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BRIEFS

August 10, 2012

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NOL widens loss, but APL makes first quarterly profit since Q4 2010 Zim adds call at Da Chan Bay to its East Med Express eastbound service Court quashes union bid to block APM T Puerto Rico terminal construction Taiwan box volume hits 27-year high despite volatile world economy US west coast port June container volumes up 3pc with imports rising 4pc Depot workers stop hunger strike, end two-week action at MGF Logistique High costs and out-dated management hinder Chinese logistics development China launches ISO standard container shipping from Heilongjiang to Russia US Government canvasses views for freight rate index for agri-exports Aviation layoffs result from US forces withdrawing from Iraq, Afghanistan Oman Air's cargo handling delays at Muscat to increase over Eid holiday AMI brings four air cargo wholesale rate offices into Dallas HQ

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Boxship lay-ups surge year-on-year Capt. P.V.K. Mohan to grace MALA 2012 as Chief Guest, Pankaj Kumar as Guest of Honour JBS Academys Custom clearance course in Gandhidham on Aug. 11 SCI takes delivery of AHTS vessel for offshore services segment Tips on preparation & attempting the exam under Regulation 8 of the CHALR 2004 EEPC to hold India Show in Czech Republic Export curbs on sugar, wheat in pipeline India to assist Lanka in setting up SEZ for auto components Round-the-clock Customs operations at select Major Ports, airports from August-end CCEA may notify new SEZ norms by August-end INR turns weak on increased dollar inflow

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AUGUST 9, 2012
BrasFELS gets $950 million FPSO topsides contracts Bollinger appoints Skip Bowen as VP Government Relations EC plans aid for unemployed Spanish shipbuilding workers GulfMark's BAE newbuilds will be Green DP 2 design DNV students develop Arctic spill response concept Britain's oldest shipping company hauls down its flag

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners eye findings of SoDo arena analysis Freight transport index down during month of June Marcon brokers sale of tug SPARTAN SERVICE Everett port board oks sale of Riverside Business Park land Commerce Department releases June international trade report

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AUGUST 9, 2012
The storm continues for small ships Casualties mount in the coastal tramp and shortsea sectors as rates reach unsustainable levels Petrobras tanker charters poised to break record Brazil's thirst for fuel boosts state-run company's tanker chartering Nordic praises Orion Tanker pool as suezmax fleet profits Suezmaxes secure access to cargoes they might otherwise have missed US crude oil imports edge towards 15-year low Asia grows in stature as demand from traditional leading market stagnates North Europe's small recycling yards ride growth in demand for scrap Regional owners send shortsea tonnage sailing off into the sunset Clausius Marine files for insolvency Hamburg insurance broker was respected as an industry insider A tale of blood and oil Greek crude imports highlight country's deepening economic woes Teekay Offshore weighs up FPSO sale offer from parent Expansion on track, says Evensen Comment: Raise the Red Ensign Despite this week's two bankruptcies, UK shipping is not yet on its knees Port of London hit by fall in crude oil volumes Closure of Coryton oil refinery "a big blow", admits PLA chief executive Teekay LNG eyes further expansion Strong result stems from joint venture acquisitions of Maersk gas carriers Small Greek owners bear the brunt of business failures Petrofin flags new losses for niche players after 44 Greek firms shut down last year Commerzbank forecasts rise in risk provision Bank consults its customers as it prepares to exit ship finance Sub-capesize bulker rates could lose $1,000 a day from failed grain crops Drought in US and Black Sea region will see exports decrease and employment decline Mission not accomplished A seasonal drop in pirate attacks does not mean that shipping can drop its guard Teekay Tankers pledges to find right revenue balance Bruce Chan-led subsidiary embarks on managing expanded tanker fleet Teekay loss less than forecast Parent company gears up for post-tanker era Cutbacks return Lloyd Fonds to half-year profit Results released as VGF data shows sales of shipping funds grind to a halt UK shipping loses two leading players Exclusive: Meridian Marine Management wound down as Stephenson Clarke is liquidated Too old to die? As Stephenson Clarke calls in the liquidators after 280 years, it is a sad sign of the times India's electricity shutdown highlights growth in gasoil demand Powercuts boost demand for generators in positive move for oil imports ABG takes on PSAI after landing India terminal concession Business partners jostle for position in key emerging market China Shipping Group separates dry bulk fleet One of China's top two owners streamlines business Fresh blitz on cargo safety Ports team up with box lines in proactive approach to prevent accidents Somali pirate attacks halted in July Monsoon season puts hijackings on hold but 191 seafarers remain captive Kenya serves its harshest sentence yet for piracy Twenty-year term more in line with the Seychelles jurisdiction Southernpec challenges Zhenrong plan to buy StorageCo Chinese state giants outline rival plans for oil storage terminals Eitzen Chemical hoping for financial salvation Steering committee of bank lenders agree in principle to restructuring package

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AUGUST 9, 2012
German owners exposed by Clausius insolvency GERMAN shipowners and KG funds could be facing painful losses because of non-performance of their hull and machinery cover, following a major marine insurance broker's plunge into insolvency OPEC warns on 2013 CITING considerable economic uncertainty ahead, OPEC today warned that its 2013 forecast for oil demand growth could face a 20% downward revision Studying double-hulls - two decades later MARAD has proposed studying the green and economic effects of the IMO's double-hull tanker requirement - nearly two decades after the regime was imposed Pirate attacks hit 5-year nadir NO PIRACY incidents have been reported off Somalia in the past month, the first time this has happened in five years, the IMB said Eitzen Chemical hails restructuring plan EITZEN Chemical, the Oslo-listed chemical carrier group, said today it has agreed in principle with its lenders on restructuring Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba reverses losses CROATIA'S bulker and tanker owner Tankerska Plovidba has reported a dramatic reversal in the first half of 2012, from last year's H1 results

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Greek Shipowner Euroseas Reports Loss Greek container ship and bulk carrier owner Euroseas fell $1.4 million into the red in the second quarter as charter... Celadon Trucking Acquires USA Dry Van Assets Celadon Trucking is purchasing a portion of the assets of USA Dry Van of McAllen, Texas, reinforcing its driver pool... Miami Gets Green Light to Expand FTZs The U.S. Department of Commerce has accepted the application by the Port of Miami for a Foreign Trade Zone license,... Lufthansa Cargo Volume Down 10.5 Percent in July Lufthansa Cargo carried 10.5 percent less freight in July than a year ago as it continued to slash capacity to... Marad to Study Impact of Double Hulls The Maritime Administration is seeking a contractor to study the safety, economic and environmental impact of double hulls required on... US Trade Deficit Narrowed in June Record exports and declining oil prices narrowed the U.S. trade deficit in June to its lowest level since 2010. ... USPS Pleads for Reform After $5.2 Billion Loss The U.S. Postal Service warned Thursday that its loss of $5.2 billion in the third fiscal quarter, a 68 percent... Owner Wants MSC Flaminia Towed to Port The owner of the fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has complained about European nations' refusal to allow the fire-damaged ship... India Proposes Easing of Cabotage Law India is planning to relax its cabotage law to allow foreign-owned and operated ships to carry cargo between the country's... Vessel Schedule Reliability Reaches Record High Container ships arrived on schedule three-fourths of the time in the second quarter, setting a record for reliability, according to... Chinese Production Growth Hits Three-Year Low Pressure intensified on the China to unleash stronger stimulus actions after industrial production growth in July fell to three-year low,... UK's Oldest Shipowner Liquidated The UK's oldest shipowner, Stephenson Clarke Shipping, has gone into liquidation after more than 280 years in business. The... India Container Traffic Flat, Total Cargo Slips Container throughput at major ports in India remained almost flat year-over-year from April through July, the first four months of...

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AUGUST 9, 2012
ISS appoints Martinoia as GM in Brazil Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading providers of maritime services has announced that Capt Mariano Martinoia will serve as its new general ... Chiquita will use more third party carriers Charlotte (NC)-based Chiquita Brands, which is a leader producer and shipper of fruit (mainly bananas) and salad produce is to further restructure its supply chain ... Fargo rolls out latest CYMAN Leading UK software provider, Fargo Systems is set to launch its latest version of its container yard terminal management software, CYMAN, which has been enhanced ... Containers for sport The use of shipping containers for non-cargo carrying activities is clear for all to see. In London's Olympic Park they are centre stage in that they have been ... JAXPORT welcomes Evergreen The US, Florida port of JAXPORT has boosted its container business after its TraPac container terminal welcomed the first call by Taiwan ocean carrier Evergreen ... Business confidence in South Africa slumps The South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has revealed that its July business confidence index (BCI) fell sharply in July, declining by four percentage ... Boxship idle fleet set to grow According to the latest data from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] inactive containerships fell to 241 for 303,321TEU as at August 8 with the largest ship idled ... Rental utilisation levels to remain robust At least that is what Philip Brewer, president and chief executive of the world's largest lessor of maritime containers is projecting. Announcing a firm set of ... Somali pirates on the back foot Figures released from the International Maritime Bureau [IMO] show that no ship has been fired on, or boarding attempted, in the usually pirate-infested waters ...

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Ton Mile's 'tempest' Siren from Spring City, Texas causes traffic jam at popular freight trading blog. Hercules splashes cash Hercules Offshore has topped off its stake in Luxemburg-based rig operator Discovery Offshore. GLF puts pen to paper GulfMark Offshore has firmed up an order to build a pair of platform-supply vessels (PSVs) at BAE Systems in the US. Sophocles sees trough Eagle Bulk Shipping is waiting for charter rates to double before it redeploys tonnage on long term charters, according Sophocles Zoullas. TOO closes in on FPSO Teekay Offshore Partners appears to be closing in on a deal to purchase a floating production, storage and offloading unit from Teekay Corp. TGP wins bumper deal Teekay LNG has secured a bigger payday for one of its LNG tankers. Teekay LNG eyes more Teekay LNG Partners is still in the hunt for new opportunities in the LNG business after feeling the full force of its recent expansion in the sector. Teekay Tankers a tad short Teekay Tankers slipped to a small loss in the second quarter as earnings from its aframaxes fell away. Teekay tops the Street Teekay Corp has turned in a smaller than expected second quarter loss at a time when it has been cutting its direct exposure to the weak tanker market. Grain drain for dry bulk Unfavorable weather in the Black Sea is set to hurt grain shipments and further damage the dry-cargo market, RS Platou Markets says. GE rebounds India's Great Eastern Shipping has posted improved second quarter earnings thanks to its booming offshore segment. First cut is the deepest German finance house Lloyd Fonds says taking a knife to overheads is behind the Hamburg-based company posting a profit for the first half of 2012. Costs to hurt Modec A rising repair bill has led Japanese FPSO specialist Modec to slice its half-year profit forecast. Subsea 7 piles it up Subsea 7 has well over tripled its second quarter income following the sale of its stake in a joint venture. NOL splits opinion NOL's second quarter report has divided opinion in the market. UK's oldest owner sinks Tough times in the dry bulk market have led to the demise after 282 years of Stephenson Clarke, the UK's oldest shipowner. Hope for Eitzen Chem Eitzen Chemical has penned a preliminary pact which promises to keep the lights on at the Oslo-listed owner for the next couple of years. ESEA dips to red Euroseas is eyeing opportunities to add to its fleet in the next 12 months despite the "depressed" state of the market which saw it dip into the red in the second quarter. EGLE comes up short Eagle Bulk Shipping of the US failed to shed the red in the second-quarter with results that fell short of Wall Street estimates.

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Trailer Bridge spending $9 million on containers INTTRA and CargoSphere partner on shipping network, rates Alliance with NVO-focused CargoSphere is based on integrating ocean schedule and rate information and continues INTTRA's path towards partnership with software vendors in the ocean supply chain sphere PeopleNet launches iPad fleet management app Correction: Grand and New World slow Asia-Med EUM Report: U.S. loses market share in China despite export growth Thermo King deploys temperature control trailer platform Amazon will expand with as many as 18 new DCs Web commerce giant signals intent to adjust to changing logistics dynamics with significant expansion of U.S. fulfillment facilities, as it continues on growth path following strong second quarter revenue Ocean schedule reliablity on the up in Q2 Pennsylvania highlights benefits of deeper shipping channel Federal, state, and local politicians highlight benefits for Philadelphia of dredging Delaware River, with a proposed terminal expansion contingent on taking the channel depth from 40 to 45 feet Typhoon slams eastern China

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AUGUST 9, 2012
Bunker prices stable in Fujairah But Suez prices fall double digits. Crew to be questioned after bunker spill Cargo ship collided with docking facility. Bunker prices hold steady across Europe Rise in European bunker prices slows as markets stay quiet. OPEC revises global estimates Japan's continued nuclear shutdown a factor in stronger global demand. Biofuel row divides US legislators Armed Services Committee Chairman 'would support efforts' to scrap ban on purchasing alternative fuels. Dry bulk shipowner goes under UK shipping company struggled in face of worst downturn. 'Fuel efficient' designs to dominate market Focus is on finding designs that consume less fuel, says shipbuilder. CMA CGM's liquidity 'weak', says agency Ratings agency will assess company's liquidity position over next three months. Asian bunker markets firm Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at major Asian ports on Thursday. China fuel oil stocks decrease Fuel oil inventories at Chinese storage terminals down 7.5% in the week ending August 8. Wilhelmsen posts 'record earnings' for Q2 Profit surged even as financial expenses increased partly due to bunker hedges expenses. SouthernPec in new pact for Titan's investment firm JV to submit proposal to facilitate the continuation of Titan's storage terminal facilities. LNG newbuilds to use electric propulsion technology A total 1,105 megawatts of power will be provided to the vessels, says GE. Bunker tanker builder reports higher profit Expects to recognise gains from sale of bunker tankers in the second half of the year. Aegean seeks Spanish expansion Secures storage facility, set to commence bunkering operations in Barcelona in 2013.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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