BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 29, 2012

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OOCL to levy US$250/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase from September 10 MSC raises Asia-Canada freight rates; suspends US-NZ strike surcharge Grand Alliance carriers drop Shekou in favour of Dachan Bay in Shenzhen Economic downturn forces OOCL to again delay delivery of two 8,888-TEUers Emirates Shipping to launch 3rd Asia-Mideast loop by buying Hanjin slots US Gulf ports suspend shipping operations as all brace for Hurricane Isaac Shenzhen opens first direct road links to Vietnam to transport cargo China's road and waterway investment down nearly 10pc to US$21.1 billion New Zealand's South Port profit dips 4.3pc despite record cargo volumes DHL launches eighth global multinational gateway LCL hub in Busan ATA trucking index comes out flat in July after 1.1pc increase in June Sweden ends dispute, allows big Norwegian trucks to travel on Swedish roads Air freight quarterly volumes at Dubai World Central skyrocket 153pc Dachser opens offices in 21 new countries despite gloomy outlook Dirigible airship offers freight delivery for hard-to-reach locations

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AUGUST 28, 2012
BCHAA launches new e-learning module; completes Rule 8 training programme Far Shipping to commence regular service ex KPCT IFLN inks liability insurance pact for members Brazil, Oz may push India to 4th spot in cotton exports 'Like IAS, there is need for an Indian Maritime Service (IMS)': Sandeep Chandra Grievances of Major Port officers raised with Shipping Minister H1 figures spell trouble for Chinese shipyards Shipping Secy's assurance prompts port, dock workers to defer protest Transporters stir at Nhava Sheva called off Commission clears Rlys in abuse of dominance case Gujarat has cornered 36 pc share of completed PPP projects: Assocham INR erases early losses but still remains weak

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AUGUST 28, 2012
New intermodal terminal in Marseille A new EUR 60 million intermodal terminal is to be built at the French port of Marseille Fos. The new facility will be used for road/rail handling activities and will double the cro... 1,500th train carries car parts from Central Europe to Kaluga On behalf of vehicle producers Volkswagen (VW) and Skoda, the German logistics service provider DB Schenker Rail recently operated the 1,500th container train to VW's Kaluga locati... APL selected as top-ranked ocean carrier by shippers For the fourth time since rankings began in 2007, US agricultural exporters have named APL the world's top container shipping line. The award, recently presented in San Francisco C... Making the port of Singapore attractive for trainees The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will commit more than USD 7 mi... Hoyer buying 200 ultramodern gas tank containers The German service provider Hoyer is massively expanding its global gas logistics business and has ordered an additional 200 ultramodern gas tank containers. Its investment amounts... PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota announce new light commercial vehicle collaboration Toyota Motor Europe and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced a new light commercial vehicle agreement for the European market. Under the terms of the plan, PSA Peugeot Citro'n is to ... Port of Marseille with new business development manager The Grand Port maritime de Marseille (France) appointed Arnaud Ranjard as its business development manager on 6 August. He succeeds Dirk Becquart, who held the position from March ... Boeing projects high demand for aviation personnel in Asia Pacific The 2012 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of required aviation personnel, states that 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians will be nee... China Southern Cargo launches service to Osaka China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a thrice-weekly freighter service between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka (Japan). CSA's first scheduled cargo route in Asia is operated by B74... APL Logistics and Sumitomo Warehouse intensify collaboration The European subsidiary of the Japanese logistics service provider Sumitomo Warehouse and APL Logistics Germany have just started to collaborate in the German and European markets.... Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Eisenach The Rhenus group held an inauguration ceremony to mark the opening of its new logistics centre in the Kindel commercial zone in Eisenach (Germany) on 24 August. The multi-user loca...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
MTN Worldwide TV is now available to more ships CSV is designed for maximum operational availability Port of New Orleans CEO: Isaac "not our first... Bay Shipbuilding GM steps down

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Rail project nearly complete at Port of Vancouver, USA Port of Everett continues string of clean Washington state audits Republic of Indonesia onboard with pair of IMO conventions Foss plans to construct three new 'Arctic Class' tugs Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of June

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Dutch Supreme Court upholds CMR contract on gross negligence Judge overturns appeal court decision to find logistics company liable for cargo theft Insurers expand marine teams in US and Lloyd's XL focuses on Chicago as Chaucer boosts broker relations in the cargo market Look to the skies for a solution Restructured aviation industry shows that leasing is the way to tackle overcapacity Private deals dominate aframax spot market Brokers cut out as stable but weak rates see charterers deal direct with owners Togo Triangle pirates hijack second tanker in 10 days Energy Centurion and 24 crew seized in new spate of West Africa attacks Headhaul Asia-Europe box services double Middle East calls More than a third of all trade loops target the region to offset weak demand Sri Lanka and India strengthen their maritime security ties Talks shore up mutual interests as tensions rise between neighbouring states Eagle Bulk prolongs $500m shelf registration Proceeds to pay for ship purchases or to reduce debt, says supramax operator Toll says 'very challenging' conditions hit ocean freight profit Logistics group points to market's excess capacity and generally weak demand Zim freezes newbuilding programme despite narrower losses Market recovery aids Israeli line's return to operating breakeven Symbiosis in shipping Russia is getting ever cosier with South Korea in the race to exploit the Arctic Slow steaming supports demand for new containers, says Singamas Liner operators may spend more on new boxes with existing stocks in longer transit CSBC net profit falls 72% Weak margins and dearth of orders hurt Taiwan shipbuilder German index highlights second month's fall in box volumes Downward trend gains momentum though trade in consumer goods holds steady Retailers warn US union and employers to keep negotiating New longshoremen's contract must be settled or cargo will be diverted from east and Gulf coast ports, warns NRF MSC Flaminia stays in UK waters as inspection is delayed Salvors make vessel safe for coastal state inspectors to board No way back Shipowners unlikely to revive single-hull tankers despite US policy review End of summer brings late burst of demolition deals Firm rates range from low to mid $400s as Indian and Bangladeshi breakers turn bullish Panama Canal widening opens the way for ship designers New dimensions create opportunities as case strengthens for more fuel-efficient tonnage SOx scrubbers work to win over a sceptical industry New orders hint at a let-up in shipowner resistance to new technology Jakarta eyes commodity export curbs Indonesia ponders the pros and cons of taxing overseas sales of thermal coal P&I club board membership depends on more than just size Exclusive LLI data reveals the top 20 P&I club members by tonnage Top Ships breaches Nasdaq rules Market value has fallen below $5m for 30 days Coscol reports plunging first-half net profits Company sees worse to come as expensive bunkers and weak rates erode results Investigation launches into fatal accident on Stena rig Two killed in incident in Australia's Bass Strait Order famine grips Chinese yards January-July saw orderbook fall nearly a third Race for Arctic LNG sees South Korea and Russia cement their ties Sovcomflot orders two liquid gas tankers from STX

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Breaking prices pushed up SPECULATIVE purchases are resulting in some ships fetching much firmer prices from recyclers, as cash buyers prepared for the monsoon season to end Seadrill seeks ultra-deepwater units for Brazil SEADRILL, said 2Q12 net profits fell but it is still in "active talks" to order more rigs Ningbo's losses rise 461% NINGBO Marine today said operating losses for this year's first six months widened by 461% CSSC elbows in on logistics CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp has set up CSSC Logistics, an R&D centre in Shanghai Strike snarls JNPT STRIKERS brought container movements to a standstill today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Order fall knocks BV profits BV SAID today profits from it maritime business fell nearly 4% in the first half, with the group feeling the impact of global newbuilding orders being cut in half Precious gains $7M discount PRECIOUS Shipping said it will accept a late delivery for one Handysize vessel from the ABG shipyard following a price adjustment of about $7M 2 on/2 off rota is - off P&O FERRIES has dropped plans to introduce a new work rota on its Dover/Calais service after a study found that nearly half its crews saw the change as a danger to themselves and their ships Luka Koper's profits soar SLOVENIA'S only port operator Luka Koper has reported net profits of €6.2M ($7.7M) for the first half of 2012, which was 82% higher year on year Spill reduced in Lanka SRI LANKAN officials said today a slick from an abandoned bulker has been contained, but as a precaution Colombo is preparing booms to prevent any oil from entering the harbour Profits fall 63% at Singamas HONG KONG-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container Holdings said weak demand for boxes has slashed its 1H12 profits by 63% Grindrod buys out APM from Ocean Africa GRINDROD Holdings, the South African shipping and logistics group, has acquired Safmarine's 51% share of Ocean Africa Container Lines 188 held in attempts at migrant smuggling UP TO 188 people are being held today in connection with migrant smuggling during the past week Port privatisation plan sparks legal warning LAWYERS have warned that the New South Wales government's plans to privatise Australian ports could breach anti-competition laws Shanghai COSCO profits fall 100% for half-year SHANGHAI COSCO Shipping today reported a year-on-year drop of 100% of its half-year profits attributable to shareholders

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AUGUST 28, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 6.6 Percent in June Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 6.6... Panama Canal Authority Opts for Sustainable Construction The Panama Canal Authority said it will implement "green building" practices with regard to future construction. The guidelines, which would... Will There Be an ILA Lockout? (Podcast) In this podcast, JOC Senior Editor Joseph Bonney discusses why labor contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime... Piraeus Port Operations Shine for Cosco Pacific The Greek port of Piraeus, until recently a hotbed of labor unrest, has become the star performer in Cosco Pacific's... Washington Port Handles 100,000th Auto Export Port and industry officials last week celebrated the shipment of the 100,000th Chrysler vehicle via the Port of Grays Harbor,... Goldenport Continues Greek Ship Buying Spree Goldenport extended the Greek container ship buying spree, taking advantage of attractive secondhand prices to buy a sub-Panamax vessel from... Nehru Port Terminal Delays Intensify Infrastructure woes at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) are causing lengthy delays for vessels calling at the... Asia-Europe Carriers 'Running Out of Options' Carriers "are running out of options" for deploying large new ships on Asia-Europe routes and will face pressure to cut... Zim Cuts Net Loss Zim Integrated Shipping's net loss narrowed in the second quarter from a year ago as the Israeli ocean carrier boosted... Chinese Premier Calls for Export Stimulus China has made the stabilization of exports a policy priority as factory closures cause job losses and social unrest in... Hamburg Sud Launches Second US Gulf-Latin America Service Hamburg Sud will start offering more slots from ports in the U.S. Gulf to the Caribbean and the east coast... Spot Market Truck Demand Slowly Rising, ITS Says Freight demand is picking up slightly as trucking leaves the summer doldrums, but only slightly, according to load matching service...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
APM T Virginia bid 'superior to current situation but room to improve' APM Terminals' (APM T) unsolicited bid for the US East Coast port of Virginia has been hailed as 'superior to Virginia's existing situation, but probably could ... CIMC posts sharply lower results in H1 12 The market had already been prepared for poor results from ChinaInternational Maritime Containers (CIMC), the largest manufacturer ofshipping containers in the ... Grindrod takes control of OACL Durban-based Grindrod has taken full control of the regional shippingline Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) by purchasing the 51% it didnot own from AP Moller-Maersk ... Mixed bag for intra-Asia as some trades see 'unacceptably' low rates Despite the recent rate increases instigated by intra-Asia operators some of these tradelanes still have 'unacceptably' low freight rate levels on the back of overcapacity ... Zim Line better but still in the red As with other ocean carriers, Zim Line performed much better financially in Q2 12 than in Q1 12, but not by enough to wipe out its exceptional bottom line loss ... China in new efforts to boost economy Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, promised at the weekend that Beijing would ramp up its efforts to boost the world's second-biggest economy in the remaining ... MSC Flaminia: GL reports vessel stable A team of safety inspectors boarded the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia at its location 30 nautical miles off Lands End today and are understood to have ... CKYH Alliance balances the books with Evergreen The CKYH's announcement yesterday that it intends to withdraw one of its five weekly services between Asia and Northern Europe in October seems aimed at balancing ...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Excel deficit deepens Excel Maritime Carriers was stuck in the red in the second quarter following a steep decline in freight rates and revenues. Silver lining in the smoke Spot rates have already responded to outages caused by a deadly explosion at PDVSA's Amuay refinery but it's still too early to accurately predict how the incident will impact the crude and product tanker markets, according to a researcher at MJLF. When opportunity knocks... When George Economou launched a bid to takevover Top Ships in 2008 it's unlikely that either could have known how low freight rates, or its stock price, would eventually go. 'Believe in America' Mitt Romney's US energy plan could jumpstart the oil services and drilling industries if the Republican contender for president manages to defeat Democratic incumbent Barack Obama. NYK the lone offender An NYK car carrier was the only ship detained in Canada during July. SFI holds steady Ship Finance International defied the downturn in the second quarter despite a modest decline in revenues. NAT active in tanker hunt Nordic American Tankers is actively looking at investing in new ships amid expectations the suezmax market could turn quickly in the favour of owners, its CEO says. Aussies get Apache scalp Australian firms Neptune Marine and Bhagwan Marine are teaming up on a dive support vessel for Apache Energy. Varun starts strongly India's Varun Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs were cut. Tanker fire kills one A crewman has been killed and another two injured in a blaze on a tanker in Indonesia. DMG sweet on Nam Cheong DMG & Partners has kicked off coverage of Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong with a buy rating. Restis tanker hijacked Pirates have seized a Greek tanker following a gunfight with a Togolese navy ship off West Africa. Precious seals resale deal Thai owner Precious Shipping has confirmed the purchase of two former Freeseas newbuildings due from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in October and November. Solstad stronger in second Solstad offshore has carded a vastly improved set of second quarter numbers. Master fined over dumping A Russian captain has been fined in Georgia after his vessel discharged faeces into the water at Poti. Erria getting stronger Danish shipmanager Erria's first half profit has risen after it sold its chemical tanker fleet. Awilco takes Golar route Awilco LNG has been tipped to follow the example of John Fredriksen's Golar and wait for stronger contracts for its newbuildings. BC back in black Canada's BC Ferries has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks in part to a fuel surcharge. Bulker boost for YZJ China's Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is to build four kamsarmaxes for Hong Kong's Everbright Metal. Zim kills cash burn Ofer-linked container line Zim has reduced its second quarter red ink in a period which saw it stop burning cash. Emerald was hijacked A Norbulk tanker missing for five days off West Africa was seized by pirates, the owner has revealed. Eagle stacks shelf high Eagle Bulk Shipping has cleared the way for a $500m equity issue. Awilco LNG in the red Awilco LNG slumped to a loss in the second quarter as it had to contend with higher costs and lower vessel utilisation. Dragnis buys boxship Goldenport Holdings has switched to buying mode with the acquisition of a 2,100-teu containership for $5.2m. Havyard seals PSV deal Norway's Havyard Group has won a newbuilding contract for PSV based on a second generation of its Havyard 832 design. Isaac closes the LOOP Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the closure of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico. Pair killed on Stena rig Two workers have been killed in an industrial accident aboard a Stena drilling rig off Southern Australia.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Newsflash: Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations The liner carrier Zim said Tuesday it benefited from an industry-wide turnaround in the second quarter, with operating profit of $1 million in the period, compared to a loss of $79 million in the same quarter of 2011. IBM buys Kenexa for Web applications expansion IBM will acquire Kenexa Corp. for about $1.3 billion to enter the Web-applications market and compete with Oracle and SAP, adding another campaign to the information technology services arms race. RBS automates some trade documents FMCSA upgrades CSA enforcement The agency has made several improvements to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program that will allow it to more quickly identify and address high-risk trucking companies with compliance concerns. German lines swap slots on Gulf Coast/S.America loops Gulf ports hunker down for tropical storm Spot truckload rates soften "Spot rates have moved considerably lower, while contract rates have held steady or continued to move up albeit at a slower rate than experienced earlier this year or last year," investment bank Stifel Nicolaus found in a survey. OOCL to raise Asia-Europe rates Inchcape opens Dutch Harbor office ProSight launches 3PL insurance CORRECTION: No changes to MSC's North Atlantic loop Retailers look at East Coast contingency plans With the peak holiday shipping season kicking into high gear, the nation's largest trade association for retailers on Monday urged negotiators for the ILA and their employers return to the bargaining table.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
California pushes for partial tax exemption on bunker fuel Permanent exemption is expected to encourage shippers to use California vendors who provide marine fuel. Becker Marine Systems unveils LNG Hybrid Barge The LNG is delivered in modular form and is less expensive than bunkering. Fujairah market softens South African market mainly firm. Future of biofuel sector could depend on US elections Republican candidate has signaled that 'clean bunkers' for the Navy will not be a priority. Bunker prices fall across the Europe Good demand in Hamburg. Data suggests jump in global demand for LSFO DNVPS says majority of LSFO oil samples from ARA exceed ECA limit. WFS in new ship arrest proceedings Supplier targets crude oil tanker owned by Indian shipping company. Weak shipping markets hit Fujairah bunker sales Western sanctions against Iran make procurement more difficult for suppliers. Bunker prices fall at major Asian ports South Korea port operations and bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Bolaven. Shipyard designs fuel efficient heavy transport vessel Ship can reduce fuel consumption by 50-75%, when compared to a tug-barge combination. Engine service firm launches device to measure cat fines Device can alert users before increased wear level is detected in main engine. Cosco Shipping posts 99% decline in profit Bottom line impacted by a 24% increase in fuel costs. Grindrod buys out South African liner Acquires Safmarine's stake in the liner firm. Chinese supplier to recover 'misappropriated' fuel and cash Nasdaq-listed bunker supplier became aware of four instances of misappropriations in late June. Typhoon forces suspension of South Korean bunker deliveries Deliveries at South Korean ports to gradually resume from August 29 onwards, traders say. Titan announces management changes Chief Executive leaves company to pursue 'other personal interests'.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

TRUCKING

Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country

Genoa/Modena

Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers

SHIPPING

Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published

Lisbon/Copenhagen

The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

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

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

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

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

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