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BRIEFS

January 24, 2012

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CSAV container volumes drop in December but higher rates up Fujian port container volume up 13.9pc to 9.7 million TEU in 2011 ICTSI to get cranes, RTGs from Helsinki's Cargotec for Mexico, Philippines As port fortunes decline, Seattle plans on 100,000 new jobs over 25 years Manzhouli trade cargo breaks record last year as volumes rise 1.8pc Two new Huanghua container port berths open for business on the Bohai Gulf Ministers meet in May for OECD international transport summit in Leipzig Great Lakes volume edges up as Seaway and Soo locks close for winter Jonen Freight in South Africa rebranded Dachser South Africa (Pty) Ltd DP World's Tarragona terminal in Spain's Catalonia wins ISO 28000 badge China objects to US Trade Representative branding Alibaba unit 'notorious' Air Cargo Group to hold Bali conference February 27 - March 1 South Korean air cargo volume falls 1.9pc as domestic traffic rises in 2011 GAC acquires Lehmann Nordic Group to expand regional network operations

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Arshiya's Khurja FTWZ operationally launched; set to revolutionise logistics in north India Dirty tanker rates likely to surge; clean tanker rates seen falling GL Focus-for the latest technical & regulatory developments Gold Star, MCC Transport join hands in intra-Asia service Gujarat CM to initiate Ghogha-Dahej ro-ro ferry service MSC renews with Freightliner at Felixstowe Shanghai-Japan SNS shuttle service scrapped The New World Alliance to launch new transatlantic service Tianjin handles record 11.5 million TEUs in 2011 Australian diplomat lauds VCT for maintaining best standards Nagapattinam port to be upgraded at a cost of 380 cr. Arshiya's Khurja FTWZ operationally launched; set to revolutionise logistics in north India India's first SIR to come up in Gujarat

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JANUARY 23, 2012
New truck park opened in the Midlands (UK) A new truck park has been opened in Birmingham (UK). The facility will offer safe and convenient parking for up to 32 coaches or lorries and will be a welcome addition to the city'... Freightliner Ltd and MSC (UK) renew contract increasing railed container volumes MSC, one of the world's leading container shipping companies, has renewed its contract with Freightliner Ltd, the UK's leading intermodal rail freight operator. The move will incre... Air Partner opens a dedicated Italian freight operation Air Partner has opened a specialist cargo department at its Milan office in Italy as part of its strategic expansion plan to develop its worldwide freight charter services. This ... Indian Railways carry 704.75 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 704.75 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and December 2011. The freight carried shows an increase of 31.44 million t over the freig... Swissport International Ltd grows 7% in challenging market conditions Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviat... Link America modernises and expands fleet LinkAmerica, based in Tulsa OK (USA), is buying 575 new trucks and trailers. The upgrade will replace about 20% of the company's equipment fleet. Refreshing the fleet was one key ... Foca publishes plans for soundproof hall at Zurich airport Zurich airport wants to erect a soundproof hall for running aircraft engines on the ground. Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (Foca) has now published the correspondi... The New World Alliance to launch new transatlantic service The New World Alliance (TNWA), APL Co. Pte Ltd (APL), Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) are set to launch the Americas Europe Express (AEE) service, a new tr... Emirates Shipping joins Hapag-Lloyd and RCL on Hypergalex service With effect from 11 February Emirates Shipping Lines, headquartered in Dubai (UAE), will join Hapag-Lloyd, based in Hamburg (Germany), and Regional Container Lines (RCL) of Bangko... Another managing partner for NEO NEO Air Charter - the recently-launched cargo charter broker that deals soleley with freight forwarders - has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Stefan Kohlmann ... Happe group outsources logistics to Quehenberger The Happe group, based in Rheda-Wiedenbrück (Germany), has outsourced its entire logistics to the Austrian service provider Quehenberger Logistics. To manage the work Quehenberger'... Beiersdorf extends contract with Wim Bosman in the Benelux 3PL and logistics service provider Wim Bosman has signed a three-year contract with Beiersdorf, the German cosmetics company based in Hamburg, to significantly expand the logistics... Stute operating LSG Sky Chefs' new distribution centre LSG Sky Chefs Catering Logistics (LCL)'s new distribution centre in Gross-Gerau (Germany) was recently officially opened. The platform is operated by Kuehne + Nagel's subsidiary St...

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Tidewater adds to senior management team As Concordia death toll rises, EU takes new look at passenger vessel regs Damen Shipyards books repeat order for wind farm support vessels Höegh LNG wins Lithuanian FSRU tender De Chateauvieux controlled Jaccar increases stake in Bourbon Jamaica's Director of Shipping Policy completes Ph.D Wärtsilä to supply power and positioning for Cat D semis

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Coast Guard Port Captain closes Oregon bars Sunday Inchcape teams with VPS for vessel anti-piracy protection Ceremony marks keel laying of new NASSCO MLP vessel NYK vessel runs aground near Pohang, Korea IMO boss meets with UN exec to discuss anti-piracy cooperation

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Siberian pipeline boosts Russia's Asia exports Pacific shipments now account for 15% of total volumes from Russian ports Black Sea ports bear brunt of diverted oil as exports fall 10% Novorossiysk dominates volumes, but fall in shipments is bad news for tanker owners Ice-class tankers benefit as Russian Baltic Sea exports rise 25% Primorsk remains largest export port with a third of volumes, but Ust-Luga figures will be climbing in 2012 Owners face up to limited growth in Russian oil output Shift in regional trading patterns for aframax tankers A proactive approach to risk The UK Club is to work alongside members to identify safety threats. Does industry lack integrity when it comes to dangerous cargo safety? Shipping industry conspicuously silent about Vinalines Queen death toll UK confirms £12m annual seafarer training budget Industry welcomes support for SMarT Emsa supports Costa Concordia bunker removal operation Agency on stand-by in case of pollution Sellers show growing resistance to falling VLCC prices Three-year-old VLCC Elektra Glory fetches relatively firm price Big freeze boosts VLGC market Improved northern hemisphere demand hardens charter rates China dry cargo scrap rates close in on Indian breakers' levels Last-minute deals before new year holidays India-China ore trade declining rapidly December imports to China fall by one third year on year Brussels starts search for regional emissions model for shipping Three-month consultation seeks regional measure by year-end BHP port expansion gets green light Project will see capacity at Port Hedland increased by 240m tonnes per year Golar returns two vintage LNG carriers to service Market rumours of older vessel chartered for $100,000 a day Fredriksen rumoured to have ordered six new product tankers Talk of newbuilding order underlines upbeat sentiment in market More Grand China assets targeted in the US Greek owners pledge to chase ambitious Chinese group's assets 'wherever in the world they are found' No 2010 re-run for battered box trades Asia-Europe rate rally has run its course, says BoxTradeIntelligence Industry needs more than salvage reform to cope with mega-boxships Insurers must share burden, say underwriters Calls for sea traffic control centres following casualty Supporters of Brussels project say it may have kept Costa Concordia on track Analysis: Why did the Costa Concordia capsize? Once the blame game is over, investigators will be left to focus on how a modern cruise ship managed to lose its stability Asian yards showcase LNG-powered ultra-large boxship designs South Korean and Japanese yards develop European class society concepts EU agrees July 1 Iran oil import ban Prices to rise as embargo bars a third of Iran's total exports Philippines deploys oil-spill response teams after Sun Spirits sinks 14 rescued from general cargoship It's good to talk The European Union is moving towards bringing the maritime sector into its overall commitment on greenhouse gas emissions. TT Club calls for common-sense approach to port security code Industry fears knock-on effect on ships serving non compliant ports French ports unite to promote Seine trade corridor Move aims to reverse a decade of decline IMO calls for UN support at its counter-piracy events IMO and UN secretary-generals meet to discuss how bodies can co-operate further The trouble with default The prospect of a breakdown of debt negotiations creates another worry for Greece's small owners

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Panama strikers returning PANAMA Canal expansion workers should resume construction today after a tentative labour settlement over the weekend Malta register tops Europe MALTA is the smallest country in the Mediterranean, but its ship register has become Europe's largest by increasing tonnage by 16% in the past year NAT pricing confirmed NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today revealed that the pricing of last week's follow-on was even lower than previously thought by market sources Finnlines warns on profits, after all FINNLINES, the Helsinki ro-ro and terminal operator, today issued a profit warning for 2011 Grounding snarls Argentine bulker exports MARMARIS Navigation-owned bulker Aristeas P remains aground today in the River Parana, stymieing export flows from Argentina's agribulk ports Antillean fined $1M CARIBBEAN shipowner Antillean Marine was fined $1M for water pollution violations and sentenced to five years of probation 36% of tanker newbuildings didn't see 2011 JUST 64% of the tankers scheduled for delivery last year were completed on time, a broker has reported Baltic ports flatline CARGO traffic across the Baltic Sea remained flat last year, according to handling figures published by German ports, with upticks in road trailer movements but a drop in bulk cargoes Ex-cruise worker investigated A FORMER Cunard crew member is being investigated over allegations that he sexually abused children on two cruise ships, police told Fairplay today Iskenderun to expand LIMAK Holdings reportedly plans to invest $250M in expanding the Turkish port of Iskenderun with the aim of making it the entry hub for trade into Iran, Iraq and Syria Crews saved in sinkings TWO SHIPS have sunk over the weekend in separate incidents, the Philippines Coast Guard said today Golar LNG takes over Bluewater Gandria GOLAR LNG said today it has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Bluewater Gandria, owner of laid-up LNG carrier Gandria, for $19 Jaccar to own raise its stake in Bourbon JACQUES de Chateauvieux-led holding company Jaccar said today it plans to increase its shareholding in offshore vessel operating group Bourbon Iranian survivors sought SEARCHERS are looking today for survivors from the weekend sinking of an Iranian passenger vessel in the Persian Gulf

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JANUARY 23, 2012
EGT, ILWU Reach Tentative Deal Over Grain Terminal Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire brokered a tentative settlement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and EGT that could result... CSX Profit Jumps 6.3 Percent on Pricing Strength CSX Transportation extended its strong pricing power into the fourth quarter, giving the freight railroad a $457 million net profit... Atlantic Ro-Ro Launches Tampa-Russia Service Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers launched a general cargo service between the Port of Tampa and the Port of St. Petersburg.. ... Court Plans Hearing on YRC Worldwide Class Action Settlement A U.S. District Court will soon decide whether to put its final stamp of approval on a $6.5 million settlement... Panama Canal Expansion Workers End Strike Workers on the Panama Canal expansion are returning to work Monday after agreeing to new terms with their contractor, ending... Striking Italian Truck Drivers Block Highways to Port Italian truck drivers kicked off a weeklong protest against higher fuel taxes and road tolls on Monday by blocking highways... Former ITC Head Backs Creation of Single US Trade Agency A new U.S. cabinet department dedicated to trade would give the government a more complete view of trade and the... YRC Worldwide to Sell 61 Truck Terminals Looking for cross-dock capacity? YRC Worldwide and NRC Realty & Capital Advisors have plenty of capacity to offer the right... Savannah Container Traffic Rose 3.5 Percent in 2011 The volume of containers handled by the Port of Savannah in December dropped 1.9 percent year-over year, but the decrease... Lufthansa Adds Detroit Freighter on Auto Sales Growth Lufthansa Cargo is putting its freighter capacity behind the recovering automobile manufacturing industry. Lufthansa launched a weekly MD-11... EU Ban of Iran Oil Sends Prices to Four-Day High Oil prices rose for the first time in four days after the European Union on Monday banned oil imports from... Miami Operator Fined $1 Million for Oil Spill Violations A U.S. district judge in Miami on Friday fined a Miami River management company $1 million for recordkeeping violations related... Frankfurt-Hahn, Munich Hit Cargo Highs in 2011 Frankfurt-Hahn airport's cargo traffic surged 25 percent in 2011 from a year ago, as export shipments at the German airport... Canadian Pacific Gains Major Export Potash Contract Canadian Pacific Railway signed a 10-year agreement this week with Canpotex to haul the majority of the major potash exporter's... India's SCI, Hamburg Sud Hike Rates From India State-owned Shipping Corporation of India imposed a general rate increase on cargo shipped from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe... Le Havre Container Traffic Fell 7.5 Percent in 2011 Le Havre handled roughly 7.5 percent fewer containers in 2011 than in the previous year after strikes over labor reforms... Russia's Vladiovstok Container Growth Outpaces Rivals Russia's port of Vladivostok grew container traffic 27 percent in 2011 from a year ago, boosting the Far Eastern gateway's... How California's Ports Cleared the Air The Los Angeles-Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan launched the port industry's green revolution in 2006, and the improvements some... Amazon: Retailer, or Parcel Provider? Amazon.com started in the 1990s as an online retailer catering to consumer needs for music CDs and books. In those... Florida East Coast Hits the Road At Florida East Coast Railway, the fastest-growing business is trucking. Intermodal trucking revenue is growing by double-digits as... That's CP, as in Capital Plan There's nothing like the threat of "nuclear winter" to spur Canadian Pacific Railway to become more profitable faster than planned.... Panama Canal: The Next Y2K? There is a growing divide among prominent industry consultants and advisers regarding the anticipated impact, particularly on U.S. East and... Import Outlook Brightens American consumers are using their credit cards again, and forecasters expect retail sales and containerized imports to accelerate modestly this... Seeking Cover in a Storm Global logistics directors, responding to the wave of supply chain-rattling natural disasters last year, increasingly are looking for ways to... Fearing the Worst Logistics managers don't have a crystal ball, so there's no way they can foresee the kind of supply chain disruptions... Imports in the Juicer Shippers are getting a taste of what they can expect from a more aggressive and powerful Food and Drug Administration... Is the Ex-Im Bank Being Sold Out? Friends of the Export-Import Bank of the United States are pushing to get the institution a new charter that would... The Elephant in the Room This could be a battle of big government versus small. At hand is a plan by President Obama to reorganize... Not Out of the Woods For Gibson Guitars, it's becoming a familiar tune: federal investigators storming its manufacturing plants. That's what happened for the second...

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Nigerian death toll could rise to 250 It is feared that the number of dead from multiple bomb blasts in northern Nigeria at the weekend could reach 250 as emergency services continue to located fresh ... OOCL's 2011 results hit by weaker rates Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL has seen its volume and revenue sink for the last quarter of 2011 and its revenue decline for the whole year, according to ... Panama Canal expansion strike over A week-long strike by 6,000 workers involved in the expansion of the Panama Canal has been called off after union representatives accepted the terms of an improved ... Carriers accused of fiddling surcharges again SeaIntel's Sunday Spotlight this week has identified that ocean carriers appear to be using their currency adjustment factor (CAF) to earn more revenue in the tradelane ... Zim Line closer to being split into two According to reliable sources this morning, the Israeli Government and trade unions are comfortable with Israel Corporation's proposal to split Zim Integrated Shipping ... CSCL issues new profit warning Shanghai headquartered CSCL has issued a profit warning for 2011 due to the difficult economic situation, reduction in freight rates and volumes and the 'dramatic' ... Log-In marches to the Brazilian beat Brazilian marine port service sector and Mercosul operator Log-In Logistica handled 276,245 TEU last year - up almost 11% on 2010 - at its Espirito Santo facility ... Year of the Dragon to sweep away previous misfortunes? The Chinese Lunar New Year [CNY] begins at midnight tonight [23rd]- the 15-day festival follows the world's largest annual migration, as millions of Chinese-speaking ... IMF joins World Bank in slashing global growth forecasts The International Monetary Fund [IMF] in its World Economic Outlook, due to be published later this week, has cut its global GDP growth forecasts for 2012 in the ...

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JANUARY 23, 2012
US targets IRISL bank Noose tightens around Tehran as Washington takes aim at Bank Tejarat for ties to Iranian shipping syndicate. Tugs swarm grounded bulker ULTR joins operation to refloat Marmaras Navigation handy as officials shut parts of shallow South American waterway. Equity guru ups OSG Cantor Fitzgerald upgrades shares of New York-listed tanker owner despite grim market forecast and earnings outlook. Seadrill sets spin clock John Fredriksen-backed drilling giant closes in on Brazilian listing as Seabras races to raise $713m in debut fundraiser. Cantor cuts capesize bets Slowing demand and loss of scrap shield prompt revisions to bank's capesize rate forecasts. Erste says buy Atlantska Austrian bank views Croatian bulker owner's share price as having fallen further than justified by its outlook. Big John in products push? Crude tanker king John Fredriksen linked to MR sextet at South Korea's STX Jinhae. Star dials back buyback clock Spyros Capralos-led bulker owner adds time to $30m investor reward programme. Ophir takes Eirik Raude Nasdaq-listed drilling contractor poised to pocket $52m as it mints deal for wells off West Africa. Damen clinches another Dutch yard bags a follow up deal from UK owner for a windfarm support vessels. Clarksons pins OSV price rise A spurt in the cost of AHTS newbuildings helps drive up offshore support vessel values over the past year. JFC injunction lifted Reefer charterer overturns ruling that Russian proceedings are vexatious or oppressive.

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JANUARY 23, 2012
Voting opens for IBIA board members There are five candidates for three vacancies on IBIA's board of non-executive directors. Prices mixed in Fujairah Durban avails 'extremely tight.' Markets soften across Europe Prices falling for all grades on Monday. MAJ official returns with doctorate in marine policy Director of Shipping Policy researched cargo flow dynamics and worked on measures to reduce GHG ship emissions at IMO during his sabbatical. New office for German bunker buying unit Move 'will provide an improved working environment for the growing team at the company' USF tells Bunkerworld. Pakistan: New barge to launch in mid-March Supplier plans to begin construction of its sixth barge soon after enjoying rapid growth. Trader rejoins O.W. Bunker Middle East Zarghamian resumes role as bunker trader after working as a trader for a derivatives company in the region. Russian shipping firm orders two multi-purpose PSVs Ships designed to conduct oil spill containment operations and escort ships in ice conditions. Bunker prices falling in Tokyo Bay Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan bunker offices closed on Lunar New Year holidays. UBT seeks dismissal of unpaid bunker case US judge orders release of bond paid to secure the release of the arrested bulk carrier M/V Far Eastern Venus. Indian shipping ministry to seek approval for bunker convention Indian cabinet has so far approved accession to Wreck Removal Convention and the Protocol of 1996 to the Limited Liability Convention. Stricken cruise ship leaking light fuel No indication that heavy fuels have leaked from capsized Costa Concordia, says Italian coastguard. Chinese bunker supplier CFO resigns Departure 'not due to any disagreement with the company', says Andatee CEO An Fengbin.

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PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

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

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

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

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

The Spice

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

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

PORTS

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

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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