BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 12, 2012

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OOCL names chief operating officer Andy Tung as new CEO from July 1 Japanese carriers consolidate two Asia-Latin America loops into one Zim extends EMX from Busan to Black Sea ports of Odessa, Novorossiysk Emirates Shipping to raise Asia to East Africa-India rates April 15 Emirates joins Hyundai in Korea-Middle East service starting April 24 Port Tracker sees normal peak season for US imports, 3.2pc uptick in April Dongguan's Humen port to set up 3-square kilometre free port in 10 years Fujian's merged Meizhou Bay ports to focus on domestic bulk and boxes Port of Rotterdam net profit increases 10pc to US$243 million in 2011 China's daily railway freight volume sets record high in March AtoBviaC offers shipboard software with route changes to evade pirates Lomar orders new 2,200-TEU ships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard US Ambassador to China says America liberalises trade, investment rules Hactl hosts Russian delegation to Hong Kong e-freight implementation Yangtze River Express launches cargo flights from Chengdu to Paris Air France seeks new union contracts to implement cost-cutting measures Inner Mongolia's Hohhot Airport adds flights to Xian and Chongqing

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EU freight cartels fined 169 m euros: Report Relax cabotage law for 3 years, govt panel tells MoS US imposes high preliminary import duty on Indian steel pipes DP World reports significant increase in 2011 profit MACCIA's Maharashtra ports conference on April 23 CONCOR, CSC commission Mulund air freight station Govt bid to meet highway development target a godsend for infra cos Corporate sector demands 0.5 pc cut in interest rates Gold import tariff value cut to $ 539/10 gm SBI to slash lending rates for SMEs

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APRIL 11, 2012
New safety training schemes for drivers in Africa North Star Alliance and Fleet Forum have announced an initiative, called NSEWA, to close the gap between health services and road safety through specially designed driver safety tr... Australia: work begins on the Clyde Road upgrade Construction on the Clyde Road upgrade in Berwick, Victoria (Australia), has begun. The work involves the building of a dual divided carriageway from High Street to Kangan Drive. ... Norfolk Southern: construction to begin on intermodal facility in Charlotte The city of Charlotte in North Carolina (USA) recently signed a lease agreement with the transport provider Norfolk Southern Corporation. It was a momentous move that will kick off... Saudi Airlines Cargo appoints Keku Gazder as regional director Saudi Airlines Cargo named Keku Gazder as regional director cargo for the Indian Subcontinent on 1 April. He will report directly to Peter Scholten and manage activities in India, ... Rickmers-Linie names new agents Rickmers-Linie, a Hamburg-based German shipping line that specialises in heavylift and project cargo tasks, has named HSR Ocean Trades in Chittagong and Diamond Shipping Services i... Copenhagen/Malmo/Shenzhen cooperation deal signed The collaborative Danish-Swedish port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) recently concluded a cooperation agreement with the four Chinese ports of Shenzhen. Yantian, one of the four ports o... More Mahan to Shanghai As of today (11 April), Iran's Mahan Air is increasing its flight frequency between Shanghai Pudong airport (China) and Teheran t... CAF signs two new contracts in Saudi Arabia The Spanish railway producer CAF has signed two new contracts worth EUR 200 million in Saudi Arabia. One is with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and the other with Saudi Railways O... CMA CGM upgrades West Med - Morocco service The French shipping company CMA CGM and its Moroccan subsidiary, Comanav, will, as from today (11 April), serve the West Mediterranean /Morocco trade through three separated loops ... World Container Index shows second large hike in Asia-to-Europe box rates in two months The latest Shanghai-to-Rotterdam container freight rate assessment from the World Container Index (WCI), a joint venture between Drewry and The Cleartrade Exchange, shows that cont... CMA CGM Group names new vice-president The French CMA CGM Group has appointed Jacques Delort as vice-president of information systems for the group and deputy general manager of CMA Systems, the new entity set up as par... H&S Container Line in Rotterdam augments sales team Rotterdam (Netherlands)-based H&S Container Line chose Torbjörn Persson to be its new sales and business development manager in mid-March. His task is to strengthen sales activ... EVA prolongs contract with FCS The Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways (BR) has once again awarded Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) a long-term freight handling contract. EVA, whose cargo has been handled by FCS sinc... FedEx buys Polish CEP company Opek US-based FedEx Corporation said recently that it will buy the Polish CEP company Opek to gain a ground delivery network with about USD 70 million in annual sales. The financial ter... Ceva renews energy contract with Petroamazonas The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has expanded its contract with the Ecuadorian state-owned oil company Petroamazonas. Under the renewed contract Ceva will continue t... DHL acquires 24% stake in Lemuir According to local press reports, the Deutsche Post subsidiary DHL has acquired the 24% stake held by India's Lemuir Group in their joint venture. As a result of the transaction, D...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Horizon Lines reports loss making fourth quarter

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APRIL 11, 2012
Port of Portland taps Degens as business development manager BTS freight index up during month of February Truck driver turnover rate slides during fourth quarter Port Tracker report predicts rise in import container volumes Mitsui making changes to Asia/Mexico/SAmerica routes

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APRIL 11, 2012
Jones Act targeted in fresh political attack Guam representative seeks to dilute the law after Senator John McCain fails in new bid to have it abolished Nigerian pirates step up use of motherships, warns Bergen Hijacked vessels become bases for new attacks Problems stack up for cash-strapped Greek ferries Seafarers' strike adds to companies' woes Eagle Bulk fixture activity defies broker claims of difficulties All of its 45 vessels are committed to charters, disproving rumours, New York company says Government must review tax and crew rules, says chamber VAT and other levies make up 22% of costs while the state is also a factor in port charges and vessel manning levels My cousin, the hero 'With enough lifeboats, nobody would have died and who would remember it today?' Battle planning for serious casualties However good a master's professional training might be, it probably has not prepared him for a position of ultimate responsibility in a major casualty China ventures into foreign finance Barriers to growth include hefty interest rates and red tape Build in China to borrow in China Owners who order from China shipyards will find the banks more forthcoming Greek-owned shipping tops record 264m dwt Survey shows more capacity but a shrinking home-flagged fleet Exclusive: Maran seals deal with BG for up to five more LNG carriers Angelicoussis gas arm has covered up to nine of 11-ship newbuilding programme March VLCC rates rally explained McQuilling argues the causes and prospects for better tanker rates A century after Titanic, shipping still claims lives Despite falling loss and death rates, working at sea remains a dangerous job Brokers gloomy on boxship charter prospects Hamburg optimism unfounded, say London counterparts Skagerrak Foundation demands tighter ship safety rules Titanic would meet today's Safety of Life at Sea Convention requirements, says lobby Sovereign liability cover rejected as answer to Iran sanctions Any alternative to P&I cover risks hurting third parties most, says Hong Kong shipowners' association chief Rotterdam to help develop $2.2bn Brazilian greenfield port Porto Central project aims to serve booming oil, gas and offshore services sectors as well as handling dry bulk and general cargo VLCC earnings hit one-year high on Saudi-US route Spot market rates from Middle East to hold steady in coming weeks Safety must apply to all It is time to reassess the way that the industry shapes safety regulation. The rules are written to improve safety, so any clause allowing non-compliance goes against this concept Posidonia pledges tight security in light of Athens bombings But no step-up in checks, despite political tension in Greece Almi presses Daewoo for more LNG slots Greek tanker owner plots $2bn worth of gas carrier and drillship projects Japan P&I Club seeks advance notice from members carrying Iranian oil Insurer claims right to deny cover to comply with EU sanctions Sydney docker talks hit stalemate Conciliation planned as Port Botany union rejects Asciano agreement CO2 tipping point Shipowners need support in a new era of emissions regulation ACL to order five ro-ro ships in weeks Transatlantic specialist benefits from falling newbuild prices Hapag-Lloyd's victory lap Discipline pays off as Hapag-Lloyd mulls turning to stock market to build warchest Horizon closes 2011 with $229m loss Asset sales planned after delayed annual report reveals turbulent year Japanese lines upgrade Asia-Latin America box services MOL, NYK and K Line deploy bigger tonnage OOCL confirms Tung succession Official statement names Andy Tung new chief executive from July China publishes tepid first-quarter trade figures Second quarter growth in iron imports may boost capesize rates

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APRIL 11, 2012
SA issues guard warning SOUTH Africa would need a "drastic restructuring" of its statutes if Pretoria allows armed guards on foreign ships, its defence minister warned today SCI wins terminal deal SCI, INDIA'S largest shipping company, has branched into the port sector Colombia-Panama ferry service planned A FERRY service is planned between Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and the Panamanian port of Colón, IHS Global Insight reported today Tsunami watch cancelled A TSUNAMI watch for the entire Indian Ocean was cancelled today by the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, despite an 8.2-intensity aftershock to yesterday's 8.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia Japan P&I warns on Iran JAPAN'S P&I Club said it has taken steps to address member claims that might be affected by the EU's tighter sanctions on Iran Russia box imports drop A SLOWING of growth in Russian box volumes last year gave way to an outright decline in the first quarter of 2012, according to Transcontainer Onassis cave-in could spark VLCC rate drop BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates on the benchmark Gulf/East route could drop Sale seen boosting STX OSV stock SECURITIES firm DMG & Partners said today STX's divestment of its 51% stake in Singapore-listed STX OSV should boost the latter's share price NOL mulls alternatives SINGAPORE'S NOL could offer a rights issue if it desperately needs cash, securities firm Maybank Kim Eng said today Port labour headaches persist in Australia STRIKES have caused worsening delays in Australia's coal ports of Hay Point and Abbot Point, even as congestion eased in iron ore ports and other coal ports KOMIPO closes LNG deal KOMIPO has signed a $3.4Bn S&P deal with Swiss-Dutch energy trading company Vitol, IHS Global Insight has reported IronClad plan approved SOUTH Australia has given final state approval to the first stage of IronClad's plans to turn a small port into an iron ore export hub Vale snaps up five Capesizes VALE HAS contracted five Capesizes to ship iron ore to the Far East, as Brazilian exports begin recovering from January's heavy rain, brokers told Fairplay today Chinese crude imports drop CHINESE customs data show that refinery maintenance since March has caused a drop in oil imports

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APRIL 11, 2012
Army Corps Targets Savannah Depth at 47 Feet, not 48 Feet When the Army Corps of Engineers released final documents Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, it surprised the industry... Global Semiconductor Sales Decline International semiconductor sales in February fell 7.3 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from January, further illustrating the weak demand plaguing... CMA CGM Sets 'Emergency' Rate Hike in Asia-Europe Trade CMA CGM has announced an "emergency rate restoration" of $385 per 20-foot container on routes from Asia to Europe and... Hamburg Plans Traffic Surge After Elbe River Deepening Project Hamburg is set to sharply increase its share of the fiercely competitive North European container market after a long-delayed plan... Army Corps Releases Final Savannah Deepening Documents The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final documents on Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project for review... Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Slows Large truckload carriers had a slightly easier time holding onto truck drivers in the fourth quarter, with rising tonnage likely... CTS Reports Growth in February Container Trade Container imports to Europe increased 4 percent in February, while exports grew 8.89 percent, according to the latest analysis from... Vietnamese Container Ship Sinks After Collision A Vietnamese vessel carrying 60 containers sank off the shore of southern Vietnam after it collided with a Thai ship... FMC Considers Container Rate Index for Exports The Federal Maritime Commission is interested in exploring a suggestion by agricultural shippers that establishing a container rate index for... Horizon Operating Loss Narrows to $6.9 Million Horizon Lines said its fourth quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $6.9 million from $33 million a year earlier... Maersk to Raise Cargo Rates Again Maersk Line is implementing a new round of general rate increases on various trade lanes that will take effect in... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Up The general rate increase implemented on March 15 by carriers on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade continued to hold up this... "K" Line to Enhance Asia-Americas Services "K" Line will upgrade its services linking Asia and Mexico and the west coast of South America over the next...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Transnet targets rail transport Transnet SOC is hoping that its planned ZAR300(USD37.8) billion seven-year capital expenditure programme will lead to a modal shift in the country as general freight, ... Greece faces a summer of discontent The second day of a 48-hour strike by Greek dockers in protest at another raft of bail out-conditional austerity programmes has brought the embattled nation's ports ... Horizon's losses deepen but it slashes debt with vessel charter settlement US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has seen its losses escalate as it suffered a net loss of USD229.4 million for 2011 compared to a deficit of USD58 ... Emirates books onto HMM's KMS link Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has agreed a slot sharing arrangement with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and will from April 24, 2012, be booking cargo on the South ... Japanese carriers revise their Asia/WCSA service network K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line which jointly serve the trade between the Far East and the west coast of South America (WCSA) and Mexico are rationalising ... SCCT 'back to normal' After several days of 'go slow' by dockers at Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SSCT), the largest in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast port, operations ... Global Port Tracker forecasts 'traditional peak season' as US volumes rise Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.2% in April compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year gains ... AADA hikes China-Aus rates The members of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement [AADA] propose to increase freight rates on their services from China and Hong Kong to Australia from May ... Billions wiped off euro bourse values The post-Easter meltdown continued yesterday as European stock markets suffered one of their worst days in months on fears that the global recovery is stalling ... The T&L industry needs sexing-up Why did you choose a career in transport and logistics [T&L]: was it the handsome salary package and career prospects, or the sharp-end excitement and job ...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Protesters swarm CCL meet Activists attempt to steal the spotlight as Costa Concordia takes centre stage at US-listed cruise giant's annual meeting. Cal Dive storms wind arena New York-listed offshore contractor readies Nantucket Reds in a bid to take a bite out of Cape Wind Project. CMRE poised to pop Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led containership owner positioned to cash in on market recovery, analyst tells investors. TOPS teeters on the brink More asset sales may be on the horizon as Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner grapples with covenant breaches and liquidity crisis. MSC ponders port listing Notoriously private shipowner is tipped to be lining up a $1bn IPO for its terminal arm. Matson closes in on IPO Alexander & Baldwin executives hit the road to pitch spinoff of US liner wing to analysts in anticipation of upcoming vote. Havila nets term duo Oslo-listed owner joins Farstad and Solstad in penning new vessel charters. Horizon stained red Cash-strapped containership owner poised to pursue sale of "selected assets" in a bid to preserve liquidity. Are rate hikes off the map? Citi says record newbuild deliveries and reactivation of capacity are a threat to push for better earnings. Solstad Offshore books trio Oslo-listed offshore outfit ties up three vessels on long-term deals. Greek fleet sets new record New benchmark of 264 million dwt set despite reduced vessel count, new report shows. Nigeria follows Somali lead Use of motherships by pirates off Nigeria now proven beyond doubt, Bergen Risk says. Farstad racks up Oz charters Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore outfit consolidates position Down Under with a flurry of deals. Fincantieri in STX OSV swoop Corrado Antonini-led yard touted as a potential buyer of STX Group's shares in Singapore-quoted firm. Nova drives VLCC revival New Maersk-fronted tanker pool has had an "appreciable impact" on spot rates, Intermodal says. Back to the future Frontline 2012 to retrace the success of its predecessor and enjoy a growth spurt in a weak market, Arctic says.

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APRIL 11, 2012
FP0406aa Maersk slows FM3 again, add Shanghai CBP vet Herman joins Venable trade practice Swisslog provides new storage system for Asda U.S. imports up nearly 10 percent in March Asia-Europe volume up 16% in February Bulk tonnage increases at Redwood City FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications IQMS launches shipping management module Horizon hit by big loss Japanese lines merge Asia/Mexico/WCSA loops

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APRIL 11, 2012
NuStar expands bunkering service NuStar will supply bunkers via barge to ports surrounding the Columbia River. Prices mixed in South European ports Tight avails of LS product in Rotterdam. Prices falling across Middle East and Africa NYMEX showing gains in early trading. Oil extends gains on decreasing stockpiles Both finished gasoline inventories and blending components inventories decreased last week. Horizon Lines reports fourth-quarter 2011 financial results Company forecasts bunker fuel costs in the $730-$735 per metric tonne range in 2012. Commitment to alternative fuels 'not about saving the earth' US Navy officials continue to defend commitment to alternative fuels. Updated H2S test method solves industry issue Test method to determine if H2S in bunkers meets ISO 8217:2010 limit receives revision approval after correction for interferences. Fuel oil trader to join Chemoil Another fuel oil trader leaves Shell Singapore. Service contract 'will cut' Carnival's fuel consumption Savings could be 'as high as $1 million per-ship, per-year.' Fuel oil stocks in East China decline Further declines expected partly due to strong demand from bonded bunker suppliers. Bunker prices falling in major Asian ports Avails of bunker fuel at key Asian ports 'fine' mid-week. O.W. Bunker appoints new manager of Malta division Grafakos has expertise in manufacturing and development of marine lubricants. Mississippi river fuel spill cleanup completed Response cleanup 'went very quickly' as a result of slow discharge of bunkers and fast river current, says USCG. GS Caltex to increase bunker fuel storage capacity Plans to convert terminal on the west coast of South Korea to store bonded bunkers from May onwards. Sinopec eyes higher bunker sales volume, profits Urges international trading partners to 'build a grand blueprint for China bonded oil market'. US in move to align maritime rules with international conventions US Coast Guard wants bunkering activities and oil systems failures to be entered into oil record book. CSDC warns of Q1 losses Expects to swing to a loss partly due to high fuel costs.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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
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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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