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BRIEFS

February 10, 2012

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*Shipping News* S'pore a heavyweight in Asian superyatch sector SINGAPORE is one of the heavyweights in the Asian superyacht industry, commanding about US$45 million of what is estimated to be a US$345 million a year market. Panamax rates surge on expected China demand Hire rates for Panamaxes, the biggest commodity carrying ships to navigate the Panama Canal, jumped the most in more than 21/2 years on speculation demand is strengthening in China.

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G6 carriers start to run six new Asia-Europe services in March MSC to increase Europe to India rates US$200/TEU in March and April Restoration Period! Asia-Europe westbound trades face steep rate increases US$15 million fine for shipper that docked in Canada to evade Jones Act Hamburg stevedore HHLA overtakes Antwerp and Rotterdam in box volumes Bay of Biscay port turns to boxes, ro-ro after bulk volume disappoints Hebei port throughput reaches 361 million tonnes in 2011 Shanxi province to build 1,000 kilometres of expressway in 2012 Sinotrans sees US$2.05 million in savings as China cuts warehouse tax 50pc Singapore's CWT Globelink expands in Turkey with new off in Mersin DP World's Aden terminal docks its biggest ship, an 8,441-TEUer Kuehne + Nagel buys Oz cool chain forwarder after buying another in NZ Transport Corporation of India sales up 5pc, profit up to US$95.9 million Cronos installs new container refrigeration units from Daikin Sri Lanka to hold port, air-sea freight, logistics forum March 8 Air France expected to lose US$133 million in sales due to pilot strike NY air cargo firm faces highest ever TSA administrative fine - US$1 million India air cargo sector needs state policy to benefit from sector growth

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Cabinet note on cabotage relaxation soon: Mohandas Concordia mishap could be worst maritime insurance loss: experts G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service launch IIMS inducts new members, felicitates graduates NSLAA successfully organises cricket tournament for fourth consecutive year The changing face of the VLCC spot market Decision on Welspun's lone Vizhinjam bid round the corner Mumbai Port, Port of Antwerp to consider exchange of personnel Airlines get go-ahead to import jet fuel CWC(NS)L marks 6th anniversary of Nhava Sheva CFS by felicitations, gaiety India may disburse 45 pc of payment for Iran oil in SEZ exports climb 17 pc in April-Dec. 2011 A 12 step guide to managing your money in 2012 - III

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
New investment to modernise Serbia's railways The European Bank for Reconstruction and development (EBRD) is continuing to support the modernisation of Serbia's transport infrastructure and promote further reform of the rail s... Railway industry training centre opened near Calais Groupe Eurotunnel has opened the new Centre International de formation ferroviaire de la Côte d'Opale (CIFFCO1), at Coquelles in the Pas-de-Calais (France). CIFFCO is a Groupe Euro... Rolling motorway on the Gotthard: decision due this year Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (Fedro) has taken a closer look at the opportunities for a truck on train service for part of the Gotthard route. The Gotthard tunnel is to be re... Gefco and Chevrolet sign transport contract The French transport service provider Gefco and US car maker Chevrolet have signed a new contract. Under the latest arrangement, Gefco will provide finished vehicle logistics for o... G6 Alliance to start activities in March - one month ahead of schedule Members of the new G6 Alliance have announced that their Asia-Europe container shipping cooperation will begin in the first week of March - one month ahead of schedule. The new All... Latin American Terminals with new managing director Joe Nielsen has been named managing director of Latin American Terminals, based in Panama. In his last position he was the CFO for APM Terminals' activities in the Americas region.... Containerships calling at Pori Helsinki-based Containerships will add the Finnish port of Pori to its shortsea network, with effect from March. The new service will consist of a weekly sailing from Pori to Sode... JAL and IAG take first step towards intended joint business between Japan and Europe Japan Airlines (JAL) has just submitted its application to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) seeking antitrust immunity to cooperate with ... AF KLM Cargo sees difficult start to 2012 Air France KLM Cargo recorded a sharp drop in traffic (-10.3%) to 801 million RTK in January. The decline is linked to the weak economy and the timing of the Chinese New Year. A 6... Zufall Logistics Group expanding With effect from 1 March 2012, Friedrich Zufall GmbH & Co, a Night Star partner, is taking over the region around Dortmund and Hagen (both Germany) which was formerly served by... Logwin operating web shop for Apollo-Optik Logwin, a global logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently began managing a web shop for its customer Apollo-Optik. Around 4,000 of the optician's emp... Brazil privatising airports Brazil has taken on private companies to modernise the country's airports. The contract for Brazil's largest airport, Guarulhos in São Paulo, has been awarded to a group of firms a...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Austal to build 80 m vehicle-passenger cat for repeat customer Cruise industry announces new passenger emergency drill policy OSG suspends dividend payments Harvey Gulf orders two more LNG OSVs from Trinity Offshore Jensen-designed "super pumper" fireboat for San Francisco Free Seas bulker reported hijacked by Somali pirates SEACOR sells National Response Corporation to J.F. Lehman

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Changes to management team in line at Port of Portland Frontier Airlines to begin Bellingham to Denver flights Horizon Lines container ship rescues three from drifting sailboat TSA member carriers plan new round of rate moves Carriers plan upgrade of Asia/Black Sea service

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Will Evergreen prove its critics wrong? Taiwanese line has split from the pack by refusing to order ultra-large tonnage Know your bank It's good practice in a tough market for credit to understand the pressures that lenders face Build it and they will come Cuba plans 1m teu port at Mariel LNG demand to test the limits of vessel supply The liquefied natural gas fleet stands at just over 370 active ships, but about 80% are dedicated to long-term charters St Croix refinery closure opens doors for product tankers The loss of Caribbean facility means US will now need to source refined oil products across greater distances Canada grants Kitimat a licence to export LNG to Asia National Energy Board green light opens up opportunities for vessels to ship liquefied natural gas across the Pacific from British Columbia Sanmar steadies the ship for product tankers on the transatlantic trade Fall in rates looks set to halt as brokers forecast steady week ahead on the TC2 Pertamina splashes out on new VLGC Purchase price more than $6m above market levels for newbuildings Glencore and Xstrata behemoth set to shape dry bulk charters $90bn merged company spans production, trading and tonnage Zim denies 'fighting for life'claim Carrier rejects the claim that a cash injection has been withheld TSA box lines to launch emergency rate rises Transpacific Stabilization Agreement members plan to each raise freight rates by $300 per feu starting from March on top of the $400 per feu introduced on January 1 Chinese ore demand boosts South Africa dry bulk exports Growth is concentrated at Saldanha Bay Greek crisis drives youth to sea Number of cadet candidacies soar despite difficult times for shipping, says shipowners' leader Argentina has billions of barrels of shale oil Global status quo to be rocked after nation's potential reserves are revised up from around 1bn barrels to 22.8bn Buyer beware Private equity cannot save everybody China imports 20% less crude from Middle East Gulf in January Asian giant turns to Libya, West Africa and South America Supramax rates recovery begins in Asia Brokers uncertain bottom has been reached in the Atlantic Car carriers well-placed to weather double-dip recession, says Drewry Small orderbook will stand sector in good stead Japan to import more wheat Government plans to cut prices up to 10% will boost small bulk markets Costa Concordia insurance cover could be void 'Peculiar circumstances' of casualty raise prospect of denial of coverage and liability shifting JF Lehman to buy Seacor oil-spill response firms Deepwater Horizon money-makers sell for $97m Wilhelmshaven windfarm win is a blow to rival ports Mystery Chinese backer and Rhenus Midgard will handle offshore parts Zim fights back Israeli reports that Zim was fighting for its life for the lack of a $100m cash injection from its parent Israel Corp would seem off the mark Salvage expert slams 'ridiculous' bid deadlines to move Costa Concordia Complex process needs time, says Reinigert Expansion lifts CSIC profits Shanghai-listed unit bought four parent company shipyards Tokyo MOU inspections find problems with cargo hatch openings Three-month campaign detains 346 vessels Vale's Subic Bay hub to open next week Move follows China ban on Valemax vessels Bondholders challenge General Maritime Chapter 11 reorganisation Questions over April exit from bankruptcy as Georgiopoulos is called to testify DNB halves dividend to boost capital reserves Move follows heavy provisions to shipping and corporate loans

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
PNG ships seized in sinking PROTESTERS in Papua New Guinea's Buka have seized three Rabaul Shipping vessels to press demands for compensation for those killed in the sinking of its ferry Rabaul Queen, IHS Global Insight reported today TSA seeks new rate jump THE TSA said today it is seeking a second rate increase in six months in the Asia/US box trades SEACOR sells its spill response units SEACOR Holdings has agreed to sell three of its spill response companies to private equity firm JF Lehman for $97M Platou sees darkness before shipping's dawn SHIPPING markets should start to turn for the better late in 2012, a Platou Markets report said - but they will deteriorate further before turning round Maersk Tankers halts calls at Iran's ports MAERSK Tankers, the unit of Danish shipping giant AP M'ller-Maersk, has terminated new business with Iran, a spokesman for the parent group confirmed to Fairplay today Grand China woes persist GERMANY's Oldendorff Carriers is the latest plaintiff to pursue a US claim against embattled Grand China, court documents revealed RasGas, KOGAS sign 2M t/y deal QATAR'S Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas has reportedly signed a deal to supply 2M tonnes of gas per year to KOGAS Wind blamed for casualties A COSCO bulker reportedly collided with a tanker in howling winds early today in the wintry Black Sea, 10 miles off Novorossiysk Write-offs hit Rio profits MINING giant Rio Tinto today reported a plunge in annual net profits after it was hit by a whopping impairment charge tied to its aluminium business 85% VLOC surge warned DELIVERIES of very large ore carriers are likely to surge 85% year on year in 2012, an analysis has predicted Alliances pressure Maersk MAERSK'S plans for box sector consolidation have been largely frustrated by the organisation of major liners into alliances, a key shipping analyst said today Danube shipping frozen FOUR BALKAN countries has suspended Danube River shipping, as ice continued today to make Europe's prime commercial waterway impossible to traverse 35% tanker slippage seen TANKER slippage could hit 35% this year, with brokerage McQuilling & Partners forecasting that 228 tankers would be delivered this year CSD's shares dive HONG KONG-listed shares of China Shipping Development closed today 3.11% lower at HK$6.23 ($0.80), after securities firm UOB Kay Hian urged investors to dump the stock Skaugen weighs new $63M bond issue IM SKAUGEN, the listed Oslo LNG and lighterage tanker operator, said today it is considering issuance of at least 300M kroner ($63M) worth of in three-year bonds

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Negotiations Stall During WTO Development Round Negotiations have stalled in The World Trade Organization's Doha Development Round, the latest round of trade negotiations, and the National... Intermodal Rail Shipments Rise 16.8 Percent Intermodal freight shipments moved by U.S. railroads jumped 16.8 percent year-over-year in the week ending Feb. 4, as steady freight... Analyst Doubts Rapid Impact of Asia-Europe Rate Increases Vessel layups and new shipping alliances will help push up container shipping freight rates in coming months but many operators... Eastbound Trans-Pacific Carriers Seek $800 in Rate Increases Trying to maintain pricing momentum in the trans-Pacific, shipping lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia announced two proposed rate... USPS Loses $3.3 Billion in First Quarter The U.S. Postal Service fell deeper into a financial hole in its fiscal first quarter, losing $3.3 billion forecasting "large... Lufthansa Cargo to End Diverted Flights to Cologne Lufthansa Cargo said it will stop diverting freighters to Cologne Airport to avoid a night flight ban at its Frankfurt... OHL to Pay $1 Million Cargo Security Violation Fine A Tennessee air forwarder agreed to pay a $1 million fine to settle charges of violating air cargo security regulations... MIQ Logistics Expands LCL, Consolidation Services MIQ Logistics is expanding its less-than-containerload consolidation service, offering weekly LCL service from Istanbul, Turkey, to New York. The... Baltimore Container, Auto Volumes Set Records The Port of Baltimore handled a record-number of containers and automobiles in 2011, as both cargos surpassed levels set before... Maersk to Launch Middle East-West Mediterranean Service Maersk Line will launch a container service between the Middle East and West Mediterranean, starting at the end of this... Lufthansa Cargo Tonnage Slumps 11.4 Percent Lufthansa Cargo's freight traffic tumbled 11.4 percent in January from a year ago amid a weakening global economy that threatens... Roadrunner Profit Soars Eight-Fold in 2011 Roadrunner Transportation Services increased its net profit 77 percent in the fourth quarter to $6.9 million as revenue jumped 43.6... MSC's Golden Gate Service Adds Savannah Call Mediterranean Shipping Company is adding Savannah to its weekly Golden Gate Service between the East Coast and Asia via the... Car Carriers Rebound on Auto Industry Recovery The rise in the global auto trade is lifting the car carrier industry out of the global recession with far... Kerry Expands Thailand Port Operations Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics, in the midst of a broad expansion of its Asia network, says it expects to complete... Asia-Europe Spot Rate Index Inches Upward An index of spot freight rates for Asia-to-Europe container shipments inched up 0.1 percent this week, showing new strength in... LA-LB Aim to Combat Slow Turn Times at Ports The executive directors of the nation's two largest container ports intend to address one of their most vexing and embarrassing...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Keller named president of Sea Star Industry veteran Peter Keller is the new president of US/Puerto Rico ocean services company Sea Star Line.Having worked closely with the group as a consultant and ... SAMEL and Bahrain Logistic Zone sign MoU SAMEL, which is a logistics group that specialises in the distribution of bulk chemical materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts and additives ... African nations agree new pact to fight Somalian piracy The governments of Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa have signed a new multilateral pact that is designed to reinforce maritime security in the Indian Ocean ... Maersk devolves more authority to coalface Maersk wants regional offices to have more authority when deciding how best to address public/press enquiries. Speaking after the unveiling of a new corporate movie ... ICS demands progress in piracy fight from UK-hosted Somalia conference The International Chamber of Shipping [ICS] has welcomed the prospect of further advances in the fight against piracy offered by the London-hosted Somalia international ... IAS to launch new business intelligence software California, Oakland-headquartered web-based intermodal applications provider, International Asset Systems (IAS), is already planning on developing and adding new ... Carriers ramp up global GRIs With attention diverted to the Asia - Europe tradelane's massive hikes slated for March 1, ocean carriers are busy revaluating other services for freight rate increase ... European freeze 'to last until end of Feb', as Hamburg tugs add ice surcharge The worst February cold spell to hit Europe in almost 30-years could last until the end of the month say leading meteorologists - spiking fuel prices and restricting ... Bunker price nearing USD700 Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 closed just shy of USD700 per tonne yesterday, after rising by USD25 since Monday, prompting ocean carriers to implement or introduce ... Med ports report lacklustre growth As in northern Europe, Western Mediterranean gateway ports struggled with cargo growth last year, reflecting the region's major sovereign debt problems. Spain's ...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
SHIP sheds African Zebra Dale Ploughman in the driver's seat as US-listed bulker owner parts ways with ageing handymax at a loss of $2.4m. Ivar Lundh targets expansion Swedish shipbroker celebrates centennial by spinning off management wing in a bid to cash in on chemical tanker upswing. Chandris torches tanker Diversified Greek shipowner poised to make $8m as 1995-built vessel sails to beaches of Alang. Grand China feuds ignite Norden and Oldendorff join fight to claw back cash from embattled Asian operator as judge orders asset freeze. Hijack sends FREE spinning Nasdaq-listed owner sees market value drop by close to one tenth after one of its handies is snatched by Somali pirates. Business the Maersk way Eighteen months off his centenary Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller speaks of the philosophy behind success as a shipowner and entrepreneur. Maersk cuts ship spending AP Moller reveals more modest spending plans for its tanker and boxship arms as it battles cash burn. EMGS pulls in record profit Oslo-listed seismic owner roars back from big deficit last year to card a personal best. Toei sees rates thaw Japanese reefer owner expecting profitable fourth quarter despite nine-month losses widening. Freeseas bulker hijacked Nasdaq-listed owner sees one of its ships fall into pirate hands. Bad timing on deliveries January saw the highest number of new VLCCs enter the market since 1975.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
TSA lines seek 'meaningful recovery' in spring rates Ex-forwarder pleads guilty to illegal export Companies assessed U.S. antiboycott fines Grand Alliance slows Asia-Europe loop Owens Corning seeks carriers with LNG trucks SAP HANA now for small, mid-sized firms Pantos Logistics opens DC in Thailand Drewry upbeat about ro/ro business Rep. Issa questions LA port's stimulus spend Army Corps boosts spending on harbor deepening

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012
EUKOR recognised for sustainable shipping Initiative replaces the European sulphur limit of 0.1% with the international limit of 0.5%. Missing the point Resistance to developing IMO guidelines for fuel oil sampling procedures may not be doing the industry any favours. New marine fuel specifications will hit 'older refineries' 'Complying with marine emissions requirements will boost demand for middle distillates at the expense of fuel oil,' says analysts. Prices mainly firm in North European ports Icy conditions in Hamburg continue to make barge operations difficult. Prices firm in Middle East hub 180 cSt grade is subject to availability in Suez. Chinese shipping company to promote gas as bunker fuel China National Petroleum Corporation will help speed up gas supply stations. Grant for Baltic LNG project Initial phase of project aimed at establishing LNG supply infrastructure receives EU funding. Fuel oil stocks fall But February arbitrage volumes still on course to be record high. Navy looks to wind power to cut bunker consumption Towing kites could be in use in a few years' time. Glencore may de-list Chemoil Industry observers say there may be an intention to de-list the company following this week's share acquisition. Price of IFOs continue firming at major Asian ports Good avails in key Asian ports on Thursday. Russia's largest refinery sees 5% increase in output Output in 2011 includes 1.6 million mt of bunker fuel, according to operator Gazprom Neft. Exhaust monitoring firm joins SEAaT SEAaT 'keen to encourage and support' environmental technology companies, says Secretary General.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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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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