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November 8, 2013

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NYK buys 12.5pc share in Kaohsiung terminal from Yang Ming Wan Hai strengthens its network coverage of Yangon with 660-TEUers Textainer quarterly profit off 20.8pc to US$40 million as sales rise 8.5pc Huge changes in shipping will transform trade flows, HK conference told China to build first non-coastal meat hinterland checkpoint for imports P3 plans for moderate capacity growth arouse fears among rival carriers China's nine-month ground and waterway cargo traffic grows 9.8pc Chittagong at standstill as rioters attack trucks on streets of Dhaka Hyundai Merchant Marine launches inaugural service to West Africa Matson Q3 profit declines 11pc after rising 5pc in first 9 months DB Schenker Logistics opens new multi-customer warehouse in Kenya Baltic Exchange board meets in Singapore to mark Asia's importance DHL appoints Christopher Lim Malaysian forwarding managing director Heavy dryers movement in Turkey by Ekin Heavy & Project Transportation Port of Montreal expects to win big from Canada-EU free trade pact Changi Airport Terminal 4 breaks ground, to be operational in 2017 Lufthansa Cargo profit falls 55.8pc to US$47.1 million in first 9 months Xinjiang authorities okay HNA Group's bid to start Urumqi Airlines CIS challenging, but there's scope and hope for air cargo as oil flows FedEx expects year's busiest day to set new record due to e-commerce

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
First ever Baltic Exchange Singapore board meeting highlights growing Asian influence GCC maritime sector set to expand NYK Group invests in Yang Ming's Kaohsiung Terminal Antwerp port investing in top-notch infrastructure Dhamra port gets new COO DP World to assist Kazakhstan in expanding port & logistics capacity Vasan-led delegation in Japan to promote Indian ports More funds required for eastern corridor: DFCC Energy Insurance Pool may be hit by cash crunch Handicraft exports likely to meet target Textiles Ministry seeks restoration of export benefits Onion story

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Montana Rail Link is the Shortline of the Year Changeover at Finnlines Drewry: Asia-Europe GRI doubles rates at critical time C.H. Robinson Worldwide posts higher sales/lower profit Two major orders for Freightliner Trucks Ethiopian receives first B777-300ER New global sales and marketing head for Kuehne + Nagel DHL enhances status of industrial projects sub-division Logwin group reports lower sales/higher profit Russian Railways Logistics handles complex cargo Swiss posts Q3 profit Old Dominion relocates Albuquerque service centre London Gateway receives first scheduled vessel EC investigates French tonnage tax scheme (Keine) Änderungen in Sicht Lübeck - Synergieeffekte im Fokus DVB Bank's corporate communications sector in new hands Hainan Airlines postpones international B787 launch Swedish Orient Lines appoints new helmsman

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Electric Boat gets $7.1 million for ARDM-4 work MARAD funds two LNG-as-fuel projects U.K. naval shipbuilding set for restructuring Transocean orders five jack-ups, options five more Thai shipyard launches Incat Crowther catamaran ferry Prosafe signs LOI for two semi-subs

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Trade between NAFTA partners up in three categories in August Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks business incentive program US rail freight traffic climbs during week MarAd providing funding for alternative fuel projects Matson plans to issue $100 million in 30-year notes

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
RBS punts its position in Eagle Bulk Sale of that bank debt would allow a new buyer a controlling position in any future negotiations with dry bulk owner Genco optimistic on spot rate rebound UPDATED: capesize rates could reach $30,000 a day in the first quarter 2014, Wobensmith says Betting on LPG Investing in new LPG tonnage may be a risk - but many are willing to take it Baltic Trading secures new borrowing capacity for future acquisitions Losses narrow for Genco-owned dry bulk operator Small cargoship sinks after collision with OOCL boxship near Hong Kong All 11 crew rescued and reported to be unhurt Teekay LNG's income rises as it focuses on growth Third quarter marked by new deals Fredriksen firm sells two VLCCs to sidestep an expensive survey Frontline will pay Ship Finance $90m as compensation for ending charters Senior Cosco executive in graft investigation Fourth Cosco executive to face corruption probe Wilbur Ross looks for LPG opportunities Private equity giant eyes export terminals and dry bulk investments Clarksons sees rates and asset values improve Positive indicators in shipping markets have started to bear results, says shipbroker Vale's third-quarter profits double due to China's iron ore demand Brazil-based miner benefits from higher prices and growth in volume London Gateway opens for business First scheduled arrival the 4,922 teu MOL Caledon arrives from South Africa Exmar strikes deal to sell LNG to Gazprom Firm hails deal with energy major as a coup for its barge-based floating gas liquefaction strategy Opec tips global products demand to grow 18% by 2030 Predictions spell soaring prospects for specialist tanker segment MISC reports strong third-quarter growth in operating profit Smaller fleet cuts tanker giant's costs Keppel secures order for five jack-up rigs Transocean deal worth $1.1bn carries up to five options Matson orders two 3,600 teu boxships for $418m Jones Act carrier signs contract with Aker Philadelphia Wan Hai shuns intra-Asia alliances Taipei-listed line says loose co-operation works better in fragmented markets

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Teekay Tankers might sue STX NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers said today it has yet to receive any acceptable refund guarantees for its newbuilding contracts at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and is considering legal action Box volumes keep rising but prices slip SEAGOING box volumes continued to grow in September, but pricing - which rose the previous month - got weaker again, a UK consultancy said today Seadrill again rolls forward Sevan shares SEADRILL said today it had rolled forward accords tied to its shareholding in Sevan Drilling Qatar, UK agree to $7.1Bn gas deal QATARGAS has agreed to a £4.4Bn ($7.1Bn) deal with the UK's Centrica, IHS World Markets Energy reported today COSCO figure investigated BEIJING is investigating the fifth-ranked corporate official of COSCO Group, its flagship unit China COSCO said today Navigator sets IPO goalposts WILBUR Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has announced the target price range for its IPO and revealed the size of the sale Wilson recovery spoiled A RISE in capital costs caused by currency fluctuations wiped out any operating performance gains, Norway's Wilson said today Matson signs $418M deal JONES ACT carrier Matson has signed a $418M contract with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard for two boxships Singapore to mandate use of mass flow meters SINGAPORE has disclosed plans to make the use of mass flow metres mandatory at the world's largest bunkering port MISC's profits rocket 189% MALAYSIAN carrier MISC's net profits for 3Q13 have rocketed 189% year on year to 401M ringgit ($126M) Smuggled cocaine worth $218.6M seized in UK BRITISH authorities have reportedly found a huge cocaine cache being smuggled among bananas boxes on a reefer ship in Portsmouth HHI's profits seen rebounding HYUNDAI HI's profits should rebound as low-priced orders are cleared out, analysts said today China Shipping expands to Sao Paulo CHINA Shipping has set up a wholly owned subsidiary, China Shipping (South America), in Sao Paulo, Brazil HHIC wins Capesizes, box ship HANJIN HI & Construction continued its run, winning orders for five Capesizes and a 9,000teu boxship Pacific Radiance launches IPO for expansion SINGAPORE-based offshore support vessel owner Pacific Radiance has launched an IPO for its Singapore Exchange listing

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Inaugural Long Beach Call of CMA CGM Corte Real Brings Home Mega-Ship Demands on Ports CMA CGM Corte Real calls at the Port of Long Beach.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The arrival in Long Beach this week of the CMA CGM Corte Real, with a capacity of 14,000 20-foot containers, will produce a new North American record for cargo-handling as more than 10,000 container moves will... Zenith Global Logistics Expands Vietnam Warehouse Zenith Global Logistics' dehumidifiers at its expanded Vietnam warehouse.Zenith Global Logistics has expanded its Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, warehouse. Humidity gauge at Zenith's warehouse. Full-size image The specialized furniture carrier and third-party logistics provider said the expansion will help it keep up with growing demand for humidity-controlled warehousing in Vietnam. The new bonded facility,... US West Coast Container Volumes Rise Container volumes at West Coast ports increased 2 percent in September compared to the same month last year, according to numbers published on the website of the Pacific Maritime Association. Also, both containerized imports and containerized exports were up 2 percent compared to September 2012. The increase in exports was a... Ports of Long Beach, Busan Sign Sister Port Deal Representatives from California's Port of Long Beach and South Korea's Busan Port Authority have signed a "sister port" agreement to enable the exchange of technical and engineering information, best practices and professional expertise. "Sister port" deal signing in South Korea.The deal, which is not legally binding, aims to help the ports... PIERS: US Containerized Imports See Largest Increase in Six Months U.S. containerized imports through August 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized imports climbed 5.2 percent year-over-year in August, according to advance figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. U.S. containerized imports totaled 1.62 million 20-foot-equivalent units in August. This was the largest year-over-year jump since February 2013. "U.S. containerized imports via ocean picked up... US Intermodal Average Rate Inches Up Despite Drops in Top Lanes Top 36 U.S. lanes, week of November 4, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates saw a slight increase in the week ending Nov. 4 after two consecutive weeks of decline. The overall index rate of the top 36 U.S. lanes inched up 0.4 percent, or $9.03, to $2,145, according to... Envirotainer Names Angeldorff as Interim CEO Envirotainer has named Simon Angeldorff as its interim CEO. Angeldorff, who succeeds Gustaf Ljunggren in the role, is currently chairman of the board and will assume the position of executive chairman. With Envirotainer now entering a "new and intensive growth phase," the board of directors has initiated a search for a new... Canton Fair Highlights Fluctuations in China's Trade The mixed messages evident from China's latest PMI readings were confirmed by the value of export contracts signed at the Canton Fair, China's huge import and export jamboree. State media reports said $31.7 billion of export deals were agreed at the latest instalment of the twice-yearly event that closed earlier this... Flights, Port Operations Canceled Prior to Typhoon Landfall With the Philippines bracing for super Typhoon Yolanda, Philippine Airlines and several other air carriers canceled domestic and international flights today. Operations at several ports were also suspended to minimize the impact of the super storm, which is headed toward the central Philippines with sustained winds of 190 mpg. ... YRC Worldwide Asks Teamsters to Extend Contract YRC Worldwide has asked its International Brotherhood of Teamsters employees to engage in formal negotiations for a contract extension, in order to secure restructuring debt financing from its lenders. As a result of these developments, YRC said it will postpone its third quarter conference call until Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m.... Slowdowns Expected If ILWU Contract Isn't Reached Expect to see work slowdowns at West Coast ports next summer if employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union do not reach agreement on a new contract by the time the old one expires on June 30. "The issues are tough, so prepare for a slowdown in July and August,"... C.H. Robinson's Results Mixed in Third Quarter C.H. Robinson reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $107.7 million, decreasing 8.0 percent year-over-year from $116.3 million. However, quarterly revenue for the third-party logistics provider rose 7.1 percent to $463.3 million, from $432.7 million in the third quarter of 2012. Ocean transportation revenue jumped 168.6 percent,... Fact and Fiction at LA-Long Beach The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have made tremendous strides in accelerating container movement in and out of the marine terminals. Most significantly, night and Saturday off-peak shifts run by PierPass at the 13 port terminals now handle as many as 17,000 container moves per shift compared with... Textainer's 3Q Profit Slid 18 Percent Textainer Group Holdings reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $41.3 million, dropping 18.0 percent year-over-year from $50.4 million. However, total quarterly revenue for the intermodal container lessor was $132.6 million, increasing 8.5 percent from $122.3 million in the third quarter of 2012. Revenue from lease rental... NY-NJ Port Authority 'Optimistic' About Hiring The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it is "optimistic" about success in its effort to broker a deal to settle a dispute over the hiring of additional longshoremen at the port. The New York Shipping Association and the International Longshoremen's Association have been arguing with the Waterfront... Driving Under the Influence - of Religion Q: I read recently that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requires that trucking companies make accommodations for drivers whose religion prohibits them from handling certain types of shipments. The case I read about involves Islamic drivers who refused to haul loads of alcoholic beverages because it violates their religion. The carrier... DHL Global Forwarding appoints Nikola Hagleitner as new Head of Industrial Projects MIAMI, Fla. November 7, 2013: DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, announced the appointment of Nikola Hagleitner as the new global head of its sub-division Industrial Projects. Effective from October 22, 2013, she will be responsible for the worldwide expansion of DHL's already solid... FedEx People Using 'Local Expertise' to Provide Solutions to Customers in Asia Pacific HONG KONG, November 7, 2013 - In Asia Pacific's thriving business environment, it's not just the new products, services and innovations which are the catalyst for growth; more often than not, the greatest change is brought about by people. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Box Ships earns more, pays less Michael Bodouroglou-led Box Ships slashed its payout to shareholders despite improved results in the third quarter. All eyes on US orderbook A freshly minted contract to construct two containerships at a leading US shipyard may lend support to tonnage involved in the coastwise transportation of crude, according to an equity analyst at Arctic Securities. AAL fights failure of US bid American Auto Logistics (AAL) is fighting back after losing a car carrier contract renewal with the US government. Follow the leader The demolition of two Frontline VLCCs may be indicative of a broader industry trend, a leading New York equity analyst told clients Thursday. Guards thwart MR attack Armed guards on board a product carrier have won a firefight with pirates off the coast of Kenya. Teekay LNG profit dips Teekay LNG Partners' (TGP) recent expansion boosted cash flow in the third quarter but the company reported a dip in earnings. Rem expects CSV deal Rem Offshore is confident of securing period work for a construction support vessel which is nearing completion at Kleven. Pareto sells $150m fund Pareto Project Finance in Oslo has sold one of its funds to Morgan Stanley. TNK keeps options open Teekay Tankers (TNK) has declared options for four more LR2 tankers at Korea's troubled STX Offshore & Shipbuilding despite major question marks hanging over the original $188m quartet. TMT loan loss hits TNK A $10.39m provision for loans made on two TMT VLCCs has seen Teekay Tankers' third quarter deficit grow. Solstad down on costs Solstad Offshore suffered a dip in third quarter earnings as finance costs wiped out higher revenue. Daughters paying back Teekay Corp has reported a smaller than expected third quarter loss with the owner expected to see increased payback from its daughter companies from early next year. Fredriksen scraps VL pair John Fredriksen has made good on a pledge to start removing teenage VLCCs from the market rather than taking them through a third special survey. Cement carrier grounds Salvor Smit has been brought in to refloat a grounded cement carrier that has taken on water off Norway. MISC soars in the third Malaysian shipowner MISC has reported a threefold rise in third quarter income as cash from a completed offshore platform began rolling in. Cosco executive arrested A leading Cosco executive has been arrested amid allegations of corruption. Sale joy for Rieber A hefty gain on an ice-breaker sale has helped GC Rieber to the best quarterly showing in its history. SBM fires COO Mystery surrounds SBM Offshore's sudden decision to dismiss its chief operating officer. Forex woes for Wilson Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has been hit by currency exchange losses as it posted a third quarter deficit. Exmar JV books two more Exmar and Teekay have chalked up a couple more LPG newbuildings at Hanjin Heavy Industries. Banana cover blown UK authorities have seized a huge haul of cocaine hidden in banana pallets on an NYKCool reefer at Portsmouth. Kyoei profit down Kyoei Tanker reported an almost 50% drop in first half earnings despite a big jump in operating profit. Iraq seeks tanker Iraqi Oil Tanker Company (IOTC) is trying to find an owner willing to sell a small products tanker - by Sunday. Commerzbank on the up Commerzbank has chopped third quarter ship finance losses as it continues to cut its exposure to the sector. Clarksons sees orders climb Clarksons delivered a positive message to the City this morning boasting an encouraging performance in the late summer and autumn period as weak shipping markets showed early signs of a recovery. Siderfly shifted The damaged Estonian cargoship Siderfly has been towed from the Kiel Canal more than a week after a collision with an LPG carrier. Vietnam volumes down Vietnamese-controlled vessels have seen cargo volumes fall so far in 2013. Navigator prices IPO Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator Holdings has priced its planned New York initial public offering (IPO). Sinotrans in bond bid Chinese bulker owner Sinotrans Ltd is to sell CNY 2bn ($328m) of bonds to boost working capital. The end of the road The eight-year pursuit by Sovcomflot (SCF) of Dmitry Skarga and Yuri Nikitin in a massive bribery case is finally over. IPO effort launched Pacific Radiance is looking to raise around SGD 154.7m ($124m) from an initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore. Baltic cuts its losses Higher freight rates and more ships have helped Baltic Trading to cut its third quarter losses figures from the shipowner show. Keppel in clover Keppel Corp has won a potentially multi-billion dollar deal from US drilling rig giant Transocean. Robbers up the stakes Gangs of robbers targeting shipping in the Indonesia archipelago look to be upping their game if the latest incident is anything to go by. Genco sees red Genco Shipping & Trading's balance sheet was covered with red ink by the end of the third quarter despite the recent rally in the dry-bulk market. Spill proves painful Matson turned in a third-quarter profit Wednesday that would have been higher had it not incurred costs related to a recent molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor. Matson mints notes The owners of ships that trade in markets governed by US cabotage law have a variety of options to choose from when they are in need of cash but many continue to believe bonds are among the most attractive. Aker lands $418m order Aker Philadelphia Shipyard of the US has emerged victorious in the race to secure a contract to construct two fuel-efficient containerships for Matson.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
VP Biden visits CSX intermodal hub CBP's Trade Symposium moved to spring U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday that its annual Trade Symposium, postponed last month due to the government shutdown, has been rescheduled for March in the Washington, D.C., area. Matson orders two new containerships Schneider launches new cross-border intermodal service The company's first service began two weeks ago, and Schneider will have the new program, which links three cities in Mexico to Chicago via a new interchange point, fully up and running by the end of next week. 'Progress' reported on plans to add NY/NJ dockers At a meeting with the New York Shipping Association and Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor over hiring additional longshoremen there was "a great deal of progress," according to the area port authority. FedEx and Ex-Im Bank partner to increase exports Steam Logistics using CargoSphere for rate quoting Walker SCM to use CargoWise for enterprise platform YRC, Teamsters to work on contract extension In a Nov. 5 meeting between the two parties, YRC Worldwide and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters agreed to enter into formal negotiations to extend their current contract. EU investigating LOT Airlines loan

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013
IFO prices display losses in Fujairah Prices were falling in African ports. Prices fall in Rotterdam Congestion continued in Rotterdam. 'Massive industry push' for early sulphur evaluation Environmentalists suspect a ploy to block or delay the 0.50% sulphur cap. LNG bunkers: Don't 'underestimate infrastructure costs' 'Distributors will probably not develop a network of LNG supply without the right incentives'. Cosco executive on corruption charge Vice president of China COSCO Holdings 'under investigation'. Buckeye's profits slip Company says it is 'well-positioned' to deliver a strong fourth quarter result. Fuel oil stocks at a six-and-a-half-month low Singapore fuel oil stocks fall for the fifth week in a row. 'Massive Navy fraud investigation continues to widen' 'We will follow the evidence wherever it takes us', says US Justice Department official. Asian bunker prices mixed Tightening avails reported in Busan. Bomin hires trader Move aimed at Scandinavian bunker market. US carrier makes dual fuel twin order Investment worth $418 million. MPA completes Singapore LNG bunkering study Results will now be viewed by wider industry. Royal Vopak quarterly earnings slide On lower oil storage demand in the Netherlands. OW Bunker: Not always supplier's fault in quantity disputes Media has made a 'big issue' on quantity claims, says spokesman.

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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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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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