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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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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

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

Darwin/Strathpine

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

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

TRADE

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

Paris

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

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Naples

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

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

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

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

Cagliari

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

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

Le Aziende informano

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

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

PORTS

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

Augusta

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

London

CRUISES

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

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

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

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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