BRIEFS

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04 April 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 27, 2013

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EU sees making rate hikes public as tacit anti-competitive collusion SCFI: Asia-Europe rates slip from November 1 GRIs, Asia-US fares better China's 10-month total logistics value rises 9.6pc to US$28.8 trillion HK Mariner's Club join Maersk to provide typhoon relief to Philippines Drop in US intermodal rates continues as index falls 2.2pc Ten dead and 16 missing after two coastal vessels sink off Shandong Beijing-Zhangjiakou intercity rail starts construction next month Yantai Penglai port 10-month cargo volume up 16pc to 10.09 million tonnes Hebei ports cargo volume up 16.8pc to 729 million tonnes in first 10 months NOL denies involvement in European Commission's liner antitrust probe Poland's DCT Gdansk container terminal joins million TEU club Kuehne + Nagel receives major Green Supply Chain Award Ust-Luga Express offers weekly container rail to MANP inland terminal Korean and Russian registers of shipping team up on shipbuilding BMW opts for DB Schenker Rail CO2-free transport buying renewable power Shenzhen airport's 10-month cargo up 7pc as courier volume soars Asian airlines to submit flight plans to China entering disputed airspace Finnair Cargo flies in supplies to Philippines, sets up field hospitals Yangon airport increases inspection level to crack rising illegal trade Lufthansa Cargo starts Boeing 777F on Frankfurt-JFK/Atlanta/Chicago run

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
CTL 2013 mega expo & conference opens tomorrow NATO warship apprehends suspected pirates Nautical Institute launches From Paper Charts to ECDIS Danish delegation, led by Minister for Trade & Economic Affairs, visits APM Terminals CFS facility in Dadri India Natie Portal to support business development strategies between India & Belgium Sagar port, expansion projects seen benefiting KoPT Vasan flags off coal transport project at Haldia, inaugurates IWAI terminal at KDS INR inches up further on persistent dollar selling PEC & MMTC float tenders for exporting 1.25 lakh t of wheat ADB to set up infra fund for Asia-Pacific region

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LDz Cargo plans to renew fleet Change at the head of Guadeloupe Port Caraibes Steder Group/Delta Maritime open office in Constanta Kuwait Airways has internal troubles, but back in Iraq CIS and UIC set to cooperate CMA CGM records lower Q3 profits but good year-on-year... Technical director returns to the TX Logistik fold Dachser sets up JV in Indonesia Charter broker positions freighters in the Philippines Daimler Trucks Asia investing EUR 300 million Evergreen Line aims to boost Libyan trade Ceva signs three-year contract with Scania in Iberia Australians receive C-17 compartment trainer Be prepared for winter weather with FTA Drewry: big carriers gain market share Beckchoice mourns its general manager

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
BSEE cites operators for SEMS deficiencies Hydrex performs underwater PBCF installations MARAD releases Panama Canal expansion study River closure follows towboat sinking

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Maintenance dredging underway at Port of Olympia locations ISS says Port Qingdao back to normal operations New duty-free stores open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport MarAd publishes new study eyeing expanded Panama Canal Yang Ming joining Wan Hai in Northeast Asia/Vietnam run

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Star Bulk posts improved third quarter results Capralos heralds 'rapid transformation' amid ongoing cost reductions CSAV reports third-quarter net loss Carrier reveals plans to raise an extra $170m next year D'Amico lands $18m time charter contract for product tanker newbuild Italian owner says deal shows how product tanker market is improving Cyprus shipping back from banking crisis But Turkey ban hinders growth, says local owner American Club announces 10% hike in premiums Latest increase matches last year's change Shipping lines facing antitrust proceedings revealed All 14 firms are top 20 carriers Golden Ocean tones down expansion plans UPDATE: John Fredriksen dry bulk company bounces back into the black UK ports suffer a 'competitive disadvantage', say MPs Overseas governments shoulder the burden of infrastructure costs, claims report Blystad quits board of Songa Offshore Resignation follows completion of drill rig owner's refinancing plan Crowley orders LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings US shipowner becomes the third Jones Act carrier to go for gas ACM is open to offers Leading shipbroker will not ignore merger and acquisition opportunities G6 Alliance keeps its options open on expanding to new trades APL's Hall does not rule out wider coverage but declines to confirm talks between lines Chinese bank linked to giant boxships ordered in South Korea for CMA CGM BoComm Leasing said to be behind $422m SHI deal for five post-panamax vessels Titan Petrochemicals financial restructuring hangs in the balance Oil logistics firm struggles to complete $50m bond sales ACM chief warns overbuilding is returning Recovery could be stymied before it starts, says shipping group chairman Plumbe UASC takes space on intra-Asia feeder services Agreements reached with China Shipping Container Lines and OOCL More than 300 KG funds declared insolvent Investors' losses top $5bn after a year of accelerating collapses Service providers reap the benefits of an expanded Panama Canal Washington study examines the impact of enlargement on the container industry STX Pan Ocean starts rehabilitation with a management reshuffle Court will approve new leadership after Chun and three directors step down South Korea state lenders back Teekay order at Samsung Heavy Industries Kexim, KEB and K-Sure agree loans and guarantees for building FPSO

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Star Bulk exceeds expectations STAR Bulk Carriers has restored normalcy to its bottom-line, reporting a 3Q13 net loss of $168,000 versus the impairment-induced net loss of $308.68M from a year ago MarAd sees gaps from Panama widening COSTS imposed on US ports must be better understood to gauge investment decisions hinging on the expanded Panama Canal, MarAd said Northern losses hit share sale Northern Shipyard of St. Petersburg has plummeted in value following three successive quarters of lossmaking this year Two held in Sweden grounding The RUSSIAN master and first mate of general cargo vessel Fri Wave were breathalysed and arrested by Swedish police after the vessel ran aground off Torsö, according to the Swedish Coast Guard Vallianz wins $150M in deals SINGAPORE'S Vallianz Holdings said today it has clinched $150M worth of chartering contracts with a leading Middle East group Saverex completes Exmar share sale SAVEREX NV has reduced its stake in listed Belgian gas carrier operator Exmar from 54.33% to 46.09% Greeks hold 196 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK officials are today holding 196 people in connection with attempts to smuggle migrants during the past week MPM's 3Q profits rise 18.3% SINGAPORE'S offshore support vessel owner Marco Polo Marine said today its 3Q13 profits rose 18.3% year on year to S$25.2M ($20.3M) Songa finishes placement SONGA Offshore said it has completed a private placement of shares and convertible bonds Perdana buys three offshore vessels for $50M MALAYSIA's Perdana Petroleum Berhad said it has acquired two AHTSs and one work vessel for an aggregate $50M Three-year VLCC rate high triggers orders OWNERS are starting to order VLCCs, with spot freight rates hitting three-year highs, Pareto shipping analysts have noted Bumi Armada tipped to win Madura FPSO project MALAYSIAN FPSO operator Bumi Armada is expected to win Husky Energy's Madura FPSO project in Indonesia, sector analysts have said GO upbeat on turning to profits GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Frederiksen's business empire, said the sector's outlook remains positive, as it reported turning to profits in 3Q13

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Teamsters Set Date to Review YRC Proposal Teamsters leaders will meet next week to review a contract proposal from YRC Worldwide and decide whether to submit it to the membership for a vote. The trucking giant today announced the International Brotherhood of Teamsters had chosen Dec. 6 as the date for "Two Man Committee" meetings with local union... Flagship Logistics Group Calls for Veterans Flagship Logistics Group is looking for a few good people to staff its new customer contact center in Indianapolis: veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces. The Williamstown, N.J.-based logistics subsidiary of Flagship Food Group built the center with one goal in mind: to hire as many veterans, including those... ILA Asks FMC to Block P3 Network The International Longshoremen's Association asked the Federal Maritime Commission to block implementation of the P3 vessel-sharing agreement on grounds it would present "an unprecedented risk of anticompetitive practices." ILA President Harold Daggett said in a letter to the commission that the proposed global alliance of Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA... Dachser Opens Joint Venture in Indonesia Dachser has established a joint venture in Indonesia as part of its global expansion strategy. The Germany-based logistics provider, No. 40 on JOC's list of the Top 50 Global Transportation and Logistics Companies, said PT Dachser Indonesia opened for business on Nov. 18. The co-owner of the joint venture is shipping professional... Ocean Carrier Reliability Improves Slightly, SeaIntel Says Container ships reached their destination ports around the world on time 81.2 percent of the time in September, a small increase of 0.4 percentage point from August, according to the latest Global Liner Performance report from SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. "This is a very positive development as schedule reliability has declined for... Sinotrans Shipping Chairman Resigns SHANGAI, China - In the latest shake-up of senior management at a Chinese shipping company, Zhao Huxiang, chairman of Hong Kong-based Sinotrans Shipping, has resigned, the company announced. It attributed his departure to other work allocations from the parent company, Sinotrans Group. Zhao will retain the role of chairman of Sinotrans ... US Ports Dangle New Incentives to Lure Services The plan by Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. to form the world's largest vessel-sharing alliance, which would control about 25 percent of the container volume in the trans-Pacific, presents great opportunity for U.S. ports, but also significant competitive risks. In an attempt to influence the world's three largest... Giving Freight a Voice My column this month comes to you from Boston, well actually from Newton, Mass, where just a few months ago this community and the country itself was shocked by a domestic terrorism attack at the conclusion of the Boston Marathon. I wasn't in Boston for anything related to that horror,...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Star to make it 10 Star Bulk Carriers is poised to add 10th third-party bulker as it continues to grow its managed fleet. Navigator seals IPO All eyes on Navigator Gas as shares gain traction in the wake of Wall Street debut. Earnings impress The containership industry does not appear to be disappointed by the performance of CMA-CGM in the third quarter. Zim delays earnings Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) appears to have postponed the release of its third-quarter earnings report. Battle of the bulge American Petroleum Tankers (APT) of the US appears to be closing in on the final leg of a campaign to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange by way of an initial public offering (IPO). CSAV sinks to loss Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) turned in a third-quarter loss Tuesday and warned that volatility in the containership segment will likely continue in the foreseeable future. VL goose cooked? Owners flocking to ink VLCC newbuildings threaten to scramble the market even before the recovery has taken hold, ACM Shipping says. Star Bulk turning around Star Bulk Carriers has logged an improved set of third quarter results, reversing the red ink reported for the same period a year ago. Yang Ming sells again Taiwanese line Yang Ming could earn up to TWD 986m ($33.29m) from selling off containers. Finnlines' flooding failure A UK accident report has criticised a Finnlines crew following the flooding of a pump room after a ro-pax collision at Holyhead. Don't fight the cycle Credit Suisse has initiated coverage of Costamare with a neutral rating amid suggestions a recovery in the boxship market is still over a year away. KLC coughs up Bulker owner Golden Ocean is to bank $1.1m as rehabilitated Korea Line Corp (KLC) moves to settle its debt to the Norwegian company. Indonesia spurs Marco Marco Polo Marine's entry into the Indonesian offshore market helped push the company to an improved showing in 2013. Crewman crushed A seafarer has died after being trapped on top of a lift on a DFDS ro-pax off Sweden. Remoy triggers offer Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy has pledged to launch an offer for the 21.37% of the company he doesn't own after increasing his holding this week. Vallianz to double up Singapore-based offshore services contractor Vallianz aims to double its fleet within the next three years. Billung aims for exposure Norway's Golden Ocean Group has revealed a more "aggressive" focus on the spot market as its third quarter result turned positive. Three more for Golden Golden Ocean Group of Norway has boosted its supramax orderbook with three more ships in China. Golden Ocean ditches kamsarmaxes Norway's Golden Ocean Group has axed the last two of its kamsarmax newbuildings in China, but faces more arbitration over the cancellation. Samsung nets five Samsung Heavy Industries has bagged a huge shipbuilding order from a mystery Asian owner. Norwegian giants clash A new report from DNB Markets has suggested the crude tanker market may be brighter than previously expected. ACM back in black London broker ACM Shipping Group has returned to profit in the first half of 2013 following a big impairment hit last year. Precious scores four Thailand's Precious Shipping has swooped for four bulk carriers at favoured Chinese shipyards. LSC further behind Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has posted a bigger loss in the year to date, but is hoping for better in the fourth quarter. BW Group refinances BW Group has arranged a new term loan facility worth $866m which it has used to pay down existing debt. Lorenzo loses more Philippines feedership owner Lorenzo Shipping has posted a big increase in its net loss as revenue fell in the third quarter. Titan unveils new plan Troubled Hong Kong shipyard and fuel group Titan Petrochemicals has revealed details of a revised restructuring plan that offers creditors up to 40 cents in the dollar. No escape for banks Losses from shipping portfolios are likely to remain high next year according to Fitch Ratings. UASC eyes Asia growth United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is introducing two new feeder services to expand its coverage of Asia. Steel at 5-month high Global steel production reached a five month high in October figures from the industry's trade association show. IPO window open Navios is already one of the most recognizable names in the shipping industry and Wall Street appears to be growing increasingly interested in one of its lesser-known affiliates, Navios South American Logistics (Navios Logistics).

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Transportation construction to rise 5% in 2014 The construction market for domestic transportation infrastructure will grow to $135.8 billion next year, up 5 percent from $129 billion in 2013, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. Crowley to build LNG-fueled ships for Puerto Rico trade The 26,500-DWT ships, which are being built by VT Halter Marine, will have a cargo capacity of approximately 2,400 TEU, with additional space for nearly 400 vehicles. They are due for delivery in the second and fourth quarter of 2017. Europe to promote alternative-fuel infrastructure JF Hillebrand buys Satellite Logistics WTO backs EU's seal trade ban The World Trade Organization released a final report this week backing the European Union's ban on trade in products of commercial seal hunts. In 2010, Canada and Norway initiated a WTO challenge against the European Union's ban. UASC increases intra-Asia service Deep Dredge begins at PortMiami Washington Notebook: Railroads propose tank car changes for flammable materials CSAV reports loss in third quarter The company said transported volume reached 493,512 TEU in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.6 percent compared to the second quarter of 2013 and of 0.8 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Biofuels could help 'smooth out' oil price spikes US Navy's commitment to biofuel is not driven by environmental concerns, rather by costs and energy security. Prices firm in Fujairah In South Africa, intermediate fuel oil (IFO) prices were soft. Tight avails in Rotterdam North European ports see prices firm. Curoil extends supply operations Now supplying in port in Aruba. New bunker manager for Rudder Bunker trader says new addition to focus on Asian growth. Russian fuel oil exports fall in October Overall fuel oil output, however, remained steady. Russian oil major sees profit slip But revenue up at OAO Lukoil. Operations resume at Qingdao terminal VLCC unloading fuel oil caargo four days after deadly pipeline explosion. Court orders payment to bunker supplier Outstanding bunker bill amounts to $14 million. Bunker prices firming in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels were tight at Asian ports. LNG-fuelled box vessels 'will cut bunker costs' Operators will be able to 'make savings of around $10 per TEU.' Asean shipowners support IMO emissions monitoring scheme But have concerns regarding use of fuel consumption and emissions data. Tight avails to persist at Busan Earliest bunker deliveries from early December onwards. P&I Club issues bunker rule change reminder New Californian sulphur limit to start from 2014.

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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

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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

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		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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