BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 23, 2012

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APL increases reefer rate US$1,500/FEU globally from January 7 China consumers expected to balance trade in 10 years: Maersk CEO International Transport Workers Fed seeks carrier backing against Wal-Mart CSCL participates in UASC's new GEM service linking Mideast to India European Union tax on crockery is underhanded, says UK retail group Hebei 10-month port container volume increases 7.6pc to 681,000 TEU Jiangxi to invest US$15.7 million on riverside cargo terminal Japan exports to China plunges 12pc, but China-to-Japan trade up 4pc APM Terminals banks on highway widening, sets sight on Lagos box shop PPG names Stella in N Europe to boost Finland, Baltic and Russia loops DB Schenker opens 21,000-square metre Erskine Park warehouse in Sydney APL Logistics buys Carmichael, firm's long-time customs broker partner Hong Kong airport posts 1.1pc October cargo increase to 346,000 tonnes AAT is appointed cargo handler in Hong Kong for Tonlesap Airlines Changi Airport October freight drops 8pc, but passenger numbers surge DHL delivers Formula 1 cars to Austin as the key logistics provider

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Allcargo Logistics bags major contract to handle & transport Super ODC The world of cargo & logistics on splendorous display UK P&I Club welcomes Standard & Poor's upgrade Avian-flu impedes India's emergence as top egg exporter Cashew exports fall on poor demand Gujarat medical device exports set to surge Pharma exports may touch $25 bn by 2014-15 Rubber imports to hit new high Paradip Port urges state govt to ease norms on coal imports India may not achieve export target of $ 360 bn for 2012-13: Exim Bank India set to sign FTA with Asean: PM NHAI likely to miss road target for 2012-13 Rice exports expected to fall in 2013: FAO

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Iata announces successful trials of electronic consignment security declaration The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that trials of electronic consignment security declaration (e-CSD) were conducted in the UK and the Netherlands in O... Indian Southern Railway operating new freight trains India's Southern Railway has extended its transport services and started to operate freight trains on the Salem-Karur railway line in the state of Tamil Nadu. The track has been ... Russian Railways orders new freight locomotives JSC Russian Railways (RZD), Sinara Group Ltd. and Siemens AG have signed a new locomotive delivery contract for RZD. Accordng to the pact, RZD has confirmed its intention to purc... Roads carry 62% of total freight value in USA According to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) goods valued at more than USD 1.06 trillion crossed the US border in trade with Canada ... New director operations for Rail Service in Moscow Fedor Andreev has become the operations director of Moscow-based RailService Management, an affiliate of InterRail. Andreev gained his wealth of container terminal experience while... Examining speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on single carriageway roads UK's Department for Transport (DFT) is considering raising the speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 t from 40mph to 45mph or 50 mph on single carriageways. ... Agility names new road freight director Europe The global logistics service provider Agility recently appointed Claus Duval as road freight regional director for Europe. Duval will be responsible for leading the developm... Rhenus opens new logistics centre in Frankfurt The German logistics corporation Rhenus has phased in a newly built logistics centre on a 41,000 sqm plot of land in Kinzig, near Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The multi-user wareho... DB Schenker opens new facility in Australia DB Schenker recently established a new major logistics warehouse and operations centre in Sydney. The complex, known as the Erskine Park logistics centre, was officially opened in ... APL Logistics acquires Carmichael International Service APL Logistics, the supply chain management unit of Singapore's NOL Group, has acquired the independent Los Angeles CA (USA)-based customs brokerage and trade compliance firm Carmic... Tallink Grupp changes routes of "Silja Europa" and "Baltic Princess" AS Tallink Grupp, an Estonian/Finnish ship operator, has announced that the ferry ship "Baltic Princesss" will be deployed on the Turku-Stockholm route from 1 February ... Asia-Pacific airports cargo rebound in September The September 2012 traffic data published by the regional section of the Airports Council International showed a continuous and steady growth in the Asia-Pacific region, recordin...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
October box numbers rise at Port of Tacoma terminals FMC collects civil penalties from NVOCC shipping act violations Inchcape Shipping Services opens North Africa operations desk Port of Vancouver, USA sees progress on access project APL Logictics buys Carmichael International

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
NYK shifts focus towards transport of oil and gas Japanese owner tells Lloyd's List where its priorities and opportunities lie Kansai Electric and BP sign ground-breaking agreement First long-term deal not linked to oil price The hand that guides China's yards As downturn hits state-owned giants, the government keeps them afloat Why LNG shipping is in a tight spot Trade patterns and vessel demand have changed but operating patterns stay the same Callimanopulos snaps up two bulkers New York-based owner returns to the dry bulk sector, buying Norden kamsarmaxes Mediterranean box ports claim lower CO2 emissions for Asia-Europe trade Northern range ports' continued domination 'will increase emissions 199% in a decade' Research flags sharp decline in reefership numbers by decade's end Competition from box majors sees dedicated tonnage scrapped and not replaced P+S group yard seeks to complete two ferries for DFDS Construction is advanced, but guarantees need to be amended Gods of carnage Where private equity funds swoop, blood will be spilled Naptha product tankers scoop record earnings Charterers pay more than $25,000 per day to secure vessels in tight market LNG shippers fear too-high Panama Canal tolls High tariffs could diminish returns from new US gas exports More than 300 boxships are laid idle Lay-ups will gather pace as carriers adjust to lower demand Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway Multimodal firm hails 'the future of logistics and shipping in the UK' Irish maritime outlook remains challenging Stable third quarter leads to slight improvement but threats remain UKMPG urges Brussels to rethink subsidies to continental ports Hammond says commission is wrong to revisit UK port services law Private equity set for shipping investment But timing is everything after four years of poor shipping markets bring scant payback Red tape, 'inappropriate' regulations and taxes penalise UK ports UK Major Ports urges government to speed up sale of Port of Dover U-Ming orders two post-panamax bulkers from Japan Taiwan firm continues counter-cyclical expansion with booking at Oshima Japan's shipowners face squeeze on home-grown funding Tokyo's risk-averse banks favour credit-worthy westerners

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Prestige decision defended MADRID'S former shipping chief told a court today he would have been imprisoned with Prestige's captain if he had sent the tanker to a coastal shelter rather than back to sea Japan vehicle cargoes to China fall 82% JAPAN'S vehicle exports to China fell by 82% year on year in October, IHS Automotive reported today Russia grain export estimate grows by 55% RUSSIA'S agricultural ministry has raised its prediction on grain export totals for this year by 55% HMM greatly widens its losses HYUNDAI Merchant Marine told Fairplay today 3Q losses were more than nine times greater than those of a year ago, mostly because of higher operating costs Knightsbridge sells VLCC KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has sold its third VLCC in two months China class society also shuns Iran CHINA'S classification society was reported today to have joined the other dozen top international class groups in halting verification of Iranian ships GO reports 3Q12 losses GOLDEN Ocean, the listed drybulk group in John Fredriksen's shipping empire, has reported 3Q12 losses on the back of an impairment charge against the value of its vessels Bumi Armada's 3Q disappoints analysts MALAYSIAN offshore vessel specialist Bumi Armada said it might fare better with OSVs this year, but it has not won any FPSO contracts in 2012 COSCON seeks rate rise COSCON will seek a rate rise on routes from the Far East to the Gulf, Red Sea and the Indian subcontinent Odfjell bonds raise $121M ODFJELL, Norway's listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said today it has raised 700M kroner ($121M) with two bond issues Net bulker deliveries touch two-year low STEADY demolitions have caused a two-year low of 22 ships in the net drybulk fleet Sanko's woes hit Pareto SANKO Steamship's financial woes have affected a bareboat charter arrangement of 10 anchor-handling tug supply vessels with Norwegian finance house Pareto Keppel keeps 'outperform' rating from CIMB KEPPEL has retained its 'outperform' rating from CIMB Securities, as it stands to win S$4Bn ($3.3Bn) non-PETROBRAS orders Coal, grain fuel Panamaxes PANAMAX rates have surged in recent days as more ships are fixed to haul coal and grain cargoes to the Far East

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Yusen Logistics Drops Antitrust Appeal TOKYO - Yusen Logistics will not appeal an antitrust ruling by the Tokyo High Court to the Supreme Court, the Japanese freight forwarder said Thursday. The announcement came two weeks after the Tokyo High Court upheld an antitrust decision by the Japan Fair Trade Commission against the company. "After close examination and... Gefco Breaks Into Asian Wine Market Automotive logistics specialist Gefco is targeting the lucrative and fast-growing Asian wine logistics market. Asian demand for imported wine surged 122 percent between 2006 and 2011 and by 1,040 percent to China, according to International Wine and Spirit Research. Gefco, which recently participated for the first time in the 2012 Hong Kong...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Freightliner runs first Shortliner UK intermodal rail freight operator Freightliner has taken delivery of new wagons to launch its Shortliner services. The fleet of twin platform 'Shortliner' ... Idled box tonnage exceeds 300 According to the weekly report from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of inactive container ships current stands at 308 vessels for 546,780 TEU, but that ... Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway Roadways Container Logistics has signed on to run services to London Gateway that will reduce road miles for thousands of shippers when the new UK port opens in ... Chinese exports to soar to emerging markets That is the prediction of analysts at HSBC, but its export market focus is changing from the downturn-plagued European Union and the sluggish US, to intra-Asia, ... Japan's exports fall again Exports from the world's third-largest economy declined for the fifth consecutive month in October dented by a year-on-year 20% fall in shipments to the EU and ... CMA CGM close to final agreement with bank creditors CMA CGM is close to reaching a restructuring plan with its creditors that will finally end years of negotiations between the French line and its bankers over some ...

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
New Filipino yard The Philippines has approved plans for a new shiprepair yard in Navotas City. Deilmann plots bond sale German shipowner Peter Deilmann Reederei is eyeing a new debt sale to bolster its finances. CCS drops Iran China Classification Society (CCS) has become the last of the 13 major ship certifiers to stop working with Iran. Did GOGL cull correctly? Golden Ocean has placed the wrong newbuilding contracts into the shredder, Danske Bank says. Icon eyes IPO Newly merged Malaysian offshore vessel owner Icon Offshore is aiming for a listing in Kuala Lumpur by 2014 at the latest. Sisa launches Israel run Turkey's Sisa Shipping Lines has started a new ro-ro link to Haifa in Israel. Crew in auction threat A group of 12 Georgian seafarers say they will sell their abandoned tanker in Panama if they are not paid. Maersk to delay giants? Maersk Line could set back the arrival of some of its giant 18,000-teu newbuildings, a leading analyst says. Knightsbridge sells VL John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has edged towards the VLCC market exit door after confirming the sale of one of its tankers. Damen bags crew trio Damen has received an order for three crew transfer vessels. GasLog eyes bond plot Peter Livanos' GasLog has been scoping out the Norwegian and US bond markets as a potential source for cash. Divi lights GasLog fire GasLog shares shot up yesterday amid the promise of hefty future dividend payments. No need to panic Investors in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) should not be scared off by AP Moller Maersk's decision to focus more on businesses other than shipping, an analyst has said. Sleepy master in mix-up A sleepy master has been blamed for a ferry delay in the US after kipping on the wrong Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship. Sasebo in retrofit first Sasebo Heavy Industries says it has become the first shipyard to retrofit a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) on a capesize bulker. Values hurt GOGL profit Impairments on vessel values pushed Golden Ocean into the red in the third quarter. Two out of three ain't bad John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has canned two out of the three newbuildings it secured a lower price for this summer. Vietnam calls in cabotage Vietnam will temporarily ban overseas boxships from 2013 in a bid to boost domestic operators. Subsea 7 makes order splash Oslo-listed Subsea 7 is heading to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new dive support vessel (DSV). Odfjell sells out Tanker owner's bond issue raises $123m to boost finances following nine-month loss. U-Ming orders bulker duo U-Ming of Taiwan has joined the eco revolution with a deal for two new kamsarmaxes in Japan. Japan LNG imports up Japan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose by 8.3% last month to 6.7mt, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data has shown. BIMCO picks Singapore BIMCO has added Singapore as an arbitration venue for dispute resolution alongside London and New York. Maersk drop John jack-up Maersk has said it won't extend its charter of a jack-up drilling rig owned by John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Offshore. Hanjin boxship refloated A Hanjin Shipping containership has been refloated off British Colombia in Canada after running aground. China steel output up 6% China was one of the few nations in Asia to report a year-on-year growth in crude steel production last month.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Bunker prices steady in Fujairah While suppliers report tight avails. No clear direction for Rotterdam prices Mixed price picture seen across European hubs. 'Fuel-efficient' tanker delivered to Greek owner Ship has an electronic main engine and larger diameter propeller. Different lube types required post-2015, says engine maker High BN best when using scrubbers but lower number better suited to 0.10% sulphur material. Eight fuel oil brokers hired for Singapore venture Starfuels to open Singapore brokering desk next month. Castrol's slow steaming solution finds favour in industry MAN Diesel & Turbo supportive of company's views on single solution mid-range lubes. Fuel oil stocks at highest level since July Strong arbitrage and weak demand bring supply glut. IFO prices stable to soft Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Thursday. Pakistani bunker supplier announces staff movement Experienced bunker trader rejoins the company. Emission regulations 'badly required' in Hong Kong Policy think tank welcomes recommendations for HKSAR government to step up efforts to cut emissions. TEN narrows losses as bunker costs fall by a third 'We think the worst is behind us , says CFO. Brightoil confirms bunker CEO departure Announces a 'strategic reform' of its international fuel oil trading and bunkering business. 'Very limited' expertise available for LNG bunkering Particularly in the eastern part of the world, says managing director of Singapore-based bunker firm.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

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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)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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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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