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November 14, 2012

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EU shelves airline carbon tax after sustained international furore Expenses push Hapag-Lloyd into loss while pre-tax profit soars 136pc Maersk world's lay-up king: Mothballs 14 ships totalling 94,000 TEU Xiamen box volume up 10.7pc to 5.13 million TEU in first nine months Chongqing to give tax breaks to boost logistics industry development LA port approves US$127 million for TraPac's terminal development Singapore Customs exacts new export requirements to improve security Galveston dredging complete - now all await neo-panamaxers to call North American intermodal quarterly volume up 11pc to 3.7 million units Saudi Port Authority to invest throughout kingdom in port development Cathay to commence Hong Kong-Colombo freighter service in December UPS-TNT merger makers 'unlikely to make deal' before Feb 28 deadline FedEx extends call-in cut off time for Taiwan-to America shipments ECS acquires three Italian companies to create biggest GSSA in Italy Cargolux, Air Ghana launch weekly Luxembourg, Accra, Abidjan flights Ghana Civil Aviation Authority projects 10pc aviation growth in 2013 Korean Air unveils new SkyTeam livery on intra-Asia aircraft

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Gujarat Junction 2012 : Cargo & Logistics Awards - Nominees & Winners North European container imports to fall, exports to rise: Report Philippe Donche-Gay to head Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Piracy up in Oct., mostly off West Africa & Indonesia Rishi Shipping's B. K. Mansukhani honoured for Lifetime Achievement Sarjak Container Lines wins key recognition as 'Best Medium Enterprise in Logistics Sector' SCI rebounds to register 297.26 cr. net profit in Q2 Milind Deora apprised of aspects concerning NSB calls for more powers to Major Port Chairmen Ex-im shipments delayed at ACC, Mumbai due to failure in EDI link India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2012 on Dec. 7-9 in Pune Centre & states agree to have fresh look at contentious GST issue Forex reserves drop by $950.3 m to $294.341 bn Govt may announce concessions to boost exports INR nosedives by 94 paise against dollar, ends at 2-month low of 54.75 India International Trade Fair from Nov. 14 The tears & fears of onions

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Actros wins two prestigious design awards The new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck has won two prestigious design awards: the German Design Award 2013 in the "Transportation and Public Space" category and the "Focus in Gold 2012... Steve Perry changes from DHL to Kenco Management Services Kenco Management Services, a 3PL service provider based in Chattanooga TN (USA) has announced that Steve Perry has become its vice-president human resources. Perry, who is certifie... Euroports appoints new managing director for Benelux and France Paul Jacob Bins, who currently manages Euroports' breakbulk and bulk terminals in Belgium and France, has been appointed the new managing director for Euroports Benelux and France.... Two Turkish transport companies augment fleet Dalgiç Lojistik Ltd and Golteks Lojistik, two haulage firms located in southern Turkey, have augmented their fleets with Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 LS trucks. Dalgiç Lojistik boosted ... ICTSI's nine-month net income up 4% Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported its consolidated unaudited financial results for nine months ending 30 September 2012. The glob... Indian Railways increases earnings Indian Railways reported that its revenue earnings rose by 20% to INR 687 billion (around EUR 9.8 billion) between April and October 2012. The transport provider's profit from the ... Europorte and Cerevia create new railway operator "Bourgogne Fret Service" Europorte and the agricultural cooperative Cerevia has have created a new local railway operator called "Bourgogne Fret Service" (BFS). BFS is co-owned by Europorte (67%)... "Final call" for SAS The pan-Scandinavian airline SAS has adopted a comprehensive plan to pave the way for a new, strong and competitive company. It needs to be fully implemented and new collective agr... Damco boosts sales in Q3 Damco, the forwarding and logistics subsidiary of the Danish conglomerate Maersk, reported that its sales grew from USD 784 million in Q3/2011 to USD 849 million in the same quarte... FedEx Express opens new facility in Dubai The US service provider FedEx Express has opened a new facility in Dubai to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 5,900 sqm facility in Al Garhoud houses a new... IAG Cargo reports Q3 growth IAG Cargo, the single business created in the aftermath of the British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo merger, reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges)... Etihad Cargo growth continues in October Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo carried a record 32,500 t of freight in October, a 15% increase on the same month last year. The figure is 2.2% higher than September 2012, when the ai... GAC with new CEO from 2013 on The shipping and logistics service group GAC will have a new group president in the shape of Bengt Ekstrand with effect from 1 January 2013. Ekstrand is presently GAC's vice-group ...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
CIT Group launches maritime finance business NASSCO floats out first MLP ship Academy training ships house FEMA Sandy responders Waller Marine to develop small-scale LNG terminals Herbert Engineering's Michel to be Webb Institute President New river radar approved for European waterways Ambrey Risk gains Panama security accreditation

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Port of Coos Bay taps Dunning as Charleston harbormaster International Shipholding Corp. eyes public offering of stock shares General Dynamics NASSCO finishes float out of MLP ship Team led by Carl Icahn buys Greenbrier common stock Schnitzer board sets dividend for shareholders of record

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Competition hots up in European feeder sector Unifeeder's takeover of Feederlink highlights the fight for economies of scale Insurers need more clarity over bunkers sourced in Iran UK Treasury response is ambivalent, pending European Court of Justice ruling Shipowners P&I club is first to opt for two interactive ratings Decision boosts the insurance player's rating from BBB to A- Grim outlook continues for shipping Sector has become a non-industry for banks that are in no rush to return Strong currencies press Asia ship prices to rise Yards must respond to rising costs MarAd again rejects Blackstone arm's Title XI application Decision casts questions over newbuilding pair ordered at Nassco Third quarter brings profit growth to Hapag-Lloyd Prospects fade for IPO as nine-month net loss reflects a continued 'challenging' market Survey reveals high awareness of SEEMP compliance Fuel-saving benefits drive interest in ship energy efficiency management plan Nigerian naval exercise supports the country's war on oil theft But the government and security services cannot fight piracy alone, says security expert Liner operators launch a surge of seasonal lay-ups Alphaliner data points to substantial rise in mothballed ships over coming weeks US east coast ocean carriers declare force majeure on diverted cargo Hurricane forced some 6,000 boxes to be rerouted from New York & New Jersey Chinese yards look to naval orders for survival Will Hu's call to make China a maritime power allay state-owned yards' problems? Aframaxes trading crude stay buoyant post-Sandy Caribbean-US Gulf earnings for 70,000-tonne cargoes top $26,000 per day Oh, Kolkata If India is to fulfil its potential, it needs its ports to work well Stop the clock Airlines' reprieve from ETS may improve IMO member states' attitudes at the next MEPC Navios Acquisition reduces loss more sharply than forecast Frangou says company is building a stable platform as its peers struggle New IG chairman named Tindall Riley chief Berkley takes the helm New hopes for shipping as aviation shakes off EU emission targets One-year stay of execution sees airlines duck moves to include them in regional ETS Ruling on BLT extension is delayed until next week Indonesian tanker firm wants Jakarta court to grant 60 more days to appease its creditors Sandy hits global fourth-quarter oil demand IEA cuts its forecast to reflect weak European economy and impact of US hurricane First Steamship plans new share issue Taipei-listed dry bulk operator seeks to raise funds for loan repayments and investments Commerzbank expects $342m shipping loss from Deutsche Schiffsbank Ship finance is four times more toxic than consumer credit Mercator sees third-quarter profit plunge Bombay-listed tanker operator hit by weak rates Jefferies merges with major shareholder Leucadia National Firm pledges 'business as usual' for its maritime investment banking Intermodal restructuring sees profits dip at HHLA But German port operator reports 2% volume growth for first nine months Hyundai Merchant Marine posts first operating profit since late 2010 Seoul-listed carrier boosted by lower bunker prices and improved box business Debts hit SinOceanic Shipping Interest on $505m debt erodes boxship owner's earnings ASL Marine posts higher third-quarter profit But Singapore-listed offshore player warns of more competition ahead LNG-fuelled ethylene carriers will operate out of the UK First gas-powered vessels of this type are chartered to Sabic

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
HHLA slashes investments HAMBURG's biggest box terminal operator HHLA today pruned back investments this year from €250M to €200M ($254.35M) because growth prospects have soured Ferry 'cartel' fined €88.5M SPAIN'S competition commission has imposed fines totalling €88..5M ($108.73M) on six shipping groups that operated a price cartel on Spain/Morocco services in 2002-10 Cargo owners upheld in 2005 collision-blast A US LOWER court decision in favour of cargo owners has been upheld in a case involving a ship collision and explosion in the Yellow Sea in 2005 PNG seen as linchpin for smuggling rings PAPUA New Guinea's biggest-ever drug bust has brought police warnings that PNG is becoming a smuggling transshipment point, IHS Global Insight reported today RCL profits turn to losses THAILAND'S RCL reported a 216M baht ($7.04M) in losses for 3Q12, reversing 804M baht in profits a year earlier 170 held in migrant smuggling GREEK authorities are holding 170 people believed to be involved in the smuggling of migrants in the past week SinOceanic to refinance NORWAY'S listed box ship provider SinOceanic said today it plans to refinance, given deep losses for 3Q12 Lianyungang to issue bonds SHORT-term financing bonds will be issued next week to raise development money, China's Lianyungang Port Group said today Thessaloniki cargo rises GREECE'S second-largest port, Thessaloniki, said its cargo-handling rose 19% year on year in the first nine months of the year Modec wins PETROBRAS charter of FPSO MODEC of Japan said today it has won a deal to charter an FPSO to PETROBRAS Shanghai Free Trade Zone reports growth SHANGHAI'S Free Trade Zone has reported 14.4% year on year growth in imports and exports during first nine months

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
DSV plans central logistics hub in Germany Danish forwarder, DSV has unveiled plans to construct a EUR60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain, Germany.The 80,000sqm facility will consolidate ... Idled fleet surge begins According to the latest data from Alphaliner the past two weeks has seen the amount of redundant cellular capacity increase by 96,000 to 762,000 slots for 282 ships; ... USEC liners declare 'Force Majeure' In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy many ocean carriers that diverted container ships from the storm-ravaged New York & New Jersey terminals to discharge ... Hapag-Lloyd profits up but liner still in the red YTD German container giant Hapag-Lloyd was able to increase freight rates, revenue and results in the third quarter, although it warned that the market environment ... End of the banana wars The European Union and 11 South American countries have finally declared peace after many years of raging banana wars. The two sides have signed an agreement ... Samskip acquires Coolboxx

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Prestige master testifies Teekay bags Hummingbird lease Teekay Corp has struck a deal to lease a floating production, storage and offloading unit to oil explorer Antrim Energy. Algarve to Brazil? Modec looks to have secured a contract for a VLCC it is believed to have bought from Belgian tanker owner Euronav. NewLead to fight on NewLead Holdings has vowed to carry on the fight to reclaim the money it is owed by Taiwan's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) over unpaid charter fees. Berkeley gets P&I nod P&I club manager Grantley Berkeley has been elected chairman of the International Group (IG) cartel. Statoil seeks ships The over-supplied North Sea anchor-handler (AHTS) market could be thinned out a little next year after Statoil launched a tender for term charters. Sato sells off handy Japan's Sato Steamship has offloaded its smallest bulker into Greece. ASL sees upswing ASL Marine has reported higher third quarter numbers as margins increased across the board. Frangou's positive feeling Navios Maritime Acquisition has turned in a slightly stronger than expected third quarter showing as fleet growth helped improve revenue. Naveiro crew stuck The crew of a Portuguese cargoship have been stranded in Germany since August over unpaid port fees. Frontline's winter window An improving picture for the VLCC spot market has opened a window of opportunity for investors in John Fredriksen's Frontline, Arctic Securities says. Death probe demanded The family of an engineer who died on an Essar Shipping vessel off South Africa want a full investigation. Wilson orders at Damen Wilson Sons of Brazil has returned to Damen Shipyards for 12 more tugs. Eagle's runway race A three-year debt runway could prove too short for Eagle Bulk Shipping if the dry-bulk market remains rooted to the ground, a leading analyst suggests. Hong Kong cans IRISL Hong Kong is cutting ties with 19 ships belonging to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Cosco adds four VLCCs China's huge push to build up to 50 VLCCs has continued with a new order for Cosco at China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC). SinOceanic books big loss SinOceanic has turned in a loss in its first full quarter with a four vessel fleet. Better from Eidesvik Eidesvik Offshore has overcome a slump in revenue to post improved operating numbers for the third quarter. Hapag better in Q3 Hapag-Lloyd has joined the band of container lines posting improved third quarter numbers. PGS fixes new quartet PF THOR has ordered four new seismic support vessels on the back of long-term charters from Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS). Pallas returns to profit Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has made it back into the black in the first quarter of its financial year. Polarcus returns to profit Polarcus has returned to profit in the third quarter helped by contributions from its entire fleet of eight seismic ships. Damen Brest wins trio Damen Shiprepair Brest has tied up a trio of drydockings from three separate Scandinavian tanker owners. Two down, one to go Lamprell, the struggling Middle East rig builder, has appointed a new chief financial officer but only on an interim basis. Sentinel behind AHTS deal Sentinel Marine has emerged as one of the parties behind the recent anchor handler newbuilding order at Nam Cheong. PBR in new PLSV push Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil giant, is looking to long-term charter a further nine flexible pipelay vessels. Hedland in China record Port Hedland has set a new monthly record for iron ore volumes to China, latest figures from the port show.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Benjamin retires as Port of Oakland director Omar Benjamin, who had served as executive director since February 2007, leaves the agency amid an investigation over expense reimbursement, practices and policies by the port's outside counsel. LA port awards contracts for TraPac expansion The port authority has approved $127 million for two projects related to modernization of the TraPac container terminal. Both projects are part of a $365 million expansion of the terminal. Riverside acquires MNX XRS names Schenk senior VP market growth Caribbean carriers announce 2013 rate increases Port of Houston names key executives CaroTrans starts new China/Chile LCL services 20-year EU-Latin American banana war ends "This is a truly historic moment," said World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy on Nov. 8. "After so many twists and turns, these complicated and politically contentious disputes can finally be put to bed." Coolboxx becomes reefer box rental Washington Notebook: Veterans' Day salute for railroads House lauded for addressing Russia favored status Michel named president of Webb Institute Commerce's new export finance guide released Survey finds growth in inter-regional trade Of the supply chain executives surveyed by BDP International, 87 percent indicated their companies are considering or have already begun to move production closer to end markets, sourcing and selling their goods within the same hemisphere. U.S. steel exports drop in September Hapag-Lloyd profits improve as freight rates rise

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Bunker supplier exits Istanbul market Rida Petrol Urunieri A.S. suspended supply operations this month and its trading team was made redundant. Head of Norwegian Oil Trading passes away Sadness as Tor Javier Melsom dies after illness, aged 56. Bunker prices stable in Fujairah But prices gather pace in South African ports. Prices show mixed movement in Europe Margins on trades low, sources said. Ferry operators struggle to find cash for fuel Up to half the ferry fleet operating out of the Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio could be laid up. Layton announces departure from WFS Senior commercial manager worked for the group for 24 years. Hapag-Lloyd reports Q3 profit But bunker costs 'weigh heavily' on performance. Bank holiday curtails Singapore market Quiet market all round in Asian ports. Baxus and OceanConnect in court Friday Indebted company owes around $16 million. Global energy map being 'redrawn' United States will be the world's top oil producer within eight years, says IEA. IMarEST announces conference schedule for 2013 Topics for next year's conferences include environmental issues, offshore oil and gas, liquid natural gas, arctic shipping, and marine engineering. Wind power can save on bunker fuel costs, says tech firm 'There is immense energy in the oceans which can be harvested and used by ships.'

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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

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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