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BRIEFS

April 3, 2013

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MSC to sell 35pc of terminal unit to Global Infrastructure Partners PSA International's 2012 net profit up 10.7pc to US$1.02 billion OOCL Belgium accident cargo recovery 'minimises impact on shippers' China scraps tariffs on technical equipment it cannot produce itself China's January, February transport volume holds steady growth rate Dalian port chief wants Beijing to help stop Busan siphoning off cargo Fung Group slip viewed that US near-shoring policy beginning to bite US automobile maker Ford fights Japan's entry into free trade deal Agility 2012 profit up 27pc to US$120.2 million as revenue rises 7pc DP World's German, Belgian inland terminals linked to Dutch port IT 39 giant loading arms shipped from Germany to Abu Dhabi refinery MOL retires Spirit of MOL training ship with launch of new programme Air Seychelles appoints AAT as its cargo ground handler in Hong Kong Changi freighters get 50pc landing rebate in 2013 - 30pc off in 2014 Air freight for high-end automobiles stays constant despite slowdown

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APRIL 2, 2013
"K" Line s five 14,000-TEU vessels on order to be deployed on CKYH Alliance s Asia-Europe trade Cosco Logistics may be sold to parent NOL names its largest & most environmentally friendly container vessel NYK commissions tugboat with hybrid propulsion system Shipping confidence reaches highest level for two years UAFL launches India Mauritius Madagascar Africa (IMMA) service Kerala to approach Centre over Cochin Port s dredging expenses Jindal Garh Airport India s first private airport to have instrument landing procedure

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DB Schenker Rail mandates SBB Cargo in Switzerland New board for German Shipbrokers' Association Menlo Worldwide extending capacity in Belgium DB Schenker Logistics adding activities in Ukraine Chinese terminal operators expanding horizons Agility announces good Q4 and full year results MOL to build on new Singapore dry bulker hub Maersk to simplify local surcharges New destinations for Turkish Airlines (Cargo) AAT welcomes Air Seychelles Used trucks pick up steam after shaky start to the year Honold and Lebert teaming up in forwarding segment VTG expects business to increase in 2013 More Korean freighters to Tokyo Narita

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APRIL 2, 2013
IACS unveils new draft of harmonized CSR Kleven to build Expedition Support Vessel for mystery owner USDOT says Bravante launch shows value of Title XI AdvanFort adds to business development team New HiMSEN H46/60V engine wins type approval Bourbon orders PC Maritime ECDIS for IMR newbuilds Otto Marine in ROV support vessel sale and charter deal

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APRIL 2, 2013
Port of Tacoma sees gains in February container moves Georgia legislators give nod to Savannah Harbor project funds Evergreen joining UAFL in new Indian Ocean service VIPs meeting to celebrate LA channel deepening completion President taps Mario Cordero as new chairman of FMC

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APRIL 2, 2013
UPDATE: MSC adds $1.9bn from ports sale to cash reserve Future investments will be considered on their profitability and strategic interests, says vice-president Diego Aponte Industry must take a stake in the future of regulation Improving the quality of regulations requires more engagement and co-operation from all stakeholders Sincere Navigation and Shih Wei post lower 2012 profits Weak spot rates hit Taiwan-based dry bulk operators A business that is built on people Recruiting and retaining talented crew is a necessity, not a luxury Suezmax resale highlights falling asset values Tanker sales sparse due to easter break Green means go Why it is time to let the US export LNG Wan Hai profits rise tenfold Taiwan carrier looks to longhaul services, expecting intra-Asia margins to remain thin Doubts raised over anti-piracy codes of conduct Nation states' armed forces are not obliged to abide by new code Cyprus crisis carries threat of 'deeply worrying' fall-out, warns Hajioannou EXCLUSIVE: Safe Bulkers chief executive fears for future of European Union Owners and charterers must work together to cut VLCC costs McQuilling calculates most efficient route options Logistics business adds to Agility revenues Middle East group to realise unit's full potential over next three to five years HPH Trust asks contractors to raise dockers' wages from July Port manager takes more conciliatory tone as Hong Kong strike continues Maersk Line simplifies its surcharges Shippers slam too-complex industry price structures Transpacific rates rise ahead of general increase Trend points to early success for TSA carriers IACS invites comment on harmonised common structural rules New rule to be adopted by year-end Cagliari targets North Africa box traffic Sardinia port positions itself as east-west and north-south hub China's scramble for Africa Beyond the headlines, the continent is a tricky proposition that needs deep-seated change New tools help repairyards handle growing retrofit demand Software developed to improve planning for processes, material supply and staffing levels European marine tech projects put their heads together Green researchers join forces to develop commercially viable solutions Step up to the mark HPH cannot shirk its responsibility as a primary actor in Hong Kong dock strike

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APRIL 2, 2013
Fingers crossed on German valuations GERMAN shipowners still hope for a breakthrough over an alternative ship valuation scheme that would save financiers from drastic asset write-downs NAT prices upsized follow-on NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today priced a follow-on offering at a significant discount to generate proceeds for fleet expansion US targets discharges BALLAST water and 26 other vessel discharges will be more tightly regulated by the US beginning this year Floating reactor opposed A SCHEME to build Russia's first floating nuclear reactor has picked up opposition from Kamchatka's governor and the country's defence minister Evergreen turns to profits TAIWAN'S box liner Evergreen Marine said it managed profits of NT$40 PB lent $85.2M for 4 ships HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin said today it has secured $85.2M in lending to pay for four newbuilding bulkers at Japanese yards Greeks hold 107 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK authorities are today holding 107 people in connection with migrant smuggling attempts during the past week Asia/Europe box rise erodes further CARRIERS have lost more than half of the rate increases they managed in mid-March for Asia/North Europe container shipments Rem acquiring PSV NORWAY'S Rem Offshore said it is buying a VS 485 type platform supply vessel being built at Kleven Verft, the privately owned Norwegian shipbuilder COSI narrows losses HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry's losses narrowed 37% year on year to HK$344M ($44.31M) in 2012 HIT wins injunction in HK labour strife HONG KONG International Terminals, a unit of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, has won a court order barring unauthorised demonstrators from entering or occupying its four box terminals at Kwai Tsing Cordero replaces Lidinsky RICHARD Lidinsky has resigned as boss at the Federal Maritime Commission, the US regulatory agency announced Workers sought in deadly port collapse SEARCHERS are today still looking for three missing workers and iron ore cargoes have been halted in the fatal collapse of a bank at a Brazilian river port Oz union: body count backs dock code AUSTRALIANS are much more likely to be killed on the docks of Oz than while serving in Afghanistan, the Maritime Union of Australia said today Japan vehicle cargoes again drop JAPAN'S vehicle exports have dropped for the seventh consecutive month in February as domestic production continues to give way to outsourcing to Thailand and stagnant growth in the EU hurts demand

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APRIL 2, 2013
Indian Subcontinent-Far East Exports Extend Decline Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to Far East Asia Full-size image Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to Far East Asia continued to fall steeply in January, dropping almost 25 percent from the same month a year ago, according to data from Container... West-East Intermodal Rates Off More Than $40 in Three Weeks U.S. west-east intermodal rates fell another $20 during the week of April 1, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. Rates in this lane have been steadily dropping in the past three weeks, down $41 or 1.7 percent. The... Evergreen Scores High With Asian Shippers in Overall Performance JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Global carrier Evergreen Line, the fourth largest containership operator in the world, topped overall performance and consultation on schedule change in a recent survey released by Containerisation International magazine. The survey of Asia-based shipper respondents noted that customer service and reasonable rates are two of the most... IdleAir Expands Dedicated Terminal Solutions KNOXVILLE, Tenn - IdleAir, the leading truck stop electrification (TSE) service provider, is expanding dedicated terminal solutions for fleet customers. The newest IdleAir dedicated facility is now under construction at a customer terminal in Mesquite, TX. Building on the success of dedicated IdleAir facilities at customer terminals, IdleAir is expanding its... A Driving Force: XRS Announces Integration With Bolt Dispatch Software MINNEAPOLIS - XRS Corporation, (formerly Xata Corporation; NASDAQ: XRSC), the leader in mobile fleet optimization software, today announced Xata Turnpike is now fully integrated with BOLT fleet management and trucking dispatch systems. Integration with the company's new mobile fleet management platform - XRS - is forthcoming. The integration will help drive... Dayton Freight Receives Awards From Lowe's, Moen and NASSTRAC DAYTON, Ohio - Dayton Freight has received the 2012 Platinum Award from Lowe's. The highest award given to Core Carriers, this honor acknowledges the achievement of rigorous on-time, exception free goals as established by Lowe's. In addition, Dayton Freight received Moen's "Carrier of the Year" Award and was recognized as a... Saddle Creek Named Service Provider of the Year for Sam's Club LAKELAND, Fla. - Club, the leading membership warehouse club, recently recognized Saddle Creek Logistics Services as its 2012 Service Provider of the Year, a newly established award. In presenting the award, Sam's Club recognized Saddle Creek's outstanding performance for a number of key metrics, including: Saddle Creek had two facilities rated... Etihad Cargo Certifies Swissport as Cargo-Handling Partner Etihad Cargo has certified Swissport International as its first preferred ground-handling partner. The two-year certification with Swissport is focused initially on six Etihad Cargo stations: Athens, Greece; Geneva; Larnaca, Cyprus; Nairobi, Kenya; Seoul, South Korea; and Toronto. Etihad Cargo, the cargo division of the United Arab Emirates-based Etihad Airways, plans to expand... Oakland Provides Update on Port Commission Policy Changes Port of Oakland staff has provided a progress update on revisions to policy pertaining to members of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners, including corrective steps to promote accountability. Port staff committed to this work in December 2012, after an audit revealed lax oversight of business expenditures by port leadership. Since... Georgia's Legislature Approves Extra Funds for Savannah Harbor Deepening Georgia's state legislature has approved funding an additional $50 million for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The extra funding was originally proposed by Gov. Nathan Deal in his budget request for fiscal year 2014 and now awaits his signature. Along with previous funding, Georgia has allocated $231.1 million toward the state's portion... Mexico to Launch Initiative to Fight Highway Crime Mexico's Comisión Nacional de Seguridad has plans to launch a new initiative to decrease crime on Mexico's highways, including cargo crimes. The Cuadrantes Carreteros (Highway Quadrants) plan will divide the country into five regions and within those regions create 136 total quadrants. Each quadrant will be staffed with federal police to... Why CSX Is Staking Its Intermodal Push on Ohio Hub CSX Transportation's $175 million intermodal terminal in Northwest Ohio is key to the railroad's effort to spur shippers to shift truckloads to the tracks. Mark Szakonyi, associate editor at The Journal of Commerce, visits the North Baltimore facility to learn how the hub fits into the CSX network.... Evergreen, United Africa Feeder Line Plan Joint Service Evergreen Line is joining forces with United Africa Feeder Line to launch the new ISC-Mauritius-Mozambique-Africa Service in late April. The biweekly IMMA Service will link the Indian subcontinent, Indian Ocean islands and Mozambique. It will employ three 2,500 20-foot-equivalent unit vessels. Evergreen will provide two of the ships, and UAFL will... South Carolina Agencies Extend Air Quality Partnership The South Carolina Ports Authority and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control have extended their air quality partnership through 2018. The memorandum of agreement between the two agencies formalized cooperation to reduce port-related emissions more than a decade ago. The new agreement continues work begun in 2007 to improve... CaroTrans Adds Two Shanghai-US LCL Services CaroTrans will add two less-than-containerload services from Shanghai to the U.S. One service will call at Atlanta and the other service will call at New York. The first sailing to Atlanta commences on April 7 from Shanghai, and the first sailing to New York commences on May 5 from Shanghai. The weekly... First Quarter 2013: Winners and Losers There's been no shortage of market-defining action in the first three months of 2013. The rapid run-up in global stocks defies the plodding pace of economic growth, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Washington politicos beat back the initial threat posed by the fiscal cliff, but that story continues to... Customs Calls Off Furloughs U.S. Customs and Border Protection has halted plans for furloughs and suspended its ban on overtime, The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Thomas Winkowski, Customs deputy commissioner, told workers in a letter that the appropriations bill that President Obama signed into law last week is enabling the agency to postpone the cutbacks... Long Beach Board Wants More for Environment Calling for additional clean-air measures at a proposed BNSF near-dock intermodal yard, the Long Beach Harbor Commission wants developers to look into zero-emission trucks and a buffer zone to protect neighboring communities. The commission voted Monday to direct port staff to work with the Long Beach city administration in demanding additional...

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APRIL 2, 2013
Home run in Houston Intermarine has concluded the sale-and-leaseback of a breakbulk terminal on the Houston Ship Channel in a deal worth nearly $82m. Sixth time lucky? Chinese regulatory hurdles have again pushed back the completion of a mega-merger between Glencore and Xstrata. Hansson hunts extra cash Nordic American Tankers is looking to collect almost $110m from Wall Street after unveiling a larger than expected share sale today. Giants float FLNG plan Shipbuilders were licking their lips today after oil companies revealed fresh details of a plan to build a giant floating LNG unit that could cost upwards of $20bn. Bonuses still spot on Jinhui Shipping and Transportation's two top executives picked up smaller bonuses in 2012 but the handouts are still meatier than a capesize bulker can earn on the spot market right now. Shih Wei back in Japan Shih Wei Navigation has continued its fleet renewal with a return to Japanese shipyards for three handysize newbuildings. Mercator drops down VL Mercator Lines of India has agreed to sell its only Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to one its Singapore-based subsidiaries. Golden's new goose Golden Ocean's double supramax newbuilding order in Japan has surprised analysts tracking the John Fredriksen-led company. Tributes for Tom Young Shipbroking legend Tom Young has died following a long battle with ill health. SITC confirms splash SITC International Holdings has confirmed an order for up to eight boxships at China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC). Rem scores at Kleven again Rem Offshore has pounced on a new platform supply vessel at Kleven Verft for delivery next month. Wan Hai fights back Wan Hai Lines has reported a huge jump in full year earnings after the company brought costs under control. Pac Basin bags loan Pacific Basin Shipping has bagged export credit finance for a series of Japanese newbuildings. STX stock dives Shares in STX Offshore & Shipbuilding plunged today after the company announced it was in talks with creditors to restructure debt. Japanese first for Hantong China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has sealed its first contract from a Japanese owner. Excel risk remains Fears surrounding a potential bankruptcy filing from Excel Maritime have not been quelled by its long-awaited trading update. MSC sells terminal stake Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is selling a 35% stake in Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) to private equity investors. Otto juggles ownership Singapore's Otto Marine has sold an offshore vessel newbuilding to a related company for $50m, it disclosed Tuesday. Fire disables bulker A handysize bulker is adrift off Oman after it was disabled by an engine room fire and the crew was forced to abandon the ship. Tanker hits bridge Nordic Tankers' fortunes have gone from bad to worse after one of its chemical tankers struck a bridge in the US. Maersk extends rig deal Maersk has agreed to extend its charter of a John Fredriksen-owned jack-up drilling rig for another twelve months. EGLE in the red zone US operator Eagle Bulk Shipping turned in a fourth-quarter loss Monday but the result still topped most Wall Street forecasts.

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APRIL 2, 2013
NEWSFLASH: Freight payment vendor Trendset rocked by embezzlement case The freight payment and audit services provider Trendset has alerted its clients to an internal fraud and embezzlement issue which could affect payments the provider was supposed to make on behalf of its shipper customers to their transportation carriers. IATA: Air freight improving slowly February continued the trend of a weak air cargo recovery. Tony Tyler, IATA's chief executive officer, noted the Eurozone crisis is still "far from over" and continued economic uncertainty will have an impact on air cargo growth. GPA gets $50 million more for dredging Along with previous funding, Georgia has allocated $231.1 million toward the state's portion of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, which will deepen the harbor from 42 to 47 feet to accommodate the biggest box ships. CaroTrans adds 2 Shanghai-U.S. LCL services Delta cargo sees slight growth in March Maryland raises gas tax to pay for transport needs On Friday, the state Senate voted to increase the state's gas tax by up to 20 cents by mid-2016 to raise an estimated $4.4 billion over six years. Motorists are expected to get a 4-cent per gallon tax increase by July. MSC sells $1.9 billion stake in terminals business The liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Tuesday it has agreed to sell a 35 percent stake in its terminals business, Terminal Investment Ltd. (TIL), to the New York-based private equity group Global Infrastructure Partners for more than $1.9 billion. Washington Notebook: Gov. Scott tells Obama to reimburse Fla. for dredging Turkish Airlines adds Houston hub The carrier now has major gateways in five U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, and Chicago. Houston services will start with four frequencies a week and expand to six flights per week. Atlas gets eighth 747-8 freighter U-Freight opens Xiamen office WLS: Capacity on major trades recedes 3% in 1Q QuestaWeb, AduanaSoft to aid maquiladora shipments

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APRIL 2, 2013
Fujairah sees prices for 180 cSt material fall Suez prices stable. Prices climb in North West Europe Double digit gains in Hamburg. Fuel oil market in balance Western arbitrage volumes into South East Asia are expected to be steady. Shipping industry has 'failed to lobby effectively' Airlines lobby more 'shrewdly' in the face of environmental regulations. Another ex-Brightoil trader joins Glencore Edmund Lau will head fuel oil trading desk. Bunker markets firming in Asia Tight avails in Tokyo Bay due to refinery maintenance. LNG bunkering more 'straightforward' Shipowners will not have to worry over quality and quantity issues, says technical manager. Russian oil major plans further expansion in Romania Gazpromneft Marine Bunker targets Constantza sales of more than 100,000 mt a year. MOL expects 'continued vigilance' for business in 2013 Firm expects to save up to $323 million through cost cutting measures. Shell receives environment-friendly lubricant delivery vessel The Enchant will be operating at Singapore, with four sister vessels arriving in the coming months. No lack of HFO in future, despite refinery changes HFO will be around for another 'good period'. Fuel efficient bulkers ordered at Japanese yard Supramax bulk carriers feature teachnology which is able to 'secure fuel efficiency'.

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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

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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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