BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 31, 2012

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US east coast ports take steps to brace themselves for Hurricane Sandy China's domestic container handling soars tenfold in decade to 2011 DP World suffers 1pc volume decline to 14.2 million TEU in third quarter Poland's ports increase January-August throughput 20.1pc to 1,065,203 TEU Parked trucks clog Manila port, awaiting daily lifting of trucking ban Asia Development Bank to lend US$24 million loan to China's logistics project Three Chongqing trailer trucking companies to get US$1.6 million subsidy Major shipping lines skip Dammam calls until heavy congestion eases Heihe trade slips on weak Russian economy, currency, high Chinese prices Milan developer to spend US$900 million into Chongqing logistics park Kuehne + Nagel wins Lego e-commerce internet contract in Belgium Xiamen government buys Dongdu Cargo facility, turns it into cruise terminal DP World's CT3 to install CyberLogitec OPUS TOS to boost box capacity UPS opens three healthcare distribution facilities in Asia Pacific FedEx's air cargo hub in Piedmont comes under fire as traffic declines Dnata's freight up 700pc on surge in heavylift cargo through Dubai airport

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Indian Ocean Rim nations to hold talks on piracy MOL recognised for climate change disclosure New Safmarine 'Business Link' forum focuses on finding sustainable solutions Vessel operating costs expected to rise over the next two years Vigilance Awareness Week being observed at SCI Deals inked for exporting 2 lakh bales of cotton HBT threatens to quit Haldia operations PPP to play major role in Railways' Vision 2020: Minister RBI cuts CRR by 0.25 pc; keeps repo rate steady at 8 pc

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
New loan for Montenegrin emergency rail infrastructure rehabilitation The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional EUR 10 million to the national rail infrastructure management company of Montenegro (ZICG). Z... SriLankan Airlines increases capacity on Kuala Lumpur route From today (30 October), SriLankan Airlines is increasing capacity on four of its 14 weekly Colombo - Kuala Lumpur flights with Airbus A330-200 and/or A340-300 equipment, instead o... Fret SNCF expands its MLMC offer and opens it to international routes Fret SNCF, the freight division of the French state railway SNCF, is enhancing its single wagon "multi-lots multi-clients" offer (MLMC) and extending it to international... Ethiopian Airlines operated first B787 Dreamliner humanitarian flight US plane maker Boeing recently joined with Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) to deliver approximately 9 t of medical supplies to Black Lion Hospital - Ethiop... US Airways posts highest Q3 earnings in company history The Arizona-based US Airways Group Inc reported a Q3/2012 net profit of USD192 million (excluding special items), the second highest Q3 profit excluding special items in the compan... Global Express Services (Overseas Group) with new president and CEO Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), a third-party logistics provider with 58 offices worldwide, has appointed Michael C. Hughes as president, chief executive and a member... Höegh Autoliners with new capacity from 2014 The Scandinavian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has entered into twelve-year bare boat charters for two 6,500 car capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTC), which are to be deliv... Daimler Trucks Mexico receives orders for 140 Freightliners Two leading transport and logistics companies in Mexico have purchased a formidable package of 140 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Cascadia medium-duty and heavy-du... Scania sells fewer trucks Truck maker Scania reported that its earnings for the first nine months of 2012 amounted to SEK 6.135 million. A drop in vehicle volumes, lower capacity utilisation and a high... Ceva Logistics: Cochovity for business development in the Americas Ceva Logistics has appointed Cindy Cochovity as executive vice-president of business development for the Americas region. Cochovity has served Ceva and its legacy companies with pr... Transco expanding in southern Germany The German logistics service provider Transco's branch office in Weil am Rhein is augmenting its contract logistics sector. The firm put an additional warehouse with 3,000 sqm of h... FedEx Express builds new hub in Shanghai The US service provider FedEx Express is to establish a new, USD 100 million international express and cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong international airport (China). FedEx reported th... DSV reports solid results in Q3/2012 The Danish transport and logistics company DSV reported revenues of DKK 11.31 billion (EUR 1.52 billion) in its interim financial results for Q3/2012, a 3.7% increase compared to t...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Report finds progress made to lower Puget Sound air pollution Territorial Sea Plan workshop set for Nov. 1 in North Bend Port of Anacortes holding contest to update Cap Sante Marina logo TSA member carriers eye increase to dry cargo rates Panama Canal Authority taps firm for bridge contract

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Nordic Plan offers flexible underwriting solution Will the London market follow Oslo's lead? Skuld and Britannia increases pass pain on to members Both clubs apply general increases but create models to aid payments New RSA cover targets charterers RSA dips into marine liabilities segment with $100m package London Stock Exchange kicks off shipping charm offensive Counter-cyclical bid to lure shipping listings to UK stresses benefits of access to capital Diversity brings strength to Braemar's bottom line Technical division's work on Rena salvage supports revenue increase NOL's glass is half full Full-year loss will be mitigated by efficiency gains and victories over cost Attica files state aid rules complaint against Grimaldi Greek ferry firm 'appalled' by Italian owner's comments on overcapacity in Adriatic Rongsheng reports earnings collapse Nine-month figures reveal tumbling profits at China's top private yard Say no to herd mentality China must avoid overcapacity in offshore as well as in shipbuilding Braemar's shipbroking rises above cautious credit climate But deals get complicated when principals do not trade with each other, says Kidwell Indian Ocean floating armouries operate in a regulatory void 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy could compromise insurance for security firms and owners German owners lack commitment to education, says nautical group Association slams lack of funding and onboard placements Cosco loses $1bn in first nine months State giant posts another hefty quarterly loss Cansi slams race by Chinese yards to boost offshore capacity It is wrong to ' blindly increase' greenfield capacity, says shipbuilder group Flaminia clean-up will take two months German government says return of fire-damaged boxship cost more than $130,000 CSCL reinforces quarterly profit Narrower nine month net loss raises prospect of full-year profit Pipeline forces CSD to deploy more tankers in overseas trade Riyi project could reduce demand by 138-139 VLCC shipments a year Gas goes west With little commercial marine fuel demand in Europe, is it time to look to North America? CSSC units report dismal performances Updated: Flagship CSSC Holdings sees profits plunge and GSI and CSSC JHI flipped into the red Lower daily charter rate squeezes Rickmers' latest profits Company has the cashflow to ride out uncertainty, says Preben Hansen Divestment contributes to slower volumes for DP World Dubai port giant reports strongest growth at home and in emerging markets Shanghai reports profit growth despite dip in box volumes Operator of the world's busiest port benefits from tax rebates China Shipping withdraws two Asia-Europe sailings Decision comes as prospects for November 1 rate hike remain uncertain NOL presses ahead with this year's second bond issue Singapore box operator will raise $245m for general purposes and investment China tanker giant posts third-quarter loss LNG shipping is the sole positive as CMES is hit by bunker costs and low freight rates Norwegian Car Carriers issues shares to buy secondhand tonnage Debt financing is in place for 70% of 2010-built vessel's purchase price Bergen signs shipbuilding division over to joint venture Partnership with unnamed European firm aims to return yards to profitability Omega's Chapter 11 saga set to drag on into December Hurricane Sandy forces postponement of cash collateral matter

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
HHI's profits cut in half HYUNDAI HI of South Korea said net profits for the first nine months of 2012 were cut in half year on year CIMC's profits crash SHENZHEN-listed CIMC said today its profits slumped by 52.3% year on year in the first nine months of 2012 Braemar posts even profits BRAEMAR Shipping Services, the London shipbroker and services group, today posted stable profits for 1H12 despite weak markets RMT's 3Q profits fall 26% RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today net profits for 3Q12 dropped 26% year on year to $8.23M MES profits dive 58% MITSUI Engineering & Shipbuilding said today that net profits for the first half of its current fiscal year dropped 58.1% year on year to ¥3.016Bn ($38M) Dolphin might issue bonds DOLPHIN, Norway's offshore service vessel operator, said today the group might issue a senior unsecured bond with maturity in November 2016 NOL raises $246M in bonds NOL SAID it raised S$300M ($246M) from its fourth bond offering under its $1.5Bn euro-denominated medium-term note programme China's breakers face losses CHINA'S shipbreakers warned today they would report full-year losses, reflecting a 30% fall in Chinese scrap steel prices year on year Big charter box ships under pressure TIMECHARTER rates for post-Panamax and Panamax box ships are continuing to lose ground this week China's bunker demand growing 10% per year BUNKER fuel consumption will rise 10% per year for each of the next three years, China Marine Bunker Supply has warned Adelaide move costs DPW DUBAI Ports World told Fairplay today selling its stake in Adelaide's box terminal has caused a 17% year on year fall in its volume in the Americas and Australia Chinese ordered more newbuildings than Greeks CHINESE companies booked more newbuildings than their Greek counterparts in the first nine months of the year, broker Golden Destiny has revealed Daiichi Chuo Kisen warns of bigger losses JAPANESE ship operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has warned of bigger losses ahead of its results for the first half of its fiscal year Chinese shipbreaking gains as Bangladesh fades CHINESE shipbreakers won more tonnage last week as owners became disillusioned with the weakening market in Bangladesh

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Asia-U.S. Carriers Seek December Rate Hike In an attempt to prevent freight rates from eroding during the slack season, shipping lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia plan to increase rates $400 per 40-foot container on shipments to the West Coast and $600 per FEU to all other destinations, effective Dec. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a... Port of Virginia to Reopen to Ships Tuesday Night The Virginia Port Authority said its marine terminal will start handling vessels at 7 p.m. Tuesday. After closing Monday to ride out Hurricane Sandy, the port reopened Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., but wasn't ready to handle vessels while the terminals were inspected for any storm damage. "There was no damage, only... Rickmers Maritime Profit Dives Rickmers Maritime's third quarter profit plunged 26 percent from a year earlier on lower charter revenue and increased costs, but the Singapore-based trust said its strong cash flow would help it to ride out volatile market conditions. Net profit fell to $8.2 million from $11.1 million in the third quarter of... Norwegian Car Carriers Issues Shares to Acquire Ship Norwegian Car Carriers is issuing shares to raise 80 million to 100 million kroner ($13.9 million to $17.4 million) to help finance the acquisition of a secondhand vessel to transport automobiles. The Oslo-listed company said it already has received offers of debt financing to cover 70 percent of the cost of... NY-NJ Ports, Airports Undergo Post-Storm Assessment All marine terminals in the Port of New and New Jersey remained closed on Tuesday while port workers inspected them for damage. in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. All three airports in New York City also remained closed Tuesday morning, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. All mass transit... Port of Virginia Reopens, But Won't Handle Ships Yet All marine terminals in the Port of Virginia reopened Tuesday at 8 a.m., two hours later than usual, following the passing of Hurricane Sandy. The Virginia Port Authority said there would be no vessel operations until the U.S. Coast Guard completes a port assessment and the sea lanes are reopened. The...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Carrier GRIs gets boost from capacity culls and lay-ups The blanking of two Asia to Europe voyages in November by CSCL, added to the voiding of sailings by the CKYH and G6 alliances and Maersk Line, is clearly swinging ... DP World compensates for slack European market Container port operating giant DP World saw its Q3 2012 throughput contract by 1% compared to the same quarter of 2011 to 14.2 million TEU - the result ... CSCL to blank two November Asia - Europe voyages State-run China Shipping Container Line [CSCL] will void scheduled sailings on weeks 45 and 48 on its Asia - north Europe AEX1 service to underpin the 'industry' ... Super storm claims 13 lives on USEC The states of New York and New Jersey are today in the grip of a major disaster after megastorm Sandy made landfall last night battering the US east coast and flooding ... Evergreen out of the red Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has returned to the black for the nine months of trading posting a net profit of USD3.6 million for the January to September period.The ... Portek bucks the downturn Singapore-headquartered port operator, Portek International has reported a 16% increase in containers processed through its global terminals at the halfway stage ...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Spring Bok master fined A Seatrade reefer captain has been fined in a UK court following March's collision with a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off Dover. CFL buys Greenfleet Dutch shipping company CFL is taking over Greenfleet Crew as it looks to expand its fleet. Tanker grounds on street A veteran tanker has grounded on a street in Staten Island during Hurricane Sandy. CSDC falls China Shipping Development Corp has recorded smaller third quarter earnings as revenue fell. Huge loss for CCHC Boxship and bulker giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has been hit by rising costs as it turned in a mammoth loss for the first nine months. Atlantska slides Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has plunged to a loss as rates slipped in the first nine months. CSCL swings to profit China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has returned to profit in the third quarter as box rates improved. TTA's scrap success Thoresen Thai Agencies has cashed in its oldest bulker, it is claimed. Rickmers dips in third Higher costs and lower revenue chalked down Rickmers Maritime's third quarter bottom line by 26%. Braemar eyes 'big stuff' Braemar Seascope has an eye on expanding into the high-end offshore market if it can find the right name to lead the charge, its CEO says. Precious ups profit Cutting its losses on a series of delayed vessels at India's ABG Shipyard has helped push Precious Shipping to an improved set of third quarter numbers. Cargoship hits beach A cargoship has run aground on a beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Rongsheng profit dwindles China Rongsheng Heavy Industries continues to haemorrhage profit in 2012. Sasebo struggling Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has suffered a big swing into the red in the first half. Siem in October quartet Siem Offshore has once again turned to a Norwegian shipyard for its latest newbuilding. Two hurt in ferry fire Two Canadian shipyard workers have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on board a drydocked ferry. NOCC plots cash grab Norwegian Car Carriers is lining up a private placement to part fund its latest vessel purchase. Kyoei coming back Japan's Kyoei Tanker has switched its six-month earnings forecast from loss to profit. MES making less Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has posted a big fall in six-month profit. Alang death toll rises An explosion earlier this month on a tanker at an Alang shipbreaking yard has claimed the life of another worker. Drunk master jailed A Ukrainian captain has been sentenced to a month in a Danish jail after being found drunk on his vessel. Braemar's glass half-full London broker Braemar Shipping Services has edged up its first-half profit amid signs of improvement in the industry. Panamax demo nears 100 Panamax bulkers sold for scrap so far this year are on the verge of passing the psychological 100 ship barrier, according to brokers. Profits trimmed at SITC China's SITC International has seen its nine month profits trimmed by higher costs - particularly bunker expenses. Basma big on India Hassan Basma, boss of Malaysia's Bumi Armada, says he is very bullish on the prospects for FPSO demand in India. NOL gets bonds away Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has successfully raised SGD300m ($245m) from its second straight bond issue this year. Costs set to rise Vessel operating costs are expected to rise 3% this year and next according to a new survey by Moore Stephens. ISC details UOS funding International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has unveiled how it intends to finance its acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS).

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Walmart DC 20% powered by wind turbine The wind turbine is Walmart's first onsite industrial-sized wind turbine and will generate about 2.2 million kilowatt hours of power, providing up to 20 percent of the Red Bluff, Calif. distribution center's annual electricity use. Maersk hiking TP rates in December The liner carrier's increases, effective from Dec. 1, are $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube and $506 per 45-foot high cube container to U.S. West Coast ports. Allee to leave Gulfport post Gulfport Director Don Allee will resign from his post, effective Nov. 2, in the wake of scrutiny over how the Mississippi port has used $570 million in federal funds after Hurricane Katrina, according to local reports. Tanker pushed aground on Staten Island Maersk adjusts for Asia-Europe winter disruptions Landmark, bpost in acquisition talks Belgian postal operator bpost is in talks to acquire a majority share of Ontario, Calif.-based Landmark Distribution, a cross-border parcel logistics specialist, and sister company Landmark Trade Services in Canada. Maersk speeds up Asia-W. Africa loops again Panama Canal Authority awards contract for new bridge INTTRA, Sinotrans expand agreement Logistics center to open in Lansing, Michigan NVO Countdown - No. 3 ABS opens technology center in Busan

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
ABS opens energy technology centre Focus areas will include LNG technology, renewable energy development, alternative fuels and environmental efficiency. Marine gas oil prices unchanged in Fujairah But markets maintained a mixed picture elsewhere. US East Coast distillates may face upward price pressure Low inventories and imports prompt concerns about supplies ahead of winter months. IFO prices down across Europe Weak demand seen in most markets. Cosco looks to full-year loss High bunker prices identified as factor in weak financial performance. Replacement found for arrested cruise ship Australian company says it has found substitute tonnage for arrested vessel. Costly bunkers eat into SITC profits But Chinese carrier plots brighter future on expected regional growth. Dynamic Oil Trading hires again Recently launched Wrist Group company says it expects to make further appointments. Losses widen at Scorpio Tankers Fuel efficient newbuildings put firm in 'desirable position', says CEO. IFO prices largely down at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Azerbaijan toughens domestic shipping laws Requires vessels trading within inland territorial waters to carry four additional documents. Performance system achieves fuel efficiency Eitzen Chemical has seen improvement in vessel fuel consumption, says spokesman. US barge operator posts marginal increase in net profit Due to high utilisation levels and price increases for services, says Kirby Corporation. Director leaves Singapore-based bunker trading firm Resignation takes effect from October 25.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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