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November 9, 2012

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MSC to increase Asia-Europe rates US$600 per TEU from mid December MOL hikes transpac reefer rates US$1,500 per box in December, January Matson Q3 operating profit rises 10.6pc to US$30.2 million, sales up 5.4pc European Union antitrust probe into 12 big liners revived: EC chief ICTSI posts 4pc profit increase to US$105.8 million in first 9 months Global manufacturing contracts rise for 5th month, says JP Morgan PMI Ships to take care Sunday, November 11 because of Hong Kong boat race Security contractor says piracy up 52pc, mostly off West Africa, Indonesia China's total logistics value increases 9.6pc in first nine months of 2012 Singapore 3PL major builds food logistics park in northeast China Diana Containerships buys 4,750-TEU APL Garnet for US$30 million from NOL Logwin Group suffers loss of US$46.3 million from January-September European full-year imports expected to shrink, but exports to grow Canadian National to build Alabama rail terminal to serve Gulf Coast Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific team up on Hong Kong-NZ routes Chattanooga Amazon DC, Volkwagen demand results in FedEx capacity hike Tianjin airport starts winter flights with 86 serving 65 cities worldwide

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'GDL group has performed reasonably well in the challenging environment' Bahri & Saudi Aramco execute definitive Transaction Agreements for merger of Velas fleet & operations with Bahri NYK included in two major carbon leadership indexes SCI observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2012 UASC's GEM1 service to commence on Nov. 16 India objects to the term 'Basmati' used by Philippines, Kenya to export their rice Steel exports up 5 pc during April-Sept. NSB urges states to set up maritime boards Goes live for first time in India - at ICD Loni INR falls sharply on fresh dollar demand MMTC invites bids for wheat export

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Liege airport exports its expertise to France The team of the Belgian airport of Liege has been awarded a consultancy contract to carry out a study to assess the freight potential of the future Grand-Ouest airport in France. T... Nippon Cargo starts RTW service Only three days after launching the first direct freighter connection between Dallas TX (USA) and Japan (see ITJ Daily of 5 November 2012), Nippon Cargo Airlines is starting a roun... China and ECWAS plan to build trans-West African Highway China and the Economic Community of West African States (ECWAS) have signed an agreement for economic cooperation. Part of the contract foresees the construction of a 2,000 km long... Port of Rotterdam still growing The port of Rotterdam increased its cargo throughput 1.7% to 333 million t in the first nine months of 2012. Growth can be attributed completely to exports: incoming cargo was stab... Switzerland implements EU TPED directive Switzerland is adopting and implementing the EU directive 2010/35/EU (TPED) for transportable pressure equipment with effect from 1 January 2013. The country will also introduce th... Arc Terminals working with CN to build rail terminal in Alabama Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and Arc Terminals have commenced construction work on a rail tank car unloading terminal in Mobile AL (USA), to handle Western Canadian heavy... Canadian Bison Transport truck fleet to fuel with LNG Bison Transport, one of the largest carriers in Canada, has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to run 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. Bison's five-y... Chadeau named commercial director of Ceva Logistics France Jérôme Chadeau has been appointed commercial director of Ceva Logistics France. He will report directly to Franck Chevret, who has been senior vice-president of Ceva in France sinc... Associated British Ports announces new CEO Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed James Cooper as the new CEO. He will replace Peter Jones who retires in March 2013 after six years at the helm. Cooper, who will be CEO... DB Schenker: two new members of the management board start work Frankfurt-based Schenker Deutschland AG has appointed Thomas Böger to its management board, effective 12 November 2012. He will be in charge of the contract logistics/SCM departmen... DSV Air & Sea strengthens its network in Latin America The Danish logistics and transport service provider DSV has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 60% of the shares in DSV-GL Latin America SA from its joint venture partne... Kühne Foundation and National University of Singapore set up humanitarian logistics education centre in Singapore The Kühne Foundation, a public-benefit organisation based in Switzerland, recently announced it has partnered The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLI - Asia Pacific) of the Nat... Ceva Logistics expands airfreight facility in Malaysia SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has opening its expanded airfreight facility in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur international airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. The larger ...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Lockheed Martin lays keel for LCS 7 Guilty plea in USS Miami arson case Clay Maitland to co-chair NYMAR World's largest containership starts maiden voyage Huntington Ingalls declares first dividend Rem Offshore orders OSCV at Kleven Verft Britoil to enter PSV market with PX121 pair New MHI propeller promises major fuel savings BV names Donche-Gay head of Marine & Offshore Division

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Matson delivers numbers for third quarter/first nine months Foreign trade totals released for September Crystal Cruises earns 19th Conde Nast 'Best' honor Spirit expands service menu from Portland International Airport Boeing begins work on salmon resting area

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
All change for the product tanker sector Opec report outlines a medium to long-term shift in trade patterns and cargo flows Russia eyes $7bn LNG export plant in Vladivostok Gazprom and Japanese partner invest in Vladivostok plant Gazprom must invest to offset its declining pipeline monopoly State-controlled firm faces threats to its position at home and in Brussels Blowing the whistle on whistleblowers Owners turn on their own crew after an increase in US courts making 'bounty' awards Arctic route overrated Volumes are too low and shipping supply is too tight to open the northern sea route to LNG carriers CMA CGM introduces world's biggest boxship Arrival of 16,000 teu Marco Polo precedes likely strong third-quarter results Teekay Offshore Partners banks on FPSO and FSO growth Conventional tanker slowdown offset by offshore growth, says Evensen Teekay LNG Partners targets expansion Evensen commits $559m warchest to capitalise on expected market boom Teekay Tankers positions itself for market recovery Company cuts its dividend but is looking ahead to better times, says Chan Teekay losses less than projected Tanker and offshore conglomerate shrinks net loss to $20m on stable revenues Ultra-large vessels push smaller tonnage on to intra-Asia trade Cascade effect could make deepsea operators more dominant in Asia Ultra-large boxships challenge ports Rush to larger ships is 'a nuclear race', says senior HPH manager Precious Shipping, ClassNK and Keppel win at Lloyd's List Asia Awards Lifetime achievement honour goes to the late Nelson Yeo World's biggest boxship flies the Red Ensign CMA CGM will flag its first two 16,000 teu ships in UK CMA CGM switches 11,000 teu ships to Pacific Cascade follows delivery of 16,000 teu boxship CMA CGM Marco Polo Tsakos inks shuttle tanker order with Sungdong Suezmax could serve publicly listed TEN once employment is secured Counting the drops As shipping seeks to curb emissions, the challenge is to measure fuel consumption US Gulf product tanker rates end their spike Earnings dip following post-Sandy fizz Griffin and GAC team up to offer crew travel services Joint venture will co-ordinate the 'final mile' for seafarers joining ships Hurtigruten hit by ruling that Norwegian state cash was illegal Cruise and ferry operator posts $26.5m third-quarter profit despite impairment Obama victory to retain new-look global energy map Energy shipping will continue to ride its wave from the US Dead loss Chinese yards should retreat from price-cutting Dockwise emerges from Fairstar merger with confident performance First post-merger results are operationally sound, says heavylift firm Troubled shortsea player reports third-quarter market upturn Oslo-listed Wilson improves profit despite bunker price burden Matson posts gains from higher China volumes US box operator reports flat Hawaii trade but a boom in liftings to Guam Nissen Kaiun takes early redelivery of Sanko's sole VLCC Owner finds new charterer for the 2010-built, 309,887 dwt vessel Euroseas aims to snap up attractively priced vessels Greece-based owner posts smaller than forecast loss for third quarter "Cyclical trough" blamed for latest spate of red ink at Eagle Bulk Modern young fleet will prove itself when market improves, insists Sophocles Zoullas

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Euroseas predicts rough going in 2013 ARISTIDES Pittas-led Euroseas swung to losses in the third quarter of 2012, but offset weakness in its box unit with locked-in drybulk employment Ocean freight boosts DHL GLOBAL freight forwarder DHL today reported a jump in profits for 2012's first nine months on the back of strong ocean freight and project logistics sales Asia Pacific holds oil transport key ASIA Pacific is likely to dominate crude oil movements through to 2035, with refinery expansion continuing in the region, according to OPEC Cuts place $6Bn Oz port scheme in limbo WESTERN Australia's $6Bn Oakajee port and rail project is in jeopardy after Mitsubishi today froze its spending for the project Mercator posts first losses since IPO MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) has run up its first quarterly loss since its listing in 2007 Forex gains key SCI return to profits SCI TOLD India's stock exchanges today it has turned last year's July-September losses into profits in the same quarter of 2012 Bargain Grimaldi ro-ros deployed in Med ITALY's Grimaldi today said it had begun a cabotage service along the Italian coast, using newly acquired tonnage FESCO rise fuelled by reefer surge A SURGE in reefer growth has fuelled results at Russia's FESCO Jason Marine swings to red SINGAPORE-listed marine communications provider Jason Marine today reported losses of S$1.9M ($1.6M) in its first half ended 30 September Oceanteam weighs hedging NORWAY'S Oceanteam, the owner of offshore construction and pipelaying ships, said today its net profits crashed to $1M in 3Q12 D'Amico aims to raise nearly $124M ITALY'S D'Amico International Shipping said today it plans capital increases to raise up to €97.3M ($123.9M) to pay for acquiring product tankers to renew its fleet Japan's steam coal imports hit new high JAPAN'S steam coal imports reached an all-time monthly high of 12.62M tonnes in September, which was 11% higher than in August and 29% higher than the 9.82M tonnes imported in September 2011, according to statistics from the country's finance ministry More MOL weakness warned MOODY'S has warned that prospects for Mitsui OSK Lines are likely to remain "weak ... for an extended time" Yard sells seven stray TMT Kamsarmaxes HYUNDAI Heavy Industries told Fairplay today that its subsidiary, Hyundai Samho HI, has sold seven Kamsarmaxes after its Taiwanese customer TMT defaulted on payment Yangzijiang's earnings fall SINGAPORE-listed Chinese yard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding won no new orders in 3Q12

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Maitland Joins Shaerf As NYMAR Co-Chairman New York Maritime today announced that Clay Maitland will join Chairman Peter Shaerf of AMA Capital Partners in leading the maritime member-based association, effective immediately. As co-chairman, Maitland will bring powerful international connections and a strong base in the New York market to NYMAR, Shaerf said. Maitland has worked in the shipping...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
DB Schenker boosts Italy - UK rail link DB Schenker Rail UK, has added a fourth weekly service to its UK Midlands, Hams Hall to Domodossola, northern Italy freight link and plans a fifth in the New Year.The ... Two-thirds of boxships losing money That is the conclusion published in the latest newsletter of Hamburg-based analysts Deutschen FondsResearch. Its survey of 130 ships in the 2,100 - 2,700 ... Matson posts gains from higher China volumes MSC shocks with December Asia-Europe USD600 GRI The Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced a general rate increase (GRI), effective December 15, of USD600 USD/EUR 500 per TEU. The GRI will be applied to ... Obama honeymoon over before it started The high from the US presidential election was short-lived: within hours of re-elected Barack Obama's victory speech, stocks began sliding on the back-to-reality ... Textainer give positive outlook The world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, Textainer, has posted improved Q3 net income of USD50.7 million versus the USD45.5 achieved ...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Eagle deeper into the red Eagle Bulk Shipping posted sharply higher losses in its seventh consecutive quarter in negative territory. TOO in profit Teekay Offshore has returned to the black during the third quarter despite lower revenue. CMA CGM adventure 'will pay off' CMA CGM is drawing comfort from the past as it welcomes the world's first 16,000-teu containership. Matson sees uptick Matson has seen an uptick in third quarter earnings thanks to higher peak season rates. Teekay Corp tops Street Teekay Corp has turned in a smaller than expected third quarter loss. TNK wiping out the red Teekay Tanker's third quarter loss slashed as write-downs vanish from balance sheet. Britoil in PSV bow Singapore's Britoil Offshore has entered the platform supply vessel sector with a double newbuilding order. Rem returns to Kleven Age Remoy-led Rem Offshore has ordered a new offshore construction ship backed by a NOK 1bn ($174m) charter. Platou finds price trough Currency and steel price pressures will limit further falls in newbuildings values, according to RS Platou Markets. Sado steams ahead Japanese ferry owner Sado Steamship has seen its nine-month earnings soar by just over a quarter. Sub-zero for Mercator Rising repair costs has sent Mercator Lines (Singapore) to a small second quarter loss. Toei turns it around Japanese reefer line returns to profit in first six months - and should stay there. Triple tap for Knightsbridge A third charter default of the year, a huge earnings miss and a lower dividend all weighed on Knightsbridge Tankers' shares yesterday. SCI counts the cost Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has posted a bigger loss for the first six months as bunker and charter bills increased. Wilson back to black Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has turned in a profit in the third quarter as revenue rose. German boxships suffering The extent of the market woes facing German owners has been illustrated by research showing only a third of 2,100-teu to 2,700-teu boxships are making a profit. Dockwise earnings fall Dockwise has had its earnings sliced in half in its first full quarter following the takeover of rival Fairstar. More Vinashin arrests Police in Vietnam have arrested five more Vinashin executives as its debt scandal drags on. Moody's chops MOL again Strife in the shipping sector and the global economy has seen Moody's take a red pan to its rating of Mitsui OSK Lines for the second time this year. Hurtigruten's court hurt Hurtigruten has seen its third quarter profit sliced by a court ruling that it illegally received state aid. Uljanik thinks big Croatian shipyard Uljanik is plotting a big fundraising drive through a share sale. All positive for Fesco Russian container line Fesco has posted rising volume figures for the first nine months. Tsakos signs for suezmax Greece's Tsakos Group has sealed its order for a suezmax shuttle tanker in Korea. Ezra in Korean double Singapore's Ezra Holdings has won a pair of contracts from South Korean shipbuilders worth $200m. Clarksons takes a hit Clarksons shares took a battering on Wednesday as investors reacted to the downbeat message from chief executive Andi Case. PACD plans fundraiser Pacific Drilling is looking to raise up to $500m from a bond issue to fund its latest drillship newbuilding. Euroseas slips to a loss Euroseas has slipped into the red for the third quarter as its two major sectors enjoyed a mixed performance.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Election Reflection: Economy to continue suffering from political brinksmanship MOL joins reefer rate hike brigade The liner carrier, which left TSA in 2009, plans to raise reefer rates on a global basis by $1,500 per container, in line with increases announced by Maersk in September. Maersk decided to raise reefer rates by roughly 30 percent. European road freight rates trending down CBP trade symposium rescheduled for late November The agency has rescheduled its annual Trade Symposium for Nov. 27-28 in Washington. The event was originally planned for Oct. 29-30, but was rescheduled when Hurricane Sandy forced the federal government to shut down. Commentary: Trade advocates hope for post-election progress Freight transportation and trade are likely to take a back seat to broader economic policy issues in the coming months as Congress and President Obama try to work together after a bruising election campaign. North Carolina ports authority promotes Miles Jeffrey E. Miles was named deputy executive director for operations. He will be responsible for operations at the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City and inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad. Deutsche Post DHL's revenue gets lift Matson's profit in 3Q more than doubles Pakistani nationals indicted for illegal pharma imports ICTSI profit, volume up through 3Q FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications CMA CGM deploys its biggest ship GAC names new group president AEDC names Bittner VP Governor wants to speed-up Gulfport improvements Freer named AmeriQuest's marketing VP BV names Donche-Gay executive VP

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Bremerhaven commits to LNG bunker station New LNG fuelling expected to begin operating in 2014 as port promotes 'marine fuel of the future'. Strong drop in prices in Fujairah But in African ports, prices climb upwards. Big variations in prices on crude uncertainties Oscillating crude values see firm market direction disappear. Aegean NWE expands sea-going fleet Vessel to be deployed where the company identifies market opportunities. Trading screen goes live Two deals done on Singapore 180 cSt and Rotterdam 3.5% sulphur barges. Falmouth in talks with second bunker supplier WFS may face competition following 'informal talks'. Box rates to climb on US-Asia trade Liner companies compensating for 'flat declining revenue growth'. Crude decline sends prices down Double-digit price drop for 380 cSt in Singapore. Court to decide on fate of indebted bunker company Over $16 million is owed to six creditor companies. Sulphur cap 'not possible by 2020' Even 2025 deadline will need to see strong uptake of scrubbers and LNG. Residual fuel 'has a future' There is no 'single solution' for meeting the demands of tougher regulation. Oiltanking Partners appoints new CEO Anne-Marine Ainsworth to succeed Carlin Conner with effect from November 26, 2012. Matson's revenues up despite lower fuel surcharges Volume growth and increases in China trade freight rates and volume help prop up its revenues.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		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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