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BRIEFS

September 20, 2012

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Maersk to unilaterally levy fines for overweight boxes from October 1 China's anti-Japanese demonstrations damage trade flows on both sides US ports experience 0.3pc decline in import container volumes in August China's Golden Week holiday to close 20pc of Asia-Europe shipping capacity Hamburg Sud exits chassis business at Portland, Seattle and Tacoma ports Experts: Sea-rail intermodal to cement Chongqing's logistics hub status SITC starts Far East-south east Asian/Indonesia loop with 1,200-TEUers Mumbai's Nehru Port ends hope of rekindling Singapore 4th terminal deal Russia's Global Ports first half profit falls 12pc as sales shrink 1.5pc Cargotec plans to retain majority stake in its Asia-listed subsidiary UK trucking happy with countervailing tax on continental truckers India needs major upgrade at Hyderabad to create top class air cargo hub Singapore Payload Asia names IBS Software IT Provider of the Year Rising corporate star Stephen Koller moves to take helm of AMI as CEO

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
BTL hosts its 23rd Golf Masters CISF personnel to be deployed on Indian merchant vessels Cochin Shipyard to set up new repair facility GAC appointed Sarjak's liner agent in Chennai MOL issues Environmental & Social Report 2012 MSC vessel facilitates record container movement at Le Havre Transpacific spot rates, Asia-USEC rates up Export Import Workshop's 28th batch from Oct. 20 India asks Japan to remove non-tariff barriers JN Port terminates contract with PSA for fourth container terminal JNPT bags 'Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar' L&T's Kattupalli port set to commence operations Portuguese ports hit by strike action as workers protest austerity cuts Security mock drill conducted at NMPT

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Port of Vancouver hires new director of finance The port of Vancouver (USA) welcomed Jeff Estuesta as director of finance and accounting on 1 August. Besides financial policies and planning, Estuesta also analyzes business opera... Etihad Cargo launches "Safeguard" valuable goods service The freight division of the UAE flag carrier Etihad has unveiled a new and highly secure valuable goods service called "Safeguard". Designed to support the requirements o... US truckload driver turnover surges in Q2 The annualized turnover rate for linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in Q2/2012. The turnover of large fleets broke the 100% barrier for the first time in more than four ... Four cargo projects approved by FAA airport improvement programme H1/2012 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved AIP grants for four cargo projects: USD 660,708 for phase II of the apron construction (cargo apron) of Talladega municipal ai... Air China Cargo sending freighters to Amsterdam Air China Cargo has started scheduled freighter flights to Amsterdam (Netherlands) for the first time. The inaugural Air China Cargo scheduled flight arrived one week ago, followin... CSX implements temporary plan for Curtis Bay loading The US transport service provider CSX Transportation has implemented an interim plan to accommodate deliveries pending repairs to the Bayside coal pier, one of two piers at CSX's C... Wind turbines by rail - SNCF Geodis and Vestas initiate an industry shift The global logistics provider SNCF Geodis and Vestas, the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer, have launched a new concept in the transportation for wind turbine blades. For ... DB Schenker-Joyau changes crew at the top The German service provider DB Schenker has reorganized DB Schenker-Joyau, its road transport division in France. Philippe de Crécy - currently president of DB Schenker - became pr... Amsterdam Container Terminals to close down Amsterdam Container Terminals (ACT) will terminate operations on 1 January 2013. After losing the contract with its main customer The Grand Alliance in early 2010, ACT has not succ... Hellmann UK strengthen road freight network in Scandinavia Hellmann has announced an extension of its contract partnership with Itella Logistics in Finland. The new service will offer weekly departures to and from all of Hellmann UK's Brit... DB Schenker receives AEO certificate in Switzerland Schenker Schweiz AG, the Swiss subsidiary of the German service provider DB Schenker, was granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO) by Switzerland's Federal Customs ... DSV Air & Sea implements new contract with BT Retail The British company BT Retail has awarded a three year ocean freight contract to DSV Air & Sea on the basis of its "innovation, whole life cost and ease of transition". The con... Post Nord buys Norwegian logistics company Harlem Transport The Scandinavian postal service provider Post Nord has bought another logistics company to strengthen its presence in the Norwegian market. Post Nord, the parent company of Sweden'...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
European sat nav systems move ahead BIW gets another $38.9 million for DDG 1000 work TUI Cruise newbuild to have ABB energy management package Otto Marine sells, charters back, work maintenance vessel Drydocks World completes another NDC jack-up project Longshoremen's strike could lead to more unrest Clay Maitland announces NAMEPA Award winners Vigor vies for OPC contract with Ulstein X-Bow design GL approves Goltens crankshaft repair process

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
ASCE report looks at failing US trade infrastructure Evergreen Line celebrates christening of L-type vessels Crowley Liner Services Group takes home Quest for Quality award Dredging work set to begin on Swinomish Navigation Channel Port of Seattle earns DOD honor for Guard, Reserve hiring program

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Open letter to Stephen Hammond All we ask is that you listen to industry concerns A traditional type of Tory Introducing the UK's new shipping minister VLCC owners raise spot rates after spate of Chinese interest Further chartering activity in week ahead to boost Middle East very large crude carriers spot market Shipping soars off the fiscal cliff Industry an ideal fit for risk-positive investment, says macroeconomics guru VLCC sales will top 2011 total as struggling owners offload tonnage A terrible third quarter will push owners to sell VLCCs Emerging market exposure boosts DP World's box prospects Drewry Maritime Equity Research compares ports giant to its peers Brightoil charters out new VLCC for one year to avoid dire spot market Rate of $20,000 per day proves the more attractive option for Chinese owner Rates haggling and extensions dominate box charter fixtures Busy week does not signal stronger market, say brokers Mozambique's LNG export potential faces hurdles The legacy of civil war destruction, a shortage of skilled labour and curbs on bringing in foreign workers must all be overcome before the gas can flow Exclusive: Owners must adjust to the 'old normal' and get back to the basics With the good times long gone, shipping will not go back to the boom period of 2004-2008 Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case drags on into autumn Reorganisation and show-cause hearings rescheduled for October Police treat master's death as avoidable accident UK police investigate fatal incident in general cargoship's hold Santos poised for $4.5bn expansion Brazil's biggest port declares itself open for investment in infrastructure and port facilities Philippines closes another maritime school Move follows EU criticisms about seafarer training standards Private equity owners value Scandlines at $1.8bn Banks invited to prepare ferry operator for 2013 sale Feeling lucky? Beware gloomy executive confidence surveys that create self-fulfilling prophecies Bank pulls plug on Classic International Hundreds of unpaid seafarers stranded Comment: Final curtain for Classic? One of the last of the remaining traditional cruise operators in Europe is under threat IUMI 2012: P&I clubs should invest in wreck removal equipment Insurance market must share the pain as marine risk becomes ever more complex IUMI 2012: Over-reliance on sanctions clauses dangerous for insurer Industry urged to turn its back on questionable business IUMI 2012: Insurance market takes centre stage in sanctions drama Industry tangled in 'jungle' of restrictions on trade with Iran NewLead gets low stock price notice from Nasdaq Owner has 180 days to boost price as it completes restructuring marathon Exclusive: Shipowners must prepare for a gradual rise in rates There will always be overcapacity in the market, says Swiss Re's Townsend Ezra raises $122m in perpetual bonds Singapore offshore contractor seeks to fortify balance sheet

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
China halves demand for iron ore BHP BILLITON reportedly warned today that China has cut its iron ore demand in half Oz slashes $21Bn off export forecast AUSTRALIA'S government was reported today to have slashed its fiscal-year revenue forecast for mining and energy exports by A$20Bn ($21Bn) All CIC ships out of action ALL FIVE Classic International Cruises ships look today to be out of action after more arrests were reported 'Bleeding money', drybulk defaults to rise CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis warned today drybulk charter defaults are likely to increase if rates don't rebound soon Ezra seeks to raise S$150M from securities SINGAPORE-listed Ezra Holdings said it has issued a second offering under its $500M multicurrency debt issuance programme Transneft mulls Socar cancellation RUSSIA'S government-controlled pipeline company Transneft is considering ending its contract to pump crude oil from Azerbaijan to the Novorossiysk, via Makhachkala in Dagestan Shipping confidence reversed SHIPPING confidence levels plunged in the three months to August to the lowest level for a year, Moore Stephens has found Capesize bookings get 'jolt' DAHLMAN Rose analyst Omar Nokta asserted today that China's stimulus plan is showing 'immediate effects' in the drybulk sector

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
FedEx Express Rate Hike Could Hit Slower Service Users Hardest FedEx Express users of slower services will bear more of the brunt of the parcel carrier's price hike than shippers... Lufthansa to Build Logistics Center at Frankfurt Airport Lufthansa plans to build a modern logistics center at Germany's Frankfurt Airport despite the ban on night flights there. ... MSC Adds Israel to Golden Gate Rotation Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding a port call at Haifa in Israel on both legs of its Golden Gate Service... DP World Orders 69 Cranes for Jebel Ali Port DP World has ordered 69 cranes for a new 4 million 20-foot-equivalent unit capacity terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali... Baltimore to Regain Midwest Cargo Through New CSX Terminal The Port of Baltimore could once again become a contender for import cargo bound for the Midwest as a result... New Locks Could Benefit Both Coasts, Aleman Says East Coast ports look forward with great anticipation to the completion of the Panama Canal expansion project in 2015, while... Scandlines Owners Eyeing Sale of German Ferry Line The joint owners of Scandlines are mulling the sale of Germany's biggest ferry line in 2013 in a move likely... Carriers Face Influx of New Capacity, Rate Issues Shipyards in 2013 will deliver more new container vessels than during any year in the history of the industry, but... Dubai Airport to Increase Freight Capacity A major upgrade of Dubai International Airport will increase freight capacity to more than 3.1 million tons per year by... China Takes Steps to Boost Exports China's efforts to remove trade barriers in a bid to boost exports are already being implemented at key ports. ... Carriers: Strike Surcharges a 'Prudent' Step Ocean carriers say plans to impose congestion surcharges if there's an International Longshoremen's Association work stoppage are precautionary steps and...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Indian tills get ready to ring Has the out-of-city mall destroyed the corner shop, or does the former complement the latter to best serve the customer? It is a debate that is sure to encourage ... CKYH confirms service withdrawal between Asia/Europe According to Alphaliner, the CKYH alliance will suspend its NE4 loop between Asia and Northern Europe at the end of September, instead of in the middle of October. ... PSA JNP deal breaks up Reports in India suggest that PSA International's (PSA) tender to build a fourth container terminal in the country's largest port complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, ... Le Havre claims 20% productivity gain One year after the implementation of France's national port reform legislation Le Havre's stevedores claim that efficiency has improved by over 20%, helping them ... Wan Hai launches new operating system at its Tokyo terminal Taiwan shipping line Wan Hai Lines has boosted the efficiency of its Tokyo terminal by installing a new IT operating system, as its original equipment was unable ... DP World UAE orders T3 equipment DP World UAE Region is to use both local and international companies for the manufacture, supply and installation of new container-handling equipment for its new ... US hits China with WTO 'illegal' auto subsidy complaint As the US Presidential campaign heats up, the incumbent Obama administration has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization [WTO] alleging that China subsidised ... Peel Ports names Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2 Peel Ports has appointed international property and infrastructure group Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2, its new GBP300 million deep-water container ... Exolgan takes charge of another Liebherr crane The Exolgan Container Terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has taken delivery of its eighth Liebherr Container Cranes-designed and manufactured ship-to-shore gantry ...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
All in the family The chairman of Star Bulk Carrier's board of directors is handing over shares of the bulker owner to his two children. Drewry dabbles in equities A leading UK-based maritime research and advisory firm is looking to carve its name on the walls of an arena dominated by investment banks. What's an MLP? Most market insiders are familiar with the phrase master limited partnership (MLP) as the label defines some of the most notable names on Wall Street but not all truly understand the inner workings. Charter defaults persist Charter defaults may accelerate in the months to come if bulker rates continue to hover below breakeven, according to an analyst at Credit Suisse. Sales spur for Otto Otto Marine is set for a third quarter profit boost after completing the sale-and-leaseback of a maintenance vessel. Ofer dials back drillship Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling has given itself until the end of the year to decide on a drillship option at Samsung Heavy Industries. Al-Badri: enough oil Opec chief Abdullah al-Badri has played down talk Saudi Arabia is about to start increasing crude supply. Crewman trapped A Ghanaian seafarer suffered life-threatening injuries after becoming trapped between two hatches on a ship in Germany. Boost from Beijing A surge in capesize chartering activity yesterday is the first sign a Chinese stimulus package is being felt in the market, Dahlman Rose says. Wartsila supplies Exmar Finnish-owned Wartsila Hamworthy is to supply gas and engineering kit for Exmar's four Hyundai Mipo gas carriers. JES ends order drought China's JES International Holdings has announced its first newbuilding contract this year. K-Line 'forbids' China trips Growing hostilities between Japan and China have led K-Line to place a ban on executives travelling to the world's most populated country. Captain tumbled to death A cargoship captain died after falling into the hold of his vessel off the UK, local police say. Fire out on Tampen A blaze has been extinguished by crew on a Bourbon supply ship in Norway. Pacific view divided Evercore Partners has initiated coverage of Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling with an equal weight tag. Scandlines sale mooted Private equity groups 3i and Allianz Capital Partners are reportedly looking to exit Baltic ferry group Scandlines. Billionaires do battle Two of Wall Street's biggest names are locked in dispute over the purchase of Navigator Holdings shares previously held by Lehman Brothers Inc. DFDS to plug in ships DFDS is to introduce onshore power supply facilities in three European ports as part of its bid to cut noise and emissions. Third CIC ship held A third cruiseship operated by Classic International Cruises (CIC) has been held over debts. Cargotec set for spin-off Cargotec says it will proceed with its plans for a separate listing of its marine business in Asia. Crewman's death probed Canadian police are investigating the death of a seafarer on a multipurpose cargoship en route from Nunavut. IMC eyes resources fund Fred Tsao's IMC Group has launched a takeover bid for an Australian commodities investment fund. Confidence hits new low Confidence levels in the shipping industry have fallen to a four-year low, according to a study by industry adviser Moore Stephens. US and China in drill first To most observers the US and China appear to have very little they can publicly agree on accept maybe one thing - the battle against piracy.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
'K' Line bans executive travel to China If an ILA strike happens... If a strike by the ILA or a lockout by employers occurs after the current contract expires, President Obama could use provisions within the Taft-Hartley Act to declare a national emergency and return the longshoremen and employers to the bargaining table. U.S. unions monitor Aussie port automation dispute The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) suggested that Patrick Stevedores, a subsidiary of Australian rail and ports operator Asciano Ltd., deceived them about their intention to fully automate its terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. Leone retires as Massport port director Michael A. Leone, port director at Massachusetts Port Authority, is retiring after 19 years at the agency. Under his leadership, Boston attracted container liner services from the Asia and improved both its cargo and cruise facilities. Envirotainer expands in Asia's pharma industry The refrigerated air cargo container maker foresees healthy expansion of its business in Asia Pacific, with the region expected to grow in pharmaceutical sales by 97 percent and account for 29 percent of global pharma sales by 2016. Expanded roles for UTi's Feitzinger, Berger Alliance Air Services' president to retire Schiphol Cargo names Ritsema top strategist Veracode's supply chain security testing program EU plans shipping emissions cuts The European Commission said it's considering a proposal in the coming months if the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is unable to reach an agreement on the means and measures for curbing ship emissions. Hamburg Süd to assess St. Petersburg winter fee Trimble buys Logicway Mahindra Satyam starts retail management service Ex-Im Bank boosts Air Tractor sales to Brazil U.S. contributes to WTO assistance program CORRECTION: Grand Alliance adds temporary Shanghai call to SSX rotation

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Russian oil major close to acquiring Romanian bunker player 'Talks are in progress and should be completed by the end of the year.' Prices continue falling in Fujairah Prices softer apart from Suez which showed minor gains. Big fall in prices recorded across Europe Prices stick to downward path. Surge in Russian fuel oil exports ahead of tax rise Duty set to climb by 6.3%. Saudi Arabia says oil prices are too high As fears mount that high prices will stall economic recovery. Low-sulphur incentive 'impossibly bureaucratic' 'Will shipowners pay money to subject themselves to sometimes impossible procedures?' Pricey low sulphur fuel 'bad for business', says cruise chief The cruise industry would like to work out a compromise. Spanish minister facing questions over links to bunkering 'It doesn't make a lot of sense for him bunkering is a polluting activity,' say opposition legislators. Shanghai firm plans $32 million bunker fleet expansion Intends to acquire bunker tankers to reduce costs from chartering vessels. Third cruise ship arrested Creditors act against ship in Montenegrin port. Bunker prices continue downward trend Bunker supplies at major Asian ports were fine on Wednesday. New traders join International Bunkering Koen Korstiaan den Boogert and Karen Moon join the company in Dubai and Singapore respectively. Singaporean maritime border talks 'ongoing' A series of meetings on the issue are taking place, say governments. DFDS to invest $9 million in cold ironing project Project forms part of its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, it says. Pirates attempt to siphon off bunkers foiled Pirates hijacked vessel and attempt to transfer its bunkers to another vessel. Waste heat recovery offers 'unique opportunity' to save fuel Half of energy produced by engines goes to heat rather than propulsion, says Alfa Laval. Lower bunkers prop up carriers' earnings Declining bunker costs amid rising freight rates have improved

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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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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