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September 24, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate down 3.8pc to US$1,172/TEU, transpacific rate rises 0.6pc Tiny Tuvalu strips Iranian ships of its flag to comply with UN, US sanctions Xiamen to develop world shipping hub to boost ties with Taiwan port cities Japanese exports to US surge 10pc while imports from US slip 0.1pc OOCL Logistics to handle Bayer pharmaceuticals in and out of China Sinotrans signs up Canada's Centreport to import grain, timber and beef Tianjin Port North Zone to contain three 16-million TEU capacity box shops New Zealand court clears Tauranga to dredge shipping channel to 15 metres Kill piracy with kindness, not force, says insurers' intelligence chief Tanzania installs radar and AIS system to counter pirate operations China now second biggest US potato consumer as annual volume soars 57pc Canadian National buys 2,200 freight cars and 1,300 containers in 2012 Japan's MOL issues Environmental and Social Report for 2012 in English Changi Airport August cargo falls 4.4pc, but passenger numbers rise EFIS Air flies 180 breeding cows to Mongolia from central France EU mulls suspension of airline carbon emission tax to avoid trade war: BIFA Lufthansa to invest millions in building new Frankfurt cargo centre

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
deugro Projects (India) & Boxco Logistics handle heaviest consignment from Mumbai Port JBS Academy conducts training programme for Transworld CFS, Mundra WISTA to be launched in India Engineering exports drop 9.7 pc in Aug. Indian cos to set up auto SEZ in Sri Lanka Onion exports rise 23 pc to 7.9 lakh t Essar Ports re-finances 405 cr. debt through IIFCL GTI stir postponed Port Pipavav commences wheat shipments for govt of India Proposed US East & Gulf coasts port stir suspended for 90 days AIMTC wants diesel price hike rolled back, other pending issues resolved Forex reserves up $ 2.43 bn to $ 294.47 bn INR ends week at new high A new PPP story 300-t plate bending machine transported from Switzerland to Russia GPLNs technical seminar in South Africa ICTSIs Poland terminal handles oversized wind farm components Tacoma port handling more break-bulk

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Fiat Professional introduces the New Doblò XL The Italian truck maker Fiat Professional has introduced the new Doblò XL, thereby strengthening its Dobl' Cargo range. The new vehicle model has three different sizes of euro 5 t... SriLankan Cargo Centre on course for record-breaking year SriLankan Cargo has taken a firm step towards positioning Colombo's Bandaranaike international airport (BIA) as a regional hub for air freight, by handling the highest ever volumes... Promising August cargo traffic at HKIA Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw another busy month in August with its cargo volume growing by 3% to 328,000 t, as HKIA approaches the busier months before the end of the... Ethiopian receives Africa's first Boeing B777 freighter On 19 September 2012, Ethiopian Airlines became the first carrier on the African continent to receive and operate a Boeing B777 freighter. The arrival of this aircraft enables Ethi... New chairman and CEO for Egyptair Captain Roshdy Zakaria has been named chairman and CEO of Egyptair Airlines, replacing Hossam Kamal. Zakaria has been at Egyptair for 30 years and held many positions, including th... Scandlines' owners may sell shares The owners of Scandlines Allianz Capital Partners and 3i are considering selling Scandlines. The shareholders hope to get up to EUR 1.4 billion. However they are looking for possib... Hellmann testing LNG as fuel for HGVs The German service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has worked with commercial vehicle makers Scania and Iveco, plus the German petrol station builder Bohlen & Doyen, to c... Eurotunnel wins the 2012 Deutsche Bahn award Deutsche Bahn's "Best Supplier" prize recognizes the best overall performance of an infrastructure or rolling stock specialist. Now Eurotunnel has become the first French... New combined shuttle train connects European and Asian continents CFL cargo and CFL Multimodal have officially launched a new combined train service between Bettembourg (Luxembourg) and Trieste (Italy). The project has been implemented in collabo... New director of sales for DHL Express France comes back from Canada Jean-Marc Sager has been appointed director of sales and, as such, becomes a member of the board of DHL Express in France. He will head a department of 170 people. He was previousl... Sale of Gefco to RZD now definite The French automobile corporation PSA Peugeot Citroën has officially confirmed that it is has commenced exclusive negotiations about the sale of its transport and logistics subsidi... Kuehne + Nagel stepping up activities again at the port of Duisburg The Kuehne + Nagel Group, an international service provider based in Switzerland), has opened a new logistics centre in the inland port of Duisburg (Germany). With this new facilit... General Transport: bending machine from Switzerland to Yekaterinburg (Russia) The Basel (Switzerland)-based forwarder General Transport AG, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC, was recently awarded a contract to arrange the transportation and s...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
USCG exercises option with Bollinger for six more FRCs Ulstein gets design package orders for 12 X-Bow PSVs Tuvalu deregisters Iranian controlled ships

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Federal mediator reports contract talks extended 90 days Port of Kalama welcomes vessel on maiden voyage First Boeing 777 Freighter delivered to African customer Pair of trade conferences headed to Portland hotel US rail traffic numbers see up/down month of August

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Heavy Brazilian rainfall boosts ethanol exports Improved sugarcane harvest will lift south-to-north chemtanker loadings Suezmaxes lose West Africa cargoes to VLCCs Charterers turn to larger spot-market tonnage as suezmax owners play 'hardball' Shipping struggles for reasons to be cheerful Moore Stephens' business confidence survey reveals industry at a low ebb Down in the dumps? You are not alone Surveys of non-shipping sectors point to shared mood Capesize spot market seizes the moment As China stimulus boosts rates, will the party end before it starts? Picking the winners Those who can manage ships are well positioned to land new business Time-bomb defused Master contract extension brings compromise to US dock labour dispute Why stevedores need soft skills Everyone will try a little harder for a boss they respect, and automation will not alter this Essar Ports turns to government fund to refinance bulk terminal debt Deal with India Infrastructure Finance will reduce firm's interest rate Maersk Tankers to sell small Broström tonnage Sale of 13 vessels confirmed as company bats away rumours it will sell the business US investment house takes ICTSI stake Los Angeles-based Capital Group Companies buys 8.7% of expanding global terminals operator Brittany Ferries cancels sailings Passenger and freight services between the UK, France and Spain fall victim to second day of wildcat strikes UK port capacity and marine pilotage top Transcom agenda No inquiries planned for private security services, safety or seafarer fatigue Ningbo opens shipping exchange China's second largest port craves greater industrial say Exclusive: Index-linked contracts could prolong capesize woes Baltic Exchange fails to reflect owners' costs, MOL executive argues Tuvalu deregisters all NITC tankers Iranian vessels expected to switch to domestic flag Exclusive: Sanctions-squeezed Iran and Syria continue partnership Suezmax Amin sailing from Syria to the Middle East via Cape of Good Hope K Line ends China travel ban Japanese shipping giant cites 'easing' situation in wake of violent protests over islands Exclusive: Citibank sees attractive margins in ship finance Shipping credit price is now appropriate to risk, says US bank Pacific Basin issues convertible bonds to back fleet expansion Hong Kong handysize player shops around for secondhand tonnage CMHI takes control at Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf China's leading port operator aims to consolidate nearby berths ILA and USMX agree 90-day contract extension as talks continue Strike threat lifted at US east and Gulf coast ports before November 6 presidential election

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Fredriksen plots new IPO A preliminary prospectus was filed today for the initial public offering of Seadrill Partners LLC, the latest public entrant backed by shipping tycoon John Fredriksen Japan's shipyard orders climb 128% JAPAN'S shipbuilders said orders surged 128% year on year in August Brittany Ferries suspends all sailings CHANNEL ferry operator Brittany Ferries said this afternoon it has halted all its sailings in reaction to strikes by its seafarers Seoul lifts suspension on Iranian crude SOUTH Korea is set to receive its first post-sanctions Iranian crude imports later this month Oz approves $277M in offshore projects AUSTRALIA has given the project cargo sector a boost by granting seven new offshore exploration permits this month, worth $277M Handy tanker rates gaining in Asia FREIGHT rates to carry refined oil products on Handysize tankers in Asia Pacific have been up all week in line with refinery outages and closures in Japan and Australia W African LPG cargo might to Asia LPG TRADERS told Fairplay today a West African LPG cargo might be diverted from Europe to Asia, with East/West price spread making such sales more attractive Cap seen on further Capesize rate gains BROKERS told Fairplay they expect charterers to resist further gains in Capesize bulker rates, especially on the Western Australia/China iron ore route Otto S&P to yield $16.8M SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Otto Marine said today it would gain $16.8M from the sale of a work maintenance vessel CMA CGM turns to turtle transport CMA CGM said today it plans to branch out into turtle transport Box ship owners jilted HIRE RATES for chartering box ships have failed to pick up after the summer lull despite an increase in fixing Pacific Basin to raise $124M from bonds HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin said today it will issue new convertible bonds to raise $123.8M for vessel acquisitions Profit squeeze warned for vehicle carriers DNB BANK has cautioned that profits for vehicle carrier operators might be squeezed until 2015, with demand outstripping supply Brittany Ferries stalemate sparks new strike CHANNEL operator Brittany Ferries was hit today by a new strike as the stalemate continues over proposed benefits cuts NZ box giants technically bury the hatchet AUCKLAND and Tauranga raised eyebrows today by unveiling a collaboration scheme for New Zealand's first and only shipping portal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Drought Spells Delay in Shift to Meat The drought in the U.S. Midwest will stall or at least slow the long-term trend toward higher protein diets in... NYCT Truckers to Get Relief from Bridge Toll Increases The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, working with N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, reached agreement with the New... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 17-21 OOCL will increase freight rates on services from South East Asia, India and the Middle East to Australia next... Study: Export Growth, Near-Sourcing Could Create 5 Million US Jobs U.S. export growth and the shift of production back to the U.S. could create up to 5 million jobs and... Commentary: Forwarding FedEx Growth Amid a FedEx earnings call last week that was a virtual catalog of how shippers are weathering tough times by... Commentary: Rates and Ratings: A Leg to Stand On? Q: I don't believe I've seen this one asked before. I work for a post-audit company, and one of our... Commentary: Into the Homestretch The nights are cooler and the days are shorter. The long Labor Day weekend is behind us and the kids... Commentary: NY Port Authority's Tolls Taking Their Toll The Port of New York and New Jersey, the third-largest U.S. container port and a contender for the top slot... WTO Downgrades Global Trade Forecast for This Year, 2013 The World Trade Organization on Friday downgraded its trade growth forecast for 2012 by 32 percent and by 19.6 percent... Eurogate Inaugurates Germany's First Deep-Water Container Port The official inauguration today of Germany's first deep-water container terminal, in the Port of Wilhelmshaven, sets the stage for a... NYK Acquires Controlling Stake in Russia's Rolf Logistics Japanese shipowner NYK Line has acquired a 51 percent controlling stake in the logistics operations of Russia's Rolf Group,... MNX to Expand in Singapore MNX will expand its Singapore operation, which will be bolstered to take on a regional hub role. The office... Massport Names Glynn New CEO The Massachusetts Port Authority named Thomas Glynn to serve as CEO and executive director, overseeing Boston's Logan International Airport, the... Strike Threatens India's Nehru Port Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), India's top container handler, is bracing for yet another disruption to shipping as unionized dockworkers...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Big John at it again John Fredriksen's Seadrill Partners is moving forward with a plan to pursue a public listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Cape crusader? Sinokor Merchant Marine of South Korea has been linked to another acquisition involving a capesize bulker and a leading Asian shipping clan. Marshall plan Two Japanese shipyards have won deals to build cargoships for the Marshall Islands government. Maersk back as a buy Expectation of a recovery in the container shipping market has contributed to DNB Markets placing a buy tag on AP Moller-Maersk. Coastal on a roll Malaysian offshore support vessel builder Coastal Contracts has continued its hot streak with a fresh order for three ships. AHTS rates jump The tight supply of anchor-handling (AHTS) vessels in Norway has sent daily rates to a six-month high on Friday. Arctic heads to Crist Norway's Arctic Shipping has ordered a new fish-feed carrier from Poland's Crist shipyard. Myth becoming reality China Shipping is plotting a potential 20-strong VLCC order as part of the state's plans to create a major Chinese tanker pool, a leading executive says. Brazil: 250 ships needed Brazil will need another 250 offshore vessels by 2020, the vice president of private equity fund P2 said. Essar trims debt cost India's Essar Ports has taken advantage of a government backed scheme that will see it shell out less in interest payments. China staying open China will keep opening up its markets to foreign shipowners, according to vice-minister of transport Xu Zuyuan. 'Play along' with Big John Fleet expansion at historically low prices and expectation some existing newbuildings will be cancelled have helped Frontline 2012 win a buy rating from Danske Markets. Bulker bashes Santos A Japanese bulker has damaged loading gear at the Brazilian port of Santos after breaking free of its moorings. NOL set for comeback Neptune Orient Lines has been tipped to stage a comeback on the back of a global economic recovery. Pappas pushing comeback TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Count yourselves lucky We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Brittany hit by strikes A number of cross-Channel sailings have been lost as Brittany Ferries crew stage a strike. CTN faces spill fine Tunisian ferry operator CTN is facing a EUR 1m ($1.3m) fine for an alleged oil leak in the Mediterranean. Courage re-signs Maxmart Courage Marine has agreed a new year-long brokerage agreement with Taiwan's Maxmart Shipping & Trading. Global offloads tanker Global Carriers has sold a small six-year-old products tanker at a bargain price in the face of deteriorating market conditions.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
NY/NJ port authority extends terminal lease, starts new truck ID system LA approves funding to complete channel dredging The Los Angeles Harbor Commission on Thursday approved $7.5 million for the final phase of the Port of Los Angeles' main channel deepening project to take the navigational channels and basins to a 53-foot depth. Colombia ambassador details infrastructure plans Colombian President Santos' "objective is to leapfrog our competitiveness by increasing investment in highways, railways, ports and airports to three percent of GDP, from historically low levels of only 1 percent," the ambassador said. ILA, USMX agree to 90-day contract extension The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement, which was due to expire at the end of this month by 90 days, until Dec. 29. Analysis: Downplaying China's wage increase impact "If you're talking about China as a factory to the world, wage increases are a factor," said Ted Dean, chairman of Beijing-based AmCham China. "But if you're an American company looking at the second biggest economy in the world, it's not." NZ ports launch container management portal The site will provide companies doing business with Tauranga and Auckland terminal operators a series of tools for container management and data from a single, comprehensive source around containerized cargo. New German deepwater port opens Massport names Glynn new CEO NY/NJ port authority eyes Atlantic City Airport CLX Logistics acquires LHC Commentary: Waste materials get their own load board Con-way Truckload's Schmidt retires

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Bunker prices end week higher in the Americas Demand was busy on the US Gulf, according to a local trader. Risler closed for holiday Risler will be closed on Monday, September 24. Crude oil making strong gains on Friday November futures on NYMEX rose as much as 1.2% in early trading Market in Fujairah closes week on firm note Bunker prices in South Africa take a tumble. Market firm after four consective days of losses across Europe Mediterranean price up but lagging behind northern Europe. New port will be able to handle 'super size' container ships Latest development in global moves to accommodate larger, more fuel-efficient box carriers. Strike threatens Piraeus port Prompt bunker supplies likely to be affected but not scheduled deliveries. 'New awareness' of problems posed by low-sulphur plans "There is more political understanding that there is a problem coming up," says ICS. Efficiency requires investment, says class CO2 emissions from shipping could rise significantly unless companies invest. Week ends with prices largely up Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday. 'Keen interest' in fuel-efficient new-build 'Eco-container ship' due for delivery this month. China fuel oil stocks marginally down Figure at approximately 3.08 million mt in the week ended Friday. Port strike on hold Current contract remains in place 'til end of year. Russian bunker association wants help on 'problem of 2015' Russian prime minister sent appeal by industry players. Nigeria starts port levy for environment protection Levy is applicable to all vessels calling at Nigerian ports. Russian firms to study LNG bunkering in North and Baltic Seas Study could be expanded to Black and Mediterranean Seas and the Pacific Ocean. Dan-Bunkering adds trader to Monaco branch Firm appointed Jacopo Pigliapochi as bunker trader in August.

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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

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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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