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BRIEFS

February 20, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls for third day in a row The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a third day on Friday as weak cargo business on the capesize and panamax markets battered sentiment. Tanker owner withdraws US loan guarantee bid Overseas Shipholding Group, an owner of tankers that have called at Iran's largest oil terminal over the past year, said it withdrew a bid for a US loan guarantee after receiving 'indications' it would be rejected.

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Asia-Europe rates contract 1.4pc to US$711/TEU ahead of coming hikes OOCL to increase north Europe to Asia rates US$200/TEU from March 15 CMA CGM revamps Asia-west Mediterranean services from early April Shanghai port trade value up 17.3pc in 2011, hitting record high Vietnamese ports said to receive few vessels despite huge investments Shangdong trade value through Rizhao surpasses US$20 billion in 2011 Ningbo's January container volume up 10pc, hits record high of 1.39 million TEU Xinjiang rail freight volume increases 4.8pc in January with cotton leading APM Terminals CEO sees vast opportunities for development in India Durban Port to double box handling capacity in 7 years to 5 million TEU Hanjin engine room explosion leads to 'general average' loss declaration High cube gains greater industry favour as transport modes adapt Port of Miami container volume up 7pc 906,607 TEU in 2011 Korean Air first cargo operation to fly both B747-8, 777 freighters Swiss WorldCargo starts Beijing-Zurich service as trade grows 19pc India's new national air cargo policy on the anvil

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Delta Conship honoured for service excellence APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer sees opportunity in India APSEZ awarded KPT's Tekra-Tuna dry bulk terminal Regulations in PPP important, JNP Dy Chairman tells conference SC quashes KoPT notification on Port limit extension DoS issues orders for 9.15 lakh t sugar exports Did sliding steer export growth?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
2011 profit drop for Sweden's railway The Swedish rail service provider SJ generated net sales of SEK 8.038 billion (EUR 910 million) in 2011, SEK 0.6 billion (EUR 68 million) less than in 2010. The corporate profit in... Incheon airport develops mobile logistics information service South Korea's Incheon airport has started "Smart AIRCIS", which enables people to process logistics work by linking their smartphones to the system. The system offers avi... Keep truck roofs ice-free The German automobile club ADAC has appealed to forwarding companies to keep the roofs of their trucks free of ice. Sheets of ice that form on top of HGVs in wintery conditions can... US Transport Ministry proposes new rule for establishing training standards for railroad employees US transportation secretary Ray LaHood recently announced a proposal to require railroads to train and qualify employees in safety-related positions on federal railroad safety laws... Schuck Stockstadt: new 24plus partner for Aschaffenburg The general cargo alliance 24plus is strengthening its services in the Rhine-Main region (Germany) by the addition of a new partner - the 50th in the domestic market. The newcomer ... Boeing and SIA Cargo launch GoldCare operations Boeing and Singapore Airlines Cargo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), have entered into a maintenance engineering and planning agreement that results in GoldC... Air Cargo Group air charter agreement with ACS The Air Cargo Group (ACG), a neutral air freight wholesale specialist, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with UK-based Air Charter Service (ACS). ACG chairman Christos S... Better conditions for railfreight transport in Switzerland Railfreight transport in Switzerland plays a very prominent role. Around 36% of all freight traffic in the country is carried by rail, making it more than twice as important as pas... Hapag-Lloyd holds its own in 2011 The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd performed well according to provisional figures for business year 2011, despite an unexpectedly aggressive price war on the Far East trade l... Bayswater again opts for Liebherr Bayswater Shipping & Forwarding has taken delivery of the second LHM 180 Liebherr mobile harbour crane. The company transports cargo between Singapore and Batam Island (Indone... Port of Houston appoints interim executive director The US Port of Houston Authority recently appointed Leonard Waterworth as its interim executive director during a special meeting of the port commission. This body also approved a ... UPS scoops up Kiala The US-based parcel service provider UPS recently took over the Belgian firm Kiala, headquartered in Brussels. Kiala provides practical delivery options for busy recipients who pur... Norbert Dentressangle stores and distributes Tetley teas in UK Tata Global Beverages has awarded a three year contract to Norbert Dentressangle for the UK storage and distribution of Tetley teas. Employing more than 3,000 people worldwide, Tat...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Austal to build wind farm support vessel in Philippines

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
New rules streamline process for Foreign Trade Zone application US rail freight traffic count up during month of January Port of Olympia schedules sale of surplus property Maersk Line plans cuts to Asia/Europe vessel capacity Astoria Coast Guard Air Station receives upgraded rescue helicopter

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
CSAV completes $1.2bn recapitalisation $547m subscribed by Quiñenco which now owns 37.4% of CSAV Maersk Line to withdraw 9% capacity from Asia-Europe route Rationalisation helped by vessel sharing deal with CMA CGM in west Med trades Moore Stephens warns against tonnage tax shake up Shipping industry urged to join EU consultation A tale of two ports Why London Gateway will inevitably target Felixstowe's customer base Making the UK a hub for Europe? London Gateway and Felixstowe are not necessarily rivals Let's hear it for the swotty kid Do not underestimate the importance of insurance Let's give fracking a crack Better to make a buck from shale gas than to tilt at useless windmills Six members join port equipment manufacturers' group Continued growth in PEMA match by wider range of research, recommendations and standards development, says president Bromma grabs spreader orders at new terminals Swedish manufacturer predicts move towards tandem box lifts Eukor tops 'most sustainable' league at Rotterdam South Korean car carrier had six ships in the Sustainable Top 25 last year as measured by the Environmental Ship Index Frontline 'cautious' after fourth-quarter operating loss Tanker giant lowers its 2012 breakeven rates signalling that pressure has eased Torm scrapes another short loan extension Three-week deferral of repayments Enrica Lexie targeted by murder investigation Indian defence minister demands 'guilty must be punished' Eitzen Chemical posts $80m loss after huge writedown Small profit in fourth quarter of 2011 wiped out by paper loss of $81.5m in fleet's book value Chemical tanker market will recover in 2012 Orderbook shrinks leaving space for rates rise Nautilus warns against scapegoating Costa Concordia master Rush to blame detracts from investigation, union argues Seacor profits hit by end of Deepwater Horizon clean-up Company says offshore marine business picking up in Gulf of Mexico Bulk carrier fleet tops 9,000 vessels Newbuilding deliveries could push it over the 10,000 mark by year-end Bank of Dalian named an SSFEC clearing bank Shanghai exchange targets customers in northeast China Sweden plans new shipping strategy Country has struggled to halt exodus to rival flags The sideways shuffle Capesize period fixtures more active as owners eye a lacklustre spot market HMM legal campaign against Grand China reaches California Attachment order secured in Los Angeles Tight little market The tough lending conditions of today should be regarded as the norm Vale chief executive Murilo Ferreira talks 'game-changer strategy' Chinese ports understand advantages of VLOCs but CSA is 'not helping' Belgian pilots return to work Strike ends at Antwerp and Zeebrugge NOCC reduces new share placement Funds to pay for vessel acquisitions CSAV tops shipper poll Loss-making carrier offers most flexible rates, say customers Ticking timebomb Yesterday's killing of two fishermen off Kochi was an incident waiting to happen

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Maersk's Asia/Europe capacity cut back MAERSK, the world's biggest box line, said today it is shuffling services to cut capacity, reduce costs and ramp up Far East/Europe rates TORM get new extension TORM said today lenders have extended a deferral of repayments on its $1.8Bn debt Iranian oil to Europe in March cut in half MARCH tanker shipments of oil to Europe from Iran will be about half of the 2011 total of 700,000 barrels per day, IHS Global Insight reported today Drybulk disputes escalate GLOBUS Maritime has revealed a charter dispute with Greece's Allied Maritime, underscoring heightened owner-charterer friction in 2012 US judges award HMM attachment orders HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has secured legal approval for attaching Grand China assets in Alabama and California, court documents reveal Tankers seen escaping production surge DESPITE the oil supply disruptions caused by Iran sanctions, production surged in 4Q2011, but analysts told Fairplay today this is not likely to hit tanker rates Sept-Iles to add capacity CANADA'S government plans to contribute C$55M ($55.27M) to a project to expand the iron ore export capacity at Sept-Iles Venezuela shipping fuel to Syria PDVSA IS reportedly offloading a cargo of diesel this week in Bania, Syria, in defiance of Western sanctions against the Assad government Paragon reveals huge write-down NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping today disclosed a $271.6M impairment on its fleet value and admitted that it has breached covenants Thai vehicle exports expected to recover REGIONAL securities firm UOB Kay Hian expects Thai vehicle exports to recover from their 20.4% y/y fall in January, caused by flooding SDS fined for pollution ITALIAN shipping company SDS Navigation has been fined close to €1M ($1.32M) because one of its ships polluted the Mediterranean Keppel sees healthy enquiry for rigs SINGAPORE'S Keppel is still getting lots of inquiries for rigs in line with continued growth in offshore exploration, according to analyst Jason Saw of DMG & Partners Securities VINALINES springs surprise VINALINES has posted profits of 62.15Bn dong ($3M) for 2011, up 13% y/y Shell takes LR2 tanker for premium BROKERS told Fairplay today that Shell has booked an LR2 tanker for $300,000 for a cross-Persian Gulf trip, a rare occurrence in the oversupplied market Two-tier market opens for Supramaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today a two-tier market has opened up in the in the Asia-Pacific Supramax sector

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Port of NY-NJ Hit Record Container Traffic in 2011 Container volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2011 rose nearly 4 percent year-over-year, breaking the... Box Ships Posts $5.6 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Box Ships reported fourth quarter net income of $5.6 million, bringing the Athens-based company's profit to $13... TNT Rejects UPS $6.4 Billion Takeover Bid TNT Express rejected an unsolicited takeover offer of roughly $6.4 billion from UPS, but the Dutch delivery firm said discussions... Caterpillar to Build Plant Near Savannah, Charleston Caterpillar plans to build a manufacturing plant in Northeast Georgia - equally close to the ports of Savannah and Charleston... OOCL Boosts Rates From Europe to Asia $200 OOCL on Friday said it will raise freight rates on containers moving on the eastbound backhaul leg from North Europe... Swift to Pay Port of Los Angeles $4 Million Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, will pay $4 million to the Port of Los Angeles to settle a... Maersk Launches Direct Australia-Indonesia Service Maersk Line's new direct service between Indonesia and Australia is a major coup for the port of Tanjung Priok, which... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 13-17 Hapag-Lloyd imposed a general rate increase on the Indian subcontinent-Europe trade lanes, starting March 1. The planned increase will... Adjusting the Learning Curve Employers across the U.S. are struggling with a paradox: Despite high unemployment, they're having a tough time hiring the right... Educating 'Generation Logistics' The so-called Millennial Generation, with its native fluency in digital technology and natural aptitude for multitasking, could have been made... New Thinking on Intermodal By now it is a well-established trend in North American transportation that freight is moving from the roads to the... Phantom Revenue There's been a lot of handwringing in Washington over the seeming end of the happy era of nonpartisanship in transportation... Dispatching a Dispute Q: We're a brokerage, and I have a couple of questions concerning our relationships with motor carriers. First, can... Maersk Cuts Asia-Europe Capacity 9 Percent Maersk Line said it is cutting vessel capacity on the Asia-Europe route 9 percent in a bid to boost flagging...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Bromma's box boom Sweden-based Bromma has posted one of its best years ever with deliveries up 110% in 2011 and the orderbook 130% higher than at the end of 2010.In a press briefing ... Maersk and CMA CGM get closer in Asia/Med trade Maersk Line and CMA CGM have agreed to work even more closely in the tradelane between Asia and the Mediterranean. They already operate two services jointly in ... CSAV finally splits in two CSAV has completed its refinancing plan announced last year, including the raising of USD1,100 million from existing shareholders via a rights issue and additional ... 'One of the poorest periods ever' That is how management at Oslo-based Star Reefers described 2011. In an official statement accompanying the specialised reefer shipping company's annual results, ... Iran oil threat spikes Brent A barrel of Brent crude climbed above USD120 a barrel yesterday - its highest price for eight months - on unconfirmed reports that Iran would pre-empt the European ... Contrastive fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports The US bellwether ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reported differing trading in January, with the former posting growth but the latter posting a decline in ... Antwerp pilots return to work Four days of industrial action by Belgium harbour pilots at the port of Antwerp ended this morning allowing the resumption of traffic that had stymied about 60 ... ICC: 'slight brightening' in world economic climate That is the conclusion of the latest World Economic Survey from the Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce [ICC], compiled in co-operation ... While...Zim Line and MSC also get closer MSC has agreed to charter slots to Zim Line on its two services between the East Coast of North America and the East Coast of South America from the end of March. ...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Torm secures extension Banks bless cash-strapped Danish owner's request to postopone expiration of financial waivers by two weeks. Hope on the horizon Deutsche Bank says Maersk's capacity cut may lift rates on key trade lane but redeployment remains a concern. Crash closes Mississippi US Coast Guard springs into action as tug and barge collision leads to oil spill near New Orleans. SFI trims dividend John Fredriksen-backed owner ready to exploit declining asset prices as reduced payout preserves healthy cash reserves. Topaz talks turkey Newbuildings, second hand buys, listings and takeovers on the agenda at offshore firm, Donaldson says. Oceanteam extends CSV Oslo-listed shipowner gets two more years for construction vessel Down Under. Lone offender held in HK Port state checks end in detention for Taiwanese cargoship lacking an engineer. Krasnoye thinking bigger Russian yard in talks over new cargoships that would double output in 2013. Keppel offloads Floatel stake Singapore-listed giant divests a large chunk of the company it took over late last year. ITF urges Comarit action Union says Moroccan ferry owner's seafarers facing supply shortages on four ships laid-up in Spain. SCF gets seismic bonus Russian state transferring shares of survey ship owner SMNG to Russian tanker group. Maersk drops lay-up stance World's largest containership owner changes its tune as it reveals sweeping cuts to its Asia Europe capacity.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Performance Team transloads in Charleston Zumiez takes e-commerce to Kansas California shipper pleads guilty to illegal exports Analyst: $13.1 billion for smart transport FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Grant helps LTL carrier buy natural gas trucks FMC report could revive regulation debate STB to examine Buffett's BNSF buy OD puts solar panels on warehouse TNT rejects acquisition bid from UPS

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Americas pricing closes out week on a high Oil rose for a third day heading for the biggest weekly gain this year. MEPC 63 sets sights on details of mandatory GHG measures Committee will consider study that finds while the SEEMP will have medium term impacts, the EEDI will have significant impact on the long term IBIA to announce changes to board Results will be declared at IBIA's AGM on February 20. BLT reacts to report of unpaid bunkers CEO Jack Noonan tells Bunkerworld the Partawati has been cleared to sail as the company looks to rectify the situation 'as expediently as possible.' US Navy's push for alternative fuel comes under fire Heated debate over the use of money at a time of constricting budgets and the need to reduce our dependence on foreign fuel. IMO gets stuck on environmental aspects of Polar Code After lengthy debate, sub-committee decides to put Environmental Chapter 'in the fridge' for a year. European bunker prices stay within narrow range Avails of prompt product 'tight' in Rotterdam. Fujairah prices firming Bunkerworld data showed that prices in Middle Eastern hubs were firming on Friday. Maersk makes further cuts to Asia-Europe capacity More slow-steaming, more lay-ups and redelivery of time charter tonnage all being considered. 'US move to LNG as a marine fuel has begun' Wartsila to power two LNG fuelled offshore vessels in Gulf of Mexico. Tax proposals threaten bunker sector Russian suppliers warn they could see sales fall by 25%. Bunker prices firming in Asia as week closes Mixed demand in key Asian bunker ports, traders say. MAN SE sees operating profits up 43% Company expects 'muted economic growth' to affect performance in 2012. Bunker trading firm welcomes new staff Global Vision Bunkers appoints Lionel Isaacs to coordinate operations and market marine fuels and lubricants. Middle East fuel exports to East Asia falling in March Refinery turnarounds hitting Saudi Arabian output. UAE launches oil spill response vessel Meanwhile, efforts to salvage sunken tanker continue. EMSA details its oil spill response network Vessels consisted of bunker tankers, oil tankers, dredgers and a supply ship. Dry bulker owner to seek damages for contract breach Dispute over failure to replenish bunkers. Singapore firm expands bunker trading ops to Europe, US I&C International hires European Area Manager and opens office in Genova, Italy. Singapore monthly bunker overview Crude price rallies, differential decreases and dip in bunker sales volumes define bunker hub over past four weeks.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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