BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 15, 2012

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MSC ups rate US$500/TEU on Asia-Europe/Mediterranean trade from July 1 Maersk CFO quits as 400 laid-off worldwide after quarterly losses Five lines revise and increase capacity on Asia-Mexico-WCSA services Correction: Statistical mix-up results in error in HK throughput report Box Ships to buy two OOCL 5,344-TEU ships for US$31.1 million each Fujian ports' April box volume up 12.3pc - total cargo, 35 million tonnes Test Run of Wuhan-Yichang High-speed Railway starts off LA-Long Beach terminal operators increase PierPass truck fees August 1 Toll Group cleared of charges of illegal, unfair US staff dismissals 'Container flying' angers Nigerian officials as boxes skip port and taxes Carriers say terminal productivity declines as ships increase in size Canadian National urges feds to stay clear of shipper rate talks China to EU: 'If you seize our planes for carbon tax, we may seize yours' Cathay Pacific-Dragonair air freight volumes decline 10.6pc in May El Al to pay US$15 million in US class action suit in price-fixing case Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to chair IATA board of governors Australian safety board: There are more air accidents than widely believed Renewed Eurozone crisis resumes threat to global air cargo recovery FedEx extends air cargo cut-off times from Taiwan to Europe and Africa

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JUNE 14, 2012
NMT India committed to offer excellent services, says Frits Dix Urmila Project Services successfully handles 1,000-tonne DHDS reactor with Goldhofer self-propelled axles US CBP announces simplified entry pilot to enhance cargo security Cochin Port issues fresh cargo clearance norms to counter dubious forwarders GMB's Gogha-Dahej RoRo ferry service project a first in South Asia JN Port felicitates top performers at 23rd anniversary celebrations Pipavav Shipyard joins hands with French co. for tech transfer RINA updates GREEN PLUS notation to cover transhipment terminals Contingency plan in place if Greece quits EU: RBI India Inc raises pitch for rate cut following poor industrial output Intend to submit GST Bill report in monsoon session: Sinha Ministry of Food Processing invites EoIs for setting up 20 cold chain projects MACCIA organises advanced certificate course on Customs

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JUNE 14, 2012
Germany: fewer goods hauled by train The German statistical office Destatis reported that a total of 89.7 million t of goods were hauled as railfreight in Q1/2012. This equates to 2.7% less than in the like-for-like q... Greenmodal Transport providing door-to-door services France's first tri-modal operator, Greenmodal Transport, has been set up to provide a door-to-door service by barge or rail with the "last kilometre" by truck. The object... European losses deepening says Iata's revised industry outlook for 2012 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released its revised industry outlook for 2012. Global industry profits are expected to be USD 3 billion, unchanged from the ... Heavy load took off with a Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport has once again managed to handle a heavy-duty loading operation. A 23.5 t road construction vehicle, measuring 8.95 m x 2.95 m 2.60 m, was loaded on... Brussels Airport starts project for tracking air freight in real time Brussels airport is starting a 15 month project on GPRS in air freight. The project will be headed by the Flemish Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor Logistiek - VIL ). ... 30 candles for IDS general cargo alliance Germany's first general cargo alliance is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In summer 1982 eleven medium-sized forwarders in Hamburg established the alliance "Interesse... AAE special railcars carry 4 m high trailers through Channel tunnel The railfreight operator Europorte Channel and the global logistics service provider Ewals Intermodal carried out tests for transporting mega trailers with a 4 m corner height thro... Sea France ferries sold to Eurotunnel A commercial court in Paris has selected Eurotunnel's bid to acquire the three ferries (the "Berlioz, Rodin" and "Nord Pas de Calais") that were owned by SNCF's collapsed cross-Cha... Bigger management team for cargo at Brussels airport The new and bigger management team at Brussels airport is getting established. After the promotion of Steven Polmans to head of cargo, three new positions have been filled at Bruca... Markku Mylly appointed executive director of the EMSA On 8 June 2012, Markku Mylly, CEO of the Finnish port association and former director general of the Finnish maritime administration, was appointed the new executive director of th... Hermes opens 500 parcel shops in Great Britain Hermes, a global CEP and logistics company headquartered in Germany, officially inaugurated 500 parcel shops in 25 large cities in Great Britain in mid June. According to statement... Record sales for Hüttemann in 2011 The Duisburg (Germany)-based transport and logistics group Huettemann ended the last financial year with a new record turnover. The service provider's consolidated sales totalled E... BDP expands capabilities in UK with project logistics BDP International, a leading USA-based global logistics and transportation management firm, now offers customized logistics solutions that support construction, mining, power gener...

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JUNE 14, 2012
Huntington Ingalls names Peter Diakun VP of energy programs UANI asks Germanischer Lloyd to stop classing Iranian ships Voith Turbo gets new President and CEO Panama Canal Authority orders GE Marine engines for 14 tug... BAE San Diego Ship Repair gets $17.1 million mod to DDG 83... Weeks Marine awarded $9.6 million USACE contract STX OSV books order for advanced OSCV Western Geco orders arctic-capable seismic ships at FSG

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JUNE 14, 2012
SASCO to begin operations from Port of Everett to Russia BTS freight transport index increases .2 percent in April Public invited to celebrate Leif Erikson statue anniversary Oregon governor taps Carter as Portland Port Commission president Port of Los Angeles reports cargo volume numbers for May

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JUNE 14, 2012
What the eurozone crisis means for bulk and tanker trades The Asian dawn is undermined by the onset of twilight in Europe Opec pledges to keep oil output unchanged Cartel's decision not to cut back is a good result for tankers Sun sets on Japan's LNG boom Willingness to pay a high price for energy security will not last forever Counting the KG casualties Deutsche FondsResearch reveals the true cost of KG insolvencies Britain used as dumping ground for LNG cargoes Problem highlights trade's inflexibility and why that must change Evergreen's 13,800 teu charter deal in the balance South Korea buyer struggles to raise finance Biting the bullet Scrap now for a faster recovery Growing number of offshore projects keep FPSOs afloat Bright outlook for floating oil production vessels despite questions over oil demand Don't write off the 'dead sea' just yet Tax breaks drive new exploration contracts CMA CGM preferred bidder for French state military logistics contract Eventual deal could see order for five new ro-ros Rates spike for Mediterranean aframax market Fixtures reported at W125 as daily earnings top $30,000 Naphtha market for long range two tankers hits eight-month high Long-haul chartering activity trims position lists to boost rates and earnings Japan urges levy exemption for ships that beat green benchmark Tokyo revises submission to IMO debate on cutting emissions King coal boosts its share of the energy market Last year's fastest-growing fossil fuel is keeping dry bulk carriers busy FSG lands two-vessel offshore order Deal brings German shipbuilder into new niche Courage Marine sells panamax bulker for scrap Hong Kong-based owner gets $4.3m for vintage vessel Singapore box volume up 8.6% in May Southeast Asian giant posts stronger growth than Shanghai STX OSV set for $235m offshore order Shipyard wins its biggest single order since listing in Singapore CSAV secures $90m loan from DVB Finance will cover final payments for widebeam tonnage InterBulk reports revenue dip Scotland-based intermodal firm expects strong dry bulk recovery RMT threatens strike ballot at Northern Isles Ferries Union accuses Serco of detrimental changes to pension scheme China State Shipbuilding announces bond sale State-owned shipbuilder will repay debts and replenish working capital Make room for value China must tackle shipyard capacity as it pursues high-value orders Dover Harbour Board floats 'enhanced' privatisation plan Move faces stiff opposition from local people and rival ferry operators K Line and Noble form capesize pool Each company will contribute five to seven bulkers Vree named APM Terminals' Europe boss Poulsen has moved on to head group safety interests

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JUNE 14, 2012
Wind farm pioneer BARD faces break-up GERMAN offshore wind farm developer and shipowner BARD Engineering is expected to be broken up - and sold in bits and pieces by lenders ICS to push green button at Rio summit SHIPPING'S green credentials are to be emphasised by the ICS at the UN 'Rio+20' summit on sustainable development BIMCO: brace for bulker delivery surge BIMCO has lifted its 2012 delivery estimates for drybulk carriers to 101M dwt, from 90M dwt early this year CMA CGM graded down STANDARD & Poor's today expressed concern about the ability of box liner CMA CGM to deal promptly with liquidity problems - and knocked down the group's credit rating Suezmax tanker earnings double VLCC takings SUEZMAX earnings were double that of VLCC's in the first five months of 2012 because of a tonnage shortage in key places, according to BIMCO Lanka approves Trincomalee port scheme A $4Bn PLAN to build a deepwater jetty at Trincomalee's port and set up heavy industries in three phases has been approved in Sri Lanka Shanghai told: stop talking, start doing TOO MUCH R&D can be wasteful, the Asia Shipping Development Summit in Shanghai was warned today Yangzijiang might sell FreeSeas ships YANGZIJIANG executive chairman Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today that his yard might sell two 33,800dwt bulkers ordered in 2010 by FreeSeas, after it defaulted on instalments totaling almost $7.4M in February and April Capesizes crash below Handysize equivalent SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers have extended their losing streak on higher-than =-anticipated deliveries of newbuildings, according to sector analysts Courage shrinks fleet again SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine has shrunk its fleet further with the disposal of Panamax bulker Courage

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JUNE 14, 2012
US Intermodal Volume Up 15.2 Percent From Prior Week Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 9 rose 3.8 percent year-over-year and jumped 15.2 percent... Long Beach Container Volumes Down in May Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined 7.23 percent in May compared to May 2011, with imports dropping... OOCL Shuffles Management Responsibilities OOCL announced three changes in its management team on Thursday. Michael Kwok is being promoted to chief operating officer,... Container Volumes Rise at Port of Los Angeles Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles inched up in May along seasonal trends. Imports increased 2.7 percent compared... Arkansas Best Buys Panther Expedited for $180 Million Arkansas Best, parent of less-than-truckload operator ABF Freight System, is acquiring non-asset carrier Panther Expedited Services for $180 million. ... Congress Wants DHS to Consider All-Cargo Air Carrier Screening The investigative arm of Congress wants the Department of Homeland of Security to determine the costs and benefits of requiring... US Steel Exports Rose 13.6 Percent in April U.S. steel exports in April rose 13.6 percent year-over-year but posted their third consecutive month-to-month decline, government statistics show. ... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Sixth Week Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped slightly this week for the sixth week in a row, reflecting the... Congress Running Out of Time to Pass Transport Bill (Video) With only several weeks left for Congress to hash out a surface transportation bill, Senate Democrats urged House Republicans to... Idle Container Fleet Drops 47 Percent The idle container fleet has dropped by 47 percent in the last three months as freight rates continue to increase,... Bulgaria Seeks Buyer for State Rail Freight Operator Bulgaria has issued a tender for the sale of the state-owned railway company BDZ's cargo operation. BDZ hopes to... India's Trade Deficit Narrows India's trade deficit narrowed 12 percent in May, the second month of fiscal 2012-13, but both exports and imports fell... S&P Downgrades CMA CGM Credit Ratings Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on CMA CGM's debt to "CCC plus"... Kuehne+Nagel Launches Singapore Aerospace Logistics Hub Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new customized spare parts logistics hub "solution" for the aerospace industry in Singapore. The new... APM Terminals Names New Europe Head APM Terminals has named Ben Vree executive chairman of its European operations, which account for 36 percent of the A.P.... Shippers Shift Modes Seeking Savings, Capacity Rising transportation costs and tight truckload capacity are creating more opportunities for intermodal rail in 2012, logistics executives said Wednesday....

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JUNE 14, 2012
PierPass fee forced up by labour cost rise The Pierpass Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) fee will increase by 2.5% from August in the ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) due to an increase in labour ... Zim adds Duress to ADX service Zim Line has added the Albanian port of Duress to its weekly Adriatic Express Service (ADX) between Israel and the Adriatic. The service deploys two vessels averaging ... Chinese exports up, but not to the EU China has been forced to find new markets for its exports in the light of the financial crisis blighting Europe - its biggest trading partner. Indeed, data released ... Damco scoops double-gong Global third-party logistics provider, Damco, recently took home two awards from the UK, ASDA-owned fresh produce importer, International Produce Ltd [IPL]: Service ... TOC: Marks and Spencer demands innovation Jason Keegan, head of logistics at UK-based general retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S), wants more from his shipping lines. Addressing the TOC Container Supply ... Cargotec sets up SmartPort Cargotec, the manufacturer of cargo-handling equipment and provider of software solutions for operating container terminals, has teamed up with a number of leading ... Tumbling US retail sales pose clear and present danger to rates Ocean carriers' Peak Season Surcharges [PSS] on the transpacific tradelane could come under pressure sooner rather than later as fresh data on US retail ...

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JUNE 14, 2012
Hasbun in it to win it Expansion on the horizon for CSAV as fuel efficient containership fleet is the key to competing with rivals, CEO says. TBS in Bogota brawl US bulker operator accuses Colombian counterparty of attempting to evade arbitration involving cargo claim. IPO spin clock in the spotlight Industry split on whether Oslo investors will welcome Geden spinoff with open arms given turmoil in the tanker market. STX OSV adds to tally Singapore-listed yard collects Troms PSV order with hope more are on the way. Farstad targets two Norwegian offshore owner lines up PSV brace after landing long-term charters with Statoil. Rieber becomes the target Arrow Seismic launches EUR 9m claim against rival owner over payment for Spanish survey vessel resale. Arctech bags $100m loan Finnish shipyard now has funds in place to build paid of icebreakers for Russia's Sovcomflot. Farstad sale half flops Oslo-listed owner sees deal to offload two ageing anchor handlers hit a snag with Lady Cynthia staying put. Norwegian pair pens CSV Solstad and HitecVision join forces in $220m construction vessel order at Singapore-listed yard. Ferry towed by sister Philippines passenger vessel needed help after breaking down off Cebu with 400 people on board. Dal Bello behind Oslo IPO Connecticut financier and other local leaders emerge as architects of Geden tanker spinoff Universal Maritime.

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JUNE 14, 2012
Port of Oakland seeking to end impasse with employees Maersk, Hamburg Sud boost Asia-WCSA connections Maersk, Hamburg Sud, and four other container lines to expand capacity on Asia-WCSA trade by adding vessels, rotating in larger ships, with the rotations of three different services affected by the moves U.S. logistics costs grew 6.6 percent in 2011 Arkansas Best buying Panther Expedited for $180 million Parent of ABF Freight System purchases expedited logistics specialist Panther in a deal that's dubbed "an excellent strategic fit," with Panther to remain a wholly-owned subsidiary and sister company to ABF Maersk slows FEW1, raises FEW3 capacity 24% Vree to head Europe operations of APM Terminals APM Terminals drafts in the head of its key Rotterdam terminals to oversee European region, which accounts for 36 percent of the operator's global volume and 25 percent of its global revenue CSAV signs loan for last of seven ships Cathay volume down in May OOCL promotes Kwok to COO Liner reliability improves in May Figures from maritime analyst SeaIntel show liner reliability climbed from April to May, most likely due to a settling down of service adjustments and alliance reshuffling by lines on the three main east-west trades Ryder elects Hilton to board of directors Chubb, Freightwatch in anti-theft initiative Rikvin promotes GTP status U.S. shippers prepare for East Coast port closures Logistics officials say shippers are likely to increase inventory levels early to avert potential U.S. East Coast port disruptions in the event of a strike by ILA workers or a lockout by employers...

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JUNE 14, 2012
Salvage work on Rena ends Officials confirm that Rena is to be left on the reef over winter. Port of Vancouver to make ECA-related changes Impact of Canadian ECA delay on Vancouver bunker market expected to be limited, broker tells Bunkerworld. IFO prices soften in Fujairah No IFO in Suez. Little price movement in European bunker markets Some product tightness in Piraeus. South Korean refiner to start supplying low sulphur bunkers SK Energy ready to meet demand from vessels heading into North American ECA. Canada to delay ECA enforcement Vessels will be encouraged to comply from August 1, but officials cannot take enforcement action until Canadian regulations are in place. Russia's energy taxes under attack Prime Minister says tax regime is 'not what we would have liked.' Fuel oil stocks little changed Arbitrage volumes set to fall in July. Asian bunker markets see prices stabilise Supplies of bunker material fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Rotterdam launches first cold ironing facility for ocean-going vessel Facility will 'improve air quality considerably', says local port authority. US Navy loads biofuel for fleet demonstration RIMPAC will be the first demonstration of the US Navy's Great Green Fleet. Diesel-electric propulsion systems to power new offshore vessels Offshore shipping firm places order for eight platform supply vessels. VLCC rates fall to 'new lows' Rates 'barely' covering operating costs even as bunker prices decline, says Fearnleys. Bank of China sets up fuel oil trading desk in Singapore The team will start trading fuel oil in the paper market 'soon', says source. Bunker tanker owner terminates newbuilding contract Arbitration proceeding to 'claim back' $6.7 million payment made for the vessel, says Yujin's chairman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		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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