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BRIEFS

September 13, 2012

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Maersk increases US inland-haulage rate US$900/TEU from October 7 China sets up Shenzhen-like economic zone on North Korean/Russian border China's August exports rise 27.7pc, beating 2.5pc hike experts expected EU joins Japanese and US trustbusters probing alleged ro/ro cartel Singapore continues to clean up oil spill caused by ship collision Top 20 shipping lines add 844,000 TEU to fleet over 12-month period Textainer to buy 52,000 TEU from managed fleet - 'owning more profitable' Xiamen builds 'dry port' near road, rail and river in Jiangxi's Ji'an city Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces to link up their highway networks Tianjin's mega logistics facility in Hebei commences full operation Nine ships from Iran are deleted from Sierra Leone shipping registry Singapore, Hong Kong procurement hiring ads up, says Asia Job Index DB Schenker Logistics expands its logistics facility in Stockholm Cargotec takes orders for 3 Siwertell unloaders from European ports Philippine Airlines signs deal for 44 Airbus A321s for US$7 billion Boeing 767 cargo plane drops landing gear door onto Seattle suburb Maximus Air consolidates operations, brings services under one roof Southwest tonnage boost since Atlanta cargo facility February opening

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
FFFAI's Executive Committee meet & AGM in Pune from Friday MoS pushes for infrastructure status to coastal shipping TOC CSC Middle East conference to focus on greater connectivity driving regions supply chain dynamics Gold imports shrink 18.4 pc in Q1 Iron ore exports set to tumble in FY13 Sugar exports at four-year high APM Terminals Mumbai acknowledged as India's safest & best container terminal operator for 3 years in a row Vessel movement at Singapore port normal after collision, oil spill Surge in coal loading helps ECoR haul more freight INR firms up further against dollar on increased capital inflow JBS Academy holds convocation

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Chapman Freeborn enlarges team in Frankfurt Aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has welcomed Rana Chopra as new member of its cargo team in Frankfurt (Germany). Chopra has been in the business for ten years and has ... First German railway line equipped with ETCS level 2 train control system The first German railway line is to get the ETCS level 2 train control system. Consortium partners Siemens and Kapsch are equipping 230 km of a newly constructed line running from ... Transport company Emons takes over Mittelrhein Spedition Gith The German forwarding company Mittelrhein Spedition Gith GmbH is being taken over by Emons Spedition within the framework of an asset deal. The new location in Urmitz that Emons ac... CN acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars and 1,300 containers in 2012 Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars in 2012, as well as 1,300 new containers, to support traffic growth and improve customer servi... Daytime running lights required for new 3.5 t-plus commercial vehicles from November 2012 On 1 November 2012 a new regulation will come into force for commercial vehicles of 3.5 t or more. According to regulation number 661/2009 of the European Parliament and Council, a... 60 candles for HR veteran Karl-Heinz Geier Karl-Heinz Geier, founder and managing director of the company Logistic People (Deutschland) GmbH, celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday (11 September 2012). The trained transport... AsstrA joins Tiaca AsstrA, an international group of transport and freight forwarding companies represented in ten countries in Europe, Asia, the CIS and Baltics, has joined the International Air Car... Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium fro... APM Terminals invests in Russia APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market by establishing a strategic partnership with the Russian transportation group, N-Trans, the holder of 75% of Global Port... New FOCA website for aviation professionals in Switzerland Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) launched a new website yesterday (11 September). The portal is intended for aviation institutions and people who are active in... UTi Worldwide: decline in Q2 revenue Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc reported revenues of USD 1.16 billion for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2012/13, a 10.9% decrease compared to... Vanguard Logistics Services opens office in Costa Rica Vanguard Logistics Services recently opened an new office in San Jose (Costa Rica). Vanguard Costa Rica is the first Vanguard office to open in Central America. With an experienced... Honold Logistik Group is new logistics partner of Kuka Roboter GmbH The Honold Logistik Group has landed a new customer in Augsburg (Germany) in the shape of the high-tech company Kuka Roboter GmbH. In mid-June, the German logistics service provide...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Think tank sees vast private anti-piracy presence Foschi to head new Carnival Asia unit BAE Norfolk gets $27.2 million more for CG-72 work Damen EcoLiner combines LNG fuel and airlubed hull Gladding-Hearn to build versatile response boat Bollinger delivers first of new class of tugs to Crowley

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners eye Yoshitani ties to Expeditors Trucking association report finds driver turnover rate at over 100 percent Dascher Transport taps new Ocean Freight Director for US First phase of rail project completed at Port of Vancouver Cox, Orris to receive 2012 Connie Awards

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Ebb and flow of the Elbe There were undercurrents of hope at this year's SMM exhibition Shell scraps Odfjell terminal contract Details are sketchy but move follows safety probe at Rotterdam site Liner shipping at a tipping point APL boss Glenn says industry on threshold of great change Teekay Offshore upsizes follow-on issue Company poised to realise $235m Eco-tankers will save owners money New vessels will cut fuel costs UK urges tailored approach to piracy in West Africa Foreign and Commonwealth Office draws up guide to best management practices Foschi to head Carnival's Asia growth Costa Cruises chairman to set up Singapore base to tap emerging regional demand Middle East VLCC glut holds rates in check Flat market forecast for next few weeks Three share Onassis Prize for shipping Academics split $200,000 award for pioneering new discipline in economics Sami founder warns against pressure to shrink armed security teams PMSCs cannot maintain 100% success rate with two-man operation, ICS conference is told To buy or not to buy Is CSAV wise or foolish to eye newbuildings now? Tuvalu confirms NITC flag exit Island state follows Sierra Leone and Tanzania Living with low-sulphur rules Shipowners must work with cargo owners to alleviate added costs Shell hires two product tankers for two years to avoid paying more on spot market Further long-term contracts expected to follow energy major's deal China builds more valemax berths despite official ban Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex carries out preparatory works to construct two iron ore berths capable of receiving 400,000 dwt bulk carriers Box charter market faces onslaught of autumn redeliveries With a significant number of ships already idle, a further decline in rates looks likely Rosatomflot predicts bumper season for Northern Sea Route Volumes match 2011 with two months to go Abundance of chemical tonnage smothers rates upswing Growing trade in sulphuric acid and ethanol unable to lift markets US Congress hearing highlights port funding challenges More must be done to assess risk threats, says AAPA DP World sells Antwerp breakbulk terminal Port giant focuses on Belgium box-handling business US farmers warn that dock strike would bring economic catastrophe East coast shutdown would ruin Obama export drive, warns lobby Teekay Offshore offers 7m shares to fund FPSO purchase Offshore player turns to public equity market for fleet expansion Star Bulk shareholders back reverse stock split Greek owner maintains dividend but ponders share repurchases SCF chief's trial concludes in Moscow Judgment in $67m embezzlement case expected on Monday Precious resells four bulk newbuildings "Indefinite delays" from India's ABG Shipyard prompt Thai dry bulk operator to give up orders placed before the 2008 financial crisis Knightsbridge sells two VLCCs John Fredriksen-linked owner grows cash pile by selling vintage vessels

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Teekay Offshore prices huge offering NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore today priced an upsized follow-on offering to fund its acquisition of the FPSO Voyageur Spirit from parent Teekay Corp California extends fuel tax break VESSEL operators will continue to receive a tax break when buying bunker fuel in California with the passage of a new state law ONE creditors file emergency plea OMEGA Navigation Enterprises' unsecured creditors committee has asked a Texas judge to allow it to seek alternative bids for the bankrupt product tanker owner ECO MR2 warrants 25% price premium BIMCO has joined the debate about how much more an owner should pay for an ECO design MR2 tanker over a conventional design, concluding that a premium of up to 25% can be justified US coal exports accelerate THE Energy Information Administration has significantly increased its forecast for US coal exports as new monthly records are tallied Sabine Pass plots further expansion CHENIERE, developer of the Sabine Pass LNG export project, has announced a new capacity agreement that could pave the wave for a fifth liquefaction train in Louisiana Goa rocked by another iron ore scam ANOTHER scam involving mining and export of ore has hit India and the state government of Goa has ordered shutdown of all 90 iron ore mines until a review is conducted on the extent of irregularities Exporters fear docker strike A STRIKE by US East and Gulf coast dockers would not only delay import boxes but would be devastating for exporters as well, shippers warned yesterday

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
ATA Estimates 20K-30K Truck Driver Shortage How big is trucking's driver shortage? The answer will vary depending on the source, but according to the American Trucking... Truckload Driver Turnover Tops 100 Percent The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers shot past 100 percent in the second quarter, rising above that... FedEx, UPS to Provide Limited Domestic Service in China FedEx and UPS have received approval to operate limited domestic service in China, giving the rivals access to a burgeoning... US Potato Growers Expand Market Worldwide demand for fresh and frozen potatoes continues to climb and U.S. growers sold more than 1.5 million metric tons... Beef Exports Up in July From June But Lag 2011 Levels High corn prices continue to be felt by beef and pork producers as export volumes drag. Beef export volumes... OOCL to Boost Eastbound Europe-Asia Rates OOCL plans to raise rates on the eastbound trade from North Europe to Asia at the beginning of October. ... Port of Virginia Sees Strong TEU Growth The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia soared 24 percent to 188,658 20-foot container units in August... Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in August, Cass Says Truckload pricing increased 1 percent year-over-year in August and remained flat compared with July, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul... Delmas Suspends Bookings to Two Congo Ports Delmas is suspending bookings of cargo to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ports of Matadi and Boma, citing congestion... CSX Chooses Baltimore Intermodal Facility Site CSX Transportation moved closer to providing double-stack service to the Port of Baltimore this week, after railroad, state and city... Liverpool Adds Container-Handling Equipment The Port of Liverpool has added six straddle carriers to its container-handling fleet. The port has purchased... CMA CGM Launches Bilbao-Le Havre Feeder Service CMA CGM has launched a feeder service linking Bilbao to Le Havre, the Spanish port said this week. The weekly... Air Cargo Germany Adds 2 Freighters Air Cargo Germany is adding two 747-400 extended range freighters to its fleet and boosting frequencies on services to the... Ag Exporters Say Port Strike Would Hurt U.S. exporters of agricultural products say uncertainty surrounding the International Longshoremen's Association Sept. 30 contract expiration is already slowing production... Bengal Tiger Line to Launch Asia Service From Krishnapatnam Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line will launch an intra-Asia service in mid-September from India's Port of Krishnapatnam, a new privately owned... Strife on Board Could Hurt Long Beach, PMSA Head Warns Internal dissension on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has port tenants concerned that the traditionally solid business reputation...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Solar trade war breaks out amid carrier struggle The European Union has launched an investigation into the alleged 'below market value' selling of Chinese manufactured solar panels into the region: dumping in ... X-Press joins Evergreen Black Sea service X-Press Feeders has joined and expanded Evergreen's weekly feeder service between the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. As from last Sunday it has added the ... MSC Flaminia: probe continues US imports expected to rise despite concerns of USEC strike Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to jump by 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases ... The tipping point is near Kenneth Glenn, president of APL, believes that the liner shipping industry is on the threshold of great change as a multitude of financial, operational, competitive ... Let's stop the blood sports That was the overriding message that came out of Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of global logistics at Electrolux SEA's key note address at the Global Liner ... Damco further distances itself from Maersk Like APM Terminals, global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco intends to further distance itself from Maersk by moving headquarters from Copenhagen ... Textainer to raise capital San Francisco-headquartered Textainer, which is the world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, is to issue five million new shares - ...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Quick catalyst or game changer? Chinese steel prices are finally on the rise on following news of the nation's plan to stimulate its slowing economy with $157bn worth of investments in infrastructure projects. Sao Paulo IPO still alive Investors eyeing a piece of Seadrill's Brazilian drilling offshoot may have to wait another year before they can get in on the action. TOO raises the stakes Teekay Offshore Partners is moving forward with a supersized follow-on fundraiser that will give it the ammunition needed to purchase an FPSO from its parent. Allied Maritime on the edge Allied Maritime appears to be losing its fight for survival following a deluge of claims filed against the beleaguered bulker operator in a Hellenic court. Foschi makes Asia return Former Costa Cruises boss Pier Luigi Foschi is making a surprise move to Asia to oversee the company's expansion in the region. End of an era at TBS? Could founder Joe Royce be looking for greener pastures after nearly 20 years at the helm of tweendecker/bulker owner TBS International? Fifth cape for Cargill Cargill has continued its interest in the capesize period market picking up its fifth vessel in a little over a month. Fitch downgrades HSH Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded HSH Nordbank after saying its "asset quality" has deteriorated. Cuts could be costly Armed guards will cease to be effective against Somali pirates if shipowners continue efforts to squeeze providers on costs, according to The Security Association for the Maritime Industry. Dockers delay Deniz A Turkish cargoship and its crew were held at Ashdod in Israel following a dispute between an exporter and dockers. Stay sharp off Somalia Shipowners should not become complacent following a sharp fall in piracy off Somalia, a leading military figure warns. AMP probes cadet death Panama is investigating why the body of a young female cadet killed in an accident remained in a fridge on a tanker for 17 days. Privalov awaits verdict Sovcomflot's former London chief Yuri Privalov is hoping to avoid jail after his $67m fraud trial ended without a verdict in Moscow. Dongfang fights for life Struggling Chinese shipyard Dongfang Shipbuilding intends to sell off assets as it tries to stay alive in the downturn. Statoil declares Havila options Norway's Statoil has added to its tally of recent term fixtures by keeping a pair of Havila ships. Opec output rises Tanker owners have been given a small boost after figures showed oil exporting cartel Opec's August production increased, breaking a three-month run of decline. Korean orders halve South Korea's shipbuilders have seen newbuilding orders fall to half what they were a year ago, according to Nomura. Minor Miner delay The removal of the grounded bulker Miner is set to begin off Canada after stormy weather eased. New blood at Bergen Bergen Group has reshuffled the top management at its Fosen shipyard after issuing a profit warning last month. NS selling veteran Japanese owner NS United is testing the sale and purchase waters for its oldest capesize. Worker dies at Brasfels One worker was killed and another eight were injured after a platform collapsed at the Brasfels yard in Brazil. SeaRoc fixes wind ship Vroon's MPI Offshore has secured a short-term charter for one of its wind turbine installation vessels. GME sold to Italians Italy's Prysmian Group has agreed to buy submarine cables and systems installation outfit Global Marine Systems Energy (GME). Ship held for smuggling A small Indonesian controlled tanker has reportedly been detained in Malaysia for allegedly smuggling diesel oil. Boxes set to defy strike US container imports are predicted to increase 8.5% on a year ago despite the impending threat of industrial action.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Vestas starts rail transport of wind blades in Europe "It has been a challenge to develop a viable concept for transporting blades of this size (55 meters long) by rail in Europe, but well worth the effort," said Mette Heileskov Bulow, transportation chief specialist at Vestas. Commentary: Dow Chemical puts analytics to work for logistics U.S. exports down 1% in July Ag shippers fear dock labor stoppage, surcharges Kroger reports fleet efficiency up 9.75% GreenRoad, Insight pair on GPS fleet tracking ANL exempts some Oceania traffic from strike surcharge The Australian liner carrier said shipments transiting the U.S. West Coast from and to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be exempt from its surcharge on inbound or outbound cargo at U.S. ports, if an ILA strike occurs. CBP shuffles personnel to fill ACE post U.S. Customs is eager for another industry expert to join its ACE development team after the successful run of former customs broker and forwarder Cindy Allen, Assistant Commissioner for International Trade Allen Gina said. Panalpina adds 3 Asia-Europe LCL routes Dachser picks new U.S. ocean head California extends marine fuel exemption The passage of S.B. 1243 (sponsored by State Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach) will mean the state's tax exemption for marine fuel that was due to expire Jan. 1, 2014, will remain intact until Jan. 1, 2024. CHEP to manage Qatar Airways' ULDs CORRECTION: NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port Broadbent takes seat on ITC Orris to be honored by CII in Long Beach Finland pushes cleaner shipping tech

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Fujairah bunker market firm 'Very tight avails' in Richards Bay. Bunker prices firm across Europe Warnings of disruption in Piraeus. Venezuelan refinery 'will have to operate at reduced rates' Refinery will be processing 'at less than 50% capacity' after start-up. 'Green' ship makes maiden call to Rotterdam 8,500 TEU vessel is specially designed for slow steaming operations, says port authority. 'In harbour and off-shore' bunkering planned for Hambantota Sri Lankan port is 'attracting investment.' Call for 0.1% sulphur limit for marine fuel in all EU waters EU rapporteur dismisses 'loud public discussions' by opponents of upcoming sulphur restrictions. GAC adds third office to Brazilian operations Firm opens new Santos office, which includes bunkering services among others. Bunker prices firming in Asian markets Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Bunker tanker up for sheriff's sale in Singapore Sheriff accepting bids for the 2010-built vessel until next Wednesday. New Zealand presents marine legislation bill Bill 'substantially increase' compensation coverage for marine incidents, says government. Slow steaming caps box shipping capacity growth Effective capacity growth lower than fleet growth, says analyst. Fire onboard MV Amsterdam extinguished Vessel reportedly carrying 2,600 mt of bunkers at the time of the incident. Singapore waters around spill area 'generally clean' Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore following collision, says local port authority.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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