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BRIEFS

August 23, 2012

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Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and MOL in joint Japan-Indonesia service Badly burnt MSC Flaminia under tow, likely to dock at German port Zim CFO Allon Raveh to quit by January, guided company through bad times Sinotrans H1 net profit falls 9.7pc to $78.7 million as sales rise 12pc Qinghai Caojiabao Logistics Centre starts construction to serve Tibet United Nations' ILO to set seafarers' working conditions in 12 months Sino-Kazakhstan cross-border economic centre launches 10 new projects Recovery hard to be seen in later half of year CMA CGM offers service to Baltic seaports for first time via Hamburg India approves deployment of armed security contractors to fend off pirates India's Concor to invest in private freight terminals and warehousing Million plus container terminal project for Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia HK to make wine by importing grapes, already biggest consumer in Asia US retail container imports forecast to rise 6.3pc in August Hong Kong airport posts 1.6pc decrease in July cargo to 335,000 tonnes Virgin Atlantic Cargo flies victor to 'ugliest dog in the world' contest United's 787 Dreamliner takes first production flight over Seattle Schiphol's first half cargo falls 3.2pc, but stays ahead of Euro average FedEx expands versatile mobile applications to wide range of smart phones Air Canada hires CHEP Aerospace to supply and manage its unit loading device

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AUGUST 22, 2012
ILO Maritime Labour Convention coming into force welcomed On-time performance of vessels at new high Panama Canal toll hikes approved; no change in per box rate Ulrich Ulrichs, MD of Rickmers-Linie, to address MALA 2012 India prunes sensitive list for Pak, SAARC nations ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ICD-Khodiyar Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 26 pc in April-July INR remains strong against dollar in restricted trading Vibrant Gujarat creating the Davos momentum in India: Narendra Modi Weak INR pushes veg oil imports down in July

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Royal Brunei temporary suspends service to Saudi Arabia Royal Brunei Airlines is temporary suspending its Bandar Seri Begawan - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) flights from today (22 August) until 30 November 2012. The service cur... Daimler to build truck engine plant in China via commercial vehicle joint venture The joint venture between Daimler AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton will begin building a new engine plant next to its headquarters in Beijing's Huairou district by H1/20... VW sells more commercial vehicles The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge delivered 270,000 vehicles in H1/2012, 3.7% more than in the same six months in 2011. Germany continued to be the most impo... SBB investing in state-of-the-art train control system Switzerland's national railway SBB is replacing the existing train control system on its network with the standardised European Train Control System (ETCS). Costing some CHF 300 mi... KeRail and Tata Steel Minerals Canada Ltd sign rail services agreement KeRail, a subsidiary of the North American railroad, Genesee & Wyoming, has entered into a long-term agreement with Tata Steel Minerals Canada to provide rail transportation se... IAG Cargo new freight handling agent for TAM in Spain IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, is the new freight handling agent for TAM Linha Aereas SA in Spain. TAM operates daily flights between São Paulo (Brazil) and Madrid usin... Aero Cargo: new managing director in Frankfurt Antonio Filipe de Almeida Oliveira has been appointed new managing director of Frankfurt-based Aero Cargo GmbH, an affiliate of European Cargo Services. He succeeds Heiner Sass who... Good first half for Zurich airport Flughafen Zürich AG, the operator of Zurich airport (Switzerland) ended H1/2012 with a positive result. The net profit for this period rose by 9.1% compared to the first half year ... NOL reports USD 57 million year-on-year improvement in ebit The Singapore-based NOL Group has reported Q2/2012 core earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of USD 16 million, a USD 57 million turnaround from a year ago. NOL's container ship... Gefco opens new logistics facility in Slovakia Gefco Slovakia, Gefco's national subsidiary in Slovakia, has augmented its storage capacity by opening a new warehouse in Senec, near Bratislava. The 9,000 sqm platform will be use... EFL International Distribution claims a first in pet transport EFL International Distribution, one of Ireland's foremost independent logistics companies, has become the first firm in the Irish Republic to become an approved carrier under the I... DB Schenker Logistics bundling logistics services for DIY sector The German logistics service provider Schenker Deutschland AG has just started to bundle global end-to-end logistics schemes that are specially tailored to the needs of DIY outlets...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Nichols Brothers building two tugs for Harley Marine UTEC appoints Louisiana based Operations Manager Underwater insert repair keeps bulker out of dry dock Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced buoy tender China Rongsheng reports plunging orders, revenues and... COSCO Qidong books $20 million order for jack-up barge

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Two new nations ratify Maritime Labour Convention All Nippon Airways sets date for Boeing 787 service to Sea-Tac Port of Bellingham displays Mill Site art contest winners ATA Truck Tonnage Index holds steady during July New training vessel headed to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Jakarta court order gives Berlian Laju Tanker room to breathe Indonesia-based group buys time to create acceptable reorganisation plan Private maritime security firm wins first ISO 9001:2008 certification LRQA says it will respond to market demand in this area Troubled shipbuilder P+S makes cash plea to its customers Managing director Rüdiger Fuchs to ask Scandlines, DFDS and Royal Arctic Line to help fill its liquidity gap Kenya moves on up East African giant hits the spotlight at a time of conflict, development and growth Comment: Owners need to come together for the benefit of all Why does one of the largest Chinese shipowners think a VLCC pool is such a bad idea? Eighth week for negative Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings Market treads water but rising bunker costs threaten to push it lower Atlantic bauxite trade booms US imports jump by nearly 50% in the first half of 2012 Drought sees US import more ethanol as chemical refining grows Methanex moves million-tonne methanol plant from Chile to US Gulf Cosco Corp appoints new chief financial officer Shipbuilder wins $20m order for jack-up barge Bantry liquid bulk growth defies Irish cargo downturn New data reflects impact of weak UK economy and housing slump on republic's ports Maersk paying more for bank finance, Kjaervik confirms Exclusive: Bond markets seen as means to diversify funding base Uncertain box lines seek 'short and flexible' charters Tramp market dominated by short-term deals as demand outlook remains unclear Indian owners reject government plea to lift Iran oil Local insurance costs $80,000 per voyage, says Mercator boss CSD 'not optimistic' about giant Chinese VLCC pool China Shipping Group unit takes dim view of forming a pool of 50 very large crude carriers with other state-owned outfits West African pirates launch dawn raid on cargo ship Conakry port authorities did not respond to vessel's call, says International Maritime Bureau Grindrod reports 9% rise in first-half revenues Higher commodity demand offset by oversupply of ships Making the most of a bad thing Odfjell wants to get back to gas Odfjell returns to gas business as chemical markets remain flat Norwegian owner and terminal operator sinks further into the red Falling box volumes at Rotterdam highlight weak demand in Europe And pressure on prices will see ro-ro firms consolidate, says port To Russia with love Moscow's WTO membership is unlikely to spark a cargo bonanza Asciano defies industrial unrest to post double-digit annual growth Australian port operator attributes result to new contract wins Cosco International revenues fall amid industry woes Chinese state giant's shipping services arm posts 6.6% slide in first-half profit Owners should check origin of bunkers Confirmation in writing that bunker stem is not of Iranian origin should be sufficient Fuel and lube oils from Iran unlikely to trigger sanctions, says UK Clubs warn members to maintain due diligence, as British views are not legally binding Downturn in domestic coastal trades weakens CSD's results China Shipping's tanker and bunker unit posts first half-year loss since going public Rest of the world lifts Gothenburg Port's container volumes exported outside Europe rise 3% Sanko Steamship settles bunker dispute with World Fuel Services US-based firm to resume sales to troubled Japanese dry-bulk operator New trades sought for big boxships Cascade effect accelerates as lines absorb new deliveries US docker wage negotiations break down Strike feared at East and Gulf Coast ports after ILA, USMX harden positions

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Jakarta court grants BLT extension INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker confirmed today a court has granted it a three-month restructuring extension P+S crisis talks start GERMAN yard P+S Werften said today talks on rescuing it from collapse have begun with customers, suppliers and investors China Shipping units reel CHINA Shipping Development today reported 532M yuan ($84M) in 1H losses, representing a 192% freefall year on year Golden Pass plan outlined DETAILS on the proposed Golden Pass LNG export terminal have been revealed in documents filed with the US Department of Energy Aegean expands to HK PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network continues to build its footprint, announcing new bunker supply services in Hong Kong Zhongchang widens losses SHANGHAI-listed Zhongchang Marine said today its H1 net losses were 58M yuan ($9M) - from just 1M yuan lost in the same period last year COSCO unit's profits fall COSCO surprised today by revealing a 1% year-on-year drop in H1 profits for its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Cosco International Farstad's profits drop FARSTAD Shipping, the Oslo-listed offshore service vessel owner, today said unrealised forex losses caused a drop in net profits Supplier problems hurt busy Bergen PROBLEMS with outsourcing of hull production at one of its yards have hit profits at Bergen, the Oslo-listed builder Odfjell lost $28M in 2Q12 ODFJELL, Norway's chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it expects only marginal gains this year after reporting 2Q12 losses Sanko, WFS settle dispute SANKO Steamship said today it has settled its dispute with bunker supplier World Fuel Services, which arrested chartered-in Sanko ship last month VLCCs wait out Far East BROKERS said no VLCCs were fixed to ship crude to the Far East yesterday, even as some shipping players resumed work after Ramadan Rizzo Bottiglieri ships arrested in Singapore DEBTORS of Italian shipowner Rizzo Bottiglieri De Carlini have seized two of its ships in Singapore Jiangnan HI's profits drop by 87% CSSC SAID profits dropped by 87% year on year in H1 of this year at its Shanghai-listed subsidiary Jiangnan HI

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AUGUST 22, 2012
MSC to Hike Rates for Exports From US Gulf and West Coasts Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced September rate increases for cargo moving from the U.S. Gulf and West coasts to several... Daggett: ILA Strike Likely After Talks Collapse Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down Wednesday, and... Truck Tonnage Rose 3.7 Percent in July Truck tonnage rose 3.7 percent from a year ago in July, but was flat compared to June and is likely... Commentary: Where Multiple Agency Roles Are OK Q: Is it legal for one individual to operate as a "sales-operational" agent for more than one entity? In this... ILA Contract Talks Break Down Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down suddenly Wednesday,... UPS Extends Offer Period for TNT Express United Parcel Service is extending the offer period for its Dutch rival TNT Express from Aug. 31 to Nov. 9... South Carolina to Build Inland Port The South Carolina Ports Authority agreed to join Norfolk Southern Railway in developing an inland port near Greer, S.C., for... A.P. Moller-Maersk Gets $925 Million From Bond Issue Danish shipping and energy group A.P. Moller-Maersk raised 750 million euros ($925 million) from a new seven-year bond to be... Rotterdam's Container Traffic Falls 1.6 Percent Rotterdam's container traffic fell 1.6 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as sharply lower imports... ILA, USMX Back at the Negotiating Table Today With just five weeks left on their current contract, the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance resume negotiations... Changi Airport Sees Year-Over-Year Decline Singapore Changi Airport recorded a 4.5 percent year-over-year contraction in cargo traffic last month despite a 4.6 percent increase in... Japanese Exports to US Rise 4.7 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the ninth consecutive month in July on a year-over-year basis, increasing 4.7... Indian Shipping Minister Says No Decision Yet on Cabotage Change Indian Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said no decision has yet been made on allowing foreign-owned and operated ships to move...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Legacy lessons and opportunities The London 2012 Olympics was a triumph; not just for the athletes that medalled, but also for the seamless feat of logistics and transport that accommodated and ... APL to exit WTSA APL is to leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) on September 1 as it said it believed that it was not 'gaining enough benefit to warrant ... CMA CGM and MSC no longer oppose APM T's Virginia port bid APM Terminals (APM T) has won support for its unsolicited bid of US East Coast Virginia port from ocean carriers CMA CGM and MSC - who have both taken an apparent ... Rotterdam traffic down Rotterdam's container traffic fell by 1.6% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2011, down to 5,862,149TEU. This compares with neighbouring ... ALL reports higher earnings America Latina Logistica (ALL), one of the largest independent logistics companies based in Latin America and a significant player in Brazil's rail freight industry, ... NDAL and Delmas improve ECSA/West Africa service West African liner specialists Nile Dutch Africa Line and CMA CGM affiliate Delmas have added a ship and improved the frequency of their jointly run east coast ... Gothenburg still growing Gothenburg's container traffic grew by 0.4% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period of 2011, up to 458,000TEU. Imports declined by 6% due ... Emirates to add another Far East/Middle-East string Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), which specialises in the regional liner trades linking the Far East with South Asia, Middle East and East Africa, is to strengthen ... MSC Flamina: German port TBC Southampton improves productivity by 20% Southampton's container terminal claims to have increased its gantry crane productivity by 20% between 2010 and 2011, thanks partly to the ability to handle big ...

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Golden Ocean spreads the wealth Herman Billung-led bulker owner collects close to $3m worth of shares via buy-backs. Stage set for expansion Crowley Maritime Corp may be looking to expand its fleet of Jones Act product tankers after reentering the arena with the acquisition of two newbuildings from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Prodigal son Tom Murray abandons Carnival Cruise Lines to serve as fleet manager for Chembulk. BLT gets another breather Beleaguered Indonesian tanker owner's restructuring due to drag on into October. Cargill collars two more Cargill has taken advantage of a terrible spot market to add another couple of capes to its chartered fleet. Boxship bunged up A Vietnamese containership was detained in Hong Kong in July because its water sprinkler nozzles were blocked with wooden corks. Rem stronger in Q2 Fleet expansion has helped Rem Offshore more than double its second quarter profit. CSC Phoenix burns cash Chinese bulker owner Changjiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) has posted a bigger deficit in the first half as rates stayed weak. Nam Cheong set for Africa Nam Cheong has made a breakthrough into an emerging market after agreeing to sell a platform supply vessel to a West Africa-based company. Ship hit off Guinea Bandits have boarded and robbed a cargo ship close to Conakry Port, Guinea, the IMB says. Big three bouncing back Japan's NYK, MOL and K Line now look likely to post profits from their containerships this year as rates rise. Vroon sells one Dutch owner Vroon Offshore has reportedly sold one of its platform supply vessels to a Singapore-based operator. Rongsheng to miss China Rongsheng Heavy Industries will struggle to hit its full-year order target after a below par first half, a leading analyst says. Super Shuttle grounds A Philippines ferry has drifted aground after losing power off Leyte. Search on for crewman A search is continuing off the Philippines for a seafarer who jumped from a cargoship in a bid to rescue his pet dove. No laughing matter Did you hear the one about the Irishman who walked onto a cruise ship and ended up taking on an international corporation? Carbon dioxide danger A UK report has revealed the potential hazards of checking firefighting systems after an accidental discharge of carbon dioxide on a tug in Scotland. Bergen goes red Losses at its shipbuilding division have dragged Bergen Group to a second quarter deficit. Rotterdam volumes rise The key Dutch port of Rotterdam has posted an increase in cargo-handling of 3.2% for the first six months. Nikitin helps Clarksons Settlement of a long running dispute with Russian tycoon Yuri Nikitin has helped Clarksons to an improved six-month profit. Venus held in Israel A Cypriot-managed cruiseship has been detained in Israel as crew make a back-wages claim. Rates woe for Grindrod South African group Grindrod's shipping profit has been cut back as tankers struggled in the first half. Odfjell posts $28m loss Odfjell has succumbed to a weak second quarter with the Oslo-listed owner posting a loss of $28m for the three month period. Sanko fixes bunker row Sanko Steamship looks to have hammered out a deal over bunker supplies with World Fuel Services. Cosco clinches barge deal Cosco Corp (Singapore) has won its second offshore newbuilding contract in as many weeks, it has confirmed. Flaminia set for North Sea The fire ravaged MSC Flaminia is to be towed to a sheltered anchorage in the North Sea, its owners confirmed Tuesday. Belde crewman killed One seafarer has been killed and another seriously injured in an incident aboard a bulker sailing off Oman. Noble Bunkers cleans house One of the masterminds behind the expansion of Noble Bunkers has left the firm, prompting questions about the future direction of the commodities giant's fledgling marine fuel division.

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AUGUST 22, 2012
NEWSFLASH: ILA contract talks break down The two sides were scheduled to participate in committee meetings in Florida this week to make progress on a new contract to replace the existing one that expires Sept. 30, when the talks scheduled for today through Friday were canceled. GOPA opens transport innovation center APL leaving WTSA The liner carrier will leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, an entity that sets guidelines for rates and surcharges on shipments from the United States to Asia, on Sept. 1. WTSA will then have nine members. Liners withdraw objections to APMT Virginia proposal Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, the second and third biggest lines, compete fiercely with Maersk Line, and previously voiced concerns that APMT taking over operations at Virginia would unfairly benefit Maersk. UPS extends time to conclude TNT buy UPS on Wednesday said it would give more time to finalize its $6.28 billion deal to acquire rival TNT Express because European Union competition authorities have not finished their review of antitrust issues. Portland sued by ILWU over tenant payment Negativity persists in latest Stifel forwarder index TransCore adds freight matching Zim raises Asia-Europe rates U.S. challenges Argentine import restrictions The U.S. government on Tuesday has requested consultations with the Argentine government under the dispute settlement provisions of the WTO concerning restrictive trade measures applied to all goods imported into Argentina. Russia joins WTO FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Damco, EBL set up Panama hub NYK raising transatlantic rates AmeriQuest trials free fleet breakdown service Making AD/CVD information easier to access Ex-Im Bank opens small exporter office in Seattle

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AUGUST 22, 2012
Prices soften in Fujairah Prices unchanged in Suez. Prices show little change in north European hub 'Very quiet' market in Hamburg. Chinese player raises almost $52 million in IPO Money will be used to develop a research and development centre for fuel oil blending technology. Global Vision Bunkers poised to expand New address for Rotterdam-based player. Ship operator opts for dry exhaust gas cleaning system Vessel will be able to operate inside the North American ECA while burning high sulphur IFO. WFS 'to resume supplies to Sanko' US-listed supplier reportedly agrees not to make any further arrests of Sanko operated vessels. Bunker prices remain relatively stable in Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' on Wednesday. Grindrod profits double on 'strong' volumes Grindrod and Vitol joint venture will provide 'opportunities for growth in bunker sales'. Philippine shipping firm swings to loss on higher costs Higher expenses, including higher bunker costs, hit 2GO Group Inc. Sales fall as bunker supplier moves to minimise risk Cosco International's bunker arm cuts back on business dealings with 'potential risks'. Tanker firm receives second fuel efficient newbuild Time charter rate adjusted based on fuel consumption of the STI Topaz, says Scorpio Tankers. Blending - North American ECA-SOx Data shows some fuel suppliers are trying unconventional blend components to meet the demand for LSFO. Torm losses deepen in Q2 Blames result on vessel sales and bunker hedging losses. Chemoil purchase raises Glencore oil sales volumes Oil volumes sold increase by 30% during the first half of 2012.

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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
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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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