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BRIEFS

April 16, 2012

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Asia-USWC rates up 12.7pc to $2,285/FEU - USEC up 9.6pc to $3,516/FEU High oil prices prompt MSC to levy all-water intermodal fuel fee May 11 USAC ups rates US$150/TEU and $400/FEU on north Europe-Asia trade lanes Two new berths built, pass inspection at Dalian's Dayaowan port area Hainan's Haikou port builds US$380 million passenger-ro-ro terminal Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska asked to join Guam plea for Jones Act waivers High speed rail cuts, Arab strife cut profit prospects for China railways Hactl posts 2.5pc first quarter decline with March volume best in 2012 Lufthansa Cargo's 12.6pc March decline blamed on night flight ban Air France-KLM Cargo off 3.4pc in March as Americas lead decline TIACA blasts Leipzig court's ruling to uphold Frankfurt night flight ban Turkish Airlines' cargo jets to fly to Vnukovo International in Moscow

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BHP 2012 International conference BHP 2012 Lucky Draw sees top prizes attract enthusiastic participation Maersk Line includes Port Pipavav in MECL1 service Navy chief calls for demarcating piracy-hit waters Osheen Logistics celebrates 6th anniversary by facilitating ideal logistics solution SCI forays into LNG terminal operations Apeda expects mango exports to bounce back to 80,000 t in 2012-13 Chinese ban on Indian seafood to hit marine exports hard Qatar seeks Indian Basmati Bilbao Port & Samsara Group to cooperate for increased cargo movement MPT to transform into multi-commodity facility KPCHAA calls for CFSs, ports to be made aware of stamp duty status AEPC demands extension of 2 pc subsidy Ambiguity on export quota creates bitterness amongst sugar mills Cotton body calls for more exports E&Y projects India to grow at 6.1 pc in 2012 Govt likely to exempt capital gains tax for certain Mauritius-based FIIs Indias 2011exports grew fastest in volume: WTO China to establish new global payment mechanism for yuan World trade growth to slip to 3.7 pc: WTO Globalink continues to expand in defence, aviation & military logistics SCHEUERLE rotor blade adapter facilitates erection of wind power plant in difficult terrain

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APRIL 13, 2012
Port of Tokyo with record high in 2011 The port of Tokyo handled around 4.1 million teu in 2011, 8.6% more than 2010. Luís Simões opens two new logistics platforms in Spain Luís Simões, a Portuguese transport and logistics group, has put two new logistics centres into service near Guadalajara (Andalusia, Spain). The two facilities of 28,000 sqm and 10... Saudi Airlines Cargo Company expands Dhaka freighter flights Saudi Airlines Cargo Co is to introduce a third weekly freighter from Dhaka (Bangladesh), commencing tomorrow (14 April). The decision follows the success of the carrier's two week... Czech freight railway transporting more, particularly in intermodal sector The Czech freight railway CD Cargo transported a total of 78.7 million t of goods in 2011, equating to approximately 2.6 million t more than in 2010. The reason for the relatively ... Communicative trucks to reduce urban congestion Renault Trucks is playing an important role in the Optimod'Lyon (France) research project. Renault Trucks will be responsible for developing innovative mobile technologies and serv... DAF Trucks building new parts distribution centre in the Netherlands Vehicle manufacturer DAF is planning to invest EUR 30 million in the construction of a new state-of-the-art PACCAR parts distribution centre (PDC) in Eindhoven (the Netherlands). T... SkyXS becomes Virgin Atlantic Cargo's first GSA in Poland Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed SkyXS as its first ever general sales agent in Poland. From Poland, the airline has launched daily trucking services to London to connect with i... New manager for Bremer Container-Transport-Dienst Jörg Hoffmann began to manage Container-Transport-Dienst (CTD)'s branch office in Bremen (Germany) on 1 April. Up until that date he had worked in the container trucking sector for... Samskip new to Flekkefjord Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics has expanded its service between the Norwegian west coast and the port of Rotterdam by adding a call at the Norwegian port of Flekkefjord, wi... Big players establish ground handling JV in Shanghai Several aviation partners have agreed to launch a joint venture company in Shanghai (China) for the provision of airport ground handling services at Pudong and Hongqiao airports. T... Ekol Lojistik has new CEO Tayfun Öktem has been appointed CEO of Turkey-based Ekol Logistics. Öktem worked and held senior positions at Unilever in Istanbul and Prague, at Reckitt Benckiser in Istanbul, Lon... UIC and CCTT sign contract The International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Coordinating Council on Transsiberian Transportation (CCTT) have signed a memorandum of cooperation at the UIC headquarters in Par... Polish state railway company appoints new chairman Jakub Karnowski was appointed new chairman of the Polish State railway company PKP on 11 April 2012. Maria Wasiak, who formerly held the chair, is retaining her seat on the board. ... Gebrüder Weiss acquires 100% stake in Diehl The Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has acquired all the shares of the forwarding enterprise Wilhelm Diehl GmbH & Co. The two firms signed a contract to this end on 1... DPD expanding operations in Russia's growth market The parcel delivery firm DPD is expanding its operations in Russia in response to growth in the country's parcel shipping market. DPD, the international subsidiary of French La Pos...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Antarctic "adventure cruise" ship loses propulsion Navy approves "quick win" shipbuilding cost-reduction... Siem Offshore orders two OSCVs at STX OSV Why Jones Act operations can get expensive BV teams with Securymind to audit and verify armed guards... ASL Shipyard delivers LNG terminal tugs to Australian...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Port of Seattle announces close of property sale to Sound Transit US rail freight totals decline during week NYK plans to begin new Asia to Honolulu run Coast Guard commends actions by NAVIOS GEMINI S crew Andy Tung named new OOCL chief operating officer

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APRIL 13, 2012
Maintaining standards It is tempting to put off maintenance in tough times, but today's ships are supervised far more closely than any earlier generations Let the blame game begin Box lines have lived to regret last year's rate war madness Alliances form new backbone of box trades Prospect of fullscale merger and acquisition activity receding Torm finalises two-week debt repayment holiday Danish company given breathing space by banks Comment: the Iran tanker insurance dilemma Oil shipments continue as clubs seek exemption from sanctions ban Iranian tanker fleet is not 'hiding' activity Only three NITC vessels are currently shipping Iranian crude oil internationally Algeria box delays force switch to adjoining countries Demurrage costs claimed to be over $130m a year Exclusive: Iran crude exports fall by a third in March Country struggles to sell on markets but pumps high volumes into SuMed pipeline Artificial islands to support West Africa exports Bechtel proposal claims shared deepwater solution can cut costs by a third Sovcomflot plans commercial office in US Houston or east coast under consideration Owners resist temptation to undercut in suezmax Atlantic market Rates steady in West Africa as April loading programme ends UK armed guards look vulnerable to emerging nations' prices Proliferation of PMSCs from countries such as the Philippines and China could see British firms priced out of the market Shippers braced for more Asia-Europe rate rises Most lines will be seeking an extra $400 to $450 per teu on May 1 South Africa rides major bulk boom Overall growth marks sharp drop in container volumes US LNG exports in the spotlight Regulatory body to discuss pricing impact Maersk keeps ship investment on hold Box line focuses on profitability Scorpio Tankers places 4m new shares Company raises $27m in fresh equity for growth Canadian oil sparks rise in crude tanker and Twitter traffic Pipeline expansion to benefit aframaxes and suezmaxes - but not without flak from environmentalists Capesizes hold out for iron ore majors to return Market edges down after brief rally and demand remains uncertain Costa Concordia wreck removal to start next month Carnival shareholder meeting reveals falling Europe bookings Japan insurers warn of limited Iran capacity H&M cover available to one tanker a week Cosco seeks to improve energy efficiency for bulkers State-owned conglomerate signs co-operation agreement with CCS It takes a village Release of Somali ship points to new ways to fight piracy Write on Japan's timely letter urges EU to support global solution to CO2 emissions Gothenburg wins G6 direct line to China Alliance to make weekly call in Baltic's biggest container hub starting on Wednesday next week Trading of Nanjing Tanker's bonds suspended Shanghai exchange halts trading after tanker operator posts annual losses for two consecutive years Marco Polo and banks agree consensual liquidation Chapter 11 cannot save Antonio Zacchello group Omega day of reckoning postponed to May Houston Chapter 11 case rumbles on STX OSV to build ice-class anchor handler Ship to be delivered to Iceman next year Keppel inks rig deal with Sete Brasil Letter of intent signed for $4bn order

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APRIL 13, 2012
Scorpio prices offering NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers is yet again tapping public equity markets to pay down debt and pay for newbuildings LION 2 sea cable operating THE LION 2 submarine cable has begun commercial service, IHS Global Insight reported today Asia/Europe box profits return SUSTAINED rate increases for the Asia/Europe box route has revived the segment's profitability, according to BIMCO Study sees heavy-lift boom INVESTORS are expected to pour money into coal power plants in Europe over the next eight years, a study has predicted One day, one tanker for Iran INSURERS today reportedly warned Japan's shipowners that they will cover just one tanker at a time carrying Iranian crude in the Gulf Jet fuel and naphtha boost LR tankers GOOD FORTUNE that LR1 and LR2 products tankers have enjoyed since early April is continuing this week Palm oil rates seen rising in mid-April BROKERS told Fairplay today palm oil freight rates on the Southeast Asia/India route should rise from mid-April Keppel shares surge on deal SINGAPORE rig builder Keppel Corp's shares hit an 11-month high today after it signed a letter of intent to build five rigs for Sete Brasil LNG fuel future mulled SINGAPORE is leading a study on the potential of LNG as maritime fuel WSS signs first deal in Japan WSS HAS signed its first-ever safety service agreement with a Japanese client Nickel ore ban propels Supramaxes SUPRAMAX rates are getting a lift from charterers rushing to get Indonesian nickel ore to customers as Jakarta's May export ban approaches

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APRIL 13, 2012
Truckload, Intermodal Linehaul Rates Rising Truckload pricing was 7.2 percent higher in March than a year ago, though down slightly from recent months, according to... Analyst: Outsourcing Shift to Slow Asia's Export Growth Investors in the container industry are likely to see disappointing returns in the coming years as Asia's export growth rates... Exports, Economy on Agenda at Summit of Americas U.S. exports, economic integration and international security will be on President Obama's agenda at the Summit of the Americas this... G6 Alliance to Call at Gothenburg Port The recently established G6 Alliance will begin weekly calls at Gothenburg, helping Sweden's biggest port secure a second direct deep... J.B. Hunt Profit Jumps 35 Percent A 16 percent leap in intermodal loads helped push first quarter revenue up 17 percent to $1.17 billion at $4.5... Maersk Line Expects 2012 Loss Maersk Line expects to lose money this year despite recent rate increases, A.P. Moller-Maersk Chairman Michael Pram Rasmussen told shareholders... Pantos Logistics Signs Deal With Coca-Cola in Indonesia Pantos Logistics is further expanding its partnership with Coca-Cola and has signed a new logistics contract with the beverage giant... Star Reefers Reaches Deal With Russian Fruit Importer Norway's Star Reefers said it has reached a "satisfactory" solution to its dispute with Russia's largest fruit importer that had... Survey Shows Slower Manufacturing Growth U.S. manufacturing will continue to grow this year but at a more modest pace, according to a quarterly survey by... Asian Air Cargo Climbs After Chinese New Year Early indicators suggest air freight traffic in Asia is steadily increasing after year-over-year comparisons for the first two months of... Cosco to Boost Asia-South America Bunker Surcharges Cosco Container Lines announced an increase in its bunker surcharge on all shipments, including reefers, from the Far East to... UASC to Raise Rates on North Europe to Asia, India Trade Lanes United Arab Shipping Company will raise its rates on trades from North Europe to Asia and the Indian subcontinent, starting... Reefer Shipments Ripple Through Trade Exports of refrigerated goods from the U.S. last year increased 16 percent to 15.5 million metric tons, and economists forecast... Excess Capacity Trumps East Coast Port Battles for Investment U.S. East Coast seaports have a serious overhang of unused terminal capacity. The Port of Charleston handled about 1.4 million... The Good and Bad of Panama Canal's Locks Delay The Panama Canal Authority originally planned to inaugurate the third set of locks it is building in August 2014, exactly...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Port of Boston's CTP delivers its first clean vehicle Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced that its first clean diesel replacement truck was purchased by independent owner/operator John Jones this ... Hapag-Lloyd launches own Baltic feeder service Hapag-Lloyd intends to launch its own feeder service between northern Europe and the Baltic at the beginning of May. Called Russia Express Service (REX), it will ... Bimco's better forecast Bimco, the international association of shipowners, has raised its outlook for the container sector. This follows an unprecedented rise in freight rates on key ... Aus dockers and Patrick at 'impasse' over on-site gym and lockers These are just two of the more trivial issues that have driven a wedge between Sydney's Port Botany workers and the Asciano-owned Patrick Ports management, culminating ... CI Awards 2012 launched Wan Hai and K Line club together with new transpac sling Taiwan liner operator Wan Hai Lines (WHL) is to re-enter the transpacific trade after announcing that that it was joining forces with Japan's K Line to launch a ... Congratulations Marit Vardal: CI LinkedIn group's 2,500th member Contecon Guayaquil buys OCR technology Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuador, is the latest terminal operator in South America to embrace new technology as a means of raising efficiency levels at its container ... Singapore extends boxship concession The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore [MPA] has extended by a further two years a 20% concession on port dues for container ships calling at the world's ... BMW hits top gear in China Record 425,000 first quarter car sales by the German car giant BMW owe much to the rise of the Chinese middle classes with the company selling 35% more vehicles, ...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Hope on the horizon? Ailing Danish owner's CFO says standstill extensions serve as a strong signal that creditors are committed to overhaul. Sinokor seals VL fixtures Time charter rates on the rise as South Korean operator takes tanker duo from Formosa Plastics, sources say. NITC faces stealth claims Iranian tanker owner accused of operating under the radar with sanctions about to kick in. Show me the money $100m fundraiser may be on horizon for Tsakos as it pursues expansion in the LNG and shuttle tanker sectors, analyst says. Yujin to chop Chinese duo London-quoted owner ready to swing the axe on heavily delayed pair at Wuhan Nanhua. STX PO back on bond hunt South Korean owner looking to harvest an extra $90m before new rules restrict its ability to collect cash. Micky on incredibly safe ships Short memories, fire fighting in the shipping industry and fantastic even phantasmic ships. Siem pens CSV double STX OSV orders gathering momentum with contracts for two more vessels from Oslo-listed owner. GasLog shares 'interesting' Newly-listed LNG owner is given a buy rating by Fearnley Fonds with dividend set to multiply. Bumi Armada bags pipe work? Reports say the Hassan Basma-led offshore owner is making a move into the Caspian Sea with a new subsea contract. Money back guarantee Johan Rokstad-led Edda is laughing as a $150m newbuilding will pay for itself in less than three years. US to see modest box growth Inbound container volumes to grow 3% in April with steady gains through remainder of year, says trade body. Scorpio plans stock sale Monaco-based tanker player set to sell up to 3.5m shares to repay outstanding debts. Traf takes major India punt Top commodities trader is investing $250m in VLCC-capable refinery and related storage facilities.

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APRIL 13, 2012
Vista Equity completes CDC acquisition Malware is a supply chain concern CHEP buys Danish ULD maker COSCO raising Asia-Middle East rates Swissport offers mobile tracking U.S. exports hit $181.2 billion in February Maher files complaint against NY/NJ Port Authority MSC to start all-water intermodal fuel fee Navajo Express expands West Deer heads IJS's EMEA ocean freight

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APRIL 13, 2012
Bunker prices uncertain as week ends Trading was average on the US Gulf, according to local players. South Africa releases oil spill reporting notice The notice incorporates MARPOL 73/78 reporting requirements and updated contact information for oil spill reporting. Bunker barge breaks down in South Africa Bunker delivery delays are to be expected as only pipeline delivery is currently available. Removal of shipwreck urged off Christmas Island Island's only port has been closed since January. Middle East bunker prices show little movement South African markets lack direction. Bunker prices firming in Rotterdam Ongoing shortage of LS material keeps premium firm. Newbuilds 'cut fuel consumption by 26%' 'Tremendous differences' in containership designs make newbuilds worthwhile, says Technomar Shipping Inc. First fuel oil cargo arrives at Malaysian terminal Terminal 'offers new storage and logistics opportunities in the Singapore region.' Tanker losses pull down Stolt-Nielsen results 'Higher operating costs and weak volumes' widen tanker division's losses. March bunker sales climb nearly 17% MPA says Singapore monthly volumes back above 3.6 million mt. Philippines prepared to use bunker fuel as backup energy supply Backup supply can shift to bunker fuel if need be. Bunker price movements mixed in key Asian ports Avails of marine fuel 'fine'. Port of Rotterdam opens tank terminal When the second phase of the project is completed, the terminal is forecast to have capacity for 700,000 cubic metres of products. Estonian port could see LNG bunkering operations from 2015 Plans for a 5,000 m³ capacity local LNG terminal. LNG fuel and bunkering system ordered for fast ferry Bunkering system of fast ferry designed to be filled up in less than an hour. Stolt-Nielsen 'frontrunner' in Singapore oil storage expansion project Project will increase Singapore's onshore storage capacity by 4 million barrels. Turkish ship management firm gains SEEMP certification ClassNK says it is addressing environmental concerns in the maritime industry. Sovcomflot net profit down by 67% during 2011 2011 results hit by soft freight rates and growing bunker costs.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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