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BRIEFS

September 25, 2012

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STX Dalian yard wins US$330 million order for four CIMC 9,200-TEUers Port of LA approves funding to complete US$7.5 million harbour dredging WTO cuts global trade forecast, sees 2.5pc growth in 2012 - 4.5pc in 2013 NATO commander says big gains made against Somali pirates this summer OOCL hikes Med-Asia/Australia rates, UASC hits Iran with US$500/TEU boost FMC tells carriers: Congestion charges only apply after 30 days notice Portuguese rapid-fire dock strikes out to quell EU demands for competition NYK buys control of Russia's ROLF Group's logistics unit in joint venture Port of Halifax signs standard promotional MOU with Panama Canal Authority Breakbulk China 2013 exposition to be held March 12-15 at Intex Shanghai Road pricing strategy needed, say UK forwarders as toll hikes loom Senate votes to shield US airlines from EU carbon tax, Obama to mull bill AA cargo looks to emerging markets, cool chains as Chapter 11 terms loom Singapore's Tiger Airways makes Sri Lanka's Tiruchi Airport a cargo star Flydubai Cargo goes global with services from Dubai to Bucharest and Skopje Lufthansa Cargo opens its second annual Air Cargo Innovation Challenge

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Asia-Europe freight rates contract further Half of BBC Chartering's new heavy lift fleet now in service Intermodal sea-rail corridor to Europe will benefit Chongqing: Expert JBS Academy inks MoU with Gujarat government for skill updation in ports & logistics Kenya to ban road movement of boxes weighing more than 28 t MPHRP launches pre-departure piracy awareness training programme for Indian seafarers NYK & ROLF Group to launch JV in Russia Piracy off West African coast sees spike this year Sailings reduced during Chinas Golden Week holiday Shipping confidence falls to four-year low SITC commences service connecting China, Vietnam, Thailand & Indonesia GTI seeks legal recourse

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
DXB's cargo facilities to undergo major expansion programme Dubai International's cargo facilities are set to undergo a major modernisation and expansion programme that will see cargo capacities increased to 3.1 million t by 2018. Over the... American Trucking Association criticises new speed limit in Texas The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the largest US trade association for the trucking industry, has urged the Texas Transportation Commission to reverse its decision to allow... New Renault Premium Mini-Midlift for Clugston's fuel delivery service UK-based Clugston Distribution Services has taken delivery of five new Renault Premium 460.23 mini-midlift tractor units, with an additional three trucks on order through Renault T... Negative impacts on BLS Cargo and Lötschberg car train The private Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo reported that the strong Swiss franc and several interruptions to services have resulted in a drop in freight traffic volumes and fewer ... Rail Freight Group awarded freight projects in UK The UK's Rail Freight Group (RFG) has announced the winners of its annual RFG Awards for 2012. The winner of the Rail Freight Project of the Year is Lafarge Cement UK for its part... Schiphol Cargo appoints strategist Schiphol Cargo at Amsterdam airport has appointed Hendriena Ritsema as director of strategic development. She succeeds Harry Tomesen, who has retired after 30 years with the airpor... 180 breeding cows from France to Mongolia Châteauroux-Déols airport in France took on the image of a farmyard when 180 breeding cows arrived at the airport to catch a flight to Mongolia with a little help from Efis Air, pa... MyCargo Airlines arrives at Liege Airport Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding that makes the Belgian airport of Liège the European airport of choice for MyCargo Airlines' European cargo charter operation... GAC India to handle Chennai operations for Sarjak Container Lines GAC India has entered into an agency agreement with Mumbai-based Sarjak Container Lines to handle its operations requirements in Chennai. The development comes twelve months after... FedEx reports positive first quarter In the first quarter or the current financial year 2012/2013, the US CEP service provider and integrator FedEx improved it sales on the corresponding prior year quarter by 3%, fro... Wim Bosman Group opens branch in Kiev Wim Bosman Ukraine has officially launched its new operations in Kiev. The branch opening is part of the group's Eastern European strategy. Earlier this year, Wim Bosman opened bra... DHL develops logistics facility in Sydney DHL Global Forwarding has started to build its new AUD 45.8 million (EUR 36.8 million) logistics facility in Sydney (Australia). The investment will combine DHL Global Forwarding's...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Navy hopes to turn seawater into jet fuel Tognum transforms former SKL Motor into MTU Reman Navy commissions third LCS in Galveston ceremony Seadrill orders seventh drillship, takes option for eighth CIMC orders 9,300 TEU box ships for charter to CMA CGM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Agencies open comment period on Cherry Point terminal EIS Port association chairman speaks before Senate committee UTi Worldwide names two to new executive positions Port of Seattle nets federal funds for Sea-Tac Airport master plan OOCL plans to expand Intra-Europe service menu

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
LPG carrier owners pin their hopes on future US-Asia trade VLGC rates will increase as demand grows on benchmark route DP World signs construction contract for third terminal at Jebel Ali Deadline set for 2014 launch date

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Jammed breaking yards skip new buys ALMOST no ships were sold for recycling last week, as many yards already had full capacity Maersk might sell 13 tankers MAERSK Tankers told Fairplay it is discussing the sale of 13 of Broström's smallest product tankers PEMEX stabilises production PEMEX has halted its production slide and is spurring more long-haul tanker business, according to Poten & Partners Caribbean box market consolidates KING OCEAN has confirmed the acquisition of competitor Bernuth Lines, underscoring the drive for economies of scale in the Caribbean box sector Ship shares weathering 'a bifurcation' INVESTORS in the US are remaining enthusiastic about shipping shares, even though outlooks vary markedly across maritime sectors, a shipping analyst said Grain exports assured from Russia MOSCOW plans grain exports, the Russian Grain Union told Fairplay today, despite a Kremlin statement last week hinting a possible embargo Höegh LNG weighs bond NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said it is weighing whether to issue a senior unsecured bond in the Oslo bond market Finnish dockers return FINNISH dock workers returned to work this morning after closing down the country's ports all weekend Docker safety code urged after Oz death THE DEATH of an Australian docker on a Chinese-registered bulker sparked renewed union calls today for a national safety code Modern bulkers quit S&P market OWNERS of modern bulkers, especially Panamaxes, are withdrawing them from S&P because potential buyers are forcing prices down NITC tankers discharge crude in Malaysia THREE of NITC's VLCCs have apparently discharged crude in floating storage units docked off Malaysia VLCC rates firm on laycans VLCC owners are today hailing improved earnings amid higher activity for October laycans Brittany Ferries knot loosens BRITTANY Ferries services in the Channel, which strikes halted last week, reportedly could soon restart following weekend talks

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
US Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 12 Weeks The average cost of diesel in the U.S. fell for the first time in 12 weeks, dropping 4.9 cents in... APL Executive Cleared in Dubai An APL executive stuck in Dubai for months awaiting trial on gun-smuggling charges said he has been acquitted on all... Port Manatee Gets Federal Funding for New Locomotives Florida's Port Manatee is getting a federal grant of about $2.5 million toward two new locomotives for the port. ... Vision, Balqon to Partner on Zero-Emissions Fuel Cell Terminal Tractor Vision Industries and Balqon have entered into a joint development agreement to build a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell/electric hybrid terminal... Smith Electric Vehicles Cancels $76 Million IPO Smith Electric Vehicles withdrew a $76 million initial public offering and said it will turn to private investors for cash needed... Chinese Container Maker Orders Four Ships China International Marine Container, the world's largest container manufacturer, is venturing into the ship-owning business after finalizing a $330 million... SC Ports Authority's Newsome Discusses Plans for Inland Intermodal Port (Video) James Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, discusses an inland intermodal port the agency is developing... TNT Express Boss Steps Down Ahead of UPS Takeover The chief executive of TNT Express, Marie-Christine Lombard, is stepping down by the end of the month to pursue a... Crocodile Escapes Container on Qantas Flight Australian airline Qantas has admitted that a crocodile was found roaming the cargo hold of one its planes last week.... Nehru Port Dockworkers Postpone Strike Labor federations representing dockworkers at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) have postponed an... OOCL Launches Germany-Russia Service OOCL has launched a new intra-Europe service linking Germany and Russia. The Hong Kong-based carrier said the Scan Baltic... Logwin Expands in India Logwin has opened a new office in India to meet rising demand for textile forwarding export services and increasing imports... DP World Signs Contract for Third Jebel Ali Container Terminal DP World signed a contract Sunday for the construction of a third container terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali box... Modest Peak Season Under Way This fall has brought something absent in 2011: a peak season for containerized import shipments of holiday goods. But... Forwarders Spreading Their Wings - to Online Sales Online retail isn't a sector readily associated with freight forwarders. With their retail infrastructures and network, postal services and integrated... Smith Electric Seeks Investors Smith Electric Vehicles is looking for a $76 million jolt to keep its electric truck business alive and growing. The... Truckload Carriers Tackling Driver Turnover Trucking hit a troubling milestone in the second quarter when the average annualized driver turnover rate at larger truckload carriers... Dredging Energizes Corpus Christi Timing is everything. The Port of Corpus Christi, its development long pinned on oil and container imports connected to the... Gulf Ports Seeding Growth in Africa Most U.S. Gulf ports focus largely on trade with Asia, Europe and South America, but a late bloomer is emerging... LA, Long Beach to Help Shape Chassis Policy The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles want to bring owners and users of chassis together to develop an... Ceres Develops Online Tool to Measure Footprint Shippers and other freight transportation interests looking to assess their environmental impact have a new electronic tool to filter their... Measuring Sustainability Becomes the Norm Just how widely accepted has the business case for supply chain sustainability become? So much that as the practice matures,... Study Touts State Infrastructure Banks Most Americans got their first exposure to infrastructure banks earlier this month when President Bill Clinton praised Chicago's new multibillion-dollar... Freight Policy Council Off the Starting Block It's finally happening. After years of fits and starts, the Department of Transportation is moving forward in creating a national... An Intermodal Peak Season? It's Complicated The timing and health of shipping peak season is as murky on the rails as it is on the water....

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Drillship for hire Northern Offshore is seeking employment for its lone drillship following the abrupt adjournment of a contract with Vietgazprom, a joint venture between Petrovietnam and Gazprom (VGP). Collateral damage A leading ratings agency applauded BW Group's performance in the first half Monday despite a deficit and declining asset values. King Ocean's coup A leading US containership operator has purchased more than a dozen Caribbean shipping routes from one of its rivals. SAM bulker held A handysize bulk carrier which only hit the water last year was the only vessel to be newly detained in the UK during August. What spurred capes? Chartering activity on the China ore routes hit a six month high last week, Commodore Research says. Hoegh LNG nets NOK 750m Hoegh LNG has successfully completed a fundraiser on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Pirate drama A new Danish film is making waves by dramatising a Somali vessel hijacking with echoes of a real-life case. Profit sharing parade Tsakos Energy Navigation is squeezing another three years out of a fixture tied to one of its suezmax tankers and a South American oil conglomerate. Nasco slices another Nanjing Ocean Shipping (Nasco) has continued its clearout of 1980s built bulk carriers. Brittany services halted French operator Brittany Ferries' ships remained stuck in ports on Monday due to strike action by crew. Seadrill has SHI set fair Samsung Heavy Industries is on track to hit its full-year order target after securing a contract with Seadrill, Deutsche Bank says. Two more VLs sold Two more 1990s-built VLCCs have been sold as the mini-S&P boom in the sector keeps on rolling. JES takes bulker slice Chinese shipbuilder JES International appears to have taken a 30% slice in single shipowning company Great Dragon International. DP pushes ahead DP World has reached a milestone on its way to expanding its Dubai container terminal which will allow it to receive the next generation of giant containerships. Ravi's divine forecast Divine intervention from China and India could create the largest boom in shipping history come 2016, according to Ravi Mehrotra. Champion in leak case Canada has launched legal proceedings against Champion Tankers of Bergen over an alleged case of oil dumping in July 2010. Canada probes murder Canadian police are treating the death of a crewman on board a cargoship as murder. Courage sheds again Courage Marine has continued the relentless pace of its fleet renewal with yet another sale. Moldova under pressure US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has called on Moldova to stop re-flagging Iranian vessels as other flags delist them. Pirates raid tanker Armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker off Malaysia on Saturday, stealing cash, laptops and mobile phones before escaping. Fugro exits seismic arena Fugro has exited the seismic sector after offloading assets in a deal tipping the scales at $1.5bn. Teekay aframax aground A Teekay tanker has run aground off Estonia, but there has been no report of pollution. Hoegh LNG seeks funds Hoegh LNG is the latest company to announce plans to tap the Norwegian bond market. Seadrill back at Samsung Seadrill has returned to Samsung Heavy Industries to order up to two ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillships in a deal worth up to $1.2bn. APL man held in Dubai An APL executive is being held in Dubai pending a trial over a gun cargo. Demo takes a breather Ship scrapping looks to have taken a breather with a noticeable slowing of new candidates being put into the market. 13 missing in sinking A trawler has sunk off Japan after a collision with a Tamai Steamship bulker, leaving 13 men missing. Dalian wins drillships Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) has clinched a deal for up to four drillships from Norway. Hellespont sells suezmax Hellespont Group has reportedly sold one of its suezmax tankers that was on charter to troubled Japanese shipowner Sanko. Tsakos files $300m shelf Tsakos Energy Navigation is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities. CIMC orders boxships China International Marine Container (CIMC) is set to become a shipowner after agreeing to order four containerships. Bosses buy SIOFF stock The top brass at Siem Offshore have put their hands in their pockets to buy up stock in the subsea vessel operator. New ship runs aground Staff at Huelin Renouf Shipping have been left with red faces after their new general cargo vessel ran aground on its maiden voyage.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Agility picks new Asia-Pacific, Europe CEOs Third party logistics services provider Agility has appointed Chris Price to CEO of its Asia Pacific operations, and Mike Bible to CEO of the European operation. Bible replaces Beat Simon who decided to depart the company. Commentary: RFID expands with new users, uses Far East to Boston: To have and to hold Michael A. Leone, port director at the Massachusetts Port Authority, who will retire at the end of this week, said one of his goals when he took his current job in 1998 was to attract a service between the Far East and Boston for New England shippers. Long Beach channels funds to on-dock rail project The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners last week awarded a $36.8 million construction contract for its "Green Port Gateway," a railroad project designed to enhance the South California port's capacity for on-dock rail. Jones heads Virgin's cargo sales Landmark adds management New animal handling facility at JFK airport Logwin opens Ahmedabad office TNT Express CEO abruptly resigns LSPs must provide innovation when outsourcing distribution APL exec held in Dubai over alleged smuggled guns APL veteran executive Steve Dolan is reportedly being held by Dubai authorities over an alleged shipment of smuggled weapons last fall, an allegation he denied to his hometown newspaper over the weekend. EPA seeks data verification for SmartWay

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Japan: No plans for an ECA "We can use existing measures," says Japanese official. Greek shipping company seeks court protection Main creditors have supported the move. Bunker prices mainly soft in Fujairah Prices fail to set clear pattern across region. Rotterdam market closes Monday on soft note But a mixed picture prevailed across Mediterranean. Fuel leaked into harbour for 'five-and-a-half hours' Canadian navy investigators say watch personnel 'were not where they were supposed to be'. Chinese fuel oil demand set to fall Asian fuel oil markets 'to soften' on back of slow-down in Chinese demand. DP World signs for third terminal Facility should be operational by 2014. WFS defends use of overseas subsidiaries US taxpayer alliance raises concerns. Pirates in second strike off Singapore Attack linked to incident last week. Weak demand but prices firm Supplies of bunker fuel were fine across key Asian ports on Monday. Australia Bunkering adds trader to team Kiyia Hon joins the firm from Chemoil Singapore. Lithium-polymer batteries to power tugs for gas project Batteries are 'world's most power and energy dense' units, says Corvus Energy. Alaskan shipping firm 'already' meets ECA requirements Firm using bunkers with sulphur 'cleaned up', says spokesperson. MOL remains 'committed' to environmental strategy Despite tough operating environment marked by high bunker prices and overcapacity in the industry. Russian firm secures PSV and military bunkering contracts To supply bunker fuels to projects under Russian shipyard Sevmash. Bank calls bottom on NOL shares Company 'on-track' with its $500 million cost saving programme, says Maybank Kim Eng.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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