BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 14, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates drop 6pc to US$1,818/TEU, China-USWC rate slips 0.8pc Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay opens South China/US east coast (SCE 2) service CSAV widens quarterly net loss to US$203 million as box volume drops 43pc China Newbuilding Price Index slides 4pc month to month April 15-30 Zepol: US regains import momentum in April, up 9.2pc as Europe slips 3.1pc Range of factors make rate hikes unavoidable, MOL's UK chief tells shippers Taicang port's cross-strait direct shipping cargo up 16pc in first quarter Fujian sea ports' transshipments from other provinces soars 127.3pc Tianjin's inland 'dry ports' up 11.4pc to 41,400 TEU in first quarter US Customs adds two of four special import centres in Detroit and Houston UN union group blasts DHL for avoiding unions and not reporting injuries Etihad Rail, DP World to build intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port Container terminal to dock 18,000-TEUers on Atlantic side of Panama Canal IAG Cargo first quarter revenue up US$1.29 million as volume slips 2pc Swissport acquires Flightcare ground handlers in Spain and Belgium Panalpina first of type to win Good Distribution Practice cert at Schiphol Shijiazhuang airport cargo throughput up 21.8pc in first quarter

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MAY 13, 2012
Concern about new round of rate increases this month DELMAS upgrades services connecting India & Middle East Gulf to East Africa GE Shipping delivers third VLCC to buyers NYK to display super eco ship at Expo 2012 in Korea Teamglobal Logistics commences LCL consolidation at ICD-Tughlakabad UK trying to defer EU ban on Iran ship insurance IBIAs Enhanced Bunkering Course for cargo officers in Singapore VOC Port handles more containers & cargo in 2011-12 Rlys to impose service tax on freight from July 1 'sheds 21 paise to touch 53.63 Bids invited by STC for wheat export Export growth slows in April; trade deficit narrows Falling ' likely to boost corn exports Forex reserves dip $2 bn to $293 bn India keen to enhance CECA with Singapore soon: Krishna India takes umbrage to inclusion in US' IPR 'priority watch list' Industry pushes for more relief from export restrictions Almajdouie receives coveted award Ocean & Sky transports earth moving equipmentv SAL moves important project cargo between Europe & Singapore

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MAY 11, 2012
BNSF to invest USD 202 million to maintain and expand rail capacity in Nebraska The US railway company BNSF plans to invest around USD 202 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement and expansion projects in Nebraska this year. BNSF's 2012 capacity e... Gazeley scoops up team member from rival The logistics property developer and investor Gazeley has scooped up Bert Angel for its business in Europe. Angel will reinforce Gazeley's global customer solutions team with immed... Barloworld appoints new directors Barloworld chose Babalwa Ngonyama and Neo Phakama Dongwana as non-executive directors of the board of the company with effect from 1 May 2012. Shareholders are also advised that ... Kombiverkehr boosts transport capacity The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is boosting the capacity of its direct train services between Neuss and Vienna by 25% on 16 May. From that da... Underwater dredging equipment delivered to Vladivostok The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has arranged delivery of 40 t of underwater dredging equipment from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Vladivostok (Russia) on a B747-400F chartere... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Chicago Customers across the US Midwest now have faster connections to Virgin Atlantic Cargo's network of over 350 destinations worldwide with the launch of new flights ... More funding for truck rest areas in Australia The Australian government is planning to invest an extra USD 140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012-13 to 2018-19. The Austr... Szczecin gets new container terminal DB Port Szczecin has phased in its new container terminal in Szczecin-Swinoujscie port complex in Poland. A Finnish company built the 300 m berth, which offers 10.5 m depth of wate... Award for Saudi-Arabian 3PL service provider Almajdouie Logistics The Saudia Arabian company Almajdouie Logistics has won "the 3PL Service Provider of the Year" award for its outstanding logistics services over the past twelve months. The award w... Quality Distribution agrees to acquire Wylie Bice Trucking and RM Resources Quality Distribution,a service provider headquartered in Tampa FL (USA), has announced that certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into definitive agreements to acqu... Evergreen Group chairman receives imperial honours Yung-Fa Chang, the chairman of the Taiwan-based shipping group Evergreen Group, was recently honoured with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star at an award ceremony at... First fatal accident involving a Sukhoi Superjet 100 According to the Aviation Safety Network, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane was destroyed on 9 May when it struck the side of a mountain during a demonstration flight over Java (Indonesi... Deutsche Post DHL reports favourable Q1/2012 In Q1/2012 the global mail and logistics service provider Deutsche Post DHL was able to maintain its favourable business development of the previous year and continued to expand. T... FedEx Express expands in Germany FedEx Express, part of the US-based FedEx Corp, is expanding its presence in Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany) by opening new stations in Heilbronn, Ulm and Villingen-Schwenningen.... Panalpina gets GDP licence at Schiphol Pharmaceutical companies will be facing increasing challenges in the future to comply with official and country-specific rules for storing and transporting their temperature-sensit... Malta Freeport Terminals handles largest car transhipment operation Malta Freeport Terminals (MFT) reported that over 2,400 cars were recently discharged at its facility, the largest car transhipment operation of its type in Malta. The cars arrived...

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MAY 11, 2012
Castrol to extend cylinder oil range Tanker hijacked in Arabian Sea

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MAY 11, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver bracing for high volumes of cruise passengers Rail freight traffic numbers roll to mixed bag for week Port of Everett schedules marina cleanup day for tomorrow NYK equipping car carrier with energy-saving lighting sceme Florida East Coast Railway earns AAR safety award

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MAY 11, 2012
The great debate: charter vs freight Industry experts are divided over correlation between box charter and freight rates To the lighthouse Should UK light dues be considered a tax or a fee? The realities of piracy There is latent sympathy for these outlaws. The reality is kidnapping, torture and murder Lame ducts and tipping points: innovation needs research The overselling of emission-mitigating measures will persist as long as there is very little research-based feedback available from actual performances on real ships in real operating conditions VegaReederei buys HR Magician Vessel's former KG owner is insolvent Asia-Europe lines undeterred by softer spot market More carriers plan peak season surcharges Ro-ro owners urged to diversify Offer a broader range of supply chain services in Europe rather than rely on ship chartering, says MDS Transmodal chief Choice between box services is becoming more limited Box lines offering identical service can only compete on price, says Damco CSAV reduces losses by nearly a fifth High fuel bill dents liner operator's margins Platinum Equity takes majority stake in Caterpillar's 3PL business Deal worth $750m continues expansion in private equity group's transportation and logistics portfolio India to sell off wheat surplus Enough in stock to fill 300 supramaxes Ports chiefs invited to Brussels policy talks Regulators to return to the controversial issue of port services Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards No 'magic bullet' from next week's committee meeting after underwhelming response Capesize rates slow due to falling demand for iron ore Overproduction curbs steel mills' appetite for imported ore Japan and Norway strengthen maritime ties Work on memorandum of understanding could result in class society DNV becoming eligible to perform surveys and inspections on behalf of the Japanese government Fuel bills keep Viking Line in the red Operating expenses have hit the ferry operator's first quarter figures even more deeply than a year earlier Scandlines faces new delivery delay P+S fails to deliver in time for peak summer season on the Baltic LA and Long Beach gain after Chinese holidays Container imports surge, but pick-up is partly seasonal MEPs slam member states for slashing counter-piracy resources UK has cut its contribution to EU Navfor Chinese iron ore stocks could decline High prices could drive drawdown of inventories Rio Tinto pushes ahead with mine expansion Uncertain global economic climate is no reason to scale back iron ore or coal ambitions, says chief executive Pyongyang death jam Shipping at risk as North Korea blocks GPS signals Global trade growing but European demand remains sluggish Worldwide container trade forecast to rise by 7.1%, but Asia to Europe segment slows Commerzbank delays plan to sell stakes in Offen-managed boxships Decision reflects weak KG market Hanjin posts first-quarter loss South Korea box giant hopes rates rises will put it in the black in second quarter Déjà vu all over again Can CMA CGM play the same hand twice? Déjà vu all over again Can CMA CGM play the same hand twice? Hansa Treuhand chief puts building trust before launching funds Markets will have to recover so that KG investors can see good prospects, says head of sales Mark Högerle

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MAY 11, 2012
Analyst calls pay to Eagle brass 'excessive' DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman today issued a scathing report on the compensation package of Eagle Bulk CEO Sophocles Zoullas German anti-piracy role with EU extended GERMAN parliamentarians have approved extending the country's participation in the EU's anti-piracy force Romanian yard's profits turn into losses ROMANIA'S Santierul Naval Orsova yard has reported first-quarter net losses of 1.6M lei ($467,900), from profits of 187,400 lei for 1Q11 Shadow falls on MISC shares CIMB Securities has urged investors not to buy MISC's shares because it expects the Malaysian group's earnings to remain under pressure this year UK P&I sees uptick THE UK P&I Club today reported free reserves and capital of $486M for the year ended 20 February 2012, up from $478M a year earlier German Pellets plans US Gulf plant BIOFUELS supplier German Pellets today said it plans to enter the trans-Atlantic Supramax sector next year Model sets optimal speed A MODEL has been developed to calculate optimal speed to help tanker operators manage fuel costs, INTERTANKO told Fairplay today Mercator's profits crash by 75% MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said today net profits for the financial year ending 31 March plunged 75% year-on-year to $7.8M GA-R profits drop 30% INDONESIAN palm oil grower Golden Agri-Resources said today its 1Q12 net profits dropped 30% year on year to $162M Gulf of Guinea piracy rising RISING oil exploration and production in the Gulf of Guinea have sparked more pirate attacks there, an INTERTANKO conference heard today Bids lodged for three SeaFrance ships EUROTUNNEL has confirmed its interest in acquiring the former SeaFrance fleet by making an official €65M ($84M) bid for the three vessels on offer Hanjin shares dive on wider losses HANJIN Shipping said today net losses for 1Q12 worsened to 338.4Bn won ($295M), from 140.6Bn won in losses year on year, which drove its share price down 8.8%, closing at 14,450 won

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MAY 11, 2012
Workshop to Address Shipping's Emission Control Area Rules With the North American Emission Control Area regulations set to take effect on Aug. 1, shipping groups in the U.S.... FedEx Completes Tatex Acquisition FedEx wrapped up its second European acquisition in two months May 10, signing an agreement to purchase French express shipping... APL Suspends Acceptance of Cargo to and From Aden, Yemen Singapore-based ocean carrier APL temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" to and from the Port of Aden, Yemen. The move... Frito-Lay to Buy 100 Electric, 67 CNG Trucks Frito-Lay North America is adding 100 new medium-duty electric trucks to its delivery fleet, bringing its total fleet of electric... Improving Productivity Benefits Ports, Carriers and Shippers In declaring this month that "productivity is the battleground for ports in the future," APM Terminals couldn't have nailed the... Growth in European Ro-Ro Industry Won't Be Stopped Europe's roll-on, roll off shipping sector is refusing to allow the continent's deepening sovereign debt crisis derail its drive to... Container Shipping Remains Scream-Worthy Investment When Sotheby's sold "The Scream" on May 2 for a record $119.9 million on behalf of Norwegian shipping heir Petter... Intermodal Rail Volume Inches Up 3 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending May 5 rose 3 percent percent year-over-year but slipped 1.4 percent from... Best Buy's Morley Discusses Trucking Rates, Modal Shift at NASSTRAC (Video) Eric Morley, senior director of supply chain at big box retailer Best Buy and chairman of NASSTRAC discusses truck rates... Singapore Airlines Profits Plunges 69 Percent Singapore Airlines said high fuel prices and poor cargo returns had contributed to its 69 percent profit slump in the... Economist: Full Export Recovery in China Far From Certain China's domestic market remains shaky and a full export recovery is far from certain, a leading economist says. ... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Slumps 10.5 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 10.5 percent less freight in April than a year ago as it continued to slash capacity in... Hanjin Losses Mount Despite Higher Volume Hanjin Shipping's container shipping unit posted a first quarter operating loss of 237.8 billion won ($208 million) as weak rates... Wilh. Wilhelmsen Operating Profit Leaps 84 Percent Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA boosted first quarter operating profit by 84 percent from a year ago to $106 million,... Kintetsu World Express Posts Record Profit for FY2011 Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) said that its group net profit rose 21.1 percent in... Major Carriers Set Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges Freight rates on westbound trades from Asia to Europe will go up June 1 following peak-season surcharge announcements by major... MOL Adds Seattle Call to PSX Service Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced a new service to Seattle with its New World Alliance partners. Beginning May 21, MOL's PSX... Customs to Open Centers of Excellence and Expertise in Detroit and Houston U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar announced Thursday that CBP will establish new Centers of Excellence and...

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MAY 11, 2012
Gumley leads HPH in Aus Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, has appointed Dr Stephen Gumley to lead its Australian operations.As ceo of ... Europe's woes stunt Chinese export growth Impacted by mass unemployment and draconian austerity measures in its main market, Europe, China's exports slowed dramatically to a year-over-year growth of 4.9% ... Tanger Med well down year-on-year The number of containers handled at Tanger Med, Morocco, in Q1 12 was more than 30% (195,000TEU) down on the corresponding period of 2011 as the industrial unrest ... Liner Q1 red-ink spells more pain for boxship owners The raft of disastrous first quarter results being posted by ocean carriers in recent days threatens to stymie the mini-revival in the ... Nhava Sheva slowdown It seems that a combination of strikes, surging cargo volumes and power shortages have seriously affected container-handling performance levels at container terminals ... Dachser opens up shop in Malaysia Kempton, southern Germany-headquartered logistics provider, Dachser, has continued its Asian expansion strategy with the establishment of a joint venture in Kuala ... Greek tanker pirated after HoA attacks escalate After a lull in piracy activities off the Horn of Africa, a Liberian-flagged Greek-owned suezmax tanker has been hijacked by Somalia-based pirates while en-route ... CSAV still in financial trouble CSAV's strategy of withdrawing many owned services in favour of slot charters and offloading loss making cargo is slow in coming good. Its latest financial figures ...

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MAY 11, 2012
Shot clock keeps ticking Struggling Danish owner sees light at the end of the tunnel as it begins "final documentation" of long-awaited financial overhaul. Marine Risk Forum review This is the place to see participants in action at TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum held at London's Corinthia Hotel in May 2012. Ready to step in Door open at Rosgosstrakh for former Reso-Guarantia insured fleets but business has gone elsewhere. Strength though loss American Club chief sees major casualties as a demonstration of the financial integrity and claims handling efficiency of P&I clubs. Nordic advantage Time for more P&I clubs to follow the Scandinavian model and diversify their product range says Just Arne Storvik. Hydra's time has come Big casualties create opportunity for the clubs to retain more risk and restructure reinsurance deal. Clubs help rivals Martin Lanting welcomes wider interest in fixed premium P&I as a boost for the credibility of the sector. Skuld sets out its menu Norwegian club aims to be a Michelin starred provider of insurance to owners big and small.

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MAY 11, 2012
U.S. exports up 2.9% in March Records were seen in U.S. exports of both services ($54.1 billion) and goods ($132.7 billion), with record levels of exports of industrial supplies ($44.3 billion) and capital goods ($44.4 billion). Hanjin loses $209 million in 1Q The container shipping division of liner carrier Hanjin Shipping slumped to a $209 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2012, a huge drop from the $28.3 million it lost in the same quarter in 2011. DHS waives deadline for 100% box scans FedEx reaches deal to buy France's Tatex The acquisition will give FedEx Express access to a nationwide domestic ground network which carries 19 million shipments and produces about 150 million euros ($194 million) in revenue annually. MOL, Evergreen target Southeast with new string MOL said the service will be particularly beneficial for U.S.-to-Asia export customers in the Southeast United States who want to target emerging markets in Asia with direct Singapore, Vietnam and China calls. CSAV 1Q losses narrow marginally U.S. eases positive train control rules COSCO raising rates from Asia

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MAY 11, 2012
Bunker prices soften as week ends Trading was busy on the US West Coast, according to local players. Scrubbers may have edge over LNG for retrofits 'May prove to be the most cost effective solution' and almost any vessel could be retrofitted, manufacturers suggest. Rotterdam IFO prices see sharp fall IFO avails tight in European hub. Bunker costs see Maersk Line close link 'Direct coverage between Northwest Europe, Peru and Chile to end.' Fujairah bunker market ends the week soft Below average demand in Suez. EU agency wants study on LNG bunkering Study will suggest a common set of EU guidelines. Credit trend is 'wholly unsustainable' 'The average 30 days credit term is no longer the norm,' say James Walters, Head of Investigations at Gray Page. Week ends with prices continuing to slide Good avails in Asian ports fine on Friday. WFS climbs to top 100 on Fortune 500 list Ranked 85th in the list of top revenue-generating United States companies, up from 133rd position last year. Louisiana to get new $600 million bulk liquid terminal Terminal to be operational with initial storage capacity of 4 to 6 million bbl by 2014. Analysts mixed on NOL Maybank Kimg Eng and OCBC Investment Research give mixed reviews after the company reported Q1 losses on high fuel costs. Oil major ships Japanese fuel oil to Singapore Shell charters tanker to ship 80,000 mt of fuel oil to Singapore in a move described as 'rare'. Rubis Terminal revenues up 21% for ARA operations Partly due to new contract with O.W. Bunker for storing marine fuels. North American ECA fuel changover technical notice issued Vessels to be fitted with exhaust cleaning systems not subject to changeover requirements.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› 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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