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BRIEFS

October 17, 2012

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China's September export value increases 9.9pc, setting monthly record Los Angeles container volumes up 5.57pc in September, best in two years Hong Kong down 2.4pc in September to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore up 8.2pc Chongqing to cancel export inspection fee for the fourth quarter Cochin calls for more supervision on using accident-prone pilot ladders Virginia ports September up 11pc to 182,318 TEU - 8.3pc increase in 2012 Singapore's retail figures improve 0.9 per cent in August over July UK ex-military, naval personnel to be re-deployed into civilian logistics Cargotec installs SmartPort gate solutions at 2 Brazilian box terminals TIACA members curse EU carbon tax, commiserate over slower global growth CHAMP Cargosystems looks to Atlanta to gain Latin American foothold DB Schenker Logistics opens new air freight hub at London Heathrow

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Maersk Line extending absolute service reliability MSC announces fixed-day, weekly service from Krishnapatnam Cashew imports flood domestic markets Cargo traffic at Major Ports up by 2.4 pc in Aug. Essar Ports' Q2 net profit doubles to 80.5 cr. Port of Halifax inks MoU with Panama Canal Authority International air freight volume down in Aug. Cut policy rates to trigger growth: Fieo Free sugar export policy to continue: Thomas Govt not to impose MEP for onion

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Aeroflot ends Angola service Aeroflot is operating its last service to Angola today (16 October 2012), as the Russian airline is terminating its bi-weekly Moscow Sheremetyevo - Hurghada (Egypt) - Luanda opera... New deputy secretary general for CCNR Katrin Moosbrugger will become deputy secretary general of the CCNR, as of 21 January 2013, thereby replacing Hans van der Werf. The CCNR is an international organisation that exer... Second container terminal to be built in Damman's King Abdul Aziz port Three partners - Saudi Global Ports LLC (SGP), Saudi Arabia's public investment fund and PSA - have established a joint venture to construct a second container terminal in Damman. ... Renault Trucks to completely replace range in June 2013 Heinz-Jürgen Löw, the president of the French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks, announced that his firm's long distance, construction and distribution ranges are to b... Norbert Dentressangle chosen by Liberty Global The international cable company, Liberty Global Inc (LGI), has chosen the French service provider Norbert Dentressangle to manage its warehousing and distribution activities across... DB Schenker Rail launches second weekly rail freight service between UK and Poland Germany-based DB Schenker Rail has strengthened trading links between the UK and Poland with the introduction of a second weekly rail freight service between the two countries. Thi... Alstom presents first class KZ8A freight locomotive to Kazakh Railways Alstom Transport recently unveiled the first class KZ8A electric freight locomotive that is destined for Kazakh Railways in Belfort (France) where the KZ8A was designed and manufac... Inchcape Shipping Services selects new chief commercial officer Inchcape Shipping Services, a maritime services provider, has chosen Nigel Pusey as its new chief commercial officer. In this newly created position Pusey will report directly to I... Monthly volume growth at AAT Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) in Hong Kong (China) reported a tonnage throughput of 61,668 t in September 2012, 8% more compared to the same month last year. In the month u... Canadian motor carriers ask for more rest stops, highway and bridge improvements Canadian carriers have provided the federal government a helpful guide to assist in prioritizing possible infrastructure investments in 2013. The list, submitted by provincial truc...

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Seabulk Tankers names Bud Hall VP Fleet Management STEM honors for Huntington Ingalls shipbuilders Wärtsilä UV based BWMS picked for Tidewater PSV newbuilds Dockwise books contracts worth $56 million Study aims to ease Australian path to LNG fueled ships Steerprop propulsors chosen for dual fuel STQ ferry

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA making headway on trench project Port Metro Vancouver taps Mann as Canada Place general manager Port of Portland to boost long-term parking rates at PDX Corps plans to fill breach at Grays Harbor south jetty New stores set to open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
APMT slams Virginia rival as Carlyle Group exit leaves three-horse race VIT's 'natural benefits have held competitors at bay for decades' Bigger boxships will strain back-office data processing Cloud computing could solve duplicated information and lack of common systems Shipowners Club absorbs reinsurance cost in general increase Industry experts question whether other players will follow suit Gap widens for dry bulk spot rates as prices flatline for smaller tonnage However capesize and panamax time charter rates continue to climb OSG share in free fall Bad morning for tanker major Afghan drugs battle holds a key to tackling piracy An 'optimal public order of the oceans' is very far away Standard announces 7.5% increase in premiums General increase is a 'balancing act' to correct an underwriting deficit Costamare prices offering at $14 per share Greek boxship owner eyes further vessel acquisitions with $98m fundraiser French state lifeline for CMA CGM Yildirim Group also augments interest A pledge too far Without credible endorsement, every firm a shipowner employs must be vetted Coscol records 73% fall in third-quarter profit Multipurpose vessel unit beats expectations and may have bottomed out, says analyst Sinopec to trade oil products from north Europe Buying Mercuria storage broadens Chinese state major's charter activity Seadrill Partners announces details of $221m New York IPO Promised annual distribution might trail parent's 8.5% dividend, say analysts Crewing firms hit back after Manila seafarer centre raids Government names and shames recruiters before making formal charges Misplaced solidarity Shipbreaking is dirty and deadly and better standards will save Asian workers' lives PMSC cost-cutting tactics could invalidate insurance In the event of an accident, shipowners may be left vulnerable Greek port privatisation push may face new hurdle Brussels probe could bring further delays as Athens battles to raise cash Scottish Loan Fund open to shipping deals Mezzanine finance made available to small and medium-sized enterprises Kinko Maru sale set to indicate state of aframax sector Sale will reveal prospects for a tanker segment whose asset values have plummeted Carlyle Group pulls out of race to run Virginia terminals Unexpected withdrawal of $2bn bid leaves three companies in the running Cleartrade adds bunker fuel trades to derivatives platform Move gives charterers and shippers greater risk management over operational costs Volumes at Long Beach and LA show contrasting trends Los Angeles has best month since August 2010 but Long Beach throughput drops

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Conti completing bulk binge GERMAN KG house Conti Reederei is on track to complete its huge 27-ship newbuilding programme, launched before the 2008-9 global crisis Auditor says Fairstar must to call new AGM FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport must schedule a new AGM because its auditor pointed out flaws in the way it handled a newbuilding contract in its accounts, according to Dockwise Costamare raises $98M BOX SHIP lessor Costamare today priced an equity offering at $14 per share, an 8% discount on yesterday's closing price Russian reefer food fight breaking out? CMA CGM is offering a new reefer box service to deliver citrus from Turkey and Egypt to Novorossiysk Korean banks lend $334M for Vale VLOCs KOREA Development Bank has arranged a $334M loan agreement to help compatriot Polaris Shipping buy 10 VLOCs from Vale China's commodity imports bounce back CHINESE commodity imports rebounded in September, as falling prices encouraged buying again No peek at peak so far for Caribbean PEAK cargo season in the Caribbean has started out unexpectedly weak, according to outgoing Caribbean Shipping Association president Carlos Urriola EPL 2Q profits rise 97% ESSAR Ports Ltd today said net profits rocketed 97% in its July-September quarter Fleet identified for Russian LNG fuel scheme A FLEET that NCSC of Russia plans to convert to LNG bunker fuel has been revealed to be made up of tugs, small bunkering ships, pilot launches and fire and spill auxiliaries Bulker deliveries keep pressure on rates MONTHLY deliveries of drybulkers have surpassed the 10M dwt level several times, according to BIMCO's latest report Fortescue goes bullish again FORTESCUE Metals defied the bears today and reinstated its bullish expansion scheme FIS offers live bunker pricing service FIS, A UK broker of freight and commodity derivatives, said it is offering a live bunker fuel pricing service Puerto Rico shipping seen on comeback trail PUERTO Rican shipping is gradually recovering as its economy emerges from a long recession, Fairplay has been told Korea car output wheezing SOUTH Korea's automobile production is recovering from strikes in August, but output and exports remain lower year on year BLT tanker freed in Singapore A CHEMICAL tanker belonging to cash-strapped Indonesian chemical shipping specialist PT Berlian Laju Tanker has been freed from arrest in Singapore

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Kickoff of PortMiami Deep Dredge Project's Contracting Phase The contracting phase of Miami-Dade County's "Deep Dredge" project to deepen PortMiami's channel to minus 50 feet was kicked off Oct. 15 with the solicitation of bids by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction to deepen the channel is scheduled to begin in early 2013 and is slated to be... FONASBA Names New President New FONASBA President Marygrace Collins The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents recently elected ship broker Marygrace Collins, vice president of the U.S.-based Bulkore Chartering, as president, succeeding Christakis Papavassiliou after his two-year term. Collins' goals in this role include working to get more companies to sign up to meet... Why CMA CGM's New Investor Is Good for Shippers The French government's long-expected decision to invest in CMA CGM will give the French carrier access to much-needed capital funds at a time when it is trying to restructure more than $5 billion of debt with some 75 bank creditors. The $150 million capital infusion, which follows a... Costamare Plans Another Stock Sale Greek container ship owner Costamare said proceeds from a planned share sale may be used to fund further vessel acquisitions. The NYSE-listed company plans to offer 7 million shares of its common stock; up to 700,000 shares will be acquired by the members of the controlling Konstantakopoulos family. Costamare also intends to...

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
China's exporters bounce back Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ... Heavy seas in southern Spain hamper boxship and cargo ship salvage The two ships that have been stuck fast since the end of September on an environmentally-sensitive beach close to Valencia are proving a real challenge for the ... HMM to 'suspend' transpac reefer service According to US media reports South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that it will cut its reefer service from the US East Coast to Asia ... Etihad Rail signs up GSL Abu-Dhabi-based Eithad Rail, which is developing and will operate the UAE's national rail system, has announced that it has signed another memorandum of understanding ... BAL to double capacity at its Abidjan terminal Bollore Africa Logistics [BAL] is in the midst of an expansion and cargo-handling equipment programme that will double the throughput capacity of its Vridi Container ... US retail sales up in September American consumers helped boost the nation's economy last month by opening their purses and wallets and splashing out on a range of goods including the new iPhone: ... 2015: Europe's major boxports only two-thirds utilised Europe's top five box ports face a dip in average container terminal utilisation to 66% by 2015, with Belgian hub Antwerp seen as most 'vulnerable' to price competition ...

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Nobu Su in fraud suit Vantage Drilling has accused Taiwanese shipping magnate Nobu Su of pushing the company to the brink of financial ruin in the years following its 2007 IPO. OSG sinks to new low Shares of Overseas Shipholding Group hit a historic low Tuesday on in the wake of a plunge that sent ripples down Wall Street. IMS slides in the third IM Skaugen issued a grim market forecast Tuesday on the heels of a quarter in which it handed in a balance sheet that was covered in red ink. Concordia looted Scuba diving thieves have been looting the Costa Concordia cruiseship, it emerged in the same week that the first hearing into the disaster began. Costamare pulls trigger Costamare will likely pursue both newbuildings and secondhand tonnage with cash from its latest Wall Street fundraiser, according to an analyst at Wells Fargo Securities. Korean orders halved South Korean shipyards have seen newbuilding orders cut in half in the first nine months of 2012, the government says. CMA CGM seals infusion France's CMA CGM has secured $250m worth of injections that have set the stage for a massive debt overhaul and an initial public offering (IPO). Delta licences ditched The government of Goa, India, has cancelled casino permits for two of Delta Corp's offshore casino cruiseships. Clipper takes newbuild Clipper has expanded its fleet with a potential two-year charter for a supramax newbuildings. France seizes drugs French customers officers have seized 16kg of cocaine found on a Norwegian dry cargoship. Fredriksen sheds cash cow John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has sold off another of its ageing OBOs which had been a cash cow for the Norwegian owner. Phoenix in Chelsea move Phoenix Petroleum of the Philippines has put the finishing touches to its acquisition of Chelsea Shipping after receiving all necessary approvals. Robbers attack crewman A seafarer has been injured following the latest attack on a vessel at the Muara Berau anchorage off Indonesia. Watching and waiting Taiwanese container line Evergreen will not add to its huge newbuilding programme until the Panama Canal is completed, according to vice chairman Bronson Hsieh. USC plans new yard Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) wants to have a new rig-building yard operational by 2020. Not so Daily Maersk Maersk Line's latest round of capacity cuts has reduced the number of sailings on its flagship Daily Maersk programme, Alphaliner says. Essar Ports doubles up Essar Ports has almost doubled its second quarter earnings off the back of higher volumes. Ferry in trouble again AUL ship slides off repair slipway in Greenland five days after grounding. Naftomar nets Sanko ship Greek owner Naftomar is tipped to have picked up a gas carrier from ailing Japanese owner Sanko. Fujian eyes engine market China's Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group and Jichai Power have teamed up to build ship engines. Hall swaps to Seacor Teekay veteran Robert Hall has jumped ship to Seacor to head up its US flag tanker operations. Mermaid wins Ranger gig Mermaid Marine Australia has been awarded a contract to support an FPSO off the coast of Western Australia. Nisshin sells again Nisshin Shipping of Japan has offloaded another MR tanker, its fifth in recent months. HMM chasing $200m Hyundai Merchant Marine has turned to shareholders for almost $200m. Crew held over drugs Two crew members from a Royal Caribbean cruiseship have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling cocaine. Dockwise adds $56m Dutch heavy-lift specialist Dockwise has announced new deals worth $56m. Crew stranded in UAE The crew of a Vietnamese cargoship is unable to leave the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE because of unpaid port dues. Pemex deal safe Mexico's incoming president Enrique Pena Nieto has pledged to go ahead with a flotel order for state-owned oil company Pemex in Spain. Rio retains ore target Rio Tinto, the world's second largest iron ore producer, says it plans to maintain its 2012 production guidance at 250mt. Mercuria in Sinopec tie-up Mercuria has sold half of its terminals business to a subsidiary of China's Sinopec in a deal reported to be worth EUR130m ($168m). FONASBA appoints Collins The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (FONASBA) has named Marygrace Collins as its new president.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
NEWSFLASH: French government invests in CMA CGM CMA CGM said Tuesday the French Government's sovereign wealth fund, Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI), has agreed to subscribe into $150 million in bonds which are convertible into a 6 percent stake in CMA CGM. RILA's Jackson heads compliance HID Global's RFID helps Argentine winery Scoular's NVO plugs into Descartes Accel-KKR makes equity investment in Accellos Carlyle drops out of Virginia port contest State officials, including the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), are still considering offers from APM Terminals and RREEF, the real estate arm of Deutsche Bank, to take operational control of the state's marine terminals. COSCO/China Shipping team up on domestic service The service will link northeast China with Fujian in southeast China and Shantou in south China's Guangdong province. "This move is just the start of an intensive cooperation in domestic container shipping." China Shipping said. Thorne promoted to deputy director at Mobile port LA up, Long Beach down in September COSCO raising TP, Asia-Europe rates Commerce starts supply chain advisory The Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness will highlight the role that freight infrastructure and advise on policies to boost exports of American-made products. DHL plans contract logistics investment in India The investment includes building 5 million square feet of warehousing space in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, as well as upgrades to DHL's transport fleet in the country. Port Canaveral deepening report submitted Washington Notebook: LaHood speaks highways, his future to TIACA The Obama administration hopes to complete development of a national freight policy early next year when Congress is expected to begin debating a long-term surface transportation plan that authorizes how money is spent and sets federal policies. Panalpina hard hit by decline in air freight Cathay's air cargo volume rises in September CHEP to handle Cargolux's ULDs through 2017 Alemán Zubieta to recieve Connie Award U.S., Israel seal telecom export agreement

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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Bank uses EEDI to evaluate energy efficiency of shipping portfolio Bank confirmed that using the EEDI methodology, the energy efficiency of 88% of the ships in the IPEX portfolio could be evaluated. IFO prices firm in Fujairah But bunker prices in African ports were dropping. Prices lack direction in Rotterdam While Mediterranean ports displayed a softening trend. DFDS testing new NOx emission reduction equipment Company 'again contributes to developing new environmental technologies' after 'success' with scrubber testing. Coal berth bunker pipeline operational Pipeline at Port Kembla has been serviced. Australia to get LNG bunkering study DNV to lead the fully comprehensive study. KPI Bridge Oil appoints Director of Risk Management products 'This appointment is a natural development for us following the robust growth experienced across our seven offices.' Fujairah needs 'transparent price discovery mechanism' 'We don't feel that the existing benchmarks reflect at all really what's happening in our market,' says DME chief executive. Denmark 'prepared and ready to support' US GHG proposal Danish Shipowners' Association disappointed that MEPC debate on proposals to reduce CO2 emissions from existing ships was delayed. New trading screen launch at SIBCON Trading will be based on three key bunker fuel contracts says FIS. Asian aviation market 'offers opportunities' for Chemoil CEO says company is also looking for growth in 'niche' bunker markets. Little movement in Asian bunker markets Supplies 'fine' at major Asian ports. Japanese yards confirm 'next generation' vessel order Pure car and truck carriers can cut fuel consumption by 'over 30%', say MHI and Imabari. Wrist firm expands presence in Asia Appoints key account manager for the Philippines. South China fuel oil imports to fall sharply in October Region expected to import 130,000 mt of fuel oil in October. Mercuria, Sinopec ink new bulk storage JV Agreement includes the sale of 50% equity interest in Vesta Terminals to the Chinese firm. tEC provides grant for French LNG bunkering project Grant provided to fund 'technical and design studies' for project at Dunkirk port. Cleartrade launches bunker fuel swap contracts New swap contracts allow bunker traders and users to execute swaps of as little as one metric tonne of fuel oil.

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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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