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BRIEFS

May 30, 2013

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TSA lines to hike rates US$400/FEU from July, citing rising costs Panama Canal box volume slips as GDP growth slows to two-year low Zim to deploy 10,000 TEU vessels on AEX-1 loop as AEX-2 is suspended APMT completes quay at its US$120 million wholly owned Liberian terminal Portland's container volume declines 30pc to 14,006 TEU in April Ireland posts 8pc fall in quarterly container traffic to 140,681 TEU Hanjin, UASC launch second relay loop from Algeciras to West Africa DHL to invest US$180.9 million to boost south east Asian facilities CargoWise's electronic data interchange IT makes gains in the Americas Overcapacity prompts SIA Cargo to park second freight in California Aeros technology to speed production of new cargo-carrying dirigibles Panalpina's Luxembourg Airport facility targets healthcare sector Jeddah holds conference to discuss airport and air freight security

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MAY 29, 2013
European Union allocates funds for anti-piracy efforts in Africa GAIL (I) plans foray into LNG shipping NATO counter piracy warship meets with local leaders in Somalia Transpacific rates up, Asia-Europe rates fall on SCFI Vasan promotes Indian maritime sector & logistics opportunities during Hong Kong visit Velji Dosabhai & Sons closes first LCL consol from TransIndia CFS India plans safeguard duties on iron, steel imports Chennai Port to invite fresh bids for mega container terminal TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS DHL brings together industry leaders to discuss key supply chain issues in life sciences & healthcare Gujarat first to plan 5-yr export policy

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Deutsche Post: old and new chairman one and the same New affiliate to open in Moscow New chairman of Bifa elected Goodman develops new centre for Akzo Nobel in Germany Swiss Post sees some shrinkage in Q1/2013 Winds of change blowing through port of Corpus Christi More capacity on transpacific trade SIA Cargo to mothball a second freighter Combiwest and Naviland Cargo set up partnership Hamburg Süd celebrates double naming ceremony Australia: start of Pumicestone Road interchange upgrade New Knoxville bulk transfer terminal now open E.R.S. to acquire up to 15 GE locomotives Burundi and Qatar sign air service agreement Leisure Cargo and Champ Cargosystems - partners for 20 years

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MAY 29, 2013
CIT's Engh: It's the perfect time to be in marine finance Maersk gets out of VLGC market Diamond Offshore orders semi at HHI BAE San Diego gets $49.7 million contract mod Greek shipping faces new tax burdens MAN B&W powers Transpetro PROMEF newbuilds New society will promote LNG as marine fuel

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MAY 29, 2013
Port of Long Beach director announces plans to leave post Trucks lead March freight moves in trade between NAFTA partners Jones F. Devlin Awards go to 73 Crowley vessels Greenbrier adding Multi-Max to automotive railcar lineup Federal Emergency funds earmarked for Skagit bridge repair

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MAY 29, 2013
MSC finalises $1.9bn ports deal New partners eye acquisitions after Global Infrastructure Partners buys 35% of TIL The new yardstick: verifying the efficiency claims Doubts over eco-designs still loom. Those yards that deliver will gain pricing power Commerzbank takes on defaulting ships Exclusive: Warehousing scheme restricted to around 10 vessels in the next two years Shipping industry must invest in salvage or face national legislation No one wants to foot the bill, says Swiss Re's Townsend BW Group fixture pushes VLCC spot market to new highs Further rate rises are expected this week Cost-cutting pays as CSAV narrows its first-quarter loss Chief executive Hasbún has high hopes for rates hike Seafarers kidnapped from Nigerian chemical tanker Matrix 1 hijacking indicates West Africa shift from cargo theft to kidnap for ransom Ryckbost replaces Verhoeven at Espo Brussels insider joins shipowners' group at a critical time for European ports Ocean carriers may shun low-rated cargoes Drewry suggests that lines forego volumes to shore up freight rates Globus posts first-quarter profit Greece-based owner senses that dry bulk recovery is 'not too far away' Comment: Freight market spike prompts Maersk Tankers to dispose of tonnage But will new LPG supply make Maersk live to regret its decision? Lloyd's Market Association reviews proposed rules for the use of force Document has also been submitted to the ISO but insurance industry still has concerns Hanjin chairwoman's tax row highlights investors' debt concerns South Korean shipping giant will benefit from government-backed perpetual bond Update: Maersk Tankers sells VLGC division to BW Group Seller refocuses on product carriers as buyer broadens its global reach Asia-Europe box rates could be stronger than thought Analyst claims $600 discrepancy in reported average prices for Shanghai-Rotterdam Talks continue over Bergen Group's part sale of shipbuilding activities Offshore specialist writes off goodwill after 'unsatisfactory and disappointing' quarter Get it while you can Even today's disappointing market will not deter the rush to over-order Shipping voices mixed feelings about Brussels' proposed port guidelines Critics say reforms tangle players in red tape yet fail to tackle restrictive practices Industrial action disrupts Sokhna 'Serious' backlog for boxes as DP World terminal's handling rates fall 70% TSA members pursue 'meaningful increase' in rates from July Lines seek $400 per feu rise for Asia-US west coast and $600 for all other destinations Star Bulk ramps up managed fleet Nasdaq-listed bulker owner will take in tonnage acquired by Oceanbulk and Oaktree Friedrichs leaves HCI Capital Chief executive is a high-profile casualty of the German shipping crisis Higher hopes for box prospects Macquarie says accelerated scrapping points to a better container market from next year Damco hails 'satisfactory' first quarter Moving headquarters and investing in IT system explains dent in results Wärtsilä will make medium-speed engines in China Joint venture with Yuchai Marine Power begins production next year Ease off the aframaxes Flagship's two-ship order ignores outcry on overcapacity

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MAY 29, 2013
Wide effects seen for key Greek tax changes MOORE Stephens today warned that tax changes voted by the Greek parliament will have wide effects on its shipping sector SCI narrows losses LOWER expenses helped government-owned Shipping Corp of India narrow its losses to 2.81Bn ($52M) rupees over January-March, from 3.56Bn rupees year on year Dole upgrading fleet REEFER shipper and vessel owner Dole is moving ahead with plans to add new tonnage to its US West Coast operations CSAV books inquiry provision CHILEAN carrier CSAV has posted more significant quarterly losses and warned of possible fallout from a global car-carrier antitrust inquiry Sabine financing sealed CHENIERE Energy confirmed today that financing has been secured for Trains 3 and 4 at the Sabine Pass LNG export terminal in Louisiana Friedrichs leaving HCI GERMAN KG house HCI Capital's chairman Ralf Friedrichs is leaving at the end of June, in a move accompanied by changes in its governance structure Pistiolis sells another slice TOP Ships founder Evangelos Pistiolis has divested another tranche of his shares, with more sales expected TSA urges new box rate jump VESSEL overcapacity and rising costs in the trans-Pacific box trades is pressuring liner operators to push for another round of rate increases APM exits VLGCs with S&P MAERSK Tankers has sold its five VLGCs to Singapore's BW Group for an undisclosed sum and thereby exited the gas sector Deaths rise but casualties fall offshore Australia Deaths rise but casualties fall offshore Australia INJURIES in Australia's offshore sector were at a record low in 2012, but fatalities and safety incidents rose, the industry's regulator has found 11 sought after capsizing ELEVEN passengers are missing today after an overloaded ferry capsized and sank off Sarawak state in northwestern Malaysia 12 sought in tug sinking SEARCHERS are reportedly looking for a dozen seafarers missing since a Chevron-contracted tug sank off Nigeria Report puts Oz economy on notice AUSTRALIA is missing out on a $100Bn surge in the resources boom because of its high cost of doing business, a study has warned TMT's F Elephant acquired in fire sale TAIWAN Maritime Transportation has sold its ore carrier F ELEPHANT to a Taiwanese buyer for $99M yuan ($16M) Sinotrans warns on profits HONG KONG-listed Sinotrans Shipping has warned of a substantial decrease of net profits - or even losses - for 1H13

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MAY 29, 2013
NYCT's Fate Tied to Truck Toll Rebate The continued existence of the New York Container Terminal, long the most productive terminal in New York harbor, is mired in negotiations with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The negotiations are over the amount of the rebate that the port agency will pay under an agreement it... OL&T Buys Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation has acquired the bulk liquid food products transportation business of Palmetto, Fla.-based Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the deal, which OL&T made through its affiliate, OL&T FoodTrans LLC, it will acquire rights to the Hawaii Intermodal... 73 Crowley Vessels Honored With Jones F. Devlin Awards for Their Commitments to Operational Safety NEW ORLEANS - Seventy-three Crowley Maritime Corporation vessels received Jones F. Devlin Awards for their commitment to operational safety from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) at the 2012 Annual Safety Awards Luncheon in New Orleans, La. Each year the CSA grants Devlin Award certificates to manned merchant vessels... Ryder Supplies Additional Trucks to the MOD's Defence School of Transport Ryder has supplied a further 14 MAN TGS tractor units and trailers on contract to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The trucks will be based at the Defence School of Transport (DST) based at Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, East Yorkshire, where Ryder recently supplied 138 trucks and tractor units, plus 47... Record Soybean Shipments Clog Brazilian Ports Brazilian soybean shipments, which typically run through May, will be extended until at least July as a record crop from the South American nation has created a backlog at ports and on roads, Bloomberg reports. "This is totally atypical for this time of the year," Bloomberg quoted Isis Markarian, an analyst... MSC Finalizes Sale of Stake in Terminals Division Mediterranean Shipping Co., Global Infrastructure Partners and a group of GIP's co-investors have closed on the sale of a 35 percent stake in MSC's terminals business. The closing follows obtaining the relevant approvals. The strategic partnership in Terminal Investment Ltd. between MSC and GIP will provide a "strong foundation" to support the... Savannah Dredging Project Clears Major Snag U.S. District Judge Richard M. Gergel on Wednesday accepted the settlement agreement between all parties involved in the mediation regarding the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, dismissing the federal litigation pending against the proposed deepening of the harbor channel. Parties to the mediation included the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control,... CMA CGM to Increase North Europe-North America Rates in July CMA CGM will boost rates for dry and refrigerated cargo on its trade from North Europe to the U.S. East Coast, Mexico and Canada, effective July 1. The increase will be $100 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot container, the container line said. CMA CGM will also hike rates on... Unisource Names Serlin as Chairman, CEO Unisource Corporate, a holding enterprise that acquires third-party logistics service providers and logistics technology providers, has appointed Jordan Serlin as its new chairman and CEO. Nicholas Ferber, the current CEO, will continue to serve on Unisource's board of directors and will consult during the transition period. Serlin has been advising the... US Intermodal Rates Climb Year-to-date 2013 changes in U.S. directional indices Full-size image The overall U.S. intermodal rate index increased 0.5 percent or $9.58 to $1,973 this week due to increases in three of the four directional indices, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The top... FMCSA Shuts Down Colorado Trucking Company The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered GD Cars, Aurora, Colo.-based trucking company, to cease all operations, stating that its vehicles and drivers pose an "imminent hazard" to public safety. FMCSA said its investigators found "serious vehicle safety deficiencies" during the course of their investigation. In... Canadian National Fast-Tracks Upgrade for Frac Sand Production Canadian National Railway is accelerating work on the $33 million upgrade of its Whitehall Subdivision in Wisconsin in order to increase car-loading capacity and train velocity for the frac sand supply chains of Badger Mining, Preferred Sands of Wisconsin, Atlas Resin Proppants and Taylor Frac, in order to accommodate ramped-up... Fines vs. Jail: Why Words Matter It's a growing phenomenon that all importers must beware: What federal agencies regulating trade once considered strictly mistakes warranting no more than a civil penalty have become criminal violations. Take this example: If a company imports goods subject to the Food and Drug Administration's jurisdiction, the importer will hold those goods... Dole Invests $165 Million in Reefer Container Ships Dole has suspended a previously announced $200 million share buyback program in order to mitigate losses from its strawberry business and revamp its fleet of container ships, Fox Business reports. The California-based food company will use the repurchase program's existing funding to buy three new custom-built refrigerated container ships for $165... CEVA Logistics Expands US-Mexico Offerings CEVA Logistics has launched two services in its U.S.-Mexico portfolio, including a new intermodal service. Mexico Direct, a customs clearance service intended for Mexican importers, offers a combination of CEVA's less-than-truckload network on the U.S. side and in-bond trucking on the Mexico side. Cargo is moved from any CEVA station up... JOC Truckload Capacity Index Flat at 79.7 The JOC Truckload Capacity Index remained flat at 79.7 in the first quarter, the lowest reading in the recently revised index's six-year history. JOC Truckload Capacity Index Full-size image That indicates tractor counts at the group of motor carriers tracked by The Journal of Commerce are about 20 percent below their peak at... CMA CGM to Hike Europe-US Rates in July CMA CGM will raise rates on its trade from the Mediterranean to the U.S. East Coast, effective July 1. For dry and refrigerated cargo, the increase will be $200 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container. The container line will also boost rates on its trade from India and Pakistan to... Europe's Ports Prepare for Box Battles Fears that Europe is heading for a Japanese-style decade of snail's pace economic growth or even stagnation are hardening into reality as the continent faces another year of recession while the rest of the world is in recovery mode. This is the nightmare scenario facing Europe's major ports as they prepare... Federal Regulators Seek Comment on EOBR Survey Federal regulators are preparing an in-depth survey on whether electronic onboard devices used to record truck driver hours of service could be used by motor carriers to harass tired drivers, asking how to prevent potential abuse of the technology. The survey, detailed in the May 28 Federal Register, is the latest...

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MAY 29, 2013
Costamare in York JV Costamare has teamed up with York Capital Management to pump $500m into a containership joint venture. TOO seizes FPSO Teekay Corp (Teekay) is moving forward with the sale of a stake in a floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) to New York-listed offshoot Teekay Offshore Partners. Centrofin tanker scrapped Dimitris Procopiou's Centrofin is thought to have scrapped one of its oldest tankers. Tug survivor found A ship's cook has been found alive four days after the capsizing of a West African Ventures (WAV) tug off Nigeria on Sunday. Shreyas improves again India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has bumped up its annual earnings after expanding its fleet. HHI bags Diamond gig Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has added a huge contract for a semi-submersible drilling rig to its fast growing orderbook. Wait over Brazil's Petrobras has finally signed off on six four-year supply ship charters worth $298m to owner Ultrapetrol. VL rates rising Rising activity in the Arabian Gulf is pushing VLCC rates towards their highest point this year. CSAV loses less CSAV has scaled back its first quarter loss in a still tricky container shipping market. Maybulk profit slashed Malaysian Bulk Carriers (Maybulk) is predicting a tough year ahead after seeing first quarter earnings chopped by two thirds. State exits Commerzbank Commerzbank is on the verge of repaying a pair of state lenders that came to its aid during the global financial crisis. Greeks unveil tax plan Greek owners are again looking at the prospect of tax hikes as part of an effort to revive the national economy. 3 Maj keeps cash Croatia's 3 Maj shipyard is retaining much of its 2012 profit to cover losses in previous years. Kingfish in new talks UK-based Kingfish Trading is in talks with a new shipyard in Brazil after cancelling a deal for 11 MR tankers at OSX Acu. STX PO bounces back STX Pan Ocean shares sprang back today amid renewed hope Korea Development Bank is ready to takeover the company. Heavy-lifts for Hongqiang China's Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry has won a deal to build four heavy-lift vessels for an unnamed German owner. Alam triples profit Malaysian offshore outfit Alam Maritim has more than tripled its profit after a bumper first quarter in which it secured a flurry of fresh contracts. Aegean seals $800m deal Greek bunker tanker owner Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has lined up $800m of loans to expand its business. 'Price was right' Maersk Tankers has sold its VLGC fleet to BW Group in a rising market as the price was right, its CEO says. Pratibha suezmax seized The government of Goa, India, is to tow a Pratibha Shipping suezmax into port over fears it could break up in the monsoon season. Bergen more upbeat Bergen Group is optimistic about the prospects of a turnaround in its fortunes but the company's new CEO still described its first quarter performance as "unsatisfactory and disappointing". SPP confirms AHTS debut Tanker specialist SPP Shipbuilding of Korea has confirmed its debut offshore vessel deal. CKS in share issue Hong Kong ferry group Chu Kong Shipping (CKS) is to raise nearly HKD 400m ($51.5m) from a convertible warrant deal. Top boss sells stock Evangelos Pistiolis has sold a slice of shares in Top Ships and is in discussions to shed some more. Maybulk eyes POSH listing Malaysian Bulk Carriers (Maybulk) is eyeing a Singapore Stock Exchange listing for offshore unit PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) by the end of the year or early next year. Six more for Sainty Chinese shipbuilding group Sainty Marine is building another six bulkers for long-term charter business. Maersk sells VLGCs Maersk Tankers has sold off its VLGC division to fellow shipping heavyweight BW Group. TSA seeks further rate rise Member lines of the Transpacific Stablization Agreement (TSA) have announced plans for a 1 July box rate hike. New funds for ULTR Nasdaq-listed Ultrapetrol (ULTR) is refreshing its finances with $200m of new notes, as well as a loan from DVB Bank. NADL delays US IPO North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has again delayed plans to list in the US due to discussions about a potential strategic tie-up. Trio in FSO battle Omni Offshore, Teekay and Knutsen are in a three way fight to win a lucrative FSO charter from French oil major Total. SBLK eyes wet and dry When Star Bulk Carriers puts cash from an upcoming fundraiser to work in the sale-and-purchase market the Greek operator will probably stick with the sectors it knows best. GLBS defies the odds Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime managed to generate a profit in the first three months of 2013 despite a decline 26% decrease in revenue.

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MAY 29, 2013
CN to speed up track work for frac sand customers The Canadian National Railway will accelerate the upgrade of 74 miles of track in Wisconsin to handle growing demand for sand shipments used in hydraulic fracturing of shale formations by oil and gas developers in the Bakken region. VPA commissioners approve restructuring plan Key elements of the restructuring include centralizing port operations under the direct oversight of the VPA to align the economic development of the state with port initiatives, and eliminating duplicate levels of management and administrative functions. Wal-Mart fined for improper waste disposal Wal-Mart Stores has pleaded guilty to illegally disposing of hazardous materials at its U.S. retail stores and will pay $81 million for its six negligent violations of the Clean Water Act, according to the EPA. CSX train collides with truck outside Baltimore Zim selling interest in container factories CEVA adds new Mexico services CSAV reports smaller loss despite car carrier charge This result includes a provision of $40 million that the board of CSAV decided to make to cover possible costs as a result of investigations into breaches of free-competition regulations in the car-carrier shipping business. Law firm files suit against car carrier operators Norbert Dentressangle acquires Fiege operations ICAO signs agreement with Canada Executive moves U.S.-Saudi Arabia sign bilateral air service agreement Transpacific carriers seeking July 1 rate increase

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MAY 29, 2013
India rejects Iran's offer of refinery insurance Western sanctions on Iranian crude sales costing country $5 billion per month, insurance offers a bid to boost its crude sales. Dutch shipping firms unite to develop LNG market 'This collaboration is a leap forward in the realisation of an inland LNG transport corridor and facilitates LNG bunkering.' Chinese imports a boost to global trade But container lines will still struggle, says Maersk executive. Prices head up in Fujairah Apart from Cape Town's MGO, price rises remain at under $5.00 per metric tonne. Prices move little in Rotterdam Prices rising in Mediterranean ports. 'Durban's days of sitting on its laurels are over' Walvis Bay expansion, including new bunkering facilities, could pose competition. Players join LNG bunkering project Canadian project to identify and address barriers to LNG bunkering. 'Bunker spill' exercise in the Baltic Estonia and Finland in cross border response. More changes considered for flagging fuel oil futures contract Shanghai Futures Exchange could downsize each unit. Asian bunker prices head higher Prices of 380 cSt product traded in tight range. LNG bunkering safety code moves step closer New body being set up to promote safe LNG bunkering. Fisheries institute orders fuel-saving vessel design software Software will help design 'optimally engineered' vessels to meet the conditions of India's inland and offshore fisheries. 'Preferred supplier' for Wartsila LNGPac fuel system chosen Bestobell to supply LNG cryogenic valves for Wartsila LNGPac fuel system. Cyprus sees growth in monthly MGO sales Total sales of petroleum products from January to April amounted to 401,472 mt. Bunkering in profit for Sri Lankan group John Keells Holdings posts $107 million profit for FY 2013. Agriculture firm renews fleet with 'fuel-efficient' orders Ageing fleet to be replaced. Star Bulk net income up in Q1 Recent equity rights offering to go on fuel efficient vessels.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

INDUSTRY

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

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

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

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

Wiesbaden

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

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

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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