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BRIEFS

October 29, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates rise 22.4pc to US$1,315/TEU after three-month slump Increasing pace of Asia-Europe layups will support rate hikes: Analysts NOL credits new efficiency, rate stability for first profit since 2010 Panama's Colon road traffic at standstill as riots pause, then resume World Bank declares Singapore more business friendly than Hong Kong Fujian September foreign container volume rises 5.8pc to 955,700 TEU Guangxi Autonomous Region launches direct shipping service to US Shenzhen hits transport sector with new national VAT from November New Canadian Pacific CEO delivers 20pc profit hike as revenues rise 8pc Argentine floods bring terminals in San Lorenzo port to standstill Black Sea feeder, short-haul services focus on Port of Novorossiysk Ex-TNT boss Marie-Christine Lombard named CEO of state-owned Geodis DP World to start building 1.3 million TEU capacity Turkish terminal Globe Express opens 23,000-square-metre terminal yard in Dammam Korean Air third quarter operating profit up 30.5pc to US$309.7 million UAL quarterly profit declines 37pc to US$6 million, revenue off 2.6pc Deutsche Post, DHL set up parcel centre near Frankfurt-Main Airport Air Tanzania slammed for wasting state funds in leasing old, costly 737

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Chances of ships colliding with fishing vessels high: Vasan Containership deliveries set for new high in 2013 Daniel Terbille is FIATA's Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Gujarat Junction 2012 to see comprehensive deliberations on pertinent issues in maritime Heavy crude imports to surge on public sector demand Maersk Line wins Lloyd's List Environment Award for the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent NOL Chairman calls for container shipping to focus on efficiency & cost control SCI adds one more Panamax bulk carrier to fleet West African pirates seen honing methods Adani Enterprises' EBIDTA increases 8 pc in Q2 Proposed Tuas megaport to sharply boost Singapore's box handling capacity CN lauded for climate change information disclosure Investment in highway projects shoots up to 1.75 lakh cr. Service tax on parcel traffic Forex reserves up $ 359 m INR rises 16 paise last week Mate's Receipt-A ghost document An opportunity for Middle Eastern project forwarders to enhance skills Rhenus facilitates shipment of 45 rotor blades from China to Germany

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
IDS: new transport service for private recipients is successful Demand is steadily rising for a new transport service for private recipients that was introduced by the general cargo alliance IDS around a year ago. The number of these type of sh... CSX earns 2% less in Q3 The CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville FL and one of the USA's leading providers of rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck trans-loading services, posted Q3/2012 net earnings of US... RheinCargo's supervisory board elects chairman and deputy Six weeks after the German logistics service provider RheinCargo GmbH began business activities, the firm's supervisory board elected Rainer Pennekamp as its chairman and Michael Z... Meritor trailer axles designated as standard equipment on Wabash National Trailers Lafayette IN-based Wabash National, one of the leading manufacturers of semi trailers in North America, has selected Meritor, headquartered in Troy MI, and the world's largest man... Korean Cargo's future Boeing B777 freighter being built at increased rate The US airframe manufacturer Boeing has started building the first B777 at the highest rate ever for its twin-aisle aircraft. The rate of 8.3 airplanes per month is a nearly 20% in... Rail Cargo Austria puts non-craneable trailers on the tracks The Austrian railfreight service provider Rail Cargo Austria has developed innovative handling technology for intermodal rail traffic. The system enables all common types of non-cr... Airbus inaugurates A350 XWB final assembly line The European aircraft builder Airbus inaugurated the wide-body A350 XWB final assembly line this week (week 43). This was an event that occurred 40 years after the maiden flight of... Chinese become second largest shareholder of French airline The French airline company Aigle Azur, founded in 1946 and based in Paris Orly airport, has come to an agreement with the Chinese HNA Group. When the pact takes effect, HNA will po... Wascosa reorganises management Wascosa,a European tank car lessor, recently reorganized its management. Thomas Karsten joined the company on 1 October and took over the position of chief sales officer from Richa... Rhenus transports rotor blades from China to Europe Rhenus Project Logistics, part of the German Rhenus Group, was recently mandated by a rotor blade manufacturer to organise the maritime transport of 45 rotor blades from China to C... Aramex reports growth in revenue and net profits in Q3 The logistics company Aramex, which is listed on the Dubai stock exchange and has its global HQ in Amman (Jordan), has announced revenues of AED 763 million (EUR 160.2 millio... Hermes: New contract with John Lewis in UK The parcel carrier Hermes UK, a member of the German Hermes Group, has won a new contract to run home delivery services for the retail giant John Lewis. The three-year deal will se... Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière jointly invest in multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière are jointly investing in a multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal. The facility will be located at Euroports' breakbulk terminal on the left ba...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Crowley christens first ocean class tugs Royal Caribbean confirms it is negotiating for third Oasis

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
DOE surprises Port of Port Angeles with $2 million dollar cleanup grant General Dynamics NASSCO delivers final T-AKE 14 ship Vehicle charging stations online at Portland International Airport US rail freight traffic delivers mixed bag for week NYK LNG vessel takes charge in recue of Sri Lankan fishermen

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Quasi-covered bonds could monetise shipping portfolios Flexible instrument allows banks option other than fire sale Lekki terminal aims to boost Nigeria's box trades ICTSI site offering 2.5m teu of annual capacity is due to open in 2016 Maritime skills matter A range of maritime apprenticeships are in place in the UK that can match the capability of all who wish to work at sea Aquasition up and running in New York Greek-backed acquisition vehicle begins trading on Nasdaq after raising $58m Nobiskrug eyes Lindenau purchase Shipyard also in the frame for facilities of bankrupt P+S Werft Fincantieri lands new orders worth $1.3bn from Carnival Bono hails 'very positive development for the Italian economy and the global cruise industry' Suezmaxes rally as oil companies rush to book ships for November loading Stagnation ends in the Black Sea-Mediterranean and West African markets Fifth of VLCC fleet eligible for conversion into offshore units As tanker market slides, owners will seek refuge in conversions Fear of disclosure Orders to owners to unveil full information on assets have become the 'nuclear option' in charterparty disputes Chinese bunker demand to grow 10% per year China Marine Bunker expects the country's consumption to exceed 25m tonnes in 2015 Greeks scale back on newbuildings New orders show greater-than-average drop in first nine months HSH Nordbank owners prepared to increase rescue facility But bank says option to restore higher second-loss guarantee is 'not planned at the moment' HHI suffers $73m losses from TMT defaults The world's largest shipbuilder books losses for seven 84,062 dwt bulkers and two 263,000 dwt ore carriers after deeming them cancelled orders HSH Nordbank seeks to liquidate Omega Navigation Enterprises Case on brink of collapse after 15 months, as lender concedes 'Chapter 11 cannot solve weak market' Responsible thinking Corporate social responsibility means changing a mindset, and that is probably difficult for owners looking at bleak financial horizons Capesize market enjoying the ride Despite some bumps, brokers see capesize market staying afloat for several weeks BMP4 needs to be updated to remain relevant, says Maersk Line Container giant arms its vessels selectively, based on risk assessment Lull in piracy sparks concern that countries will cut naval forces Nato focuses efforts on preventing the pirating of dhows Costamare offshoot pleads guilty to Rena pollution charge Tauranga court hands down $246,000 fine Cosco Shipping warns of profit slump Full-year net profits to be more than 50% lower as bunker bills undermine rise in shipments Korea Eximbank and K-Sure lend $3bn to Australian LNG project Credit will eventually go to contractors Samsung and Daewoo Omega launches aggressive attack in Chapter 11 squabble Kassiotis company brandishes dormant US sanctions process and Greek lawsuit to browbeat lenders

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Aquasition completes IPO BLANK-CHEQUE company Aquasition Corp began trading today on NASDAQ under the symbol 'AQUUU' after successfully completing its initial public offering B&G enters OSG fray BRACEWELL & Giuliani announced today that it is representing a group of OSG bondholders in addressing the tanker company's threat of a potential bankruptcy filing Daina pleads guilty and fined in Rena casualty DAINA Shipping, a subsidiary of Greece's Costamare, reportedly pleaded guilty today in a pollution prosecution growing out of New Zealand's Rena casualty COSCO Shipping's profits plunge 73% COSCO Shipping said today its Q3 profits fell 73% year on year Insurer: disputes fall even in tough times GERMAN freight, demurrage and defence insurer Schutzverein Deutscher Rehder has reported lower numbers of disputes this year Silport's handlings rise 29% ESTONIAN port operator Silport said it handled 29% more cargo in January-September than in the same period of 2011 Tallinn buys icebreaker ARCTIA Shipping, Finland's government-owned icebreaker operator, said Tallinn's port has bought its multipurpose ship Botnica for €50M ($64.6M) Seadrill to bid for AOD SEADRILL said today it plans soon to bid for all of Asia Offshore Drilling after acquiring a controlling interest in it 'Pirate' killed in NATO attack NATO SAID its forces have killed a suspected pirate and destroyed a dhow during a shootout just metres from the Somali coast Tankers auctioned in China NINGBO's maritime court yesterday auctioned three chemical tankers en bloc for 174M yuan ($28M) Sainty Marine's profits fall 46.7% SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine's third-quarter profits slumped by 46.7% year on year to 19M yuan ($3M), dragged down by an interest payments surge NOL sells HQ for $311M NOL HAS sold its building in Singapore for S$380M ($311M) to compatriot property developer Fragrance Group

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Northeast Ports Prepare for Hurricane Sandy Seaports in the projected path of Hurricane Sandy were battening down the hatches Friday in anticipation of the storm's impact whenever it hits the Northeast coast on Monday or Tuesday. Where the storm may hit along the East Coast was... Hapag-Lloyd Sets East Asia Rate Hikes German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will increase its rates on East Asia services starting in November. Rates on shipments from East Asia (excluding Japan) to the Indian subcontinent will increase 150 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective Nov. 1. The subcontinent region includes ports in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Effective Nov. 24, the...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Schenker sets up logistics academy in China DB Schenker has opened its own logistics academy to train employees in China. With around 5,000 employees in 60 cities in China, DB Schenker is one of the country's ... UK gets Olympic & Jubilee bounce A boost from ticket sales for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, coupled with a bounce-back from the negative impact of the Queen's Jubilee holidays in the ... MSC follows the pack with global reefer GRI MSC, the world's second-largest ocean carrier, has fallen into line with its rivals by introducing a USD1,500 per container general rate increase on reefer containers ... Index-linked service contracts grow The use of index linked service contracts, hedging and derivative tools in the liner shipping industry is accelerating according to Michael Blach, vice president ... American truckers at the cross roads The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 0.4% in September after falling by 0.9% the previous month; in line with the ... 'Looking beyond the port gates' wins it for Peel Ports' Port of Liverpool That in the opinion of the judging panel was a significant factor influencing their votes in the Port Authority of the Year category in last week's Containerisation ... Maersk feeder re-floated at Valencia The 645TEU Celia laden with empty Maersk Line equipment was re-floated yesterday almost a month after severe storms ripped it from its anchorage in the roads of ...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
T&T buys out Bisso T&T Marine Salvage of Texas is buying out Bisso Marine's stake in a joint venture that has earned a reputation as one of the notable names in the tug and salvage space at home and abroad. Bondholders band together A prominent US law firm has clinched a contract to provide counsel to Overseas Shipholding Group's bondholders on the back of Monday's bankruptcy warning. Scorpio poised to sting Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee is promising to "end the debate" over the advantages of fuel-efficient "eco ships" when the New York-based owner releases its third-quarter results on Monday. Gibson's winter warmer EA Gibson has delivered a little good news to warm the hearts of embattled tanker owners this winter. Carnival doubles down CEO says sales may be on the horizon as fleet renewal programme gains steam. Vosco weaker Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) has more than doubled its deficit in the first nine months of 2012. A couple for Classic George Economou's Classic Maritime has picked up a couple of capesize bulkers on period deals with rates close to 2012 highs. Deiulemar man out Deiulemar's former chartering surpremo has been freed from jail on health grounds, say Italian press reports. Cosco lines up bonds Shipowner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is planning a bumper sale of bonds worth $2bn. ISC hurt in third International Shipholding Corporation has seen its third quarter profit shrink as revenue fell away. Greeks facing tax hit? The Greek government is reportedly considering imposing a new cargo tax on shipowners as it tries to dig itself out of its financial hole. Attorney probes OSG OSG's legal team looks to have earned its corn in anticipating lawsuits in the wake of the tanker owner's woes. CSDC doubles on bonds China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is selling another CNY 2.5bn ($399.5m) of bonds to bolster its finances. Life on a burning deck We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Libra adds to VL weight TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Siem's Star rises Siem Shipping has posted a vastly improved set of third quarter numbers thanks to a streamlined fleet. Badger badgered Two Wisconsin politicians want a veteran ferry to stop dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan. Foggy foul-up A distracted watch officer and a lack of precautions have been blamed for a collision between a Seatrade reefer and a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off the UK. Celia refloated One of the two multipurpose vessels that grounded on a Spanish beach earlier last month has finally been moved. BW Gas joins BP race BW Gas, the world's biggest player in the segment for the largest LPG carriers, has joined the race a BP-owned VLGC . ADM eyes Lindenau Germany's Nobiskrug shipyard is plotting a takeover of insolvent tanker-building specialist Lindenau. Seadrill bids for AOD Seadrill is looking to takeover Asia Offshore Drilling (AOD) after taking majority control of the company. Shipping hurts Santander Spanish bank Santander's UK arm has made loan loss provisions of £335m ($537m) as shipping's crisis drags on. Koreans put up $3bn Korean lenders are backing domestic yards' orders for Australia's Ichthys LNG development to the tune of $3bn. Harley orders barges Harley Marine Services has picked Lousiana-based Conrad Shipyards to build four sister-class double hull petroleum barges. Costamare pleads guilty Costamare has pleaded guilty to causing marine pollution off New Zealand and has been fined NZD300,000 ($246,000). Bumi adds to backlog Malaysia's Bumi Armada has added five new contracts to its work backlog that are potentially worth up to MYR249m ($82m). RCL eyes more tonnage Royal Caribbean says it is in discussions to build a third Oasis-class cruise ship, but has yet to make a firm commitment.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Hyundai to assess PNW reefer export surcharge The liner carrier said this week it is implementing a new $300 surcharge on all refrigerated containers originating in the Pacific Northwest market destined for Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. Echo Global buys Sharp Freight Echo Global Logistics said Thursday it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Sharp Freight Systems, an intermodal and truckload brokerage firm based in Yorba Linda, Calif., and with an office in Houston. XPO buys truck brokerage from OHL XPO Logistics has acquired the operating assets of Turbo Logistics, the freight brokerage division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL). The cash purchase price was $50 million, excluding any working capital adjustments. Hadden to lead Port of Boston The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) named Deborah A. "Deb" Hadden, deputy port director of properties and transportation, as acting port director. She will oversee all aspects of Massport's maritime department. Hapag pulls Baltimore from transatlantic loop Asian lines slow SE Asia-Australia loop, add Fremantle Lufthansa Cargo boosts winter flights Accellos adds mobile applications NCA touches down at DFW airport International Shipholding reports smaller 3Q profit SynchroNet starts door-to-door service CEVA names VP of Americas business development Old Dominion moves to bigger Detroit site Law firms pounce on OSG Rena owner fined in New Zealand court Don's Cold Storage expands in Missouri

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Weekly global bunker price roundup A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices in the Americas mixed as week ends Demand was heavy on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Vessels in Halifax order LSFO from New York Vessels forced to order LSFO fuel from New York due to insufficient avails in Halifax. 'Frankenstorm' prepares to lash US East Coast Forecasters calling for 'hybrid' super storm that has potential to wreak havoc along US East Coast. Markets soft in North European hubs Good avails but quiet market in Hamburg. Fujairah prices stay soft But mixed picture in South African ports. North American ECA 'hits bunker sales in UK port' Vessels approaching European waters 'already have ECA-compliant fuel on board'. Chinese supplier in new bid to raise cash Chimbusco to issue notes worth almost $48 million. Arte hires bunker trader Logistics background before joining bunker sector. VLOCs could run on LNG Valemax 'well suited' to carry large LNG bunker tanks. UK terminal operator looking a small-scale LNG bunkering Technical and commercial studies being undertaken. Maersk Line: LNG infrastructure 'is just not there' 'Conventional bunker fuel is likely to remain the most practical choice.' Cruise ship release offers hope to cash-strapped owner Australian charter to be cashflow lifeline if ship is released. Daina Shipping fined for Rena spill 'The guilty plea by the owners has led to this case being resolved in a timely fashion.' Week ends with IFO prices largely down Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Costly bunkers lend urgency to port investment Bigger ships will want quicker turnarounds. US study considers impact of speed limit on OGVs Finds various emissions decreased by up to 70% when vessels adopted speed of 12 knots, when compared to regular speeds. Private equity firm mulls investment in fuel efficient ships Fuel consumption of vessels will be the 'main thing' Vigor Capital will look at, says spokesman. 'No single solution' to meet future environmental regulation Fixating on one solution may create 'unnecessary problems' for the shipping industry, says Shell Marine Product general manager.

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PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
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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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