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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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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

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

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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