BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 28, 2012

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CKYH-Green Alliance cuts one winter Asia-Europe loop in mid-October Rotterdam first half box volume falls 1.6 pc while all cargo rises 3.2pc Xiamen builds Southeast China International Shipping Centre Xiamen's fruit imports from Taiwan up 5pc in first-half year AP Moller-Maersk raises US$925 million from Luxembourg-issued 7-year bonds Global Ship Lease second quarter back to black in second quarter ICTSI to run major Nigerian container terminal at Lekki Beirut port's box volume up 4pc, revenues reach highest level in five years ILWU sues Portland after US labour board ruling favours electricians union EPA-mandated truck engines less reliable, but more fuel efficient: Study Obama lifts unspent earmark bans US$473 million for transport projects Panalpina introduces RFID monitors for temp-sensitive air shipments EFL International Distribution makes the grade with Irish pet passports FedEx invites 54 Asia-Pacific students to compete for 'Entrepreneur' title

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Ahlers India aims at expanding operations & activities Anand Shipping Lines offers complete break-bulk & heavy lift solutions Asia-Europe rates touch new low CMA CGM's direct service from Central America to St. Petersburg Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp from September 24 Evergreen, Hanjin boost Asia-Europe capacity Larger APL boxships to hit transpacific trades in 2013 NACFS holds AGM & get-together in Mumbai New transpac services to call Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay MRPL scouting for alternative crude oil sources SEA projects 67 pc jump in refined palm oil imports L&T in process of luring investors for Dhamra port Ex-im cos under scrutiny of DRI, CEIB for tax fraud GDP may be slightly higher than 6.5 pc in FY13: PMEAC Govt framing policy to boost processed food exports: Apeda Govt to not penalise committed sugar exports INR remains weak at 55.53 against dollar Gandhidham Chamber's Customs Open House today

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AUGUST 27, 2012
The 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine rolls off production line in Munich The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th TGX EfficientLine unit. The energy-efficient truck, which was specially designed f... Alltruck in UK expands fleet Alltruck an East Midlands (UK)-based contract hire, truck rental, fleet management, workshop service and maintenance specialist, has expanded its rental fleet with twelve Iveco Str... BLS to save CHF 50 million by 2015 The private Swiss railway BLS wants to cut its costs by CHF 50 million between 2013 and 2015. CHF 10 million is to be saved in 2013, followed by CHF 20 million in each of the follo... Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million t of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highe... HHLA container terminal Altenwerder (CTA) to combine loading and discharging The port of Hamburg's highly automated HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is set to introduce a combined ship loading and discharging system. By the end of the year CTA will... Virginie Colombier is Hoyer's new sales manager in France Hoyer Deep Sea, part of the German Hoyer Group, has selected Virginie Colombier as its new area sales manager in France. Together with Manuel Piot, she will be jointly responsible ... Itella's new CEO wants to expand internationally Finland's Itella Group has appointed Heikki Malinen to be its next president and CEO. Malinen, who has been CEO of the consultancy Pöyry, UPM Kymmene's North America president and ... Additional managing director for TFG Transfracht The management of the German hinterland transport service provider TFG Transfracht is being reorganised after the transfer of all the company's shares to Deutsche Bahn became legal... Emirates celebrates 20 years' service in Switzerland This month (August), the Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its connections from Switzerland. At presen... Kuehne + Nagel chosen as integrated logistics service provider for Lexmark in Europe Lexmark International Inc, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based servic... DB Schenker Logistics moved heavylift consignments safely overnight Over the last few nights, a team of specialists from the German service provider DB Schenker Logistics conveyed four heavylift consignments from the inland port of Dortmund to a fi... Hermes UK opens two parcel depots in southeast England Leeds-based Hermes UK has expanded the capacity of its parcel depot network in the southeast of England with a new depot in Essex and a replacement facility in Kent. Hermes UK, par... Manchester has concrete plans for world logistics hub The UK-based Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a world logistics hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester's... Qantas Freight profit down The Australia-based Qantas Group recently posted an underlying profit before tax of AUD 95 million (EUR 79.6 million) for the year ended 30 June 2012. Qantas Freight's underlying e...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Foss to build first three tugs in new Arctic Class Rethinking the Platform Supply Vessel Gulf Coast shipyards prepare for Isaac Aker drilling packages for built-in-Brazil drillships Fast ferry grounds on Boston sandbar Newport News opens new sub module outfitting facility Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships? Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to have new micro panel line Imtech wins contracts for two FSG newbuilding projects EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV American Cruise Lines christens Queen of the Mississippi MAN launches new high speed marine engine line

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Olympia Port Commission eyes purchase of downtown properties CKYH-the Green Alliance plans Asia-North Europe changes CSX donates $75,000 to aid tropical storm victims National Retail Federation calling for continued labor talks Panama Canal to adopt new 'green' building practices

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AUGUST 27, 2012
US Gulf hunkers down for Isaac arrival Port of New Orleans closed, 78% of oil production shut in on Monday afternoon Qatar in major strategy shift on US exports of LNG Federal permits sought to spend $10bn to convert Golden Pass terminal 'to capitalise on abundant US natural gas' Costamare pounces for new boxship bargain Price is lowest for years for 2,500 teu range, says Maersk Broker North Europe port statistics show decline since May Rotterdam and Hamburg set to suffer Grindrod buys out Safmarine OACL stake Move leaves purchaser in full control Explosion kills 41, stops production at Venezuelan refinery Refining of 645,000 barrels per day halted Tankers hit by slowing Chinese strategic reserve stocking VLCC earnings on Middle East-Asia route at record low as oil imports and demand fall Sincere Navigation profits down 37% in first half Taiwanese bulker operator manages a 4% gain in operating income P+S must find solution by Friday Looming wages bill set to tip yard into insolvency Japanese cape resale is worth 40% more than China-built bulker Gibsons reports two resales with $14m price spread Boxing by numbers Container lines live in interesting times More blanking needed as Chinese holidays approach Announced capacity cuts unlikely to be enough CKYH's off-peak season to start earlier this year Alliance to cut one Asia-Europe loop from mid-October Cosco Pacific dragged down by box builder Port operator posts stable growth in first-half container throughput but rules out increased investment in Piraeus terminal MarAd tender hints at OPA 90 rethink Double hull increase carbon footprint, regulator notes MSC Flaminia holds to be flooded prior to Channel transit Experts determining if safe for vessel safe transit English Channel Gdansk terminal threat to Baltic aframax trade More Polish exports likely to reduce tonne-mile demand Jason Shipping struggles on Sale of assets and debt management ongoing Maersk considers next step for daily service Extending concept to other routes an option as first anniversary looms Box lines face lost decade in mainhaul trades Carriers turn to more slow steaming and lay-ups to prevent rate collapse CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Seattle Port Authority Finds No Conflict in Yoshitani's Roles The Port of Seattle Commission has vetted Executive Director Tay Yoshitani's decision to become a director of Expeditors International and... US Diesel Prices Jump 6.3 Cents The average cost of diesel in the U.S. rose more than five cents for the fifth time in six weeks,... Bonney to Address ILA Issues at Inland Ports Conference Joseph Bonney, the JOC senior editor who has been leading coverage of the acrimonious East and Gulf Coast longshore labor... Gulf Ports Shut Down for Hurricane Ports along the U.S. Gulf are suspending cargo operations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Weather Service... Retailers Urge Resumption of ILA Talks The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers to resume negotiations and avoid a work stoppage... Costamare Charters Two Ships to Evergreen Greek container ship owner Costamare has chartered two ships, including a newly acquired vessel, to ocean carrier Evergreen. ... Asset Write-Downs Send Toll's Profit Plummeting Toll Holdings saw write-downs on assets in Australia and Japan contribute to a 76 percent decline in full-year profit. ... DHL Opens Logistics Facility in India DHL has opened a new logistics facility in India to support international time-definite delivery volumes. Located in Pune, the... Port Tracker Forecasts Sluggish Europe Volume Container volume through North European ports will remain sluggish this year as the continent's economy struggles, Hackett Associates and the... Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Facing Insolvency, Shareholder Says Frankfurt-Hahn airport is facing insolvency without a government cash infusion, according to a key shareholder of Germany's fifth-largest air cargo... Trimble Acquires TMW Systems for $335 Million Trimble, a $1.64 billion mobile technology company, acquired trucking software firm TMW Systems for $335 million in cash, the companies... Indian Government Settles Nehru Port Project Dispute The Indian government has approved the allocation of 274 acres of land owned by the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal... Maersk Sells Stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines Maersk Line has sold its 51 percent stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines to its South Africa-based partner Grindrod, which... Cathay Pacific Plans Service Around India Pharmaceuticals A new Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and India will target the growing movement of pharmaceutical cargoes. A...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Evergreen delivers more 'L-type' boxships Taiwan's Evergreen has christened another two L-type 8,452TEU newbuilds from the 20 L-type ships it ordered in 2010 from Samsung Heavy Industries. They are being ... CKYH pull Asia - Europe service The CKYH [Green] alliance said today that it is to implement a 'winter service adjustment' from mid-October on its Asia - Europe service resulting in the culling ... Ireland: boxes down, outlook flat Ireland's container traffic declined by 5% in the second quarter of the year versus the same period of 2011 according to the latest data published by the Irish ... Gulftainer breaks more records Sharjah-based Gulftainer Company Limited has continued to break records at its container handling facilities in the UAE with box traffic in the January-July period ... DP World: No comment on Aden DP World has said that it does not comment on media speculation surrounding its future contract to manage the port of Aden in Yemen.Its stance comes after another ... USEC shippers prepare for the worst Wall St. transport analyst, Wolfe Trahan, has polled some of its freight contacts on the impact of the threat of strike action following last week's breakdown of ...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Foss plots Arctic push Foss Maritime has inked a deal to construct three deepwater tugs at its own shipbuilding facility in Rainier, Oregon. Olympic lands extension Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has secured a three-year charter extension for one of its subsea support vessels. Distressed for success A transaction that saw Costamare pay $6.8m for a sub-panamax containership highlights the continued deterioration in asset values, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday. US Gulf prepares for Isaac A massive storm that is brewing in the US Gulf may lift product tanker rates in the days and weeks to come, according to an equity analyst at Dahlman Rose. Bunge bags dry duo Bunge appears to have fixed a pair of panamax bulkers controlled by Constantine Angelopoulos' Aegean Bulk Co. Evergreen takes two Costamare has completed the acquisition of a sub-panamax containership in a transaction worth $6.8m. Flaminia pollution free The crippled containership MSC Flaminia is set to undertake a heavily scrutinised transit of the busy English Channel with overflights confirming that there is no visible pollution from the ship. Boxes bite Cosco Pac Cosco Pacific has seen its half-year profit take a tumble. Amuay impact assessed A deadly blast at PDVSA's Amuay refinery is likely to impact on both the product and crude tanker markets, according to early assessments. One-off joy for Jason Jason Shipping's bottom line remained in the black in the second quarter but its future remains far from clear. Maersk sells OACL South African shipping company Grindrod has become the sole owner of Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) after buying the majority 51% stake held by AP Moller Maersk's Safmarine offshoot. Double drop for Mipo Hyundai Mipo's slack second quarter showing has been met with downgrades by two banks. Precious gets a price cut Precious Shipping has won a big reduction in the contract price for a handysized newbuilding that India's ABG shipyard failed to deliver on time. 'Substantial' deal for SOFF Solstad Offshore has secured a "substantial" contract for one of its vessels off Australia. Seadrill pays more John Fredriksen's Seadrill has pushed up its dividend after a strong second quarter performance. SHI back on bond bus Samsung Heavy Industries is plotting its second trip to the bond market this year. Subsea set for boost Expenditure on global subsea vessel operations is set to top $77bn over the next five years, a top industry consultancy predicts. Benalec exits shipping Benalec Holdings of Malaysia looks to have exited the shipping sector after selling its last two bulkers. Ezra to spin-off Triyards Ezra has received conditional approval to list its engineering and fabrication subsidiary Triyards on the Singapore Exchange. Amuay still ablaze Fires continue to burn at an oil refinery in Venezuela that was rocked by a deadly explosion on Saturday.

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AUGUST 27, 2012
ILA cites support from other unions The dockworker's union said Friday it has received "expressions of support and vows of solidarity from other unions across the country and around the world," following last week's breakdown in contract talks with employers. Barloworld plans Mideast growth MSC raises Asia-Canada rates DHL starts 2 new India LCL services Isaac forces port closures in Florida The ports of Miami, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were ordered closed to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic through at least noon on Monday due to the approaching tropical storm. Cargo operations are also suspended. CKYH to drop one Asia-Europe loop in October $242 million approved for Oakland logistics project The port and city of Oakland are organizing the $1 billion project, which will include an intermodal yard to serve marine terminals operated by Ports America and the logistics park. The first phase of construction is estimated to cost nearly $500 million. Trimble to buy logistics software maker Trimble Navigation has agreed to buy the privately-held logistics software provider TMW Systems for $335 million in cash. TMW develops enterprise software for transportation and logistics companies that use its platform as a control tower. McLane to resell AYATA's analytics CaroTrans makes appointments Las Vegas airport gets taxiway makeover

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Shell first customer at Rotterdam LNG terminal 'With Shell we have reached a milestone in this new project's development.' Sri Lankan bunker fuel slick under control Sri Lankan Navy vessel making observations around the clock on oil leak. High prices mean ships take smaller stems, says supplier Ships loading fuel for just seven to eight days of sailing, says Chemoil Adani CEO. Prices firm in Fujairah Prices in South African ports were falling on Monday. Mixed price movements in Rotterdam Prices weakening in Mediterranean hubs. Refinery fire sees Asian fuel oil prices firm Blast at Venezuela's largest refinery could disrupt exports. Samples show wide variations in sulphur content Over 90% of low-sulphur fuel in North American ports tested as ECA compliant, says report. Bunker sector could boost India's economy Supplier accuses Indian states of ignoring potential 'multiplier effect'. China fuel oil imports down 3% in July Due to weak demand for bonded bunker fuel during July, says sources. Bunker prices up in Asian hubs Supplies of bunkers were largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Tanker owners facing 'unrelenting pressure' Low earnings and rising bunker prices are pushing owners to take 'drastic measures', says Poten & Partners. Greek shipmanagement firm gains ISO 50001 certification ISO 50001 a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, says DNV. Unpaid bunker case to proceed to full trial Singapore-based supplier allowed to pursue claim against Malaysia's MISC. SouthernPec eyes Titan Set to submit joint proposal that challenges Titan's restructuring plan. WFS to issue quarterly dividend Dividend payout stable from previous quarters.

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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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