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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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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

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

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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