BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 8, 2012

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Winter comes early with 400pc more containerships laid-up than last year Maersk group strategy pays off, getting rates back on track, says CEO Two Nigerian naval guards killed, four foreign workers taken by pirates EU lobby seeks European Commission to thwart 'unfair' China solar trade Kerry Logistics opens new freight offices in Myanmar and Sri Lanka Ten 'dry ports' of Tianjin see 11pc first half container volume growth Suifenhe checkpoint trade value to Russia increases 96pc in first half Logwin opens Fuzhou office as expansion in southern China continues Xiamen Airlines to spend US$3.5 billion to buy 40 Boeing 737-800s Global air freight capacity outpaces demand in June, says IATA report ANA back in black as profit rises 12.5pc to US$7.6 million, sales up 12pc Air France-KLM quarterly loss widens to US$76.8 million as cargo falls

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AUGUST 7, 2012
DB Schenker H1 profit & sales up Thaai Container Lines inaugurates corporate office in Chennai Flagging exports push dye units growth downhill Guar gum tops farm export list in 2011-12 JBS Academy students visit Port Pipavav Kandla Port called on to develop barge jetties, back-up area for coal handling FTAs mutually beneficial to India & trading partners: Siddharth Montek revises GDP growth to 6 pc in FY13 Fieo, BIMT launch Diploma in Foreign Trade

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Crowley's Harland testifies on USCG Arctic presence Excelerate Energy orders eight FSRUs from DSME Meyer Werft prepares to float out next Celebrity cruise ship Essberger signs 35 vessel broadband deal with Telemar Rand Logistics reports first quarter results Keppel firms up $4.1 billion order for Petrobras semis

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AUGUST 7, 2012
TOTE gains Coast Guard nod for Emissions Control Area waiver TSA reaches tentative deal with government employees union Port of Newport event to celebrate NOAA anniversary Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell overboard in Columbia Port of Camas-Washougal selling park passes, hunting/fishing licenses

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AUGUST 7, 2012
OSG share price surges in New York Thomas Coleman buys 100,000 shares for $582,000 Chinese steel output to fall this year Reduced steel production could hurt capesize market Stena Line's North Sea route grows but passenger numbers dip Ferry operator expects market to remain volatile to year-end Baltic Sea aframax spot market earnings drop below zero Further Primorsk maintenance hits rates and fuel cargoes are a risky alternative Port planning requires strategic approach Integrated ports policy essential to bring together issues relating to transport, environment and skills The art of patience Taiwan's box lines play the waiting game well IG antitrust probe misplaced and mistimed, says broker Investigation concludes that IG agreement does not need to change Eagle Ocean's fixed-premium P&I facility tops early predictions Steamship Mutual also reports small investment return Drewry highlights uneven growth in box equipment Price outlook stable for two years, says annual container census report Panamax dry bulk FFA volumes hit three-year weekly low Miserable physical market dampens derivatives trade Greeks maintain midsummer boxship appetite Numerous owners scouring the market for bargains, according to brokers MSC Flaminia is all at sea as shipmanagers plead for safe berth Boxship needs shelter so firefighters can determine the cause of the blaze Textainer and SeaCube enjoy record results Container lessors see second-quarter rises as customers avoid buying boxes Zhejiang Provincial Energy to seize control of Ningbo Marine Chinese cargo owner builds up shipping capacity Analysis: Willing, yes. Ready? No China's shipyards will struggle to fulfil the government's LNG transport goals Owners squeezed out of China's 60- vessel LNG carrier push Southeast Asian demand is a more attractive proposition for owners carrying LNG Quality counts Winning and delivering pose very different challenges for China's shipyards As certain as taxes Evergreen flags support for the red ensign and its fiscal regime Debt inches up at Nordic American despite steady dividend Work has commenced to extend maturity of $500m bank facility APMT steps closer to creating Moin box terminal As court rules against lawsuits, terminals operator stays on target for 2016 opening Coscol shipments up 27.5% on year in January-July Cosco's multipurpose vessel unit continues rapid expansion, despite industry downturn MSC charters out 13,000 teu newbuilding boxship to CMA CGM Alphaliner report suggests the line is struggling to deploy all of its largest vessels Indian ports seek approval to issue tax-free bonds JNPT, Mumbai and Ennore need private funding to increase capacity Indian government said to instruct owner to carry Iranian crude But Great Eastern insists it has yet to receive notification Safe Bulkers beats sector blues with higher profits Greece-based owner looks to new expansion MSC renews bunker surcharges Levy to hit up to $910 per teu as carrier seeks to recoup soaring fuel costs Sanko Mineral release is confirmed Arrested vessel handed over to charterer Western Bulk Carriers Evergreen to expand UK-flag fleet Taiwanese line to register four ships in Britain after securing tonnage tax assurances

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Fire engulfs US refinery CHEVRON today confirmed that a major refinery fire in northern California has been "contained", with a worker still being treated for minor injuries NAT trims losses NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today reported lower losses than expected and reaffirmed its commitment to its dividend Charters shield Safe Bulkers POLYS Hajioannou-chaired Safe Bulkers has navigated the difficult market with high charter coverage and credit access, earning analyst praise today Taken tug turns up A PIRATED Malaysian tug and barge have been found berthed at Gensan shipyard in the southern Philippines Sanko ship released in US SANKO Steamship has been granted the release of Supramax bulker Sanko Mineral from US arrest Oz miners snap up ships CAPESIZES finally are finally showing some life, as Australian miners have raised export activity NOL seen turning profits corner NOL PROFITS for 2Q2012 are expected "to improve", driven by higher freight rates and lower bunker costs, DBS Group Research said Speculation drives breaking rise MORE SHIPS were sold for demolition last week, but cash buyers and brokers warned that the trend is speculative amid fluctuating steel prices and an unstable rupee MR chartering slows but orderbook grows THE NUMBER of timecharter fixtures of at least one year for medium-range product tankers fell sharply last month, with spot rates courting operating expenses, brokers pointed out today Rush deals raise VLGC rates A LATE rush to cover LPG cargos for July's last week resulted in VLGC rates returning to a 2012 hig More box ships idled THE IDLED box fleet continued to nudge up in the second half of July, with more tonnage expected to be ejected out of liner services in coming weeks MPM profits surge 104% SINGAPORE's Marco Polo Marine said today profits for the third quarter ended 30 June climbed 104% year on year to S$8.9M ($7.2M), despite order cancellation and lower ship chartering revenues

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Expeditors' Profit Declines 12 Percent Forwarder and logistics provider Expeditors International of Washington reported a 12 percent decline in second quarter net profit as air... Study: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decline in Shipping The average carbon dioxide emissions in the global ocean transportation sector declined nearly 6 percent in 2011 compared to the... OCU-Management Talks Enter Second Week Contract negotiations between the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 and waterfront employers have entered... Container Equipment Fleet Grew 8.5 Percent in 2011 The container equipment fleet grew more than expected last year even though new ship orders plunged in the second half... Diesel Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Week Diesel prices in the U.S. jumped up more than 5 cents for the second time in three weeks, a sign... Salvors Resume Work on MSC Flaminia Improved weather allowed firefighters to reboard the stricken container ship MSC Flaminia for the first time in a week to... Profit Slips 0.3 Percent at Kintetsu World Express Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express said its group net profit edged down 0.3 percent year-over-year to $30.42... Textainer Posts Second Quarter Profit Container lessor Textainer Group reported a 10.5 percent rise in adjusted net income in the second quarter as an expansion... APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Costa Rica Project APM Terminals said construction of a container terminal in Costa Rica will start on schedule in 2013 after a court... Sea Cube Income Jumps, Outpacing Revenue Growth Sea Cube's adjusted net income jumped 26 percent in the second quarter from a year ago to $13.3 million, outpacing...

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AUGUST 7, 2012
London 2012 Oranje base served by Hutton's Hoyer to buy additional gas tank containers Hamburg-based Hoyer, the specialist provider of bulk and tank container logistics services, is investing about EUR8(USD10 million) to buy several hundred additional ... Softship expands its North American operations Softship, a leading provider of software for the global liner shipping and maritime agency sectors has expanded its North American operations by opening a new office ... ILA contract talks move forward The issue of wages is likely to be discussed at the next US East Coast port labour contract negotiations, which are slated to take place later this month.A statement ... US Q2 intermodal volumes hit heights not seen since 2008 International rail growth accelerated during Q2 2012, posting its best quarterly result in a year and improving from Q1's 2.9% increase, according to the Intermodal ... SPA plans port upgrades The Saudi Ports Authority (SPA) has announced a new round of capital expenditure for the country's ports with Dammam, the largest container-handling complex on ... NB 'holding up well' in Europe: expanding into Indian market French transport and logistics group, Norbert Dentressangle [NB] said that it was 'holding up well in a flat economy' as it posted its interim results.Revenue growth ... MSC Flaminia: still looking for refuge

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Hajioannou says take it slow Excelerate returns to DSME Excelerate Energy has firmed up options to construct up to eight floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. SwissMarine keeps time SwissMarine has added another capesize bulker to its chartered fleet, it is claimed. Safe to strike Credit Suisse tips Polys Hajioannou-led owner to add to its newbuilding tally. Princess sued over dad's death Rongsheng on a run China Rongsheng Heavy Industries' shares gained some traction today to recover a little of the ground lost following news of an insider dealing probe involving its chairman Courage makes cape return Courage Marine has made a return to the capesize market and pocketed a couple of million dollars in the process. Greeks bin bulkers Greek owners were at the head of the line in scrapping ageing dry-cargo tonnage this week. Prosafe pockets $55m Prosafe has agreed to sell one of its accommodation jack-up rigs to a South East Asia buyer. NAT beats Q2 bets Nordic American Tankers has kept its dividend unchecked after turning in a smaller than expected loss in the second quarter. Hornbeck seeks funds Hornbeck Offshore Services is plotting a huge fundraiser a week after posting a drop in second quarter numbers. WW should buy new Wilh Wilhelmsen should follow its rivals into the newbuiliding arena given the favourable state of the car carrier market, a leading analyst says. Profits jump at SeaCube Joseph Kwok-led container leasing outfit sees numbers up as well as payout to investors. Sanko supramax free Sanko Steamship has welcomed the release of one of its bulkers detained in the US by a string of creditors. OCBC ups Marco Polo OCBC Investment Research has turned bullish on Marco Polo Marine after it posted "better-than-expected" results. Dutch in canal study A Dutch consortium has won a contract to conduct a pre-feasibility study into the construction of a canal through Nicaragua. Hijacked tug recovered A tug hijacked off the Philippines has been recovered, but six suspects aboard the vessel managed to escape. Safe holds steady

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AUGUST 7, 2012
State report critical of Port of Houston Authority It recommends "bringing predictability, accountability, and a larger view to the (port) commission's governing structure by specifying clear appointment terms and term limits," and adding a governor-appointed board member. Xpress, M-O partner on cross-border service M-O will carry freight across the Canada/U.S. border, while U.S. Xpress will be responsible for Mexico/U.S. border crossings. The border crossings served through the partnership are Buffalo/Niagara and Detroit/Windsor. CMA CGM raising U.S. reefer export rates Domestic intermodal volume up 12% in 2Q Zim adds 2nd Da Chan call on Asia-Med loop Costa Rica court rules in favor of APM Terminals DOT grant for Cincinnati/N. Kentucky airport runway Air France KLM July cargo volume drops XPO announces Q2 results, acquisition Cargotec joins zero-emission terminal demonstration NRS picks VeriWise for real-time visibility Centerbridge investment group buys Cardinal Logistics Fidelity installs RF system at WUT CBP's Trade Symposium rescheduled for late October U.S. Customs and Border Protection has postponed its East Coast Trade Symposium until Oct. 29-30 to maximize participation. The event, to be held in Washington, was previously scheduled for Sept. 27-28. Gibson reaches agreement on Lacey Act violations The guitar maker on Monday entered into a criminal enforcement agreement to resolve a U.S. investigation into allegations that it illegally imported ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India. Washington Notebook: U.S. trade delegation arrives in S. Africa Shelat named WFS' VP cargo terminals in NA

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AUGUST 7, 2012
Japan wants clarity from Russia over Arctic route Japanese government wants to attend Arctic Ocean Conference. Prices climb in Fujairah hub Main fuel grade jumps by $9 a tonne while South African ports also showed gains. Brent's status fades as supply wanes September futures contract trades against October was $1.55, up from $1.00 a week ago. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm Prices up in Rotterdam with August 10 earliest for delivery. 'Indispensable' for credit risk managers 'to be up to speed' Leading credit risk analyst says need for bunker suppliers to manage risk 'remains acute'. First of two green bulkers delivered Ship meets EC directives on port SOX emissions. Carbon emissions from container lines 'falling' Average CO2 emissions for major shipping lanes 'down by nearly 6%'. Curoil appoints new managing director Lasten wants to 'increase the frequency of contact' with clients and business partners. Bunker prices climb at Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels at key Asian ports largely fine on Tuesday. Liner company renews bunker surcharge General increase joins bunker surcharges on several routes. New bunker tanker for CEPSA Panama Ability to carry up to four different products provides 'great versatility in everyday operations'. O.W. Bunker expands US operation 'Critical time' for shipping industry with implementation of North American ECA, says US branch manager. IOCL expands product offering at Chennai The refiner is now offering bonded 380 cSt bunker fuel at the port. Singapore-listed firm doubles quarterly profits Marco Polo Marine notes 'strong start' for its bunkering joint venture with Marine Tankers Holdings. WFS signs acquisition agreement Acquisition will further expand its presence in the branded wholesale market, says CEO Michael Kasbar.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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