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BRIEFS

July 9, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate recovery sours, spot rates off 3.2pc to US$1,828/TEU MSC takes 10pc of Switzerland's Crossrail with its strong links to Antwerp Hong Kong retail sales value up 8.8pc in May as volume grows 5.8pc Qingdao expects more growth as first half box volume tops 7 million TEU Dredged to 21 metres, Tianjin's extended navigation channel completed Wuhan starts building US$61.4 million port with 330-metre quay DP World compelled to sell Adelaide container terminal to Flinders CEVA enters co-operation arrangement with Shanghai's Shine-Link Logistics Cargo hungry coastal Chinese fleet turns trading on the high seas China's civil aviation industry maintains 17.6pc annual growth rate Shippers faulted for not opting for more costly transport to reduce C02 Qatar wants to invest in Saudi domestic air sector but barriers remain

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JULY 8, 2012
Allcargo Logistics inducts Hari Mundra to Board of Directors Baltic Exchange plans to double Asian membership in 2 yrs Most carriers now operate above break-even level: Drewry SCI launches e-procurement system Govt imposes wide-ranging anti-dumping duty on soda ash imports Govt maintains status quo on sugar quota for July-Sept. Govt may impose higher duty on power equipment Govt puts off potash imports until fiscal-end Govt removes floor price on Basmati Industrial goods exports need firm impetus: Basu Ore export duty structure to be reviewed: Patel Wheat exports touch 1.3 mt since lifting of ban Cochin Port workers seek Centres help to get delayed projects on track European container shipping growth expected to be sluggish Hi-tech VTM system to keep vigil over ships near Chennai Port Irans Chabahar port plans on becoming ideal route to Afghanistan KoPT expects all-weather channel to be operative by Oct. 9 pc growth target not feasible: Montek Crisil expects INR to firm up to 50/$ by March 2013 Forex reserves at $ 289.99 bn as of June 29 India displaying lagged effects of tight monetary policies: Fitch India, Mauritius to expedite trade pact talks INR firms up to 55.42 against dollar despite midweek fall Atulya Misra to grace SECC 2012 as Guest of Honour MACCIA seminar on how to be a successful service provider The right to export Dextra executes delicate operation Prangl transports wind turbine rotor blades Rhenus Midgard handles subsea cable logistics

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JULY 6, 2012
Relaunch of service between Kamchatka and Alaska After a break of five years, the service between Kamchatka (Russia) and Alaska (USA) will be restored this summer. Starting next Thursday, 12 July, the Russian carrier Yakutia Air ... Toll to sell Toll Refrigerated business Toll Group has announced the sale of the Australian interstate linehaul and warehousing operations of its Toll Refrigerated business to Automotive Holdings Group Ltd, owners of Ran... AirBridgeCargo Airlines arranges a trip to dentist for famous Atlantic walrus When the star attraction at Russia's Udmurtskiy Zoo needed some urgent dental work, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) was the only way to fly! Sgata-Neseyka, a rare subspecies of Atlan... Erik Lindbergh joins Air Charter Service as brand ambassador Erik Lindbergh, grandson of the legendary pioneer of aviation Charles Lindbergh, has joined the aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service as a brand ambassador. In 2002 - the... BLS Cargo to deploy last-mile locomotive BLS Cargo, a private Swiss freight railway, will become the first company to commercially deploy three leased last-mile locomotives from 2014. The last-mile units, powered by alter... International Transport Danmark joins international environmental organisation The International Transport Danmark (ITD) is now an associated member of the new organisation Green Freight Europe (GFE). Behind the organisation are large companies working for th... Hamburg Süd aiming to cut emissions by 2020 The German shipping line Hamburg Süd is aiming to reduce the CO2e emissions of its owned and chartered container vessels by 26% per unit of transport capacity (teu/km) by 2020. Bes... RZD and Sinara ink contract for locomotives Russian Railways (RZD) and the Sinara group have signed a contract for the development and production of GT1h mainline gas-powered turbine locomotives. Under the terms of the agree... Pattonair appoints new quality director Pattonair, a global aerospace and defence supply chain service provider, has appointed Richard Hawkins as its new quality director. Hawkins joined Pattonair from Rolls-Royce, where... Saddle Creek Corp adds Freightliner CNG tractors to its for-hire fleet Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, headquartered in Portland OR, announced that Saddle Creek Corp has added 40 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 comp... Air cargo throughput recovery in Cambodia Air cargo throughput at Cambodia's main airports Phnom Penh and Siem Reap continues to soar. After an increase of 58.8% in May, which took volumes back to the pre-crisis level of 2...

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JULY 6, 2012
GAO: Still some weaknesses in Kings Point internal control... Korean Register dithers on call to stop services to IRISL and... Stena Bulk and Concordia order new design chemical tankers at... TTS Group buys Hamburg marine crane manufacturer NMF Golar LNG wins FSRU contract for Chile's Mejiliones Seaport...

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JULY 6, 2012
The Greenbrier Companies releases fiscal third quarter numbers Port of Longview taps Hendriksen as Planning/Environmental Services boss Maersk Line vessel rescues sailor who fell overboard Washington Governor in Ireland for week-long trade mission Rail traffic numbers roll to up/down week

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JULY 6, 2012
Vietnam's coal exports fall 16.2% due to export tax Protests against duty increase as economic growth slows Indonesian coal miner Bumi says production will rise 75% in two years Company ignores government desire to reserve more coal for domestic consumption Pipeline to bypass Hormuz Strait is weeks away from full operation Arab states seek alternative route to market after Iran threat to block strategic waterway Greek government's talks with creditors focus on port concessions Privatisation in return for bailouts appears to be off the table Lloyd's Register lead analyst to head PMSC regulation project IMO member states want accreditation to underpin proposed industry standards Shipowners face increase in fatigue claims in court US claim against Maersk paves the way for lawsuits in other jurisdictions Study highlights the dangers of tiredness at sea Sleep deprivation threatens seafarers' physical and mental health Golar LNG wins major FSRU contract off Chile Floating regas market continues to grow in popularity Sumatec Resources' sale of shipping unit frees it to pursue energy ambitions Deal will lop off the bulk of Malaysian company's debt and allow it to stay listed Europe's container imports shrink as recession returns Volumes from Asia and North America decline in May China bound European banks are holding the exit door open A little respect for all Nautical Institute president sets out agenda based on fair treatment for seafarers Box Ships clinches loan for OOCL duo Michael Bodouroglou-led firm adds $25m ABN Amro facility to help pay for latest pair of post-panamaxes Japanese shipowners join Panama toll hike protest Canal authority faces new pressure not to make waterway more costly for vessels HHI wins Turkish order for up to four LPG carriers Negmar Marine seals deal for 38,000 cu m vessels at $50m each Brazil's bumper corn crop destined for China Long-haul trade could be boon for small bulker demand Investors sought too steep discounts, says Universal Maritime chief EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dropped flotation points to hard times for Oslo IPOs Tankers on alert as protesters shut down Libyan oil terminals Stoppage at Ras Lanuf threatens vital oil cargoes amid rising Middle East tensions TTS Group buys Sietas crane maker NMF All the bankrupt shipbuilder's businesses have found new buyers Capesize market brightens at last Relief as owners push to sustain higher rates Treading water New data reveals no end in sight for eurozone box woes Commerzbank to help owners with restructuring Withdrawal from ship finance will happen organically and over the long term, says government official Shanghai port throughput lags slightly in June Report comes amid rate cuts and easing of lending rules by China's central bank Construction finishes at first new port in post-Soviet Russia Imeretinskiy on the Black Sea will handle cargo for the Sochi Winter Olympics European transport firms urge Brussels to ring-fence funds Connecting Europe must allocate $40bn to infrastructure, say groups Peel seeks partner for wind turbine plant Vacancy opens after Vestas walks away from option to develop Kent port base Cargotec supplies eight reachstackers to HCCR Hamburg-based empty box handler upgrades its equipment BLG aims for record full-year vehicle throughput Europe's largest car terminal reports 8% first-half growth Shareholders ratify DHT reverse stock split Tanker company's backers give blessing to moves to tackle NYSE delisting warning Court rules against Yangzhou Guoyu bid to recover payment guarantee Chinese yard turns to September arbitration in dispute with Emporiki Bank

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JULY 6, 2012
Second ratings warning for SCF A SECOND international ratings agency has downgraded Sovcomflot (SCF), the state-owned Russian tanker company Russia warns Turkey over Syrian shipping RUSSIA has warned that Turkish cargoes heading for Russia may be stopped, following several recent episodes in which the Turkish armed forces attempted to interfere with Russian vessels delivering cargo to Syria VLCC earnings go negative VLCC earnings have sunk to negative territory on the main routes, as Worldscale rates hit a new 2012 low yesterday Supramaxes still ride high TIGHT tonnage lists and the flow of Indonesian cargoes are sustaining the Supramax rally in the Pacific, but the Atlantic market remains stronger Cosco reassures investors COSCO Corp (Singapore) said its orderbook might be subject to revisions as it receives cancellations and rescheduling of orders because of "difficult" business conditions Eneos Globe to buy LPG from Enterprise ENEOS Globe, Japan's biggest LPG importer, said today it has signed a contract with US midstream energy provider Enterprise Products Partners Concordia captain's house arrest ended COSTA Concordia's Italian captain Francesco Schettino has reportedly been released from house arrest Capesizes race on rebound of iron ore to China RESTART of iron ore exports to China has pushed up Capesize rates all week, and brokers told Fairplay they expect the BDI to rise again today CMA CGM won't go it alone at Abidjan CMA CGM has decided not to bid alone for the planned box terminal at Abidjan, Ivory Coast Sanko to cancel costly charters SANKO Steamship will cancel expensive charter contracts to stay afloat, according to its new president

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JULY 6, 2012
Four Railroads Appeal Class Action Status of Price-Fixing Lawsuit The top four U.S. railroads this week appealed the upgrading of a price-fixing lawsuit to class action status, arguing no... Commentary: Delivery Delay Gives Carrier the Chills Q: We're a motor carrier and had a fairly unusual load of refrigerated goods recently. It was partly fresh produce... Transport Employment Drops Slightly Transportation and warehousing lost about 2,200 jobs in June, after a 36,000 job hiring spree in May, according to data... APM's Vietnam Terminal Expects 600,000 Containers This Year Cai Mep International Terminal will handle close to 600,000 20-foot equivalent units in 2012, representing 50 percent of the containers... Few Trucking Jobs Added in June The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index edged up one-tenth of a percentage point in June as trucking hiring slowed... Japanese Shipowners Call for Withdrawal of Panama Toll Hikes The Japanese Shipowners' Association voiced strong objections on Friday to the toll increases proposed by the Panama Canal Authority and... Kuehne + Nagel Acquires Canadian Perishables Forwarder Kuehne + Nagel is acquiring the business contracts of Canada's Perishables International Transportation in the latest expansion of Swiss logistics... Maersk to Raise India-Latin America Rates Maersk Line will seek a general rate increase on shipments from India to Latin America, effective Aug. 1. The...

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JULY 6, 2012
Winter Olympics inspires new Russian gateway Basic Element Group has completed the construction of a temporary cargo handling facility in the Russian port of Sochi to help get the next Winter Olympics underway ... Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012 Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ... Transpac rates drop for first time in three weeks Transpacific spot rates have fallen for the first time in three weeks since carriers' peak season surcharge came into effect in June and immediately lifted rates ... US intermodal volumes on target to reach record levels for 2012 US average weekly intermodal volumes for last month have hit the highest volumes for any June on record with indications suggesting that 2012 will reach ... 'Relief' for APM T & DPW in Mumbai The operators of the two biggest box terminals at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port [JNP] have won an 'ad-interin stay' from the Mumbai high court on port charge ... HPH reaches testing mode in Barcelona Hutchison Port Holding's Terminal Catalunya (TERCAT) subsidiary has started testing its much delayed Muelle Prat container terminal in Barcelona. MSC's feeder ship ... CMA CGM confirms its interest in Abidjan Marseilles-based CMA CGM has confirmed that it is interested in bidding for the development and operating concession for the second container terminal planned for ... Oil prices firming up Just when ocean carriers had begun to celebrate lower operating costs for their ultra large container ships [ULCS] by reason of a significant fall in the cost of ...

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JULY 6, 2012
Golar going for a third John Fredriksen's Golar LNG is preparing a fresh FSRU newbuilding order to fill a near $50m per year contract off Chile, it is thought. Anchor-handler burned An Indian anchor-handler has been hit by a fire off Kakinada. DFDS bags Volvo deal Danish ro-ro owner DFDS has penned its second vehicle shipping deal of the week. Bulker busted in UK A Greek bulker and a British-owned passenger vessel headed the list of ships detained by UK authorities in May. Tug spills oil Box Ships lands ABN loan Box Ships has completed the next slice of funding for the newest additions to its fleet. Hanjin cools order hype Hanjin Heavy Industries is playing down the suggestions it is preparing to build a fleet of containerships. CHO faces earnings drop CH Offshore could see a shortfall in earnings this year after a boom-time anchor handler charter was cut short. Seafarer dies after slip Minds and souls on fire We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Cosco responds Cosco Corp (Singapore) has admitted it is struggling with the shipping downturn but denies claims it has rescheduled a rigbuilding contract with Sevan Drilling. JSA calls for halt The Japanese Shipowners' Association (JSA) has called for a complete scrapping of planned Panama Canal toll hikes. Capes tempting Swiss TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. To build or not to build? Golar confirms Chile FSRU Golar LNG has confirmed it will provide a floating storage and regasification newbuilding for a project in northern Chile. "Defaced" Red Ensign Cable-layer in clash Pertamina gasses up Indonesian oil major Pertamina is looking to charter a VLGC for some summer work. Goldenport scraps Lindos Goldenport Holdings continues with its clear out of elderly tonnage with a 22-year-old handymax the latest ship to be sold. Uljanik on sales block The hand of God? Francesco Schettino has claimed he had help from above during the Costa Concordia tragedy, as his house arrest came to an end. Shanghai volumes mixed Shanghai Port, the world's busiest container port, continues to see a recovery in throughput with volumes up nearly 6% last month. DHT wins approval DHT Holdings is to go ahead with a reverse stock split after receiving shareholder approval at the second time of asking. Sealift wins more navy work Sealift has secured a second major charter contract from the US military worth over $40m in fully exercised.

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JULY 6, 2012
New Web tool for cargo tank compliance U.S. challenges China duties on American autos The United States on Thursday requested dispute settlement consultations at the WTO challenging China's imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on more than $3 billion in exports of American-produced automobiles. More time to comment on FMC's ag rate index proposal The agency has agreed to extend the comment period to Aug. 8 on requests that the government develop and release container freight rate indexes for U.S. agricultural exports. Fake cell phones, unsafe toys stopped in NY U.S. intermodal traffic reaches new heights "The June 2012 average weekly intermodal volume of 249,006 units is the highest average for any June on record and the third highest for any month, behind August and October 2006," said the Association of American Railroads. Maersk slows Horn of Africa loop CMA CGM expresses interest in Ivory Coast terminal GM, PSA Peugeot Citroen in logistics deal GM called it "one of the largest logistics agreements in the European automotive industry to date" and said it would allow it to reduce costs and focus its internal resources more on core automotive business. Maersk slows FEW2 again Epes Logistics buys Meredith UPS says plastics reduce costs, fuel Japanese shipowners seek further canal toll concessions CN improves rail line to booming Prince Rupert Tanjung Pelepa port prepares for larger ships

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JULY 6, 2012
Global bunker prices rise throughout week Prices track crude's surge as European economic woes continue. Bunker prices end week on mixed note Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Risler closed for holiday Business will resume as normal from July 10. NuStar Energy provides negative Q2 earnings forecast Fuel marketing operations expected to generate loss as a result of heavy fuel oil and bunker fuel inventories not being hedged for two months. LNG tanker to be used as bunker vessel Two tankers are intended for short sea shipping and the third will be used as an inland waterway bunker vessel. Fujairah market softens as week closes Little activity in Suez. Libyan oil port forced to close Political protest closes Ras Lanuf oil terminal. Rotterdam prices in retreat Prices fall by double-digits in European hub. Oil workers' dispute puts pressure on Brent crude prices Norwegian government seeking to resolve offshore oil workers dispute. Fuel oil stocks to 'remain high' 'Marine fuel demand has weakened all over Asia, except for Singapore,' say observers. Consultant to look at LNG bunker guidelines European agency ready to appoint consultant to kick-start review of LNG bunkering procedures. South African bunker sales 'shrinking at a rapid rate' 'High calling costs' at South African ports are undermining bunker sector. Week ends with dip in prices No problems with supplies of bunker fuels in major Asian ports. Call to free up Ghanaian bunker prices Vessels opting to buy bunkers outside Ghana, says Ghana Oil representative. Bunkering 'obvious choice' to improve South Africa's marine sector Price of bonded bunkers at South African ports currently uncompetitive when compared to international market. COSCO box vessels to use fuel saving paints 'Hull performance plays a significant role in reducing our fuel costs and Green House Gas emissions.' Gothenburg-based shipping firm to build new bunker tanker Signs letter of intent with Akdeniz Shipyard to build 'new ship concept' bunker tanker.

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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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