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BRIEFS

August 29, 2013

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China delays Purchasing Managers Index data, can't vouch for accuracy CIMC sale tripled Cosco Pacific net profit, otherwise it fell 3.6pc TSA announces US$100/FEU westbound backhaul rate hike for October Evergreen takes in first of ten 8,508 TEUers to build 45-ship fleet Shipping Corp of India ups India-Europe rate US$300/TEU September 1 Tough talks ahead before Trans-Pacific Partnership settles digital divide CSAV share sale falls short, raises US$170 million less than expected Chongqing's seven-month international cargo movement volume up 36pc Drewry: Indian ports need to reform tariffs and tendering to prosper Cross Strait ferry to start Pingtan-Taipei service in September Kandla invites tenders for US$930 million, 4.9 million TEU terminal Hamburg Sud's first US naming ceremony for 3,800-TEU Cap Corrientes US court tells Port of LA to stop banning owner-operator truckers Republican congressmen demand cost benefit study on hours of work limits WWPC member handles ships with 40 billion tons for oil and gas sector Bulgarian simulation centre wins European Maritime Administration cert Air China's first half profit up 9.9pc, helped greatly by forex gain Changi Airport July air freight volume increases 1pc to 160,002 tonnes International air cargo demand among Asia Pacific airlines falls 2.6pc Air Canada sets up communications and control centre outside Toronto Curbs on gold imports lead to rise in India airport gold smuggling

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Containerised exports from Subcontinent showing positive trend overall Sailesh Bhatia elected President of AMTOI Egypt, Syria unrest hits spices, tea & rice exports Exporters told to move up value chain to gain India asks European Customs authorities to allow exporters to take back rejected consignments Urea imports shoot up to 11.09 lakh tonnes in Q1 USFDA to strengthen food import norms Vannamei shrimp exports surge on high global demand Box terminal operators facing multiple challenges, says Drewry Railways likely to hike freight charges in October RITES preparing techno-economic feasibility report for proposed Major Port in Andhra Pradesh India & Myanmar set trade target of $ 3 bn by 2015 INR plunges to another new low of 66.08 Latin American countries to diversify trade with India ...sector faces acute manpower crunch CCI clears infra projects worth INR 2 lakh cr.

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Caterpillar renews contract with Fret SNCF PostNL operating a "squeaky clean" truck Drewry says shipping lines have backs against the wall Air India returns to Australia after 16 years Gebrüder Weiss: new air and sea head at Vienna airport Swiss Post inaugurates new logistics terminal near Zurich Port of Koper: more profit with less cargo Canadian Pacific ordered to interchange traffic Mercator and United Cargo launch major IT solution SBS appoints new business development vice-president Hoyer cuts CO2 emissions More trucks from UK to mainland Europe Naming of DFDS ro-ro vessel at Volkswerft Stralsund Volga-Dnepr participates in new hangar opening Mainfreight expands customs activities in St Petersburg

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Damen Galati delivers second PSV 3300 Ingram Barge makes Senior VP appointment Vietnam shipyard increases ship lift capacity LCS 4 completes acceptance trials Resolve Marine Group in Alaska acquisition Wärtsilä to supply propulsion packages for IHC pipelayers

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Port of Olympia part of Mission Creek cleanup project Trucking segment leads way in trade between NAFTA partners Evergreen Group celebrates naming of new L-type vessel New shipping company orders eight ultramax bulk vessels U.S. enters into MOU for stronger ties with Uruguay

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AUGUST 28, 2013
China Shipping signals more foreign partnerships Line takes action after staying in the red Ship Finance 'would survive Frontline default', says Hjertaker Plans are in place to cut counterparty exposure, says chief executive Top 100 Container Ports 2013 Exclusive Containerisation International analysis of the leading global box hubs Ardmore Shipping teams up with oil trader Vitol Deal supports Ardmore's expansion in brighter product tanker market Seoul reshuffles policy banks and consolidates ship finance Study will decide whether South Korea launches a shipping credit guarantee fund Scorpio Tankers targets $430m loan for newbuildings New York-listed product tanker owner continues aggressive expansion Target Group orders MR2s and ultramaxes Greek owner signs deals with Sungdong and Sinopacific Rongsheng's losses deepen as cashflow remains under strain Private Chinese shipyard reports a 72% drop in half-year revenue Saudi export ambitions reshape product tanker demand Take-up for specialist tonnage rises more than 60% in five years Höegh LNG posts $6m pre-tax loss Oslo firm says long-term prospects are robust and Indonesia provides a bright spot P&I clubs must buy into a general average solution Club consent is the last hurdle to overcome, says Townsend Frontline slumps to $120m net loss Fredriksen tanker firm ponders restructuring and calls for more scrapping Maersk drops Iceland services October 1 cut-off follows review into Eimskip slot deal Bourbon revenues rise 14% on higher vessel rates Offshore vessel owners reports demand growth from Africa and Asia SCI announces 80% Europe rate hike Move attributed to higher fuel, insurance and port costs Box lines take action to reverse Pacific rates slide TSA lines aim for westbound increases of $100 per 4o ft CSC Phoenix extends its losses and arrears Coastal dry bulk giant posts $56.2m first-half deficit as revenue shrinks 34% CIMC first-half net profits plunge High finance costs squeeze margins Star Bulk eyes secondhand deals on top of newbuilds Shares in Greek bulker owner soar nearly 11% after results

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Former Facebook Executive Tapped as DOT Chief of Staff U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has tapped a former White House staffer and former director of policy communications for Facebook as his chief of staff. Sarah Feinberg, who most recently worked for the social networking company, has served in the Obama administration as special assistant to the president and... Teamsters, DHL's AEI Agree to Extend Contract Teamsters at Air Express International agreed to extend their contract with the company, keeping their current benefits in place until March 2014. The extension gives both sides breathing room to deal with "substantive operational changes" planned at the U.S.-based company, part of DHL Global Forwarding. "Rather than continuing with negotiations in this... Air Freight Dropped at Dubai International in July Dubai International reported a surprising decline in air freight volumes last month. The world's second busiest airport for international passengers has rarely had a blip in cargo volumes in recent years despite global markets being bearish. Yet although year-to-date growth remained robust, up 8.1 percent to 1,517,694 metric tons in the first... Port Everglades Welcomes Grand Alliance GAX Service Left to right: Michael Vanderbeek, director, Port Everglades Business Development; Steven Cernak, port director; Jose Alberto Diaz, vice president and general manager, Florida International Terminals; and Capt. Sulin, master of the Philadelphia Express.Port Everglades recently celebrated the first vessel call of the Grand Alliance's Gulf Atlantic Express (GAX) service. The Hapag-Lloyd... Drivers Back on Job at Green Fleet Systems Harbor truck drivers returned to their jobs late Tuesday after a 24-hour strike at the Green Fleet Systems warehouse in Southern California. The drivers, who were supported by the Teamsters union, said they were protesting the company's attempts to prevent them from organizing. Randy Cammack, president of Teamsters Joint Council 42... Lack of Clarity on China's VAT Frustrates Shippers China's efforts to shift its export-driven economy toward services and clean up its environment are coming at a high cost for shippers and transportation providers. A new valued-added tax of 6 percent on logistics services and 11 percent on domestic transportation is racking confusion on the industry, as shippers and transportation... From Horse and Wagon to Overnite Transportation [Video] JOC Senior Editor William B. Cassidy met with Overnite Transportation founder J. Harwood Cochrane and UPS Freight President Jack Holmes in June to talk about Cochrane's life in trucking. In this video, the first of a series drawn from their conversation, Cochrane and Holmes discuss the early days of trucking... Drewry Eastbound Pacific Rate Falls Below Pre-GRI Level Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Aug. 28, 2013 Full-size image The average spot freight rate in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade dropped this week for the third consecutive week, with the rate falling below the level prior to the last general rate increase on Aug. 1. The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping a 40-foot-equivalent-unit container... Seaboard Marine Works to Raise Awareness for Fading Plant Species An event organized recently in Santiago, Dominican Republic by the Dominican Association of Environment & Agriculture made the local news. Numerous media outlets were on site for the Royal Palms initiative, a series of events held to raise awareness for a local species of palm tree that is on the... Maximizing Free Trade's Benefits Free trade agreements are popping up all over the world, with more going into force or new negotiations beginning seemingly each day. In short, countries increasingly are looking at FTAs as a way to increase trade. In just the past six months, 28 countries have started negotiations to set up... Port Association 'Optimistic' About WRDA Kurt Nagle, president of the American Association of Port Authorities, said chances are good that Congress will approve a new Water Resources Development Act this year. "We're very optimistic that there will be legislation this year," AAPA President Kurt Nagle said during a roundtable discussion sponsored by the AAPA, the Port... Maersk to Halt Iceland Service Maersk Line and its intra-Europe subsidiary SeaGo Line said they will not accept cargo to or from Iceland beginning Oct. 1. "These changes follow an extensive review of the commercial and financial viability of our existing service offerings for Iceland," the carriers said. The lines said they will honor all bookings that...

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Heidmar's hires One of the world's largest tanker operators has added two new hires to its UK chartering desk. FRO dials back delivery clock Frontline issued a grim forecast in its second-quarter conference call Wednesday after turning in an earnings report covered in red ink but there were a few positive developments that caught many observers off guard. Arms cargo not for repair Military hardware found stashed on a bulker bound for North Korea from Cuba last month was destined for use and not for repair as it was claimed, according to experts. Scorpio adds two more Expanding Scorpio Tankers' voracious appetite for tonnage shows no signs of fading. Ship Finance profit falls Ship Finance International has booked a drop in second quarter net earnings on lower revenue. Scorpio clinches loans Scorpio Tankers has lined up loans totalling $429.6m to help pay for its huge newbuilding programme. CSCL still red China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) stayed deep in the red during the first half of the year. Two die on bulker Two port workers have died from asphyxiation on a Greek bulker in India. ASL sees profit jump ASL Marine Holdings has booked a huge hike in earnings thanks to improvements in its main segments of shipbuilding and ship chartering. Limarko parent buying Logistics group Limarko UAB is aiming to take 100% control of reefer owning unit Limarko. Hansson eyes upturn US-listed Nordic American Tanker (NAT) could improve its third quarter results on the back of better tanker rates. Opielok exits bulkers Opielok of Germany has quit the bulker sector with the sale of its last handysize ship. Rongsheng takes huge hit China's Rongsheng Heavy Industries has tumbled to a big first half loss after ship orders collapsed. Ocean Yield profit grows Newly listed Aker spin-off Ocean Yield has posted a strong growth in earnings following its IPO in Oslo in July. Bourbon better again French offshore vessel owner Bourbon has reported another sharp jump in income thanks to a bigger fleet and firming charter rates. Captain saved after sinking A tug master has been rescued from the Welland Canal in the US after his vessel sank. Frontline hit by writedown John Fredriksen's Frontline was hit by a huge writedown in the second quarter which finished with a question mark still hanging over a second restructuring of the company. CMES eyes handies Expanding China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is following up its VLCC newbuilding splurge by ordering 12 new bulkers. Samsung HI within sight Recent confirmation of a pair of LNG newbuildings has taken Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) orders to within touching distance of its yearly order target. Best quarter ever Seadrill, the John Fredriksen-backed drilling outfit, says its second quarter has seen its best ever operating results and net income. HMM raises more cash South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has continued its drive to boost liquidity with an asset-backed securities sale. Siem in tax row Norway's Siem Offshore has denied any liability after being indicted by the country's financial crime squad over late tax returns. Hoegh LNG in the red Hoegh LNG has posted a loss for the second quarter due to reduced income and costs related to its Master Limited Partnership (MLP) launch. Owner wins discount Star Bulk Carriers says it has received a sizeable discount for a large upfront payment on two capesizes ordered in China. Miclyn wins Gorgon gig Miclyn Express Offshore has won a charter contract from Mermaid Marine Australia for work on a huge domestic LNG development. New kid on the block China Aviation Oil (CAO) has expanded beyond its core jet fuel trading business with a move into fuel oil. SA should target bunkers The South African government has been called on to realise the potential of the ship refuelling market in its ports. US salvage merger US salvor Resolve Marine Group is expanding its operations with the acquisition of Alaskan rival Magone Marine. And the winner is... An equity analyst from Wells Fargo Securities has emerged as one of the winners of a prestigious trophy honouring Wall Street's leading sell-side forecasters.

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Fuel among worries for domestic carriers The unrest in Syria has the potential to drive up jet fuel prices, but any increase isn't likely to hurt airlines near-term profitability right away, according to Helane Becker of analyst Cowen and Co. Napolitano outlines priorities for next DHS secretary In her farewell speech as secretary of homeland security, Janet Napolitano on Monday said her successor will need to forge a strong relationship with Congress to ensure the department has adequate resources and security systems. Kewill releases mobile truck trip extension application L.A. port begins environmental review of Yang Ming project The carrier recently extended its terminal lease by nine more years, which could net the port up to $525 million, in order to secure support for the new project. The port has agreed to invest $122 million in terminal improvements. Transpacific carriers plan westbound rate hike CMB's first-half struggles start with Bocimar CBP makes IPR seizures in NY, L.A. Illegal trading under another company's trademark is a serious concern for industry because legitimate businesses lose sales to criminals making cheaper knockoffs of their products, according to regulatory officials. Hamburg Süd christens ship in San Francisco Ruckus brings WiFi to warehousing industry

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AUGUST 28, 2013
Crude soars on back of Middle East tension 'As long as tension escalates in the region, specifically in Syria and Iran, you can expect prices to move higher'. Dan-Bunkering appoints two new trading managers Stefanie Tay and Mads Holm both appointed as trading managers and team leaders. Bunker tanker sale price published Two vessels from the bankrupt company have now been sold. Crude pulls prices upward in most ports Fujairah's 380 cSt prices recorded double digit gains. Double digit gains seen across Europe Rotterdam MGO rose by over $30 pmt. Particulate filter technology seeks backers Danish team wants to get its clean-tech product into production. Bunker prices spike across Asia MGO prices record double digit growth at key ports. Frontline deeper in red Vessel impairment puts hole in company's bottom line. Storage opportunity opens up in Singapore Singapore-listed player to enter fuel oil market. Eco ships will drive newbuilding orders, says Italian shipowner Company has invested nearly $300 million in orders so far. Skangass expands LNG transport and bunkering operations Chartered vessel able to perform ship-to-ship bunkering of LNG, says firm. Firm introduces automatic bunker fuel switch system In anticipation of stricter sulphur emission regulations at several locations in 2015 onwards, says Auramarine. Bunker tanker returns to operations Lukoil's Aginskoye is based at company's Murmansk facility.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week

Washington

Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years

SHIPPING

ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%

Hong Kong

Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)

EDITORIAL

Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform

Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas

Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

SHIPPING

The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades

Ismailia

In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%

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

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

Leghorn

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

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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

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