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August 6, 2013

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Beijing bans New Zealand milk powder imports after botulism alarm raised China slowdown means no peak season for north Europe: Port Tracker WTO favours US in complaint over China's imposition of chicken duties Danaos first half profit falls 28pc to $26 million as charter rates sink Diana Containerships reverses gain into US$5 million loss in second quarter NY-NJ losing cargo to Baltimore as port sells itself on cost savings New Jersey's Maher Terminals says computer glitch has been overcome Eco lobbies, Teamsters want court to stop raising of NY's Bayonne Bridge Xinjiang grain exports increase 10.2pc to US$2.98 million in 5 months Xinjiang Dulata border trade value up 135pc to US$1.18 billion in 5 months Taiyuan road freight volume up 12.3pc, but rail off 5.3pc in 5 months Singapore adopts UN's new rules on seafarer fitness for sea service Grand Alliance boosts Tacoma boxes 29pc, but big growth to end in Q3 Gujarat Pipavav profit up 124pc, volume up 17pc to 1.43 million TEU Northwest coast India Kandla port plans major box terminal development India's Concor profit up 0.5pc to US$41.65 million on 15pc more revenue DB Schenker offers another China-Germany rail service from August 14 Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to acquire 49pc of Air Serbia, aka, JatAirways MidAmerica Airport plan to make short-haul all cargo planes sparks storm Burma drafts national aviation policy aimed at becoming SE Asia hub

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Charleston's Union Pier Terminal bustling with break-bulk Fujian merging operators to form two port groups G6 Alliance adjusts Black Sea coverage by new feeder service HPCL starts bunker supply from Cochin Port International Bunkering appoints new Country Head for India Maersk Line recognised by Unilever for outstanding service Meijin Terminal opens in eastern China New IFRS for consolidated accounts could raise issues for shipping Sino-International Conference attracting finest independent freight forwarders Spanish scheme for purchase of ships abolished ZIM launching new West Coast Central America service Skimmed milk powder exports seen surging to 10,000 t Chinese-built box terminal commissioned at Colombo port DP World sees improved volumes in Q2 Kakinada ports to close shop on Tuesday against Telengana decision Rice shipped from Paradip to Indonesia Air freight volumes highest since mid-2011 INR nosedives by 206 paise to close at new record low of 61.10 last week RBI says forex reserves adequate

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Ranger Offshore adds EMAS DSV to its fleet Steady progress on new oceanographic research vessels Bisso Towboat orders new ASD ship-assist tug Incat Tasmania to build catamaran crewboat MAN Diesel and Turbo gensets picked for Ceona newbuild Duncan Hunter to keynote for salvage conference Navy goes from composites to steel for DDG 1002 deckhouse Judge rejects U.S. attempt to revive Bollinger FCA suit TK LNG inks newbuild acquisition and leaseback deal

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AUGUST 5, 2013
President Obama selects Kerlikowske as Customs commissioner nominee Panama Canal awaits arrival of new gates for lock project Zim expanding service menu with Balboa/Central America run Department of Transportation issues emergency order to railroads G6 Alliance plans changes for Far East to Black Sea trades

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AUGUST 5, 2013
London Gateway lands SAECS service Consortium of Maersk Line, Safmarine, MOL and DAL to switch UK calls from Tilbury in November Evergreen quits Thamesport for Felixstowe But MacAndrews gives Thamesport the thumbs-up Owners warned over uncredited certification bodies offering armed guard standard UK is only country currently policing firms wishing to offer international standard TEN hints at second LNG carrier move by year's end Greece-based owner remains confident of charter for enlarged newbuild Beijing releases three-year plan to expedite shipbuilding restructuring Details of scheme's implementation remain sketchy Port states launch ship propulsion and machinery inspection campaign Steamship Mutual P&I Club issues warning circular on inspectors' targets UK Royal Navy takes the lead in saving fuel New system saves energy costs, reduces maintenance and cuts airborne viruses Singapore LNG imports swell City state will grow into its role as an Asian LNG shipping and trading hub Angola LNG may yet disappoint Maintenance shutdowns hamper new export plants G6 declares end of the line for Asia Black Sea Express Last sailing for the ABX service will be MOL Performance from Ningbo on August 30 Horizon stems flow of red ink Carrier's net loss trimmed to $900,000 in second quarter by reducing drydocking and fuel costs Interview: Rehberg Eckhardt, CDU/CSU maritime representative Member of parliament explains the reasoning behind Germany's new armed guard rules Security industry questions flag state regulatory 'strain' Division on whether states should go beyond the international standard requirements Evergas to take over Solvang's stake in disputed joint venture Jaccar-controlled gas carrier will own 100% of venture formed in 2009 China Merchants takes four VLCC options at compatriot yards Two vessels each for Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co and Waigaoqiao Teekay acquires Awilco LNG carrier Option for second vessel

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AUGUST 5, 2013
China, Russia bar NZ milk powder cargoes CHINA and Russia have halted milk powder cargoes from New Zealand and Australia, NZ's trade minister said, because a bacterium that can cause botulism was found in some dairy products Evergas buys out Solvang stake EVERGAS, the Copenhagen gas carrier group, said today it has agreed to take over Norwegian JV partner Solvang's stake in their ESE venture Horizon whittles losses JONES ACT box carrier Horizon Lines cut losses in its latest quarter as the group continues to recover from financial and legal problems China's steel sector loses $113M CHINA'S iron and steel industry reported aggregate losses of 699M yuan (about $113M) in June, the China Iron & Steel Association said Golar books FSRU NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG said today it has found work for Golar Igloo, the only uncontracted FSRU newbuilding left on its roster China's shipping groups fall short of 'A' grades COSCO was among the Chinese shipping giants that failed to achieve an 'A' rating in the 2012 annual performance evaluation of China's central enterprises Modec wins FPSO deal JAPAN's floating production systems contractor Modec said today it has won a contract to convert a VLCC into an FPSO OSG hints at split-up OSG HAS hinted that its Chapter 11 reorganisation might take the shape of a "potential separation of certain business lines" Awilco, Teekay close LNG deal TEEKAY LNG Partners said today it has signed a deal with Oslo-listed Awilco LNG to acquire a 155,900m³ newbuilding gas carrier, with an option to acquire a second ship Box ship stranded off Myanmar SALVORS are today travelling to a box ship stranded with engine failure Mananung Island, Myanmar JES lands $20M loan SINGAPORE-listed JES International said today it has secured a $20M loan facility, with the option for another of up to another $20M

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AUGUST 5, 2013
New Container Terminal Opens in Sri Lanka A new container transshipment terminal that aims to compete with hubs in Singapore, the Middle East and India opened Monday in Sri Lanka. The $500 million Colombo International Container Terminal is 85 percent owned by operator China Merchant Holdings International, which is working to build it into a transshipment hub for... Brooklyn Stevedore Accepts Outside Monitor Stevedoring company American Maritime Services of Brooklyn has become the first company to accept monitoring by an independent private sector inspector general under an anti-racketeering program authorized by the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. American accepted the monitor under a settlement agreement in order to avoid a potential license challenge... FreightCar America Slips Into the Red FreightCar America reported a net loss of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared with a profit of $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the freight railcar manufacturer was $47.1 million, plummeting from $181.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue from the... Zim to Launch New Central America Service Zim Integrated Shipping Services will launch a new service, Balboa Central America Express, which will connect ports on the west coast of Central America with the carrier's Container Service Pacific via the Port of Balboa, Panama. The new service will operate two vessels on a weekly basis with the following rotation:... Panama Canal's New Lock Gates to Arrive Mid-Month The third set of locks has departed from Italy, where they were manufactured.The first four new gates for the Panama Canal's third set of locks are scheduled to arrive in Panama from Italy on Aug. 19, 2013. The third set of locks has a total of 16 rolling gates, eight for... CBP Announces Partnerships for New and Expanded Services WASHINGTON- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has made preliminary selections for five new public-private partnerships and is continuing progress on an additional existing project. These six projects in California, Florida and Texas are designed to support growth in cross-border trade and travel. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations... Integrity Logistics Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary with Huge Employee Outing at Skamania Lodge WILSONVILLE, OR - Integrity Logistics is celebrating a quarter of a century in business with a weekend outing for employees and spouses at world-class Skamania Lodge Resort in Stevenson, Washington this weekend. In addition to a golf tournament, employees will be able to choose from a number of activities that includes... SDV Attains Two More Notable Awards The past few months have been very memorable for SDV as the global 3PL was recognized for their sustainability efforts and first-class worldwide services by Inbound Logistics magazine. June marked the announcement of SDV being selected as a 'Green Supply Chain Partner'. SDV was recognized for their continued efforts of sustainability... Boskalis acquires EUR 80 million dredging contract in South Korea Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract by Daewoo E&C for the dredging and reclamation of new land for Songdo International City on the waterfront of Incheon, South Korea. The total value of the contract amounts to approximately EUR 80 million. The project consists of reclamation of new... Carton board challenges wood as the base for transport packaging Industries in all parts of the world are now thinking of replacing traditional transport packaging solutions made of wood and plywood with almost equal products made of substantially lighter and easily recyclable paper board. The spearhead developer and manufacturer of pallets and transport boxes as well as other transport packaging solutions... NRF Says Retailers Hurt by NY-NJ Port Delays Retailers are feeling a "negative economic impact" from congestion at the Port of New York and New Jersey and are anxious for the delays to abate before the start of the pre-holiday peak shipping season, the National Retail Federation says. NRF President Matthew Shay sent a letter to the Port Authority... Decline in Suez Canal Container Ship Transits Slows The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal experienced a drop of roughly 4 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2013, the smallest decline in six quarters. The canal has seen year-over-year decreases for the past seven quarters, but the pace of the decline has slowed for... Logwin's Revenue Slid in First Half of 2013 The Logwin Group reported its revenue in the first half of 2013 was €622.8 million (about US$824.6 million), sliding from €652.7 million in the same period in 2012. The drop was driven by lower freight rates in Logwin's air and ocean segment, as well as location closures and the disposal of... Bunker Fuel Prices Continue to Inch Up Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel rose slightly in the week ending Aug. 2, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. This was the fifth consecutive week of increases for high sulfur bunker fuel and the fourth for low... G6 Alliance to Modify Asia-Europe Coverage The members of the G6 Alliance will modify their trade routes between the Far East and the Black Sea and eastern Mediterranean, starting in week 36. The last sailing for the ABX service will be the MOL Performance, with an estimated time of arrival in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 30. All port... South African Trade Value Growth Exceeds 10 Percent South Africa's imports and exports through June 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of both South Africa's imports and exports grew more than 10 percent year-over-year in June 2013, according to preliminary trade statistics from the South African Revenue Service. For the past five months, imports and exports have shown consistent... Port of Dover's Cross-Channel Traffic Rises 11 Percent England's Port of Dover reported its traffic in the cross-Channel freight market in the first six months of 2013 rose 11 percent compared to the same period last year, although the Eurotunnel's truck volume dropped 7 percent. From January to June, the Port of Dover team and its ferry partners have...

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Capital lines up offering Capital Product Partners of Greece is lining up a follow-on equity offering in which it hopes to raise the cash needed to acquire three containerships from its sponsor. Hitting the gas New York-based Scorpio Tankers is once again proving it doesn't waste time when it raises fresh equity in the capital markets. Ridgebury scoops suezmax Ridgebury Tankers of the US has been tipped as the buyer of a suezmax under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Farstad's fixing frenzy Norway's Farstad Shipping has revealed charters for 11 ships in the southern hemisphere worth NOK 350m ($59m). Deutsche debt shredded Freeseas has firmed up a deal with Deutsche Bank and an alternative investment firm which writes off a $30m debt for the bulker owner. Filling the finance bucket Golar LNG's likely drop-down sales of two FSRUs to spin-off Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) will add to its newbuilding funds. TEN still spinning Tsakos Energy Navigation is getting its ducks in a row to launch an MLP in late 2013 or early 2014, its CEO says. G6 axes Black Sea run The G6 Alliance of boxship owners is replacing its ABX loop to the Black Sea with a new service. Three for Pac Basin Pacific Basin has purchased three vessels from Sojitz Marine of Japan in the latest phase of its expansion drive. Golar wins again Oslo-listed Golar LNG has won its second FSRU contract in a week. SHI shy on prices Samsung Heavy Industries has warned investors not to get too carried away with hopes of newbuilding price rises. China's three-year plan The Chinese government has revealed a plan to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry over the next three years - starting with a halt to all new yard projects. VLs in demo scrap Iranian-linked VLCCs cause a stink following scrap sale into India and Bangladesh. MOL Comfort box leaks A gas tank washed up in India from the sunken MOL Comfort has started to leak. Gladys gets a tow An Indonesian boxship is to be towed to Bangladesh following a grounding off Myanmar. Funding plug sparks Awilco Awilco LNG shares were running hot today after a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay removed the Oslo-listed owner's funding headache. Boskalis bags EUR 80m Royal Boskalis Westminster has won a dredging contract worth EUR 80m ($106.37m) in South Korea. Kaiser the sole chief Billionaire George Kaiser has taken full control of FLNG specialist Excelerate Energy. Yard rampage Four people have been wounded and property damaged as workers attacked offices at a Wilmar shipyard in Indonesia. Evergas in exit deal Evergas has struck a deal with Solvang to take full control of a joint venture just weeks after the separation was announced. CMES inks four more VLs China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its newbuilding push by declaring four VLCC options at domestic shipyards. JES gets cash injection Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings is poised to secure a fresh injection of funds as it battles for survival. Hosco VLCCs sold Chinese shipowner Hebei Ocean Shipping Co (Hosco) has reportedly sold two of its modern Chinese-built VLCCs. TGP grabs Awilco ship Awilco LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay LNG Partners for its first LNG carrier newbuilding. Atlantic in the money Atlantic Navigation continues to see a strong performance in 2013 reporting a 53% increase in second quarter net profits. Suez safety fears Shipowners have been warned to be on their guard during transits of the Suez Canal in the wake of the political upheaval in Egypt. Genting trims NCL stake Genting Hong Kong plans to sell a 5.6% stake in US-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings regulatory filings show.

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AUGUST 5, 2013
NEWSFLASH: EU approves US Airways, American merger AMR Corp. and US Airways Group have received permission from the European Commission for the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways conditional upon the release of a daily slot pair at Heathrow Airport. Changes in Asia-Black Sea services Deringer to use Kewill Customs platform House panel to try moving WRDA bill next month Jasper County, S.C. demanding action on port project The county has been promoting development of the Jasper Ocean Terminal for many years on the north bank of the river, on land that was used by the Georgia Ports Authority for disposal of dredge materials. U.S. agencies issue new rail oil guidelines The order, which results in enforcement actions if railroads fail to comply, specifies that cars transporting hazardous materials can't be left alone on mainline tracks. The agencies also issued rules regarding hand brakes on cars. Drewry sees liner companies going 'asset light' "As ocean carriers' financial results are not expected to improve significantly before 2016, leasing will continue to grow, thereby creating opportunities for new financiers to enter the market," the London-based consultancy said. Horizon slashes losses Railroad cost of capital decreases International Shipholding gets boost from Jones Act acquisition MASkargo starts priority service SEKO developing proof of delivery smartphone app WTO sides with U.S. over China's chicken import duties A dispute settlement panel agreed with the United States, finding that China violated numerous WTO obligations in conducting its investigations and imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. chicken imports. European IPR seizures dropped in 2012 USTDA, GW University to help determine best value Emirates changes surcharge calculations Key appointments made at Commerce Old Dominion keeps up expansion

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AUGUST 5, 2013
Prices head down in Fujairah Markets soft in South Africa. Prices soften across Northwest Europe Quiet markets in Rotterdam and Hamburg. Gibraltar/Spain tensions could hit bunker players Reports from Spain say naval patrols could 'control bunker activities'. Gunvor secures $900 million credit $500 million deal to finance German refinery and $400 million credit to finance Middle East oil product trading activities. Changes at Compass Marine Fuels Further communication should go via director. WFS: Volume growth not linked to more risk Company risk profile 'has not increased' although bunker demand is 'slack' says CEO. Bunker prices mostly strengthening across Asia Except in Singapore, where prices were lower. Engine maker confident about handling methanol Not worried despite lack of experience or trials of methanol as fuel for ships. STX: Confusion surrounds 'cash flow' loan Much-needed cash injection could be wishful thinking. China calls for scrapping of inefficient vesssls 'We still have a lot of old and fuel-intensive vessels in the market.' Horizon Lines trims quarterly losses Improvement performance driven by lower fuel consumption. Reports: Ghanaian firm approached over stolen fuel oil cargo Cargo reported to be linked to a recent hijacking in the region.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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