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BRIEFS

August 30, 2012

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China-wide July port cargo volume growth slows 3.7pc from June TSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge as UN emissions mandate bites Wan Hai to re-structure service in the Asia-Mexico-WC South America Zim posts US$1 million quarterly profit after $79 million loss last year UAE Gulftainer terminals up 23pc in H1, expects 3.5 million TEU in 2012 World biggest box maker CIMC profit declines, but expects recovery soon Hong Kong Marine Department fire safety notice for vessels under repair Sichuan and Xinjiang sign agreement on transportation cooperation Maersk sells control of Ocean Africa Container Lines to Grindrod Toll Group's FY2011/12 profit falls 6pc on tougher market conditions Latvian ports' box volume up 27.4pc in first 7 months to 216,075 TEU DHL puts Asia in touch with Europe, starts UK-India-Sweden LCL services Feeder traffic from Hamburg to Poland increases 16.9pc to 133,000 TEU China's total air freight volume declines 3.4pc to 437,300 tonnes in July China's CDI Cargo Airlines launches itself into stiff economic headwinds LA/Ontario Airport robust cargo boosted by growth of nearby e-commerce

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Bureau Veritas issues offshore unit & ship conversion guidance JBS Academy commences NMIS' Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management programme SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier Tanker industry set for Copenhagen meet as pressures increase on the sector Container port throughput to be in excess of 1 bn TEUs in 10 years: Drewry India seeks direct access to Central Asia through Chabahar port Cheaper credit for more export sectors in offing INR up slightly Sops on the anvil to boost exports Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai Chapter celebrates 2nd anniversary

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AUGUST 29, 2012
New intermodal terminal in Tuscany A new intermodal terminal has been opened in Minucciano in the Tuscan province Lucca (Italy). The terminal has been equipped to load 15,000 HGVs per year and will mainly serve Ital... Turkish Airlines awarded for motivational event Turkish Airlines (THY) has been presented with a Stevie Award's silver medal in the category "The best internal recognition/motivational event". THY was recognized for a... Service changes to Djibouti Next Monday (3 September), Air France is adjusting its operation to Saudi Arabia. The existing thrice-weekly service to Jeddah will be cancelled and the link to Riyadh will be boos... Renault Trucks: HGV leasing now called R-Trucks The Germany company Nutzlast AG, which has partnered Renault Trucks Deutschland GmbH since 2010, is set to operate under the new brand name R-Trucks. The firm is simultaneously aug... Commercial vehicle market remains troubled Germany's commercial vehicle market has recovered from the crisis in 2009, but the market environment this year is still difficult, according to a new market analysis issued by Deu... Hoyer joins forces with rail network operator Fesco in Russia The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics provider Hoyer plans to cooperate with the Russian logistics enterprise Fesco. The two companies have just signed an agreement to that effect.... Marseille announces re-opening of Messina service to East Africa The port of Marseille (France) announced that Italy's Genoa-based shipping line Messina resumed its service from Marseille to East Africa yesterday (28 August ). Two ships - the ... Three new members for CMA CGM board of directors The French shipping company CMA CGM will get three new members of the board of directors in September. Dominique Bussereau, former French secretary of state for transport, Peirre M... Tropical storms impact on air traffic in Eastern Asia and Gulf of Mexico While the typhoon Bolaven continues to affect flights to/from Korea, the South Florida (USA) airports began returning to normal operations on Monday morning (27 August). However, a... Biggest aircraft deal in Philippine's history Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order for more than 50 aircraft with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The agreement encompasses single aisle A321s and wide-bo... Dachser Food Logistics opens new branch office in Koblenz Dachser Food Logistics Food Logistics is expanding its full-coverage logistics network for temperature-controlled food logistics with a new branch office in Koblenz (Germany). The ... P&O Ferrymasters earns quality mark for temperature controlled transport Reefer operations at P&O Ferrymasters have achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation for the transport of packed, temperature controlled food products following an... Priority Freight acquires Awli Group Ltd UK-based Priority Freight has acquired the Heathrow (London) forwarding arm of Awli Group Inc. Priority says it was a logical strategic move that will help pursue its mission of be...

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Prison for ship surveyor who lied to Coast Guard P+S becomes latest German shipbuilder to file for insolvency USCG praises salvor response in MSC Idil incident Princess lays keel for second 3,600 PAX cruise ship Austal results "below expectations" Seastreak cat gets c.p. propellers instead of jets

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Spirit Airlines expanding service to Portland Airport Norfolk Southern Railway hit with two OSHA violations Inchcape Shipping Services opening Dutch Harbor office Transpacific Stabilization Agreement adding SOx costs to bunker charge Trucking group pleased with new FMCSA rule changes

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AUGUST 29, 2012
How long will owners survive? asks Frontline boss Jens Martin Jensen questions how much longer the market can cope with earnings below operating cost levels Germany's city of ships Lloyd's List attends the naming ceremony of the Hamburg Express German ship finance retreat threatens entire industry Shipyards and component-makers feel the pinch Sulphur fuel-price spread widens on US west coast ECA spells supply shortages for California bunkers Energy Centurion still in hands of pirates but crew unharmed IMB says to expect release in 7-10 days once theft of cargo has occurred Bourbon posts $21m first-half gain Offshore shipping company expands its shallow water fleet Horizon Lines amends its bylaws for equity shareholders Parties that reach a 4.9% threshold require board approval PSA International to quit Pakistani port Reports suggest that unnamed Chinese company will take over Gwadar concession Somali piracy is down but not out Shipowners should maintain vigilance despite recent fall in attacks, say experts Tramp owners step up rate of scrapping and sales German-owned ships particularly targeted DP World bucks global uncertainty to post a profit Emerging market terminals deliver a strong performance Hurricane Isaac disrupts US Gulf maritime and offshore commerce Major ports shut and 93% of oil production halted as storm makes landfall Box Club is a vital forum for container shipping bosses Industry leaders must meet face to face, says Kranich India and Sri Lanka shake hands Moves towards co-operation on maritime security may reflect larger concerns CIMC invests in aviation logistics firm World's biggest container maker to take stake in Pteris Global UK government urged to take lead in tackling West African piracy Maritime UK urges prime minister to instil a sense of urgency as he did with Somalia Order disorder Zim's delayed deliveries highlight carriers' efforts to manage boxship supply Virginia must drive a hard bargain over port bids, says economist Room to negotiate with all three contenders, says Koch SITC net profit falls 19% in first half China's largest private boxline firm weighed down by rising bunker costs CSICL posts 27% drop in first-half net profit State-owned yard feels the pinch despite increase in offshore orders Sembcorp wins $674m FPSO contract in Brazil Work calls for eight modules on two rigs destined for deepwater drilling Frontline loses $11.2m in second quarter Worse to come in second half, Fredriksen company predicts TSA adds low-sulphur fuel component to bunker charge Move follows August 1 implementation of the North American ECA Shanghai Port posts weaker profit Slower growth at the world's busiest box terminal highlights China's export malaise Cosco losses balloon in first half Losses running 76.7% higher than first half of 2011 Spain loses appeal in $1bn Prestige lawsuit against ABS Landmark ruling in New York has huge implications for classification industry

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Frontline cuts losses but warns on prospects FRONTLINE said today it had cut losses for both 2Q12 and 1H12, but still warned that oversupply of tonnage is deepening the tanker sector's gloom Subscriber notice TECHNICAL problems prevented the sending of several email products yesterday Blast pushes up tanker rates PRODUCT tanker rates have been nudged higher in the Atlantic Basin, with the four-day-long PDVSA fire boosting demand for Venezuelan imports, a tanker analyst said today €0.5M pollution bail ordered A BREST prosecutor today ordered the owners of a Russian-flag bulker to pay €0.5M ($626,310) in bail for its release UAE tribunal approves Drydocks restructuring A TRIBUNAL in Dubai has reportedly sanctioned the $2.2Bn debt restructuring of Drydocks World Star turns profits into losses NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported 2Q12 net losses of $4.6M on voyage revenues of $21.7M Bourbon turns losses into profits OFFSHORE vessel operator Bourbon said today it turned around losses to net profits of €17M ($21.35M) in this year's first half China's yard orders fall 51% ORDER intake at Chinese shipyards over January-July fell 51% from those of the same period last year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today Premuda loses €6.6M LISTED Italian tanker and bulker operator Premuda posted first-half losses of €6.6M ($8.28M) and warned that full-year results were likely to be similar Wan Hai injects cash into Singapore unit TAIWAN's Wan Hai Lines today said it is pumping about $210M into its Singapore subsidiary Dalian leads China's growth DALIAN is continuing to be the fastest-growing port in China, with throughput rising 26% from January to July, to 4M teu CSBC profits plunge 72% TAIWAN'S shipbuilder CSBC said today 1H12 profits dived 71.8% year on year to NT$366.1M ($12.2M), as margins fell in the weak market P+S Werften declares insolvency in Germany GERMAN shipyard P+S Werften declared insolvency today at district court in Stralsund, eastern Germany Inspectors winding up tests on scorched ship SAFETY inspectors are working today to complete checks on MSC Flaminia, but their first tests were called positive by the maritime prefecture in Cherbourg Sembcorp wins PETROBRAS orders SEMBCORP Marine's subsidiary Jurong Do Brazil has secured a $674M contract from Tupi BV, a PETROBRAS consortium to build offshore modules in the Tupi oilfield off Brazil

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Yoshitani OK on Expeditors Board, Commission Says The Seattle Port Commission has added its legal assessment to that of port staff in stating that Executive Director Tay... Rush Is On for Ship Space to West Coast Ports Retailers and other cargo interests are frantically seeking space on vessel sailings to West Coast and Canadian ports now that... Federal Reserve Says Economy 'Gradually' Expanding Shippers of retail goods and cargo related to the housing industry got a dose of goods news from the Federal... Democratic Senators Demand Rail Safety Review Three Democratic senators on Wednesday requested that the Government Accountability Office review the safety of the freight and passenger rail... Daggett's ILA Local Authorizes Strike The International Longshoremen's Association local that ILA President Harold Daggett headed for years voted to authorize its current president to... Will There Be an ILA Strike or 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... Container Handling Grows at Port of Baltimore The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore in July jumped 15.2 percent to 61,933 20-foot-equivalent units, up... LA-Long Beach Clerical Workers, Employers to Resume Talks Shipping lines and terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach were breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday morning after office workers... TSA to Add Low-Sulfur Fuel Component to Bunker Charge Member carriers of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement will be adjusting their bunker charges to recoup higher costs of low-sulfur fuel... Hoffman to Head Damco's Industrial Vertical Unit Damco hired long-time logistics executive Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical sector. Hoffman who comes to... New Facility Expands UPS Presence in Halifax The United Parcel Service on Tuesday opened its first logistics facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a key part of the... Philippine Airlines to Buy More Than 50 Airbus Planes Philippine Airlines this week placed an order with Airbus for more than 50 single-aisle A321 and widebody A330-300s for roughly... Trans-Pacific Spot Container Rates Fall 8.6 Percent Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade slumped 8.6 percent this week, the second weekly decline since carriers were... DP World Posts Flat Profit in First Half DP World's profit stalled in the first half even as Dubai's state-owned global container terminal operator increased its world market... OOCL Delays Delivery of Six Post-Panamax Ships OOCL said it is delaying the delivery date of the remaining six container ships out of eight with capacities of... Port Nehru Truckers Call Off Strike Container trailer operators at India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) called off their strike Wednesday evening, allowing the movement... IWLA Urges Veto of California Warehouse Legislation The International Warehouse and Logistics Association urged California Gov. Jerry Brown to veto a bill that regulates the form and...

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Carriers in high-wire balancing act COSCO Pacific sees strong H1 results due to Piraeus and Guangzhou terminals COSCO Pacific's terminal business achieved solid financial results for H1 2012 - driven by strong performances from both its Piraeus terminal in Greece and Guangzhou ... ZIM to raise Europe/West Africa rates ZIM Line has announced that it will introduce another general rate restoration on its services connecting north Europe and the Mediterranean basin with West Africa.It ... TSA ups bunker charges on back of new low-sulphur rule A new protocol requiring vessels to reduce sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions by burning low-sulphur fuel within 200 miles of US and Canadian coasts, has led transpacific ... Maersk borrows more money cheaply The A P Moller-Maersk Group is offering 7-year Eurobonds for a principal amount of EUR750 million with an interest rate of 3.375% on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. ... Maersk cancels sailings from China Maersk Line has joined other carriers in announcing sailing schedule cancellations from China to Europe during China's National Golden Week holiday period starting ... MSC Flaminia: fires extinguished Zim Line unclear on 2012 result Since announcing much improved financial results yesterday, Zim Line has clarified that it is still unclear if 2012 will be profitable. Allon Raveh, the company's ... Strikes cause POAL profit slide Although revenue inched up, operating income and net profit in fiscalyear 2011/12 both slid at Ports of Auckland (POAL) as theowner/operator of cargo-handling facilities ... DP World defies economic gloom DP World, which is one of the biggest operators of container terminals in the world, has defied the global economic and trading gloom by posting a resilient set ...

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AUGUST 29, 2012
CSCL stuck in the red China Shipping Container Lines saw losses swell in the first half despite a surge in volumes and revenue. Shipbuilder shaves deficit China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group managed to narrow its net deficit in the first half despite fierce competition and a 50% decline in newbuilding orders. Cosco losses swell China Cosco Holdings plunged deeper into the red in the first half on the back of heavy losses at its bulker and liner divisions. CSCL breaks into bunkers China Shipping Container Lines has hatched a plan to reduce fuel costs by setting up its own bunker company. Shin Yang suffers Malaysia's Shin Yang Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as costs rose. Star slides in Q2 Star Bulk Carriers slipped into the red in the second quarter, a period its chief executive described as one of the most challenging the industry has ever faced. Clarksons shuts Sydney Clarksons is closing the doors of its Sydney office in a move which will see several experienced hands leave the shipbroker. Bourbon hit by Typhoon Bourbon's newbuilding programme has been hit by a Typhoon in South China. Tanker crew "safe" The master and crew of the hijacked Greek tanker Energy Centurion are believed to be unharmed, the vessel's manager said. Costs sting SITC Rising costs continue to eat away at an improving top line at SITC International Holdings. Marine orgy threat? A cargo of testosterone on the crippled containership MSC is among the potentially hazardous materials identified as the vessel prepares to transit the English Channel. P+S admits defeat German shipbuilder P+S Werften has filed for insolvency after failing to agree an out-of-court restructuring deal with shipowners. CSBC earnings dive Taiwanese shipbuilding group CSBC has recorded a steep drop in first-half profit. Terry master fined A Russian master who grounded a tanker off Denmark has been fined EUR 6,500 ($8,200). Fredriksen still hungry Frontline 2012 is close to enlarging its significant newbuilding catalogue with containerships potentially its next avenue for expansion. Bourbon turns it around Bourbon has overturned a first half loss off the back of a bigger fleet. Panamax breaks up A Sinokor bulker damaged in a collision last year has snapped in two in a storm off South Korea. Bulker probed over spill A Russian bulker has been diverted to the port of Brest as French authorities investigate an oil leak off Brittany. Big John's box brainwave John Fredriksen is readying another shipping spin-off with Ship Finance International preparing to unwind its container division. FRO 2012 banks more John Fredriksen spin-off Frontline 2012 reported a surge in earnings during the second quarter but expects the current period to be weaker. LSC further into red Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has posted a bigger loss for the first half despite revenue growth. DP World edges up Dubai ports group DP World has increased earnings by 0.4% in the first half, as volumes grew in Africa, the Middle East and South America. Frontline loss cut John Fredriksen-controlled Frontline has reduced the deficit in the second quarter, but is warning of worse to come in the next three months.

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AUGUST 29, 2012
NAFTA surface transport trade rose 6.6% in June CASM: Solar installations flourish despite tariffs Update shows U.S. economy grew 1.7% in 2Q Key ILA local votes to authorize a strike Local 1804-1 yesterday evening gave "the authority to recommend and call for a strike if that action becomes necessary when the current Master Contract expires on September 30, 2012." Its members do maintenance and repair work. Maersk to skip 5 Asia-Europe sailings in October The line said the skipped sailings will not impact its Daily Maersk product from Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, and Tanjung Pelepas to three main European destination ports. The product guarantees delivery time in Europe. Washington Notebook: Former P&G official to help shape trade policy FMC updates 'controlled carrier' list Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations The Israeli liner carrier 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. Flaminia fire extinguished Jitters over West Coast clerk negotiations Contract talks between the ILWU Marine Clerks Association Local 63 Office Clerical Unit (OCU), and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Employers Association, are reportedly in danger of breaking down, worrying West Coast shippers. CBP opens registration for Trade Symposium INSIGHT aims module at cap-and-trade restrictions RedPrairie updates WMS on market gain Maersk hiking TP rates to Canada Rickmers adds Nagoya to RTW service Wheels to buy MSM Group Transpacific carriers add charge for low-sulfur fuel Newsflash: Management calls on ILA to meet, discuss work rules Transplace lands beverage shipper Hoffman joins Damco from K+N

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AUGUST 29, 2012
Fujairah sees IFO prices weaken Suez's market lacked direction. Bunker prices soften in European markets Some of the steepest falls seen In Piraeus. 'More discussion' needed on ECA limits Business group claims there was 'no phased introduction and no level playing field.' TMF Singapore appoints Senior Bunker Trader Steve Goh arrives at TMF from Bomin. 'Simple refinery economics' may support current flash point limit Reassuring trend and fewer flash point off-specs gas oils from ARA suggests ample supply without sacrificing safety offered by statutory limit. Another player to offer LSFO in Singapore TMF is 'confident' it can become a key supplier of low sulphur material. Strategic alliance in China 'ramping up slowly' Aegean says its strategic alliance with CCBC will take up to two years to 'mature'. Mid-week bunker markets soften in Asian hubs Supplies at major bunkering ports in Asian mainly fine. Merged yards eye fuel efficient ship designs Merger comes amid increasing interests from investors across shipping segments. Japan bunker output to improve Volumes to increase 9% in September, estimates show. 'Robust' marine fuels business helps prop up earnings CEPSA's operating earnings improve partly due to a 44% increase in earnings at its refining and marketing unit. Universities in diesel fuel and MGO emissions study Fine particulate emissions of both products 'quantitatively different but qualitatively similar'. Titan delays circular despatch Requires additional time to finalise information which include details of its subscription agreement.

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti marittimi cinesi è aumentato del +3,2%

Pechino

Le merci con l'estero hanno registrato un rialzo del +6,1%. I container sono cresciuti del +4,9%

PORTI

Accordo TIL (gruppo MSC) - JNPA per la realizzazione del porto di Vadhvan

Uran

Il nuovo scalo è situato sulla costa occidentale dell'India

PORTI

Shanghai è il primo porto mondiale a movimentare oltre 50 milioni di container in un anno

Shanghai

SIPG evidenzia il forte incremento di produttività realizzato introducendo una spinta automazione nell'area di Yangshan

MARITTIMI

Oggi entrano in vigore otto emendamenti alla Convenzione internazionale del Lavoro Marittimo

Ginevra

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Yang Ming acquisirà sino a 13 nuove portacontainer da 8.000-15.000 teu

Keelung

Sostituiranno navi da 5.500-6.500 teu dell'età di oltre vent'anni

CROCIERE

Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre

Miami

Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%

LEGISLAZIONE

Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori

Roma

ASSOCIAZIONI

Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council

Washington

Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines

LEGISLAZIONE

Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping

Washington

Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA

PORTI

Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo

Gioia Tauro

Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70

CANTIERI NAVALI

Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff

Londra/Madrid

Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro

PORTI

Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%

Parigi

Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi

ASSOCIAZIONI

Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping

Londra

Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten

PORTI

A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane

Dubai

Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%

PORTS

Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy

Brussels

The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services

PORTS

Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports

Leghorn

Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total

LOGISTICS

Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good

Milan

The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization

PORTS

An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports

Brussels

Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports

PORTS

Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)

SHIPPING

HMM to return to transatlantic routes

Seoul

New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line

PORTS

CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027

Brussels

Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened

RIVER TRANSPORT

A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon

LEGISLATION

CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles

Brussels

The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach

PORTS

UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines

Geneva

General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste

PORTS

CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port

Abu Dhabi

The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs

COMPANIES

Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital

Limassol/Hamburg

Investment worth 182.8 million euros

PORTS

The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

AZIENDE

La statunitense FTV Capital presenta un'offerta per acquisire la Windward

Londra

L'azienda londinese sviluppa soluzioni tecnologiche per lo shipping

OFFSHORE

L'americana Halliburton compra la norvegese Optime Subsea

Notodden

L'azienda europea sviluppa tecnologie per le operazioni subacquee

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

Grimaldi ha preso in consegna la ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou

Napoli

Il prossimo mese sarà immessa in un nuovo servizio del gruppo tra Cina e Nigeria

ASSOCIAZIONI

Federagenti ha nominato 24 “ambasciatori”

Roma

Sono protagonisti da oltre 60 anni nella professione di agente marittimo

FINANZIAMENTI

Porti della Spezia e Marina di Carrara, stanziati oltre cinque milioni per la transizione green

La Spezia

Fondi per l'acquisto di mezzi elettrici o a idrogeno

PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nei porti di Genova e Savona-Vado è cresciuto del +4,3%

Genova

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 registrato un aumento del +1,1%

PORTI

Nei primi 11 mesi del 2024 il traffico nel porto di Trieste è cresciuto del +6,4% grazie agli oli minerali

Trieste

Nello scalo portuale di Monfalcone registrata una flessione del -8,2%

CRONACA

Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina

Genova

La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador

PORTI

Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport

Cagliari

Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro

PORTI

Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi

Bari

Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza

CRONACA

Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia

Sassari

Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan

TRASPORTO INTERMODALE

Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia

Chiasso

Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova

PORTI

Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri

Ancona

La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni

SAILING LIST

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PORTI

A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%

Barcellona

In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria

Milano

Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari

LEGISLAZIONE

Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale

Roma

Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano

TRASPORTO FERROVIARIO

Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica

Milano

SAFETY & SECURITY

Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica

Roma

Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati

PORTI

Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%

San Pietroburgo

In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)

LOGISTICS

Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci

Kansas City

It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company

OFFSHORE

Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million

Milan

The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven

Wilhelmshaven

It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech

SAFETY & SECURITY

Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables

Trieste

The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure

PORTS

Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes

Barcelona/The Hague

APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal

COMPANIES

Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix

Helsinki

In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros

PORTS

Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

The Spice

Necessary to implement works and investments

PORTS

Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper

Coper

The works will be completed by the end of 2027

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month

Hong Kong

In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%

ACCIDENTS

Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait

Fly

One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died

PORTS

Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore

Singapore

Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)

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

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

MEETINGS

Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Iran signs over $1.8b investment contracts with private sector for ports development

(Tehran Times)

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

COMPANIES

Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello

Melzo

The special livery commemorates his life and career

FINANCING

EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar

London

Funds up to 65 million euros

PORTS

Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand

The Hague

The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI

Rome

Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra

LAW

Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

Joy Taurus

The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized

CRUISES

In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%

Hanover

In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%

SHIPPING

MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry

Dalian

Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars

INDUSTRY

RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia

Genoa

Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions

ASSOCIATIONS

European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed

Rome

Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta

PORTS

New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Local Advisory Committee Meeting

PORTI

PSA Italy chiuderà il 2024 con una crescita del +3% del traffico dei container nei porti di Genova e Venezia

Genova

TRASPORTO MARITTIMO

A novembre è proseguito il trend congiunturale negativo dei ricavi di Evergreen, Yang Ming e WHL

Taipei

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory

Genoa

The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor

MEETINGS

A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday

Venice

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

TRADE

Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues

Geneva

The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%

PORTS

47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg

Hamburg

The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045

MARITIME SERVICES

Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China

Beijing

79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours

AVIATION

MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract

Rome

Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages

ENVIRONMENT

Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant

PORTS

In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%

Ravenna

Cruise passengers down by -46.8%

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