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BRIEFS

June 21, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates from Far East to Central, South America in July MSC lengthens voyages on two strings from the Far East to the Mediterranean US regulator accuses ILWU of unfair practices at ICTSI's Portland terminal Hong Kong first quarter exports to mainland down 0.3pc to US$16 billion UK underwriter withdraws cover from arms-laden Syria-bound Russian ship Fujian provincial trade value grows 18.5pc to US$13.24 billion in May Dalian's five-month container volume increases 24.1pc to 2.91 million TEU New Zealand businesses launch damage suits against Rena owner Costamare OOCL, X-Press Feeders team up to offer Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service Maersk splits from CMA CGM on Panama-east coast South America service Charleston gets US$147 million upgrade, 'deepwater will drive selection' MSC takes delivery of MSC Valeria, its last in firm's 14,000-TEU programme Prologis adds 60,000 square metres more DC space in Barcelona Houston City Council votes unanimously for Southwest expansion plan Tianjin Airport Economy Area emerges as China's new aviation industry base Oman Air enjoys boom with record-breaking cargo and passenger revenue

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JUNE 20, 2012
Caravel Logistics highlights its Mundra services at Gandhidham trade meet Cargotec SmartPort process automation solutions bring new level of efficiency to marine terminals Damco runner-up for world Airfreight Forwarder of the Year GE Shipping contracts to sell LPG carrier Hamburg Süd gets two "green" awards on same day NOTICE TO CHA FRATERNITY & TRADE Study shows lack of integrated policy, cheap funds ailing coastal shipping Throughput at Major Ports down 5.7 pc in April-May Exports of Amul products likely to jump by 20 pc India can withstand dollar outflows due to sufficient forex reserves: Montek RBI gives nod for advance payments in INR

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JUNE 20, 2012
Streck AG Switzerland thrice honoured The Swiss service provider Streck Transport AG recently received three awards for its quality. The company was presented with prizes by the pan-European alliance SystemPlus, the ge... HHLA prepares shipment of combine harvesters for Cuba 20 combine harvesters bound for Cuba have reached HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg (Germany) by rail. The stuffing and service centre transferred them directly from t... Fuso challenges parts market with second brand The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) - one of Asia's leading commercial vehicles manufacturers - is significantly expanding its after sales business with a second ... Russian Railways implementing numerous rail projects abroad Russian Railways, its subsidiaries and partners, are continuing to implement projects to expand and modernise foreign railway lines, mainly in the CIS, Eastern Europe, Africa and t... New Zealand's government investing in KiwiRail's freight services The New Zealand-based transport service provider KiwiRail will receive USD 250 million of capital in 2012/13 for its turnaround plan to help railfreight business become sustai... Air China to cease Combi operation The Hong Kong-based aviation finance and advisory specialists SkyWorks Leasing and its affiliate SkyWorks Capital Asia Ltd have been engaged by Air China to assist in the sales of... CFO position at Maersk Line merged with strategy and transformation Maersk Line CFO, Peter Rønnest Andersen, left the Maersk Group on 19 June after 20 years with the company. In addition to his current role as Maersk Line's chief of strategy and tr... ICAO and ACI collaborate to enhance safety standards at airports The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to provide a framework to jointly pursue... ALC inks widebody lease agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways Air Lease Corporation (ALC), an aircraft leasing company that was founded in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles CA (USA), has leased a 2009-built Boeing B777-300ER to Hong Kong's Cat... Scheuerle and Kamag reshuffle management Andreas Kohler and Susanne Schlegel have taken over the management of the vehicle manufacturers Scheuerle and Kamag (both members of the Transporter Industry International group/TI... Jean-Claude Terrier elected president of the union of French ports Jean-Claude Terrier, chairman of the board of directors of Marseille seaport (France), has been unanimously elected president of the Union of French ports (UPF). His election was p... Kuehne + Nagel opens new automotive platform in Hungary The Swiss logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new storage facility in Kecskemet, to the southeast of Budapest. The site has been specially designed to fulfil th... Stobart Group makes offer for Autologic The UK logistics company Stobart Group has made an offer of GBP 12.4 million for Autologic in a deal that would see it become the largest car-transporter haulier in the UK. Both pa... Nippon Express expands logistics operations in Malaysia Japan-based Nippon Express has expanded its logistics operations in Penang (Malaysia) through the completion of a new warehouse in the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park. Located 5 km fro...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Electric Boat gest $11 million more for advanced submarine... Maritime industry asks IMO to require the weighing of loaded... GL issues Clean Shipping Index certification for LNG fueled... Braemar makes management changes KFELS on track to deliver second jack-up to Ukraine ahead of... Rolls-Royce to supply design and equipment package for Augusta...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Carriers set to expand business calling Port of Tacoma terminal WSF selects Olympic as name for new ferry class Vintage aircraft to be displayed at Bowerman Airport in Hoquiam Industry calling for IMO to request accurate box weight TSA investigation results in termination of employees

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JUNE 20, 2012
Chapter 11 stigma haunts TBS International Top executive expresses frustration at 'unfair' perception advantage enjoyed by opaque private companies China's hunger for imports reshapes east-west trade patterns Boxships arriving fully loaded into one-time export-dominated market SocGen sets the pace for shipping exodus Sale of part of French bank's book to Citibank is in line with sector's downsizing strategy Shipping mulls high yield debt as alternative to banks At least two companies considering new options Blame game in Bonn Shipowners clash with officials in Bonn Bet big on LNG, says Fostiropoulos EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Placing multiple orders now will pay off come 2015 Capesize rates bottom out at last China's steel consumption rises again Cosco Pacific mulls purchase of Greek state assets China port operator to position Piraeus as Mediterranean hub Box bookings slow as fixture periods shrink Brokers say new charters target 4,000 teu-plus tonnage Romania revives ore trade with China First shipment arrived this month as ARIA consolidates shipments from Constanta Breaking the silence The European Commission's proposal on shipbreaking gives a healthy recharge to the recycling debate Morten Arntzen compensation package gets shareholder nod Company reveals retention bonuses for Itkin and Johnston Love is off the agenda as tanker firm bans office flings New code of ethics combats favouritism and sexual harassment claims State government throws lifeline to P+S European Commission has yet to approve Baltic shipyard's restructuring plan Femco denies weapons on board Alaed Russian company sticks to line on illegal weapons to Syria DP World rejects Aden port contract claims Yemeni accusations over investment projects said to be 'unfounded and misleading' Bank of Korea sees shipyards turnaround in 2014 But until then, orders will continue to contract as euro crisis continues to affect demand, says central bank Yang Ming to order five ultra-large boxships Taiwanese carrier has delayed moves to join the ULCC club Rotterdam World Gateway lands first-phase project financing Funding secured despite simmering dispute between port authority and ECT Cash buyers defend their role in ship recycling Biggest players say they are merely the middlemen and do not make huge amounts of money VLCCs pin hopes on Saudi Arabia raising oil output World's biggest producer might tap 2.5m barrels per day of spare capacity Lawyers split on future of EU antitrust guidelines for shipowners Questions raised about power of consortia Ultra-deepwater market eyes $700,000 day rate Marine Money: Shortfall in rigs to meet Petrobras production targets will boost earnings by 2020 TBS International lines up sale of older tweendeckers Post-Chapter 11 strategy based on fleet rejuvenation through bulker charter-ins and debt reduction Kidwell takes the helm at Braemar Shipping Services Marsh steps down as chief executive but will stay on sale and purchase desk Euroseas rights offering oversubscribed Owner raises $14.9m to put towards potential acquisitions Rumble in Rio IMO under fire as green campaigners prepare for war with UN Yangzijiang sells off stake in microfinance unit Chinese shipbuilder to devote proceeds to similar wholly owned unit Shipowners oppose Chile's antitrust moves ICS describes EU ban on conference as a retrograde step European shippers oppose container weighing ESC says debate is too focused on a relatively small risk factor

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JUNE 20, 2012
FreeSeas default could hurt Yangzijiang's stock FREESEAS' cancelled order for two Handysize bulkers and the ongoing pressure on shipbuilders would hurt Yangzijiang's stock, said an analyst today Russian owners call for fleet growth THE Union of Russian Shipowners (SOROSS) has warned the country's new government that "the current rate of development of the fleet of [Russian] shipping companies is insufficient" Magomedov confirms FESCO buy-out THE Summa Group, which is controlled by Zivayudin Magomedov, has finalised its buy-out of Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) from Industrial Investors, owned by Sergei Generalov Yangzijiang sells microfinance stake SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it will dispose its entire 31.5% equity stake in Wuxi Runyuan Technology Microfinance to streamline the group's structure Drybulk port snarls worsen LOGISTICAL issues and dense fog in Chinese drybulk ports resulted in worsening congestion in the latest week Black Sea hole leads to UK Court EVRAZ, the Russian steelmaker listed on the London Stock Exchange main board, is being sued in the UK High Court for $35.8M by a group of Swiss investors over a failed project to build a terminal for coking coal and iron-ore at Yuzhny Braemar makes board changes BRAEMAR Shipping Services has appointed James Kidwell as chief executive with effect from today

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JUNE 20, 2012
FedEx's Smith Says Freight Shifting From Air to Sea FedEx CEO Fred Smith said more shippers are transporting goods via ocean shipping at the expense air carriers, a modal... WFS, Aviapartner to Form Global Air Cargo Handling Giant Shareholders of Worldwide Flight Services and Aviapartner agreed to combine the two companies. If approved by relevant competition authorities,... Freight Volume Down Again at Singapore's Changi Airport Singapore's Changi Airport saw cargo volumes contract by 2.8 percent year-over-year last month. Overall, 152,884 metric tons were handled... Russia's Summa Closes in on Fesco Takeover Russia's Summa investment and trading group moved closer to a $1.4 billion takeover of Fesco as it prepares to make... Emirates to Launch New Iraq Service Emirates is expanding it air freight capacity to Iraq after seeing demand soar. The airline will launch a four... ILWU Files Suit in Portland Dispute The International Longshore and Warehouse Union elevated its battle with the electrical workers' union and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon a... Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Cargo Bookings to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hapag-Lloyd temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" bound for Riyadh via the Port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. "Riyadh-bound containers are... Japanese Exports to US Soar 38.2 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the seventh consecutive month in May on a year-on-year basis, jumping 38.2... APL Seeks Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade APL plans to implement a general rate increase on the westbound leg of Asia-Europe trade, effective July 1. The... Regional Planning Expert Calls for CREATE Program for Southern California A regional planning expert called upon goods movement interests in Southern California to develop a CREATE-style public-private infrastructure development program...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Good news...bad news for ocean carriers You have probably noticed that the cost of filling your car with fuel has been somewhat less in this past month, reflecting the sharp fall in the cost of crude ... Solverminds signs up Philippine carrier Specialist software solution company Chennai, India-headquartered Solverminds has through its subsidiary, SVM Solutions & Technologies, inked a contract ... Extension of 100% scanning deadline welcomed but NRF still calls for repeal The recently announced two-year extension before the 100% US box container scanning mandate has to be introduced has been welcomed by the industry - but shipper ... Sub-panamax tonnage prospects are promising DVB Bank of Germany, which is a main player in the ship finance sector, believes that the prospects for sub-panamax (2,000 - 3,000TEU) vessels are more promising ... AfDB pours USD18 million into ISSIF In a bid to inject pace into sub-Saharan Africa's desperate need to improve its infrastructure, including that of its transport systems, the African Development ... ESC objects to compulsory weighing of containers Answering ocean carriers' recently repeated call for all containers to be compulsorily weighed, the European Shippers' Council (ESC) has opined that it is a false ... MSC slows Asia-Med services MSC has added an extra vessel to the rotations of its Dragon and Tiger services between Asia and the Mediterranean. According to Alphaliner, two additional ... Marsh leaves the Braemar boardroom Alan Marsh FICS, retires as chief executive of London-based Braemar Shipping Services [BSS] today, after heading up the company in its plc format for the past 11 ... Asia-Europe rates head south early The average all-in freight rate of all cargo loaded out of China for Europe continued downwards last week. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's China Containerised ... Felixstowe rail reaches new high The Port of Felixstowe has set a new rail record, handling a total of 11,474 containers (17,211 TEUs) in a single week. This follows three weeks of record-breaking ...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Eagle strikes a deal Lenders take a bite out of Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner in exchange for debt overhaul and covenant cure. CCM coverage coup continues Clarkson Capital Markets wades deeper into new territory after adding Golar stocks to equities research repertoire. DOF director steps down Oslo-listed offshore giant tight lipped about which competitor poached longtime board member Britt Mjellem. All eyes on Iran EU ban may extinguish surge in floating storage as Tehran turns to NITC tanker fleet for transport needs, MJLF says. Milaha seals $110m loan Credit line with Qatar National Bank will fund 19 tugs under construction. Seafarers face longer ordeals Pirates held crews for an average of eight months in 2011, a rise of more than 50%, according to a new report. Birkeland crosses stateside ABN AMRO places Francis Birkeland at the head of a fresh assault on the US finance market. Hapag halts Atlantic run German container line suspends service to US due to market doldrums. Euroseas sees out fundraiser Aristides Pittas-controlled owner is almost $15m to the good after wrapping up a rights issue. Bumi inks Nam Cheong order Hassan Basma-led Malaysian offshore owner kicks off its latest newbuilding programme with four-ship order at compatriot yard. TY ties up another six Florida's FMT goes ahead with optional tank barges at Mississippi shipyard. DVB backs Universal push German lender at the head of consortium offering up $275m to Geden Lines spin-off. Bitumen carrier breaks up Cargo washes up on Philippine shores as grounded Chang Da 12 battered by rough seas. Cosco Corp cause for concern DBS Vickers says exposure of Cosco Corp (Singapore) to Europe makes it more of a risk to investors than Yangzijiang despite FreeSeas default. Universal reveals final secrets Geden-backed venture begins $200m IPO march backed by a first quarter profit and a board containing Jens Ismar. Femco denies arms shipment Russian owner of Alaed breaks silence to claim vessel is "now making ordinary commercial voyage." Weakened, not beaten Navies must keep up pressure on Somali gunmen despite falling attacks, warns EU Navfor commander.

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JUNE 20, 2012
FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications INTTRA signs on Spanish NVO WFS, Aviapartner to combine Shareholders of both WFS and Aviapartner have agreed to combine the companies, with Aviapartner to join WFS. The new group will be controlled by LBO France, WFS' majority shareholder. IKEA to erect solar panels on DCs Disney to use Jaxport for most Florida imports Phoenix International reportedly for sale Chicago-based freight forwarder Phoenix International is reportedly exploring a $500 million sale, according to a report this week by Reuters. The report listed a string of the top global logistics companies as potential suitors. News of TIGER grant recipients trickles out DOT will announce later this week the full list of recipients of its TIGER grants, but several ports and other government agencies receiving funds were notified by members of Congress and made announcements. Canada welcomed into TPP fold A day after Mexico was welcomed into negotiations over a sweeping pan-Pacific trade pact, Canada was also invited Tuesday, with two of the United States' top five trading partners now involved. CSL orders 2 gearless bulkers Ebbrecht joins Railinc board

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JUNE 20, 2012
New guide on abatement technology 'Exhaust gas treatment systems will not be suitable for all ship types,' says classification society. Prices falling in Fujairah Sharp falls in Suez. Markets firm in Rotterdam but soften elsewhere Good demand in Hamburg. SEEMP can be 'turned into a business advantage' DNV encourages ship operators to 'use the new requirements to create some momentum for energy efficiency in the company.' New LNG bunkering terminal could be operational in 2015 Vopak forms 'strategic alliance' with owner of gas-grid in south-west Sweden. Rosneft Marine opens office in China Company sees opportunity to provide low sulphur fuel to ships heading into North American ECA. Brightoil's US operations 'accumulated $15 million loss' Group says it is conducting an audit of its US activities. Bunker prices firming in Asian ports Supplies of bunkers 'fine' in key Asian ports on Wednesday. Two more players exit Singapore bunker market Prestige Marine and Gas Trade no longer have MPA licences to supply bunkers in Singapore. Huyundai Heavy starts exporting LNG fuelled engines Hyundai HiMSEN H35/40GV engine can be used in power plants, vessels and offshore facilities. Hong Kong annual bunker sales may drop by 1 million mt in 2012 Volumes could fall to 7 million mt, says Managing Director of Sea Trader International Ltd. Japan receives first valemax vessel Vessel will emit 34% lesser carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of ore transported than other ships. Quality disputes 'more major' than quantity disputes Bunker quality claims can be 'huge', says admiralty manager of Fichte & Co.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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