BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

July 12, 2012

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Port Tracker survey indicates US peak season to be better than last year CMA CGM ends joint loop with APL, revises Far East-Red Sea service Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,200-TEUer, bound for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 4 service China's trade statistics in June reflect slowing global demand growth US court stymies Savannah dredging by giving go-ahead to new eco-suit Shanghai International Shipping Institute prosperity index declines Customs at Tianjin and distant Xian sign dry-port cooperation agreement APM Terminals' JV terminal in Vietnam to handle 600,000 TEU in 2012 Twenty parties express interest in building Abidjan's 2nd box terminal 13,092-TEU MSC Margrit's delivery completes line's eight-megaship series Cathay to upgrade its Airbus A350-900 orders into larger A350-1000s Shenzhen airport looks back as it grew to 30 freight operating services ICAO calls for better use of advance info to strengthen air cargo security Singapore's Pacific Airlift extends charter reach to South Korea

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JULY 11, 2012
Air lubrication system on two NYK module carriers reduces CO2 emissions by 6 pc Bureau Veritas simplifies ship certification system FFFAI delegation meets President P&I cover for ships carrying Iranian cargo gets IRDA nod Ulrich Ulrichs appointed Managing Director of Rickmers-Linie Natural rubber exports on the rise Package mulled for exports to countries having high trade deficit with India Pak to increase cement exports to India, reduces export price Japan keen to develop DMIC-type corridor in south India Central land acquisition law will make DMIC unviable: Kant Govt exempts forex transactions from service tax INR erases early losses to touch 55.37 Service tax exemption on currency conversion to help exports: Fieo

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JULY 11, 2012
Ferry with vintage look has modern propulsion and maneuvering... STX France floats out Hapag Lloyd Cruises newbuild PortVision makes AIS vessel tracking service accessible on... EC authorizes rescue loan for German shipbuilder P+S Werften River cruise ship newbuilds to have Future Teak decking... Damen Shipyards Singapore gets new MD Wärtsilä to supply main engines for China's first gas fueled...

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JULY 11, 2012
Transpacific carriers plan increases to freight rates Commerce Department report finds US international trade up during May Growth in cruise numbers predicted for Brazilian ports Freight transport services index remains level during month of May Eagle Bulk Shipping taps Katzav as CFO

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JULY 11, 2012
Shale revolution means fears of looming peak oil may be obsolete New sources of supply raise hopes of a curb on oil price rises, but are both good and bad news for tanker owners Production boom will shape choice of emissions-reduction technology Falling or stable heavy fuel prices could strengthen the case for scrubbers Lloyd Fonds multi-ship KG will not be the last, predicts KPMG Ocean 16 model offers one way out by pooling cashflow Lease finance seen filling bank lending shortfall Deals set to increase in wake of Commerzbank, says Moore Stephens' head of corporate finance Dry bulk spot market faces a washout summer Seasonal lull, low iron ore demand and heavy rainfall limit Chinese coal imports Carnival faces new US lawsuits Cruise operator faces $590m claim for damages linked to alleged 'defective' design California sticks to its guns on 24-mile limit for distillates Experts predict new lawsuits after North American ECA comes into force in August New maritime security service hits the market US-backed firm will not be directly accredited by Sami Port of Virginia plays for time APMT must wait to see whether rival bids emerge as deadline is extended to August Pacific box lines seek August rate rises TSA targets increase of $500 per feu as demand hardens Africa Express Line closes in on Abidjan reefer concession UK operator says ports are key to efficiency drive as ships are forced to slow steam Europe port state inspections fall by a quarter More individual ships were inspected last year despite overall decline Two dead and seven missing after bulk carrier sinks in China Vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of iron ore has yet to be identified Eagle Bulk marks refinancing deal with change of chief financial officer Katzav replaces ship finance veteran Ginsberg Struggling shipbuilder P+S secures state aid package European Commission gives temporary approval for $187m rescue, but wants a restructuring plan within six months Handysize bulker rates in Europe rise above $20,000 per day Fertiliser business booming in the Baltic Uncle Sam hits the shops US import container volumes increase for 2012, but watch out for Europe's woe Brazil invests $68m in hope of cruise boom Government boosts northeastern passenger terminals in advance of World Cup and 2016 Olympics Titan Petrochemicals faces winding-up petition from major investor And Grand China Logistics sues Hong Kong-listed oil logistics firm for breach of contract Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 shortlist revealed The shipping industry's most acclaimed, credible and well-supported awards announces this year's finalists China's June export figures signal weaker peak season Export order purchase managers index warns of tough times ahead Beachhead Gujarat should be able to decide whether Oriental Nicety, aka Exxon Valdez, is safe to land Vopak sells minority stake in Durban facility South African black-owned and managed investment firm Reatile takes 30% stake Top US ports will see steady growth in containerised imports to year-end National Retail Federation predicts 'modest' rise despite 'mixed' economic indicators Lianyungang Port and CSD form dry bulk joint venture New company will manage dry bulk loading and unloading, storage and wrapping, especially grain Neptune orders up to four car carriers from Hyundai Mipo Vessels are sisters of previous quartet but offer a smaller environmental footprint Taiwan Port signs deal to co-operate with Chinese terminals State-owned operator positions itself as an entrepot for Asia-Europe container traffic Golar Partners sells units to fund FSRU Offering and private placement will pay part of $385m pricetag for NR Satu Keppel wins Kazakhstan rig order Singapore-listed offshore giant supports drive to unlock Caspian oil and gas reserves

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JULY 11, 2012
Eagle's financial chief quits ALAN GINSBERG has resigned as financial chief of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, the company confirmed today Yard overcapacity seen at 30% BASED on shipping demand and fleet replacements, today's yard overcapacity is estimated at 30%, according to Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou Golar LNG prices offering NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG Partners today announced the pricing of a follow-on offering to fund an FSRU drop-down from parent Golar LNG Ltd US box imports edge up CONTAINER imports into the US have been forecast to improve slightly over 2011, despite a sluggish economy Vehicle imports rise 29% y/y at Piraeus IMPORTS of new vehicles handled at Greece's largest port reportedly rose 29% year on year during the second quarter, the Piraeus Port Authority said Sanko sheds ships SANKO Steamship has removed 38 ships from its operated fleet since April VLGC rates hit 2012 high RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high, averaging $72.625 per tonne on the Baltic LPG Index Malaysian palm oil stocks at 14-month low MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks have dived to a 14-month low of just below 1.7M tonnes, caused by slow production and higher exports Port congestion ticks up CONGESTION is increasing at major iron ore and coal ports, reflecting rising iron ore shipments and weak demand for coal US rewrites energy trade forecast THE US Energy Information Administration today unveiled major revisions of its outlook for coal and products exports and LNG imports, implying significant implications for shipowners

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JULY 11, 2012
Charleston Dredging Project Beating Expectations The Army Corps of Engineers expects the deepening of Charleston's harbor to be completed sooner and cost less than it... Rotterdam Marks Milestone in Maasvlakte 2 Terminal The Port of Rotterdam today closed the final gap in a near seven-mile long seawall, reclaiming almost 5,000 acres of... NS Train Derails, Sparks Fiery Ethanol Blast A section of a Norfolk Southern Railway train hauling ethanol on Wednesday morning derailed in Columbus, Ohio, sparking a fiery... Pacific Container Lines Plan Another Rate Hike Having succeeded in raising their freight rates several times since Jan. 1, carriers in the eastbound Pacific will try to... NY-NJ Container Terminals Hit by Chassis Shortage The Port of New York and New Jersey is facing a shortage of chassis available for use in draying containers... Virginia Extends Deadline for Terminal Bids The Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it is extending until Aug. 13 the deadline for alternative bids from private... DHL CEO Discusses Acquisition Plans, Growth Options DHL will look to smaller "bolt-on" acquisitions rather than major takeovers to speed growth in the years ahead, according to... Global Semiconductor Sales in May Rose 1.4 Percent From April Global semiconductor sales in May rose 1.4 percent from the prior month, giving the struggling air cargo industry, which typically... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Declines 2.9 Percent Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.9 percent this week, dropping for the second week in... Hapag-Lloyd Sets Congestion Fee at Dammam Port German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will impose a congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to and from the Port of Dammam,...

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JULY 11, 2012
China's exporters changing tack There is an old Chinese proverb, the literal translation of which reads: See the wind, turn the rudder.In its proper context it has a slightly disparaging meaning; ... AU wants Africa FTA by 2017 Carriers end Q2 12 on a high Ocean carriers ended Q2 12 feeling much happier than during the previous three months, when record losses were incurred. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's ... Ships' agents board the pro-weighing campaign The international ship agents and shipbrokers federation, FONASBA, has given its full backing to the World Shipping Council-led lobby to certificate the weight ... Port Tracker forecasts US volume rise - but GFI suggests a 'pweak' season Import cargo volumes are expected to increase 1.6% in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the ... Obama increases lead over Romney With just four months before the US presidential elections in November, Barack Obama has put some daylight between himself and his Republican rival Mitt Romney, ... Sokhna's bigger cranes offer new options The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna will soon be able to handle the largest containerships in the world. This follows the recent delivery of two super post-panamax ... Transnet posts higher results Transnet SC, South Africa's state-owned ports rail freight, logistics and pipelines company, has announced annual revenue for fiscal year 2011/12, which ended March ...

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JULY 11, 2012
Ship's tanks breached A Chinese cargoship has leaked oil off South Korea after going hard aground. Plumbe pockets less ACM kingpin Johnny Plumbe has joined fellow London broking bosses in pocketing a smaller pay packet for the past year. Haisheng forecasts loss China Shipping Haisheng is predicting a loss for the first half of 2012. Blackrock slims stakes Investment heavyweight Blackrock has cashed in shares in two leading US owners. Eagle loses lieutenant Eagle Bulk Shipping has ordained a new finance chief following the abrupt resignation of veteran Alan Ginsberg. Malaysians nab more Malaysia's crackdown on illegal anchoring has continued with the detention of seven more vessels. Keppel on a roll Keppel Corp has boosted its access to funding after concluding a string of recent deals. DSME in bond run Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has kicked off a KRW 500bn ($570.45m) bond run. Polargirl pulled off rocks A Norwegian cruise vessel has been freed from rocks off Svalbard. Eike set for Petrobras pie Eike Batista's OSX Brasil has been tipped to win its first orders from Petrobras as its compatriot shipbuilders struggle to hit delivery deadlines. Vopak out of Durban Dutch tank terminals group Vopak is selling out of its Durban operation Coscol comes a cropper Cosco Shipping (Coscol) has seen its bottom line sink fast in the first half of the year Clutch catastrophe The crew of a P&O ro-pax has been criticised by UK accident investigators after it crashed into a French berth. Sanction spur lessens A crackdown on Iranian oil exports will have less of an impact on the VLCC market than experts had hoped, a leading shipbroker says. Global Offshore adds one Global Offshore Services' Dutch unit has added a new vessel to its fleet a day after the Indian firm sold down its stake in the venture. "A banal accident" Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared on Italian TV to say sorry for the tragedy in January - up to a point. Costs hurt FOP Higher costs and lower revenue have trimmed second quarter earnings at Fred Olsen Production. Smit Lamnalco off to Africa Smit Lamnalco has lined up a lucrative contract to support the mining operations of African Minerals Limited in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Navios sells notes New York-listed Greek owner Navios Maritime Holdings and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary Navios Maritime Finance have sold $88m of 8 7/8% first priority ship mortgage notes due in 2017. Golar Partners selling units Golar LNG Partners LP will offer 5.5 million common units representing limited partner interests in a public offering. Golar Partners expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 825,000 common units. Ruby to retire British cruise operator Saga Shipping is pensioning off its oldest cruiseship.

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JULY 11, 2012
Russia moves toward WTO accession Russia has until July 23 to notify the WTO that it has ratified and accepted the terms for its membership. Thirty days after Russia notifies the WTO that it accepts these terms, the country will become the organization's 156th member. FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Transpacific carriers seek August rate hikes Liner companies in the Asia-to-U.S. trade are seeking to raise dry cargo container rates by an average of $500 per 40-foot container (FEU), in addition to recommending increases to refrigerated cargo rates of $1,000 per FEU to the U.S. West Coast. Lesson 1: Increase supply chain efficiency, don't shut port Ship brokers back reg on overweight boxes U.S. Bank buys TransCard's fuel card network The network being bought was developed jointly by TransCard and U.S. Xpress, the nation's second-largest privately owned truckload carrier. U.S. Xpress will become the biggest client of the new system. Import drop helps U.S. trade deficit The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May by $1.9 billion to $48.7 billion as exports increased and imports decreased from April, according to the Commerce Department. Technicolor expands 3PL services Retailers urge ILA, employers to reach agreement Pasha enters Hawaii container trade Troy partners with Cargolines in Europe Eagle Bulk names Katzav CFO Jagged Peak expands same-day delivery

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JULY 11, 2012
Bunker prices stable in Fujairah Price volatility subduing demand. Prices soften in Rotterdam and Hamburg Tight avails in Dutch hub. US shipowner reduces bunker surcharge Falling prices nudge bunker surcharge downwards. Biofuel initiatives attacked as a 'gimmick' But $62 million becomes available for biofuel developers. Port authority looks for $1 billion in fresh funds Sri Lanka Ports Authority makes 'second request' for Hambantota investors. Singapore players caught in Malaysian net Malaysia claims tankers were caught in prohibited areas. New home for UK Chamber Office will feature in organisation's coming rebranding. Bunker surcharges to fall Maersk to reduce bunker adjustment factor by more than 11% on some routes. Wärtsilä strikes LNG engine deal with Chinese buyer Low emissions and low cost prove draw for Wärtsilä duel-fuel engines. Falling bunker prices to help prop up Cosco Shipping's earnings UBS Investment Research forecasts losses in Q2 but expects earnings to improve in the second half of 2012. IFO prices soften in Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. NYK 'bubble' ships perform less well in sea operations CO2 emissions reduction average 6% during 'actual' sea passages compared to 10% during sea trials. Shell targets LNG bunker market Shell makes first foray into LNG bunkering eyeing what it says will become a 'sizeable market'. Philippine oil firm to raise $12 million via note issuance Set to raise funds for debt repayment and expenditures. Study on fuel efficient liner operations released Proposed algorithm 'able to solve real-case problems'. CSAV taking WFS and Chevron to court The Chilean ship operator files complaint for damages arising from a case of alleged off-spec bunker supply. Azerbaijan amends state merchant shipping code Introduces stricter environmental guidelines and safety regulations for vessels visiting its ports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		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)

››› 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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