Static drybulk rates seen HIGH IRON ore inventories and slow coal demand in China mean that drybulk rates are likely to remain static until 2Q2012, RS Platou has predicted Tilbury-Gothenburg container link opened THE UK-based unit of French box giant CMA CGM, MacAndrews, has reportedly opened a service linking Tilbury with Sweden's Gothenburg ICTSI profits rise 33% PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI's profits for 2011 rose 33% year-on-year to $130.5M

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MARCH 7, 2012
Senate Would Act Quickly on Transport Bill, Boxer Says The Senate could pass a transportation bill quickly whenever Senate leaders agree to a package of amendments for debate, Sen.... Villaraigosa: Infrastructure Investment is a Must Mayors from throughout the U.S. are standing by their call urging Congress to enact multiyear surface transportation legislation, which would... Maersk to Launch India-East Africa Service Maersk Line will launch a container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and East Africa, starting in early... Wilcox Savage Expands Maritime Law Practice Industrial law firm Wilcox Savage is expanding its maritime practice in the port city of Norfolk, Va., adding attorneys Christopher... CMA CGM Lost $30 Million in 2011 CMA CGM swung to a net loss of $30 million in 2011 from a $1.6 billion profit in 2010 but... Panalpina Climbs Back Into the Black Panalpina swung to a profit of $139.7 million in 2011 from a 2010 loss of $28.6 million as the Swiss... Sourcing Alternatives Challenge China's Dominance Manufacturers are looking for lower-cost sourcing locations as China's wages rise well above those in other emerging markets. ... Hapag-Lloyd Hikes East Asia Rates Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a series of general rate increases on East Asia services, as part of a new rate restoration program.... Strike Is Possible, ILA's Daggett Warns International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett warned of a possible ILA strike if the union can't secure acceptable terms in... Indexed Ocean Contracts Catching On, But Slowly Multiyear contracts indexed to freight rates are slowly starting to catch on in global trade lanes as a means of...

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MARCH 7, 2012
Panalpina and Ceva improve in 2011 Panalpina and Ceva improved their financial performance in 2011 despite adverse market conditions, underlining the stability of freight forwarders compared to ocean ... Colombia's river Magdalena to be upgraded A significant stretch of the Magdalena river in Colombia is to be upgraded and its navigable channel improved in a bid to improve the movement of goods from the ... ICTSI posts strong results International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) strategy of investing in medium size regional ports and cargo-handling facilities is paying off with the ... Investors' angst as Greek deal goes to the wire As the 20:00 GMT tomorrow [Thursday] deadline approaches for the terms of the EUR130 billion second bail-out for debt-ravaged Greece to be realised, equity investors ... Auckland sacks its striking dockers The industrial action-plagued New Zealand Ports of Auckland has announced that it intends to dismiss its striking dockers and contract the work out, but will give ... INTTRA takes trading of containerised goods into 21st Century INTTRA has introduced a multi-carrier and multi-bank electronic Bill of Lading (B/L) service that enables shippers to get paid faster for goods sold under letter ... ILA president goes to war on eve of US longshoremen negotiations Labour contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Atlantic and Gulf ports later this month look set to be stormy ... Chassis antitrust immunity slammed by shipper at TPM Concerns were raised yesterday at the Long Beach-hosted JOC TPM about the recent antitrust immunity granted to chassis manager Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) ...

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MARCH 7, 2012
CMA CGM in profit pledge French liner titan vows to return to the black this year after 2011 ended at a loss. Erria falls deeper into the red Copenhagen-listed company battered by writedowns and floundering chemical carrier market. PNSC slated for sell-off Pakistan lines up potential privatisation of state owner, but not before halting its monopoly on government business. FOW pens three more Norwegian company's Windcarrier unit to pay $4.4m each for three crewboats. Bourbon profit drained Higher financial costs push down 2011 earnings at French offshore ship giant, despite revenue rise. MOL tanker targeted Gang attacks Japanese-owned vessel on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Aden. Goldenport returns to profit Paris Dragnis-led owner overturns 2010 loss as it takes in newbuildings. Dolphin looking for $40m Oslo-listed seismic company to tap investors for funds to add a seismic streamer package to a vessel. Blinded by the light Sun reflections on water partly blamed for German cargoship and fishing boat colliding off Denmark. Norden to spread its wings Both tankers and bulkers on the menu for Danish owner - but it won't be doing banks any favours. ICTSI expanding empire Philippines operator buying into container terminal at Karachi in Pakistan as profit rises. They think it's Orlova... It is now, as rusting Russian cruiseship heads to breakers following prolonged stay in Canada. Blaze hits Philippines ferry All passengers accounted for after Cebu Ferry 1 catches fire off Batangas. Norden nails Q4 bets Danish owner trumps forecasts in the fourth quarter but braces for lower 2012 numbers. Yuexin yokes huge order Chinese shipyard wins deal to build 10 anchor-handlers for Marten of Singapore, plus 10 options.

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MARCH 7, 2012
CMA CGM reports 2011 loss, predicts turnaround FMC reviews 27 OTI license applications Very big ships entering transpacific Maersk suspends Europe-India ICON loop U.S. wants end to India's poultry trade ban Ex-Im Bank sets up in 4 U.S. cities DHL recycles electronics in Australia Indexed freight swaps now hedge backhauls Report: U.S. recycling legislation violates trade law SaaS-based supply chain management sees growth

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MARCH 7, 2012
New medium-voltage power drive launched Drive is able to offer medium voltage solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating costs. Horizon Lines' green initiatives see financial and environmental rewards Company has reduced fleet fuel consumption by 3.5 percent and cut emissions by an estimated 231,000 tonnes. Sustainability goes 'hand in hand' with commercial success Asia takes up the banner of sustainability, says Jonathon Porritt. Uncertainty 'most significant' barrier to uptake of GHG reduction solutions EU study underway to analyse market barriers that prevent uptake of cost effective abatement opportunities and how to surmount them. CMA CGM back in the red 'Bunker prices soared 34% over the year,' says container shipping group. Prices soften in Fujairah Prices falling in South Africa. European market softened Rotterdam prices barely move. Container sector 'facing new phase of consolidation' 'Container industry will shrink to seven to 10 carriers by 2020.' Indian Shipping Corp. expected to hedge bunker purchases Bunker costs made up 34% of its total expenditure in the final three months of 2011. Bunker prices falling in Asian ports Players report 'above average' demand. Green Award certified ships offered discount on oil recovery system Offer made after French firm joined Bureau Green Award as an incentive provider. German firm offers ultrasonic desulphuriser for fuels Hielscher ultrasonic systems 'able to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.' Shipping industry to 'move towards' using LNG as bunkers Gazprom to discuss the subject at a joint seminar next month. Brightoil: Volumes Clarification Sales volumes for H2 were 6.6 million metric tonnes. WFS declares quarterly cash dividend Dividend stable even as the company posted 'record' earnings for full year 2011.

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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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